Luxury Merzouga Camp and Dunes
From £495.00 pp
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Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert on a 3-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga. Ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, sleep in a desert camp, and watch the sunrise and sunset over the sand. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou and explore the Dades and Todra Gorges.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Location
- High Atlas Mountains
- Group Size
- Up to 12 people
- Transport
- Private Vehicle
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Best Season
- September to May
Itinerary
- Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades
- Day 2: Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
- Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Start your 3 day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga by crossing the High Atlas Mountains, passing traditional Berber villages. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and explore its iconic kasbah. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue through Ouarzazate, known as the “Gate of the Sahara.” End the day in Boumalne Dades, where you’ll have dinner and stay overnight in a charming hotel.
On the second day of your 3 days from Marrakech to Merzouga, head to Tinghir to discover the stunning Todgha Gorges. Enjoy free time to explore the towering canyons before lunch at a local café. Continue to Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits. Ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes as the sun sets, then settle into a luxury desert camp. Enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner, entertainment by local nomads, and a night under the starlit sky.
Wake early to watch a spectacular sunrise over the dunes (optional) before breakfast. Begin your return journey from Merzouga to Marrakech, with a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Arrive back in Marrakech around 8 PM.