Merzouga Desert Tour
from Marrakech
3 days in the Sahara, to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Our Merzouga desert tour takes you to Morocco’s tallest dunes (up to 150m), across the Atlas Mountains and ancient kasbahs, with a night under the stars in a desert camp and a camel trek through the sand — air-conditioned transport, local guides, dinners and breakfasts included.
No deposit • Dedicated 7 or 17-seat minivan • Hotels & luxury desert camp included
Quick answer
The Merzouga desert tour lasts 3 days / 2 nights from Marrakech, with one night at the Dades Gorges and one night in a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Rates start at €80 per adult in a shared group tour (transport, accommodation, dinners and breakfasts, camel trek included; lunch not included), and from €280 per vehicle for a private tour.
What's Included in the Tour
- Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned minibus or private VIP minivan
- Professional French-speaking driver-guide
- Direct pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- 1 night at a hotel/guesthouse in the Dades Gorges with dinner and breakfast
- 1 night in a desert camp in the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes (Merzouga)
- Camel ride at sunset and sunrise through the dunes
- Evening entertainment with traditional Berber music around the campfire
Not Included (To Plan For)
- Lunch and drinks (around €8 per meal)
- Optional local guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (around €3)
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Tips for the driver and guides (€10-20 per person for the whole stay, at your discretion)
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What our travelers say
Albane Allais
Google · 2 mois
Notre circuit Marrakech - désert - Ouarzazate - Marrakech s'est très bien passé avec notre chauffeur qui est vraiment très gentil. Il a tout géré : points de rendez-vous, hôtel, pauses déjeuner. Des pauses régulières avec de jolis points de vue et des explications.
Xuan
Google · 3 mois
Excursion Marrakech - Merzouga de 3 jours en minibus qui s'est très bien passée, notre chauffeur a été super sympathique et bienveillant avec tout le monde et particulièrement avec les enfants. Parle couramment anglais et français, je recommande.
Hicham A
Google · 4 mois
Nous avons fait une excursion de 3 jours en direction de Merzouga. Excursion qui s'est déroulée à merveille, grâce à la gentillesse et au sérieux de notre guide, qui a su mettre l'ambiance et nous mettre à l'aise dès le début.
Your Merzouga Trip Timeline
Every step, hour by hour, from pickup in Marrakech to your return after sunrise over the dunes.
Departure from Marrakech & Crossing the High Atlas (Tizi n'Tichka)
Pickup at your hotel. Scenic climb across the High Atlas range via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m altitude) with photo stops.
Visit the Fortified Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
Guided visit of the famous ochre earthen fortified village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Arrival & Overnight at the Dades Gorges
Crossing the Valley of Roses and check-in at a charming guesthouse tucked into the Dades Gorges canyons. Traditional dinner included.
Exploring the Todra Gorges
Discover the towering 300m cliffs lining the Todra river and a walk through the cool shade of the Tinghir palm grove.
Arrival in Merzouga & Camel Trek into the Erg Chebbi
Meeting point at the foot of the great Erg Chebbi dunes. Departure by camel at sunset across the golden sand sea to the desert camp.
Night at the Camp under the Sahara's Starry Sky
Traditional Berber dinner around the campfire, nomadic drum music, and a magical night under some of Morocco's clearest skies.
Sunrise over the Dunes & Return to Marrakech
An unforgettable sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Breakfast at camp, then the drive back via the Dades Gorges and Ouarzazate.
The real Sahara, 3 days from Marrakech
Merzouga is the gateway to Erg Chebbi, Morocco’s tallest dunes. Our tour takes you across the Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs and the desert — not just a transfer, a full adventure.
Morocco’s tallest dunes
Erg Chebbi changes color all day long: orange at sunrise, golden at noon, deep red at sunset.
A journey, not a transfer
High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, a night under the stars — every stop is a destination of its own.
Authentic and local
Berber guides, family-run desert camps, a nomadic music evening — a real immersion, not a packaged tour.
Much more than a camel ride
Camel trek
The classic: about 45 minutes each way, at the slow pace of the desert.
Sandboarding
Ride down the dunes on a board — accessible to everyone, guaranteed fun.
Night under the stars
With no light pollution, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye from camp.
Berber music evening
Traditional drums and songs around the campfire, under the Sahara sky.
Quad biking
Desert tracks, oases and nomadic villages off the beaten path.
Khamlia village
10km from Merzouga, home to Gnawa musicians of sub-Saharan origin.
A tour suited to every traveler
Couples
Sunset, a night under the stars, the absolute calm of the desert.
Families
Kids love the camels, the dunes and the campfires.
Groups of friends
A friendly atmosphere, made even better by desert evenings.
Solo travelers
Group tours are a great way to meet other travelers.
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