2-Day Express Tour
Merzouga Desert
48 hours to experience the desert, with no intermediate stops.
Short on time? Our express tour in a direct private minivan takes you to Erg Chebbi for the sunset camel trek and a night in a luxury desert camp, without the intermediate stops of the classic tour.
No deposit • Dedicated private minivan • Camels & Saharan dinner included
Quick answer
The express tour lasts 2 days / 1 night in a direct private minivan, with no intermediate stop, for a night in a luxury desert camp at Erg Chebbi. It includes round-trip transport, the French-speaking driver-guide, the camel trek, dinner and breakfast. From €220 per vehicle regardless of the number of passengers up to its capacity; lunch, drinks and tips are not included.
What's Included in the Tour
- Round-trip transport in a dedicated private minivan
- Professional French-speaking driver-guide
- Direct pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp in the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Camel ride at sunset
- Traditional dinner and breakfast at camp
Not Included (To Plan For)
- Lunch and drinks (around €8 per meal)
- 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
Direct pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Departure by private minivan, climbing through the Tizi n'Tichka pass with a few photo stops, without the extended stops of a longer tour.
Stop at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
A stop at the fortified earthen village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before heading straight on to Merzouga.
Arrival at Erg Chebbi, camel trek at sunset
Arrival at the dunes in the late afternoon, departure by camel to the luxury desert camp. Traditional dinner and a night under the stars in the dunes.
Sunrise and return to Marrakech
Wake before dawn for sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp, then a direct return by minivan to Marrakech, arriving at the end of the day.
Is this format right for your trip?
Travelers short on time
Ideal if your stay in Marrakech is short and you still want to experience a night in the desert, without sacrificing several days of your vacation.
Priority on the desert, not the drive
This format condenses the drive to maximize your time in the dunes. If you also want to discover the Todra or Dades Gorges along the way, a 3 or 4-day tour suits you better.
Less suited for young children
The driving days exceed 8 hours with no intermediate rest stop. For a family trip with young children, the 3-day tour spreads out the effort better.
The Erg Chebbi experience in 48 hours
A cultural stop before the desert immersion
Real desert camp examples by package: Global Desert Camp (standard/comfort package) or Camp erg Znaigui (luxury package, 5/5).
Not sure this package is right for you?
Other ways to reach the Merzouga desert, depending on your time and itinerary.
| Package | Duration | Route | Format | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Day Tour | 3 days / 2 nights | Marrakech ↔ Marrakech | Shared or private group | €80 |
| Marrakech → Fès Tour | 3 days / 2 nights | Marrakech → Fès (one-way) | Shared group | €145 |
| 4-Day Tour | 4 days / 3 nights | Marrakech ↔ Marrakech | Private or group | €120 |
| Private VIP Tour | Depending on package | Marrakech ↔ Marrakech | 100% private, 7 or 17-seat minivan | €280 /vehicle |
Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
What you see is what you pay
The package you pay for is the package you get
Your accommodation and desert camp match exactly the package you booked (standard, comfort, or luxury). Nothing already included in your price is re-billed on site.
A WhatsApp contact reachable throughout your stay
If something goes wrong on site, you can reach us directly at +212688588022 to report it immediately — not only before departure.
A direct contact if something doesn't match
If what you receive doesn't match what you booked, Khaoula (Itinerance Plus) handles your report directly, within 48 hours.
Check Availability
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Instant confirmation by direct message
Cash or card payment on departure day
Free cancellation, no deposit paid upfront