The 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert is considered the most popular Morocco tour from Marrakech. Desert trips will enable you to explore the High Atlas Mountains also the historical Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Visit Morocco Hollywood and its Atlas studios.
Moreover, you will explore Dades Valley and Todra Gorges. Experience the camel ride in the Merzouga desert and overnight in a luxury desert camp. It is possible to do 4-day trips from Marrakech instead of 3 days for more time in the Merzouga desert.
Our amazing 3 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert is designed to provide a rich and diverse experience, combining adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Whether you are a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor to Morocco, this tour promises an unforgettable exploration of the Sahara desert tour.
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Our first day of Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert tour will start the first day from Marrakech towards Dades Gorges. through the Tizi N’Tichka passes at 2260 m in the High Atlas mountains. Thereafter, We enjoy the scenic landscapes with different colors along the way to view the Berber villages. We will visit the fortified village of of Ait Benhaddou.
Then we continue to Ouarzazate to visit “Taourirt Kasbah” and we will have lunch there. Afterward, we travel further southeast to the Dades Valley, passing from fascinating Skoura palmary and rose valley. We stay for dinner and overnight in Dades Gorges in a local guest house.
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Today, after a delicious breakfast we will leave Dades Valley and travel to Tinghir village and the Todra Gorges. where we will stroll between these enormous canyons and see the scenic views.
Afterward, we departed to Erfoud passing by the Palm grove. We may visit a fossil shop and factory in Erfoud. Then we continue to Rissani and the Sahara desert in Merzouga. on our arrival to the desert we had coffee and washroom at local guest house, we will prepare for a camel ride into the desert and we enjoy the spectacular sunset here. At the camp you will have a cup of Berber Whisky and show your tent, dinner will be served at the camp.
Afterward, we will play some nomad music around the campfire. We stay at night in a desert camp under Nomad tents or luxury desert camp
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Today, early morning we watch the desert sunrise in the camp, After breakfast, we return drive by 4WHD to Merzouga. Then we drive towards Marrakech by stopping in Alnif. besides we head through other Berber villages, for instance, Tazarin, and Nkob and we arrive at the movie town for lunch in town. Then we catch the road back to Marrakech where our 3-day, 2-night excursion from Marrakech to Merzouga finishes. Begaa Tours Team wishes to see you again.
Yes, it is possible to do a day trip to the desert from Marrakech. The distance to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech is quite long, so it may require an early start and a long day of travel. However, there are tour operators that offer day trips to the desert, allowing visitors to experience the beauty of the desert landscape, perhaps even ride a camel and visit some traditional villages along the way. It is important to plan ahead and make sure to choose a reputable tour operator to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
The choice between Zagora and Merzouga depends on individual preferences. Zagora is a quieter, less touristy destination with a more authentic desert experience. Merzouga, on the other hand, offers larger sand dunes and more luxurious accommodations. Ultimately, it comes down to whether you prefer a more serene, off-the-beaten-path experience in Zagora or a more popular and visually stunning experience in Merzouga.
The number of days needed in Merzouga, Morocco depends on what activities and sights you want to experience. To fully enjoy the desert experiences, a minimum of 2-3 days is recommended. This allows for exploring the dunes, taking a camel trek, experiencing a night in a desert camp, and perhaps even visiting nearby sights like the Todra Gorge or Dades Valley. However, if you only want to visit the dunes for a quick camel ride and sunset experience, then one day may be sufficient. Ultimately, the length of time needed in Merzouga will vary based on individual preferences and travel plans.
The travel time from Marrakech to Merzouga can vary depending on the mode of transportation and the route taken. By car, the journey can take between 9 to 10 hours, covering approximately 550 kilometers. If taking a bus, the travel time may be longer due to stops and transfers, usually ranging from 12 to 14 hours. It's important to consider traffic conditions, road closures, and other factors that may affect the travel time.
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Jessica S –
We had the 3 day Marrakech tour with Hamid, who was an excelent driver. He got acclimated to the group quickly and showed us around central Morocco. Transit times where on point and he would advise us and customize each stop according to how the group felt. We passed through Tizi n tichka and we stoped at Rose valley.
Highly recommended. Our guide suggest that the company provide free arrival transfer and airport transfer. shared transportation tour are not really common. best 3 days desert .
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Authentic experience of 3-day desert tour from Marrakech
We had the 3 day Marrakech tour with Hamid, who was an excelent driver. He got acclimated to the group quickly and showed us around central Morocco. Transit times where on point and he would advise us and customize each stop according to how the group felt. We passed through Tizi n tichka and we stoped at Rose valley.
Highly recommended. Our guide suggest that the company provide free arrival transfer and airport transfer. shared transportation tour are not really common. best 3 days desert .
begaaatours@gmail.com –
Great 3-day excursion tour from Marrakech to Merzouga!
We had such a great experience with Begaa Tours on our 3-day, 2-night excursion desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert. From start to finish, everything was well-organized and exceeded our expectations.
Our tour guide, Ali, was incredibly knowledgeable, excellent driver and made the trip unforgettable. He shared interesting facts about Morocco and its culture, making the journey even more immersive. His choice of music during the drives added to the fun and lively atmosphere.
The highlight of our private desert tour was definitely the camel riding through the desert. Watching the spectacular sunset and sunrise over the sand dunes was a breathtaking sight. The campsite where we stayed overnight was fantastic – we had the option of staying in traditional desert Nomad tents or a luxury camp, both providing a comfortable experience.
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Experience 3 days desert tour with Begaa Tours
We Have a trip in April to Morocco, 3 days 2 nights. We have chosen a deep desert tour with Begaa Tours. Their preparation for whole trip is good and reasonable. Ahmed, who is a english-speaking driver, as well as a good guide. He has good experience and learning about Morocco. He is so helpful for our whole trip. The accomodation provided is very good. Car used is in good condition in our deep desert route. And the tent provided is in a new luxury desert camp site in clean and good condition with good location. We can have good view during sunrise and sunset. The whole trip is one of our best lifetime experience.
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3 day safari desert tour
What an experience!!! From the moment we were picked up to the moment we were dropped off. Hassan was fantastic and the tour was unforgettable. My partner and I went on a 3 day tour desert tour where we saw so much of the country side. Experienced great knowledge with our guide and felt incredibly comfortable throughout the whole trip. The camel ride was spectacular and the little extra things that’s Hassan told us about Morocco tour. Do yourself a favour and book yourself this tour!! You won’t regret it and it truly is a once in a life time experience! Hassan thank you for everything. We enjoyed your music choice which made the driving really fun and wish you all the best. Begaa Tours is A+++.