We recommend comfortable clothing, a jacket (desert nights can be cold), sunscreen, sunglasses, a scarf for the camel trek, and a small backpack for the overnight stay in the desert camp.
3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Shared Tour is one of Morocco’s most popular desert adventures. Travel with a small group through the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, explore authentic Berber villages, and experience the golden dunes of Merzouga with a camel trek and an overnight stay in a Sahara Desert camp.
Your adventure begins with pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad in the morning. You will cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering stunning panoramas and photo stops. First major stop: the ancient fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its history and film appearances.
Continue through Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and the lush Skoura Oasis before reaching the Dades Valley or Tinghir region. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at a comfortable local hotel such as Hotel Saghrou (or similar).
After breakfast, journey towards the spectacular Todra Gorges — a natural wonder with towering canyon walls and a chance for a scenic walk. Continue through Erfoud, known for its fossils and desert landscapes.
Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Here your desert adventure truly begins:
✨ Sunset camel ride into the dunes of Erg Chebbi
✨ Try sandboarding on the highest ridges
✨ End the night at The White Camp, a luxury desert camp featuring private en‑suite tents with hot showers, traditional Berber dinners, live music, and fire shows under the starry sky.
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking desert sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes before enjoying breakfast and a refreshing shower at camp. Then begin the drive back to Marrakech through the scenic Draa Valley, dotted with palm oases and ancient kasbahs. A stop in Ouarzazate is often included before crossing the Anti‑Atlas and returning to Marrakech in the evening, usually around 19:00.
This 3‑day shared tour is ideal for travelers who want to:
If you’re planning to finish your Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour in Fes instead of returning to Marrakech, we can arrange that for you. Please contact us in advance so we can organize all the details and ensure a smooth transfer to Fes at the end of your Sahara desert trip.
Shared 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
Price per person: €250
Departure: Daily
Max participants: 17
Note: Prices are not valid for New Year events
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A shared group tour that combines the Sahara experience with a transfer to Fes at the end. Highlights often include camel treks, desert camps, historic kasbahs, and scenic valleys.

Explore the Sahara on this 3-day shared tour from Fes to Merzouga. Travel through the Middle Atlas, cedar forests, and Ziz Valley, enjoy a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend a night in a luxury desert camp.
The tour typically includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver/guide, 1 night in a hotel (Dades Valley or similar), 1 night in a Sahara desert camp, camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes, dinners, and breakfasts.
The journey covers approximately 560 km and is split over two days with scenic stops in the High Atlas Mountains, Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley to make the trip comfortable and enjoyable.
Yes, the shared Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is suitable for couples, solo travelers, and small groups. However, due to long driving distances, it may not be ideal for very young children or travelers with mobility issues.
We recommend comfortable clothing, a jacket (desert nights can be cold), sunscreen, sunglasses, a scarf for the camel trek, and a small backpack for the overnight stay in the desert camp.