3 Day Group Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert
Overview
The 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga allows travelers to experience many different parts of Morocco in a short time. In just three days, the journey passes through mountains, historic villages, green valleys, rocky canyons, and finally the vast Sahara Desert. Few tours offer such a variety of landscapes in one trip.
Another special part of this tour is the chance to visit traditional places that reflect Morocco’s culture and history. Crossing the High Atlas Mountains, exploring the ancient village of Ait Ben Haddou, and seeing local Berber communities along the road give travelers a deeper understanding of the country.
The highlight for most visitors is reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. Riding a camel across the golden sand during sunset creates a calm and unforgettable moment. Spending the night in a desert camp, enjoying traditional music, and watching the stars in the quiet Sahara makes the experience truly memorable.
What's Included
- Dinner Dinner at the hotel in Dades
- Car tolls, parking and all expenses
- A walk at Todra Gorges
- Free time to walk, take pictures...etc
- One night in a hotel in Dades
- Expert driver
- Coffe and lunch stops
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- Camel trekking in dunes
- Breakfast at the hotel in Dades
- Local music
- Dinner at the desert camp
- Fuel
- Sandboarding in dunes
- Time to visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Comfortable transportation with air conditioning
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fees
- Accommodation in Marrakech
Meeting Location
72 Rue des Banques
Marrakech 40000, Morocco
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
If you are in Marrakech for a short trip and looking to discover the Sahara desert, the 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is one of the most popular trips in Morocco. It takes travelers from the busy streets of Marrakech to the peaceful dunes of the Sahara Desert. During the journey you will see mountains, traditional villages, green valleys, and wide desert landscapes.
DAY 1:
The trip starts in the morning from Marrakech and crosses the High Atlas Mountains through the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the road there are beautiful views and Berber villages. One of the main stops is the historic Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient kasbah made from clay and known for its traditional architecture. The journey then continues to Ouarzazate and the Dades Valley where the first night.
DAY 2:
Departure to visit Todra Gorges before continuing toward Merzouga. In the afternoon travelers ride camels across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to reach the camp. After dinner and music under the stars, guests sleep in private tents.
DAY 3:
The next morning the tour returns to Marrakech through beautiful desert valleys and mountain landscapes. The tour ends in Marrakech around evening.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3 Day Group Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert?
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+00).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Dinner at the hotel in Dades.
- Car tolls, parking and all expenses.
- A walk at Todra Gorges.
- Free time to walk, take pictures...etc.
- One night in a hotel in Dades.
- Expert driver.
- Coffe and lunch stops.
- Breakfast at the desert camp.
- Camel trekking in dunes.
- Breakfast at the hotel in Dades.
- Local music.
- Dinner at the desert camp.
- Fuel.
- Sandboarding in dunes.
- Time to visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou.
- Comfortable transportation with air conditioning.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Entrance Fees.
- Accommodation in Marrakech.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3 Day Group Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3 Day Group Tour From Marrakech To Sahara Desert will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerDinner at the hotel in Dades
- Car tolls, parking and all expenses
- A walk at Todra Gorges
- Free time to walk, take pictures...etc
- One night in a hotel in Dades
- Expert driver
- Coffe and lunch stops
- Breakfast at the desert camp
- Camel trekking in dunes
- Breakfast at the hotel in Dades
- Local music
- Dinner at the desert camp
- Fuel
- Sandboarding in dunes
- Time to visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Comfortable transportation with air conditioning
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Entrance Fees
- Accommodation in Marrakech
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
