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Overview of 3-Day shared Group Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi Dunes

Erg Chebbi in the Sahara. is just 20 km away from the border to Algeria! where the traditional paved road comes to an end, and the amazing Sahara Desert dunes start. Merzouga desert is one of the most common points, of Bivouacs as well as Moroccan Camel treks. The three day shared Group desert tour or private tour from Marrakech, to Merzouga is one of the most coveted desert tours. Departures from Marrakech occur on a daily basis. so this Marrakech to Merzouga tour, is packed with many sites, that making your tour interesting as you’ll be experiencing, one scenery after another. The incredible change of landscape is stunning: several valleys and oasés, including High Atlas Mountains, rocky plateaus, as well as the dramatic Erg Chebbi dunes. So if you’d like to discover the deepest of Moroccan desert, this is the best trip for you.

HIGHLIGHTS OF MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA ERG CHEBBI 3-DAY TOUR

Cross the High Atlas mountains, via the Tizi n’Tichka pass.

Explore the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Visit the two spectacular Gorges of Dades and Todra

Traverse the Sahara on a traditional camel convoy.

Catch an amazing sunset and sunrise, Enjoy a lovely starry night in the desert.

Discover Morocco’s longest valley.

DURATION: 3 DAYS /2 NIGHTS.
DEPARTURE: 08:00 AM.
AVAILABILITY: EVERYDAY.
CATEGORY: SHARED GROUP TOUR (we offer private trip too).
START: MARRAKECH.
END: MARRAKECH.
ACCOMMODATIONS: CHECK THEM BELOW.
PRICE: CHECK IT BELOW.

itinerary of 3-Day shared Group Desert Tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi Dunes

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

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Ouarzazate’s Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah UNESCO Heritage Site

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Tizi N’tichka a Mountain pass

Your Desert tour begins in the morning, towards the Merzouga desert. We will cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through some Kasbahs, the Atlas Berber villages, as we continue driving on the Mountains. After a few hours of touring the Atlas Mountains, we will reach Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which is a popular World Heritage site. You will enjoy a well-served lunch near the Kasbah, before we continue driving towards Ouarzazate, (Hollywood of Africa). At Ouarzazate, you’ll visit the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas studios, where several movies were shot, such as Game of thrones and much more . We will then drive towards Skoura, and Roses Valley. At the end of the day, will go to spend our night at Dades valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Risani – Merzouga

Todra gorge

Todra Gorges

camel trek to sahara desert camp

Camel trek to the sahara desert camp

Our three day Moroccan Desert trip, to Merzouga goes on after enjoying a traditional Breakfast. We will then take a drive through roads of ancient kasbahs, and many attractive Berber villages. We will then head over to Todra; a valley full of date palms. Experience the high walls of grey, pink rock around the road, as we continue trekking along the canyons. We will then head to the Erg Chebbi Desert. So you’ll enjoy your lunch in Tinjdad. As soon as you arrive at the popular dunes of the Sahara, we will let you enjoy a one-hour and half camel ride, as you watch the sunset in style heading to the Camp. Nothing is more interesting than spending your night in the private tent under stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Tazarine – Agdez – Marrakech

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Breakfast in the Sahara desert camp

Quad biking in Marrakech

Spectacular views of Draa valley

On the last day of our tour; from Marrakech to Merzouga, We will pick you up in the morning and take you to a nearby place where you can watch the fantastic sunrise, on the dunes. then After taking a breakfast and shower, we will take a camel ride to the main road. as you’ll meet your driver waiting; with a comfortable Minibus to drive you back to Ouarzazate, through the town of Rissani home of the Alaouite dynasty, and the oasis of Draa Valley. After your time of leisure and lunch, we will continue our journey back to Marrakech; through the High Atlas Mountains. So we will arrive back to Marrakech in the evening. at around 18:30.

Price and Accommodations for Shared Group Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

ACCOMMODATIONS DURING YOUR SHARED GROUP DESERT TOUR

When you join our Shared Group Desert tour from Marrakech 3 days to Sahara Erg Chebbi, your overnight accommodation in Boumaine and Merzouga is added to the cost.

Before booking the tour, you’ll need to choose the type of accommodation, you will stay in during your trip.

Accommodation options to help you decide:

Average Accomodation:

1. First night: HOTEL BABYLON DADES or KASBAH TIFAWEN similar.

2. Second night: STANDARD CAMP ( private tent, shared bathrooms & showers ).

Superior Accommodations:

2. Second night: LUXURY DESERT CAMP CAMELHOUSE or SAHARAY LUXURY CAMP similar.

Note that you can also choose a standard hotel for the first night and a luxury camp for the second night. If you are interested in a specific accommodation, we’ll be happy to reserve it for you.

THE PRICES FOR SHARED GROUP DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

The price of the shared group desert tour from Marrakech to Merzougain 3 days depends on the type of accommodation, the number of travelers in your group, and the month of travel.

The more number of people in your group gets, the price will decrease more ( the rate is per person ).

Please email us for more information on rates. We always ensure each tour is tailored, so if you have any requirements or alterations with this tour please send us details in the contact form provided below.

The price for Average Accomodation: starts from: 290 Euros per person.

For Standard Hotel in Dades Vallry, and Luxury Camp in the Sahara starts from: 340 Euros per person.

INCLUSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE OF THE TOUR INCLUSIVE:

INCLUSIVE:

Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

A/C modern 4×4 vehicle or a van, or a minibus driver guide.

A hotel in Boumalne.

Camel ride V Overnight in a desert camp.

2 dinners & 2 breakfasts.

EXCLUSIVE:

Lunches.

Beverages.

Entrance fees if needed.

Tips (optional)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

This is a Goup tour, but you can also have private tour, by opting for the Private 3 days desert tour from Marrakech.

Note that the distance between Marrakech and Merzouga, is too long (560 Km). It’s recommended to stay one night in Ouarzazate. (private 4 day desert tour from Marrakech), let us know if you wish to.

You can opt for a full day in Merzouga so you can have more time to enjoy the desert. Please let us know during the booking.

This shared group Desert tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi. Can end in Fes by choosing the 3-Day Marrakech to Fes desert tour.

You can rent Quad Bikes in Erg Chebbi Dunes. If you’re interested just let your guide know, he’ll assist you with that.

.It is possible to do a desert tour in 2 days by opting for the Marrakech desert tours 2 days. However, it is not recommended because there is a lot of driving involved.

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Travelers Reviews

Amazing Shared Group Desert Tour

We did a 2 night tour from Marrakech to Fes, our driver Moha was amazing, he took us to so many great spots along the way, always choosing excellent places for photos and with so much local information! 100% would recommend this tour and especially Moha as driver guide.
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Adam Sppanh
Australia

Great Morocco Desert Tour

Thank you Hassan for being the most incredible tour guide, over the 3 day trip. The tour was exactly how the itinerary described, and Hassan allowed us to add in/ take out any stops along the way, as depending on what we wanted to do. All the accommodation organised was of top quality, also the transfers between locations were seamless. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone, looking to travel across Morocco.
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Sara Lillisa
Canada

Sahara Trip Experience

Our driver/guide, Said was always very helpful, and attentive, spoke good English and had excellent knowledge, of the places of interest and other sites. I’d highly recommend the tour and our driver to anyone wanting a nice, no-stress experience
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John Folan
New York, USA

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