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Luxury 3-Day Sahara Adventure: Marrakech to Merzouga with Desert Camp Stay

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Join a shared 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and discover the real Morocco! Journey across breathtaking landscapes — from the Atlas Mountains and the UNESCO site of Ait Ben Haddou to the Todgha Gorges and the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Along the way, explore ancient kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, and lush oases framed by dramatic limestone canyons.

Your adventure includes free quad biking, professional drone shoots, and sandboarding fun before riding camels into the desert to catch an unforgettable sunset. The day ends with a luxury night at The White Camp, where you’ll enjoy a multi-course dinner, live music, and a campfire under a sky full of stars.

This is more than a trip — it’s the ultimate Sahara experience you’ll never forget!

Experience

💎 Shared 3-Day Luxury Desert Tour – The White Camp

Fast Overview for Quick Reading

🚌 Day 1 – Marrakech ➜ Dades/Tinghir
Atlas Mountains • Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO) • Ouarzazate & Skoura • Dinner & overnight at Hotel Saghru (or Tinghir)

🏜 Day 2 – Dades/Tinghir ➜ Merzouga
Todra Gorges • Erfoud fossils • Sunset camel ride & sandboarding • Luxury night at The White Camp with live music

🌅 Day 3 – Merzouga ➜ Marrakech
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi • Breakfast & shower • Draa Valley & Ouarzazate • Arrival Marrakech ~19:00

Packages

  • Option 1 – Classic Luxury (€190 p.p.)
    All essentials: private luxury tent, camel ride, sandboarding, dinners & breakfasts.

  • Option 2 – Adventure Upgrade (€220 p.p.)
    Classic Luxury + 1-hour quad biking.

  • Option 3 – Ultimate Drone & Quad (€320 p.p.)
    Adventure Upgrade + professional drone photo/video shoot & extra quad session.

✅ Transport in A/C minibus
✅ 1 night Hotel Saghru with pool
✅ 1 night The White Camp luxury tent (private bathroom & hot shower)
✅ All dinners & breakfasts, taxes & guide

📲 Book fast: Choose your option & date, then click Reserve Now or WhatsApp us for instant confirmation.

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou & Berber villages

  • Walk through Todgha Oasis to the stunning gorges

  • Enjoy a FREE quad biking session, then ride a camel into the dunes

  • Try sandboarding on the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi

  • Capture cinematic memories with Drone Shoots included

  • Watch a breathtaking sunset over the Sahara

  • Savor a Berber dinner & enjoy a music night at The White Camp under the stars

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley/Tinghir

After breakfast at your hotel, our driver will pick you up to begin your desert adventure. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N’Tichka Pass, with panoramic stops along the way. Visit a women’s argan oil cooperative, where you’ll learn the traditional process and discover its culinary and beauty benefits.

Continue to the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Hollywood filming location. Explore its streets with a guide and enjoy breathtaking valley views.

Travel through Ouarzazate and the Skoura palm oasis before reaching Dades Valley or Tinghir, where you’ll have dinner and overnight at a comfortable hotel.

Day 2: Dades/Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Desert

After breakfast, follow the “Road of 1000 Kasbahs” through oases, palm groves, and Berber villages. Stop at the stunning Todra Gorges, where cliffs rise 350 meters high. Take a stroll through this natural wonder before heading to Erfoud, known as the “city of fossils.”

Arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi dunes. Here begins your once-in-a-lifetime Sahara experience:

  • 🏍 Quad Biking Session – FREE adrenaline ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • 🐪 Sunset Camel Ride – glide across the golden Sahara at dusk
  • 🎥 Drone Shoots Included – cinematic photos & videos by our pro team @morocco_tours_photographer
  • 📸 Golden Hour Walks – unforgettable desert portraits in magical light

End the day at The White Camp, our luxury desert camp. Enjoy dinner, live Berber music around the fire, and sleep under a million stars in your private en-suite tent with hot showers and all comforts.

Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Wake up early for a magical sunrise over Erg Chebbi. After breakfast and a refreshing shower at camp, return by 4×4 to meet your driver.

Travel through the scenic Draa Valley, dotted with palm oases and kasbahs. Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch before crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech around 7:00 PM with unforgettable Sahara memories.

✔ Comfortable Transport – Travel in an air-conditioned van or minibus (max 17 passengers)
✔ Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off – We’ll pick you up from your Marrakech riad or hotel
✔ Friendly Local Guide – Your English, French, Spanish, or Italian-speaking Berber driver/guide will make your trip unforgettable
✔ 1st Night in Dades Valley – Stay in a comfortable hotel with dinner & breakfast (vegetarian & vegan options available)
✔ Luxury Desert The White Camp Stay – Overnight in a spacious, beautifully decorated tent with dinner, breakfast, private toilets, and showers
✔ FREE Quad Biking – Enjoy an exciting 30-minute quad biking experience in the dunes before your camel ride
✔ Camel Trek & Sunset – Ride a camel for 1.5 hours through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, stopping for a stunning sunset
✔ Sandboarding Fun – Try sandboarding on the dunes (just ask the camp staff!)
✔ 4×4 Camp Transfer Option – Prefer a smoother ride? Take a 4×4 instead of a camel if you wish
✔ Luggage Service – We’ll safely transport your bags to the camp
✔ Berber Music & Drumming – Enjoy a lively desert music night around the campfire
✔ Plenty of Free Time – Explore Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, and Todgha Gorges at your own pace for photos, walks, or tea breaks
✔ Flexible Stops – Ask your driver to stop whenever you want for scenery, photos, or coffee
✔ Free Drinks in the Desert – Enjoy tea, coffee, and mineral water at the camp

  • Lunches

💎 Shared 3-Day Luxury Desert Tour – The White Camp

Experience Merzouga in full comfort with our exclusive luxury desert camp and small-group adventure.
Choose the package that fits your dream trip:

Option 1 – Classic Luxury • €190 / person

  • 3 days / 2 nights shared group

  • Private luxury tent at The White Camp (private bathroom & hot shower)

  • Sunset camel ride & sandboarding

  • All dinners & breakfasts included

Perfect for guests seeking a luxury stay with all essentials.

Option 2 – Adventure Upgrade • €220 / person

Everything in Classic Luxury, plus:

  • 1-hour quad biking across the highest Erg Chebbi dunes

Ideal for travellers looking for fun and adrenaline.

Option 3 – Ultimate Drone & Quad Experience • €320 / person

Everything in Adventure Upgrade, plus:

  • Professional drone photo & video shoot with @morocco_tours_photographer

  • Extra quad session to reach the best dunes and hidden viewpoints

Perfect for couples, families, or creators who want cinematic memories.

What’s Included (all options)

  • Transport in A/C minibus with English or Spanish speaking driver

  • 1 night at Hotel Saghru with pool (private room, dinner & breakfast)

  • 1 night at The White Camp (private luxury tent, dinner & breakfast)

  • Sunset camel ride & sandboarding

  • All taxes and local guide services

How to Book
Select your preferred option and date, then click Reserve Now or contact us on WhatsApp for fast confirmation.

Things to Know Before You Go

✅ Booking Confirmation – You’ll receive a confirmation email right after your reservation.

✅ Deposit Required – A deposit secures your hotel, camp, camel ride, and tour spot. The remaining balance is paid in cash directly to the driver.

✅ Free Quad Biking Offer – Book early to enjoy a complimentary quad biking session. Availability is limited, so the sooner you book, the better!

✅ Luggage Storage – Your main luggage will remain safely in the van and be transferred to the camp by 4×4. For the camel ride, bring only a small backpack with essentials such as water, a turban, and personal items.

✅ What to Wear – For a comfortable camel ride, wear jeans, long pants, or long shorts.

✅ Recommended Items – A hat, sunglasses, sturdy walking shoes, and wet wipes will make your journey more comfortable.

✅ Sandboarding Fun – Included with your camel ride for extra desert adventure.

⚠️ Important Note – Quad biking may be cancelled in case of strong winds for safety reasons. Standard allocation is 1 quad per 2 persons. A single quad is available at an additional cost.

🚀 Book now to secure your spot and enjoy the ultimate Sahara experience! 🏜🐪🔥

Questions & Answers

Marrakech to Merzouga is 564 km, the first night you will sleep in Dades valley and reach Merzouga on the second day. Day 3 you will spend driving back to Marrakech.

Solo travelers will stay in a shared triple or quadruple room (included in the tour price). If you prefer a private room, you can upgrade for just €10 per person.

Yes Private bathroom both nights.

Yes, you can bring your luggage with you, it can stay safe in the 4×4 or minivan.

yes private tent.

For the camel ride, we recommend wearing jeans or long trousers. Please prepare a small backpack with and your personal belongings. Do not forget sunglasses, a scarf, a hat, and your bottle of water. the other luggage would be dropped by your driver in your tent during your camel ride.

In winter it gets quite cold at night in the desert (temperatures can drop to around 0). You will be provided with warm blankets, but we would advise bringing warm clothes for sleeping.

Yes our driver will pick up you in your hotel/riad at no extra charge cost.

The camel trek lasts for about 1 hour, depending on the season, daylight, etc.

There will be a few sand boards available at the luxury camp operator’s lodge to use at leisure. You can ask for one to take to the camp with you. They are free.

No, you don’t need to bring towels. Luxury The White Camp provides towels and essentials for a comfortable stay.

Yes! 🚀 Book this offer now and enjoy FREE quad biking! ⏳ Limited spots available—don’t miss out!

We have a special desert tour that goes to Fes, please check the 3 days of Marrakech to Fes desert tour.

How to Book This Trip?
✅ Step 1: Check availability by messaging us on WhatsApp 📲
✅ Step 2: We’ll get back to you quickly to confirm your booking! 🚀