Marrakech to Merzouga 2 day trip

Spend the night at a desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel to watch the sunset and sunrise. See the Kasbah of Ouarzazate, and much more.

Experience

  • Discover the gates of the Sahara Desert at Ouarzazate
  • Ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes on a camel
  • Experience the sandboarding
  • Spend the night at a desert camp
  • See the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Drive across the High Atlas Mountains

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi-n-Tichka – Ouarzazate – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga Desert

We will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech at 7:00 AM and start our journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi-n-Tichka pass, enjoying beautiful views of Berber villages along the way.
We will pass by Ouarzazate and continue through the Rose Valley, Boumalne Dades, and Tinghir, heading to the spectacular Todgha Gorges. You will have time to walk through the towering canyon and enjoy its breathtaking scenery.
After the visit, we continue driving through Tinjdad, Jorf, Erfoud, and Rissani, entering the gateway to the Sahara at Tafilalet Oasis.
We’ll arrive in Merzouga before sunset. After a short rest at the hotel, you’ll pack a small bag with the essentials for the night and leave the rest of your luggage at the hotel. Then, you will ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, stopping to watch the magical sunset.
At the camp, you can try sandboarding, climb the dunes, and later enjoy a traditional dinner and Berber music around the campfire. Overnight stay in a nomadic or luxury desert camp under the stars.


Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Tazarine – N’kob – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

We will wake you up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower at the camp, we will begin the return journey.
We’ll pass through Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine, and N’kob, driving through beautiful desert and mountain landscapes.
Later, we will visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its historic ksar and movie scenes.
After exploring Ait Ben Haddou, we continue crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi-n-Tichka pass back to Marrakech, arriving by evening or night.

  • Pick up from Hotel/Riad in Marrakech.

  • Private AC luxury 4×4 Toyota+ Fuel.

  • A Professional experienced local English/French/Spanish/Italian-speaking Berber and nomad driver/guide.

  • Enough time to explore the sites: Locals, Walks, oasis,

  • Stops for photos and toilets.

  • Camel ride

  • Sandboarding (on request)

  • welcoming mint tea at the luxury camp with cakes, almonds…

  • Overnight in a luxury camp in a very comfortable tent with a private toilet and shower, towels, soaps, lamps, beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets, carpets, and handmade furnishings.

  • Dinner + 1 big bottle of water for table (vegetarian, diet, allergic available on booking request)

  • Music fire with Berber locals

  • Big Breakfast (diet, allergic available on booking request)

  • Drop off Riad/hotel in Marrakech

  • Lunch & beverages
  • 1 Person:   740€ (1 tent)
  • 2 Persons: 420 € (1 tent)
  • 3 Persons: 300 € (1 tent)
  • 4 Persons: 240 € (2 tents)
  • 5 Persons:  210€ (2 tents)
  • 6 Persons:  190 € (3 tents)
  • 7 Persons:  165 € (3 tents)
  • 8 Persons:  150€ (4 tents)
  • This 2-day excursion to the desert from Marrakech can be personalized to make it more unique and special.
  • You have the option of ending this way or spending an additional full day in the desert. 2 day trip from Marrakech to Fes.
  • If you want to share the tour with others, you can ask us about it or, if you’ve already made a reservation, just let us know that. 
  • You can always consult your driver about leaving out some places in order to spend more time elsewhere.
  • We require a 5% deposit of the total price to book the car, while the balance is cash or credit card to our office in Merzouga.
  • We accept payment through PayPal, bank transfers in Europe, by credit card, or cash (USD, Euro, GBP, or MAD).
  • Our prices are subject to an increase over the Christmas and New Year period.
  • Also, due to globally increased fuel prices, you may receive a higher quotation in our correspondence during other seasons.

Questions & Answers

8 hours 51 min (557.4 km)

Yes we do, there will be an opportunity to take pictures of Kasbahs, Berber villages… 

Yes you can in the second day after breakfast.

Yes our driver will pick you up at you hotel or Airbnb.

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