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Sahara Desert Safari

3 Days From Ouarzazate To Merzouga Desert

Acomodations

Carefully selected hotels, Kasbahs, Riads. Includes one night in a traditional Berber camp

Vehicle(s)

Air-conditioned 4WD vehicle(s), mini bus or motor-coach

Languages

local guide or driver is more than just someone who speaks multiple languages

3 Days From Ouarzazate To Merzouga Desert

Discover the beauty of the Sahara on this 3 day tour from Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi. Travel through beautiful valleys, palm groves, and traditional Berber villages. Ride a camel across the golden sand dunes, watch an unforgettable sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. This tour is the perfect way to enjoy Morocco’s amazing landscapes, local culture, and the magic of the Sahara Desert.

Morocco 3 Days Safari Tour Highlight

  • Visit Kasbah Ait ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Drive through the high Atlas Mountains.
  • Visit Ouarzazate Hollywood of Morocco with Morocco’s biggest studios.
  • Sunset camel trek to Merzouga desert camp
  • Early morning camel trek
  • Spend night in Dades Valley
  • Visit Todra Gorges
  • Spend night in Merzouga desert camp with bonfire and music entertainment

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Tour Information
INCLUDING
  • Private Transport A/C with driver guide tour
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Merzouga Desert Camp
  • Daily Breakfasts
  • Dinner
  • Berber Drums Music
  • Camel Ride
  • Sandboarding
  • Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Daily breakfast
EXCLUDE
  • Flight
  • Lunches
  • Monuments Fees
  • Tips

3 Days Safari From Ouarzazate Itinerary

Day 1: Ouarzazate - Skoura - Valley of Roses - Todra - Merzouga Desert :

Your 3-day journey from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga Desert begins with a morning drive through some of Morocco’s most beautiful landscapes. Visit the green Skoura Oasis and the famous Amridil Kasbah before continuing through the Valley of Roses and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. After a stop for lunch, explore the impressive Todra Gorges with its high rock cliffs.

In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Stop to watch the beautiful sunset before reaching your desert camp. Relax with a traditional Moroccan dinner, enjoy Berber music around the campfire, and spend a peaceful night in a comfortable desert tent under the stars.

Day 2 : Merzouga 4x4 Excursion & Second Night in Desert Camp

After breakfast, we leave the camp and start a fun 4×4 trip around Merzouga. First, we visit a Gnawa village. You can meet the local people and listen to their music. Then, we go to Meffis Mountain to see old mines from many years ago.

Next, we visit a desert family. We sit with them, drink tea, and learn about their daily life. After lunch, you will take a relaxing walk in a desert oasis. It is a calm and peaceful place.

In the evening, we take you to a hotel where you can rest and relax. It will be a great day, and you will have many nice memories from your trip to Merzouga.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Todra Gorges - Dades - Ouarzazate

After breakfast, we leave the Sahara and travel to Rissani, a historic town known for its traditional market and rich desert history. We then continue through Alnif, Tazarine, Nkob, and Agdez, enjoying the beautiful desert landscapes along the way.

Next, we drive through the stunning Draa Valley, famous for its thousands of palm trees, traditional Berber villages, and ancient kasbahs. In the afternoon, we arrive in Ouarzazate, where we will drop you off at your hotel or riad, marking the end of your unforgettable 3-day Sahara Desert tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Merzouga is about 550 kilometers (around 340 miles) from Marrakech. By road, it usually takes 8–10 hours, but the journey is full of amazing scenery, so it’s more of an adventure than just a drive.

You’ll cross the Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and finally explore the Red Dunes of Merzouga in the Sahara.

Yes! One of the best parts of the tour is the camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, especially during sunrise or sunset.

You’ll spend the first night in a comfortable guesthouse in the Dades Valley and the second night in Merzouga desert camp under the stars.

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal, with pleasant temperatures and clear skies for desert views.

You get to disconnect from your daily routine, experience Morocco’s unique culture, ride camels in the desert, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp—memories that last a lifetime.

Absolutely! It’s designed to be easy and enjoyable, with comfortable travel and plenty of time to relax and take in the sights.

Many operators can adjust it depending on your starting city, preferred pace, or interest in extra stops.