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3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

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Marrakech, Morocco
  • 3 days (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Comfortable vehicle with professional driver/guide for the full tour.
    • Camel rides in Erg Chebbi, including sunrise ride on Day 3
    • Overnight stays in hotels, or desert camp
    • Enjoy Berber music and traditional fire under the stars after dinner.
    • Sandboarding on Erg Chebbi dunes
    • Dinner (2)
      Dinner
    • Breakfast (2)
      Breakfast
    • Gratuities
      Tips for guides and drivers are optional but appreciated.
    • Any personal items, souvenirs, or additional purchases are not included.
    • Any activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
    • Mandatory fee of 20 DH per person for the local guide at Ait Ben Haddou, paid on-site.

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pickup is available from hotels and riads in Marrakech. If your accommodation is not accessible by vehicle, pickup will be arranged from a nearby meeting point. Exact pickup time and location will be confirmed by WhatsApp or email the day before departure.

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    Meeting point

    • Hôtel Ali
      Rue Moulay Ismail, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

      Travelers who do not require pickup can meet at Hotel Ali, Jemaa el-Fna Square, Marrakech.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    Day 1

    Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Tinghir

    4 Stops

    1

    Atlas Mountains View

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Ait Ben Haddou

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Ouarzazate (Pass By)

    El Kelaa M'gouna (Pass By)

    Accommodation: Comfortable hotel in Tinghir or the Valley of the Roses (subject to availability)

    Meals: Dinner

    Day 2

    Todra Gorge & Sahara Desert Adventure to Erg Chebbi

    2 Stops

    1

    Todra Gorge

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    2

    Erg Chebbi

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Overnight in a comfortable desert camp near Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Day 3

    Sahara Desert – Merzouga to Marrakech

    1 Stop

    1

    Erg Chebbi

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Accommodation: Not included (return to Marrakech for hotel/riad drop-off)

    Meals: Breakfast

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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