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From Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Tour to Merzouga with Food and Camel

By Ando Travel SARL
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Free cancellation available
The previous price was CA $218 and current price is CA $193 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Explore Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, and travel through the Skoura oasis and Dades Valley.

Enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a Sahara desert camp. Small-group experience limited to 17 travellers for a more comfortable and personal journey.

Activity location

  • Tizi Tishka - Panoramic View
    • N9
    • Al Haouz, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hôtel Tazi
    • 79 Passage Prince Moulay Rachid
    • 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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STANDARD DESERT CAMP

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Standard Camp: Standard Private Tent with shared bathroom facilities and other inclusions, ideal for budget travellers.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
CA $193.95
CA $168.74 x 1 AdultCA $168.74
Paid at activityCA $24.24
Total
The previous price was CA $218.19 and current price is CA $192.98
15% off

Private 3-Day Desert Adventure

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Private Tour : with an overnight stay an at upscale Hotel Kasbah and 1 night in the luxury Desert Camp (if selected) with sandboarding.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
CA $290.93
CA $253.11 x 1 AdultCA $253.11
Paid at activityCA $24.24
Total
The previous price was CA $315.17 and current price is CA $277.35
15% off

Private 3-Day Desert Adventure

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Private Tour : with an overnight stay an at upscale Hotel Kasbah and 1 night in the luxury Desert Camp (if selected) with sandboarding.
Pickup included

Price details
CA $1,196.03
CA $1,040.55 x 1 AdultCA $1,040.55
Paid at activityCA $24.24
Total
The previous price was CA $1,220.27 and current price is CA $1,064.79
15% off

LUXURY CAMP (Recommended)

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Luxury Camp: Located in a more isolated, desertic scenic area, offering greater comfort, rich meals, and a private bathroom.
Pickup included

Starting time: 7:00AM
Price details
CA $323.25
CA $281.23 x 1 AdultCA $281.23
Paid at activityCA $24.24
Total
The previous price was CA $347.49 and current price is CA $305.47
15% off

What's included, what's not

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    3 traditional lunches (included only with the selected lunch option)
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    Breakfast
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    Live Berber drumming and music at the camp
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    2 Dinners (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
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    1 night at your prefered desert tent in Erg Chebbi (based on the selected option)
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    Air-conditioned transport with Onboard Wi-Fi
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    Dedicated desert tour accompanist (available on-site)
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    Luggage handling and storage
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    Driver-guide
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    Sandboarding
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    Sunset and sunrise camel rides
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    1 night hotel stay in an AC room/suite with private bathroom
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    Hotel or riad pickup and drop-off
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    2 Breakfasts (vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free options available)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunches and drinks (unless included with the selected option)
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    Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou

Know before you book

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Your exact pickup time and location will be shared via Viator app and WhatsApp the day before departure.
  • Departure at 7 AM on Day 1; return around 8 PM on Day 3. Please be ready 5–10 minutes before pickup.
  • Please bring a small overnight bag for the desert. Main luggage stays securely in vehicle.
  • Desert temperatures vary, hot in summer (Jun–Aug), cold nights in winter (Nov–Feb). Pack layers accordingly.
  • Lunches are included only with the selected lunch option. Otherwise, lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please bring cash (EUR or MAD), as many local restaurants do not accept cards. Lunch typically costs €10–13 per person.
  • Camel rides last approximately 45 minutes each way. Long trousers are recommended for a more comfortable ride. Guests who prefer not to ride a camel may walk alongside the caravan.
  • Optional activities available in Merzouga include quad biking, 4×4 desert excursions, horse riding, buggy rides, and additional sandboarding opportunities

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate – Kelaa

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight stay in Kelaa Mgouna in a hotel, with a private room and ensuite bathroom.

Tizi Tishka - Panoramic View

  • 45m
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, passing Berber villages, green valleys, and snow-dusted mountain peaks.

Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the historic mud-brick kasbah, a filming site for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Ouarzazate

  • 20m
Drive through Ouarzazate with a brief stop at the film studios, then continue along the scenic Road of 1,001 Kasbahs.

El Kelaa M'gouna

  • 12h
Check in at Hotel Kelaa Mgouna and enjoy an included traditional Moroccan dinner.

Day 2: Kelaat M'Gouna – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

  • 3 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a Private Standard Tent (shared bathroom) or Luxury Tent (private ensuite), based on your selected option.

Todgha Gorge

  • 2h
Travel to Tinghir and stroll through the palm oasis and Todgha Gorges, with free time to explore. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing on to Merzouga.

Merzouga

  • 1h
Enjoy a sunset camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, with time for photos and sandboarding.

Erg Chebbi

  • 10h
Reach your desert camp before nightfall. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars, followed by live Berber drumming around the campfire.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

  • 2 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Merzouga

  • 1h
Climb a nearby dune to watch the Sahara sunrise. Ride your camel back and enjoy breakfast before departure.

Tizi Tishka - Panoramic View

  • 10h
Return journey through desert plains, lush valleys, and the Atlas Mountains, with a lunch stop en route. Drop-off at your original pickup point or a preferred location in Marrakech.

Location

Activity location

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    Tizi Tishka - Panoramic View
    • N9
    • Al Haouz, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Hôtel Tazi
    • 79 Passage Prince Moulay Rachid
    • 40000, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco

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