Shared 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Duration3 days
- Free cancellationContact us for the conditions of this tour
- Local driver & guidePick-up from your hotel or riad
- Shared small-group tourFixed departures – a private version is available on request
- Group Tour
- Daily departures
- 3 Days
- Free Cancellation
Tour overview
Join a small group and share the road to the Sahara on this budget-friendly 3-day tour from Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass to the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, then follow the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley for the night.
On day two, walk through the Todra Gorge and continue to Merzouga, where you ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset and sleep in a desert camp. After sunrise on day three, return to Marrakech via the Draa Valley.
Tour highlights
- Small-group tour at a shared price
- Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass
- UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou
- The Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge
- Sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi
- A night in a desert camp with Berber music
- Sunrise over the dunes
Day-by-day itinerary
1Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Pick-up from your riad or a central meeting point in Marrakech in the morning. Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), stopping for views of the mountains and Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and have lunch nearby. Continue past Ouarzazate, the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.2Day 2: Dades – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga camel ride
After breakfast, drive through Tinghir to the Todra Gorge for a walk between its towering cliffs. After lunch, continue via Erfoud to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sunset from the top of a dune. Dinner, Berber drumming and a night in a desert camp.3Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then ride back to Merzouga for breakfast. Drive west via Alnif and the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate for lunch, then cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech, arriving in the evening.
What's included
- Shared air-conditioned minibus
- English-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- 1 night in a hotel with breakfast and dinner
- 1 night in a desert camp with breakfast and dinner
- Camel ride
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips
Prices
Standard3*
€110/person
- Shared vehicle (small group)
- Standard hotels and riads
- Standard desert camp
Have a question? Contact us
Good to know
- Group size: small groups, so the atmosphere stays friendly.
- Meeting point: central Marrakech in the morning; confirm the exact time and place when booking.
- Driving times: long days on the road (7–10 hours) with regular stops.
- Prefer your own schedule? Book the private 3-day desert tour instead.
What to pack
- A warm jacket or fleece – desert nights are cold, especially from November to March.
- A scarf to protect your face from sun and sand.
- Sunglasses, sun cream and a hat.
- A small overnight bag for the camp; your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
- Cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and tips.
Frequently asked questions
Do shared tours run every day?
Most days of the year; contact us to confirm availability for your date.
Can I end the tour in Fes instead?
Yes, choose the shared Marrakech to Fes tour.
Are single travellers welcome?
Yes, shared tours are popular with solo travellers.
Traveller reviews
4.8based on 3 reviews
★★★★★
We booked the 8-day tour from Agadir with our guide Hisham, and it was the best decision we made for our vacation to Morocco! He is a really polite and informed person who made our trip more flexible because it was a private tour and he arranged several stops depending on our wishes. Thank you very much. If you want to get the most out of your Moroccan vacation, we strongly recommend this one!
Anna★★★★★
You get to see so much of the Atlas Mountains and visit so many interesting towns. Adil is a good driver who is familiar with these roads. The desert camp was breathtaking, and my first camel ride was unforgettable. 10/10, would recommend.
Emily★★★★★
This company was fantastic, and we learned a lot. Our driver, Adil, was quite helpful. He met us in Agadir, drove us to the camel camp, and then returned us to Marrakesh. He secured our things and showed us all the tourist sights along the way. I strongly suggest it! Also, the lady who assisted me in making bookings was excellent. We just spoke via email, and she was very helpful in setting everything up and dealing with our changes during the trip. This is the only company I would work with again! 100/10!! An amazing, experienced team that made things so simple for us.
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