Marrakech to Merzouga — 3-Day Sahara Circuit
Cross the High Atlas, walk through kasbah country and the Dadès and Todra gorges, then ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night under the stars.
€410
per person- Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Aït Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- Todra Gorge
- Camel ride at sunset
- Desert bivouac
Day-by-day itinerary
Every day is private and adaptable. Departures directly from your Marrakech riad.
Day1
Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka → Aït Benhaddou → Dadès Valley
Morning pick-up from your riad. Climb the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) with photo stops over the Atlas, then explore the fortified ksar of Aït Benhaddou with your driver-guide. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses.
- Overnight
- Guesthouse in the Dadès Valley
- Meals
- Dinner
Day2
Dadès Gorge → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Wind through the Dadès gorge, then walk the 300-metre walls of the Todra gorge. Afternoon drive to Merzouga, where camels wait at the edge of Erg Chebbi for a sunset ride to camp.
- Overnight
- Desert bivouac in Erg Chebbi
- Meals
- Breakfast, dinner
Day3
Sunrise over the dunes → Return to Marrakech
Wake early for sunrise on the dunes, ride back to Merzouga for breakfast, then return to Marrakech via the Draa valley. Drop-off at your accommodation in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with English/French-speaking driver
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
- 2 nights' accommodation (guesthouse + desert camp)
- 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners
- Camel ride in Erg Chebbi
- Fuel and road tolls
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Local guide fees at Aït Benhaddou and Todra (optional)
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips
- Travel insurance
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