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3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with food & Camel trek

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3 Day Desert Tour to Merzouga from Marrakech Including Dades Valley and Erg Chebbi Camel Trek

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  • 3 days
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Escape the busy streets of Marrakech’s Medina for the stark beauty of the desert during this 3-day excursion to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi. Cross through the Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi-n-Tichka pass, explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah and visit the desert oasis at Skoura. Then discover the Todra Gorge and the sacred city of Rissani before spending the night amidst the stark beauty of the Sahara Desert. This 3-day, 2-night excursion also includes a driver (who also serves as guide), 2 nights of accommodation (one at a desert camp), camel trek, meals as per the itinerary, round-trip air-conditioned transport from your hotel.
  • Traverse the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi-n-Tichka pass
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou kasbah with a guide
  • Take a camel trek from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi and enjoy dinner under the stars at a Berber desert camp
  • Tour includes some meals and round-trip travel from Marrakech

What's Included

  • Accommodation at hotel with breakfast and dinner (toilets and showers inside rooms)
  • Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (hotels inside marrakech only)
  • English speaking Driver
  • Accommodation at desert camp with breakfast and dinner (toilets outside, showers in lodge)
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Breakfast (2)
  • Dinner (2)
  • Lunch & Drinks
  • Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou (available for an extra charge 2€ pp)
  • Tips to driver

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Directions: Hotel pickup is available from hotels and riads located in Marrakech. Please be sure to advise your hotel details at the time of reconfirmation to arrange your pickup time. If your riad is inside the Medina, you will be asked to make your way to the nearest place accessible to vehicles, which may involve a short walk. Return point: Returns to original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8h pm.

What To Expect

Trade the bustling city of Marrakech for the solitude of the desert during this 3-day, 2-night excursion to Mezrouga and Erg Chebbi, Over the course of your journey you’ll get an up-close-personal experience in the desert, including a chance to visit a desert oasis, explore a UNESCO World Heritage site and spend the night under the stars at a camp in the Sahara Desert.

Start the first day with a pickup from your Marrakech accommodation, continuing into the Atlas Mountains as you pass Berber villages and cross the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. You’ll also visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Aït Benhaddou kashbah, a historic meeting place and trading site, and check out the desert oasis at Skoura before spending the night in Bourmaine du Dadès.

On day two travel the “Road of 1,000 Kashbahs” to the Todra Gorge, stopping at the holy city of Rissani in the afternoon. Then climb aboard a camel for an unforgettable ride in the late afternoon sun toward Erg Chebbi and your evening camping accommodations in the desert. Spend the evening enjoying dinner and serenades of traditional music from local nomads under the stars. On day three you’ll ride your camel back to Mezrouga, heading back through the High Atlas Mountains to your Marrakech accommodations to finish the trip.
Day 1

Marrakech – Ouarzazate –Dades

1 Stop

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Overnight stay at Dades Kasbah & similar

Meals: Dinner

Day 2

Dades– Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

1 Stop

Merzouga Desert

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Auberge sahara desert camp

Meals: BreakfastDinner

Day 3

Erg Chebbi – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

1 Stop

High Atlas Mountains

9 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
  • It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing.
  • luggages allowed to carry, there’s enough space for it in the trunk of the bus
  • Dress code (seasonal recommendations
  • Meals included are dinner and breakfast (vegetarian option: available).
  • Return time to Marrakech : around 8 pm .
  • Drop off place : once you specify your drop off address , just inform our driver on your return day.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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It was a well organized...
Antonia_E, Mar 2024
It was a well organized tour and our guide Said was the best! We had an awesome time getting to know Marocco’s landscapes and the culture.
Great Experience
Aditi_A, Mar 2024
Desert safari was such an amazing experience as a family esp with young children! Hudj was such a great driver and was accommodating! Overall it was a great time and so worth it! Our kids had an amazing time too being only kids in our group. Little cold and very windy during spring time, always have shades and warm cloths, weather changes was drastic :)
Morocco - Trustable Tour service
Srivignesh_K, Mar 2024
This was my first time in Morocco, I initially booked for a car and then cancelled due to right side driving. I booked Ando Travels in last moment. Honestly they made my trip memorable and my driver Mr. Abderrahman he is awesome and friendly person perfect on time, safe driving, good interaction with tourist and mainly he covered all the place on time a very experienced guy. Thanks for memories team
Sahara - so much fun!
Ali_S, Feb 2024
Amazing tour! This was tons of fun and was organized well. The stops on the way to Merzouga were very fun and informative and included stops at cities on each day that were different but both very interesting. The accommodations both nights were great all things considered, the ride is long but split up well with well spaced breaks, stops for lunches, sight seeing, and the two city tours. The actual time in the Sahara is a truly unforgettable experience. Camping, riding camels, stargazing, and having dinner in the Sahara is something I won’t forget. Also, if your driver is Omar, he is GREAT!
Amazing experience!
Zoe_B, Feb 2024
This was an amazing experience! Our driver Samir was really friendly and made the whole experience very smooth. The stops along the way to the desert are really cool and interesting (like Ait Benhaddou) and the entire drive is just beautiful. The highlight was definitely going to the Sahara desert, but we really loved the entire trip and getting to see more of Morocco.
Exceeded expectations
James_V, Feb 2024
I highly recommend this tour. I’m really glad that we opted for the luxury camp. There was only 2 people out of our group of 17 that did the base version. I don’t think the description made the point that for the luxury camp you stay out in the desert then ride the camels back in the morning. The other group went back to the starting point and stayed there with no morning ride back. Our accommodations did not disappoint. The guides were amazing. The food at the camp was great and we enjoyed the food at every stop. The Berber village and visit to a family that makes rugs did not appeal to me, but I actually loved it. We also enjoyed Ouarzazate and the Dade Gorge. Like others mentioned, it’s a lot of time in the van getting there and back, but the stops were frequent and well timed. Our van was filled to the max, so it felt tight and uncomfortable at times. Overall, this tour is an amazing value when you break it down.
Marrakech to the Sahara Desert
yohancerobertson, Feb 2024
Brahim was an amazing driver on our tour from Marrakech to Merzouga (Sahara Desert). It was a very long way, but he was so kind and made many stops for us along the way. The Sahara experience was once in a lifetime as well, what a trip!
Magical trip to the desert 🏜️
Victoria_K, Feb 2024
Me and my friends had a great time and would definitely recommend it. Beautiful scenery and good value for money. Our driver Mohamed Ajbeli was amazing, friendly and very helpful. They were very communicative from beginning to end and we didn't experience any issues. Our group was small, 16 people total and everyone got along well. The night we spent in the desert was especially magical. Thanks again for everything!
3 days and 2 nights trip
Rita_P, Feb 2024
Ibrahim is the best driver! Careful, friendly and very attentive. The tour guides along the trip were okay, be careful about going into small houses and private rooms. Luxary camps are totally seperated from regular camps so we ended up being seperated from our tour group. Overall a tiring but good experience.
Road trip to Erg Chebbi camp
Alistair_F, Jan 2024
We chose the "3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Erg Chebbi (a gateway to the Sahara desert) with food & Camel trek at sunset and sunrise," and it turned out to be a truly delightful experience. Our driver, Houssin Sanaka, was a joy to be with. He consistently prioritised the comfort of all passengers and even made stops at local shops upon request. He stopped and pointed out additional interesting facts as we travelled such as stopping by at the film city, then pointing out the fossil sites and deep dug water wells on the way. He was very knowledgeable. Loved the sites, especially the Todgha Gorge and the lovely city of Tinghir. We would like to return in a different season to experience the beautiful country, culture and flavoursome food.
Merzouga desert trip
Nuno_M, Jan 2024
We had a very nice time on this trip. Everything went well much because of our driver Abdelaali. Always on time and helpful about our questions. We recommend it. Just be mindful that it has a lot of hours of driving!
Lovely experience with Youssif
Katerina_R, Jan 2024
Our driver Youssif was absolutely wonderful - friendly, caring, easy to talk to, always fully available to us. We had a great time mainly thanks to him. What I did not appreciate was the fact that you are almost forced to eat at certain stops along the way that clearly have a deal with the tourist agency. That was absolutely not Youssif’s fault though and he made sure we all had a great time. I would recommend this tour to anyone, especially with Youssif! P.S.: Bring some warm clothes for the night in the desert, unless you are traveling in summer :)
Great adventure!
Joao_O, Jan 2024
Youssef the driver was outstanding. He explained the stops and always briefed us on what the day was gonna be like. The whole 3 days were filled with interesting stuff. One thing i didnt like was the fact that we were a bit pushed by restaurant staff to selected restaurants, more expensive than some nearby
Once in a lifetime!
Kasey_M, Dec 2023
This was an amazing tour!! We absolutely loved it! Being in the Sahara desert was an unforgettable experience. Our guide/driver Hossni Idrissi was great, made it an enjoyable 3 days. The tour company was amazing as well kept In contact leading up with lots of details of where to meet and we were able to get dropped off to a different location in Marrakech at the end of the tour which was really helpful. He also made sure to contact our accomodation to make sure someone could come and pick us up in the square so we would know where to go :) loved this experience! The other stops along the way were really good to go to as well
Nice active trip to see great sides in Marocco
Krzysztof_W, Nov 2023
It was a great experience! the ride was safe and in a nice vehicle. But what I would recommend the best and I would like to thank is the driver!! The driver who was travelling with us was making sure that the experience is great!
Isabelle and Hélène in the desert
Hlne_D, Nov 2023
Hadj was a very attentional driver, security, on schedule, he listen to our need and comments. Everything was top. A great adventure the guides during the visites on our way to the desert. Finally the experience in the Sarah complete the tour marvely. Viator Will be on m’a next trip🤗
Awesome Experience
Bridget_S, Nov 2023
This tour was great - a lot of driving but seeing the stunning Sahara is worth it. Hossin was a great tour guide, always keeping us updated on itinerary & making plenty of rest stops. All of the local tour guides throughout the trip were very nice & insightful. The overnight stay is an unreal experience - I recommend doing the premium tent as it’s only a bit more $$ and a way more comfortable situation. The last day is 10 hours of driving, if you have the time I’d choose a 5 day trip instead of 3 - but I’m so glad I did this!
Had such a fantastic...
Isabella_M, Oct 2023
Had such a fantastic trip! Lhossin idrissi was our driver and he was amazing and super helpful. The desert was a highlight but the whole trip was lots of fun!
Sunrise in the desert
Ylenia_P, Oct 2023
Tour was really nice, the driver Hossin lovely and attentive all the time. Sunrise in the Sahara is priceless. A quick note : I would probably give the option to stay an extra day only in desert for those who wants and come back the following day, because it is a long trip and you arrive at sunset and go away at sunsire and I believe if you can stay an extra day, it is worthy to enjoy the desert. It could be an idea of an option for guests. The tour was generally very nice and we visit wonderful places
AMAZING
Mirabela_F, Oct 2023
Defenetlly worth to do this! Its a long drive the last day when you return, but the other 2 days you see and visit beautiful and interesting places, camel ride inthe desert is unique experience, the guides are fantastic and funny guys ( I don t remember their names,but both 5 stars), the driver (Hadj) is a cool guy also, and the country itself its impressive. The only "issue" its the food....its always the same menu everywhere you stop,but if you go for the cultural experience and not for the culinar one, all its fine.😎
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