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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

By Ando Travel Ltd
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$370 per adult
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Features

Overview

  • Ride camels through the stunning dunes of Merzouga Desert at sunset and sunrise
  • Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with music and dinner under the stars
  • Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, seen in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
  • Walk through the towering Todgha Gorges and enjoy scenic photo stops
  • Travel the Road of 1001 Kasbahs and cross the High Atlas Mountains

Activity location

    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

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Luxury Desert Camp option (Private Tent)
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Stay in a private tent with an in-tent bathroom and hot shower, located in the heart of the desert dunes. Includes gourmet dinner, breakfast, camel rides, sandboarding, and Berber music under the stars—comfort, privacy, and unforgettable views.

Starting time: 7:00 AM
Price details
NZ$370.34 x 1 AdultNZ$370.34
Total
Price is NZ$370.34
Private 3-Day Desert Trip Option
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Private tour with an overnight stay an at upscale riad and 1 night in the luxury Desert Camp (if selected) with sandboarding, and a camel ride.

Starting time: 8:00 AM
Price details
NZ$1,481.37 x 1 AdultNZ$1,481.37
Total
Price is NZ$1,481.37

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hotel and riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
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    Air-conditioned van transport throughout all 3 days
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    Onboard Wi-Fi in the vehicle
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    Secure luggage storage and handling throughout
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    Driver-guide (languages: Ar, Fr, Eng, and Spanish)
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    1 night in an AC private hotel room with private bathroom — Kelaa area (Hotel Kasbah Dades Mgoun and similar)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 night in a private Desert Camp Tent — Standard (shared bathroom nearby) or Deluxe with ensuite (select an option)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sunset and sunrise camel rides at Erg Chebbi Merzouga dunes
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    Sandboarding at the Sahara dunes
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    2 traditional Moroccan dinners (vegetarian options available on request)
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    2 breakfasts
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    Live Berber drumming and campfire music experience at the desert camp
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunches (Days 1, 2 & 3) and all drinks — budget approx. €12–15/person per meal including bottled water, available at local restaurants en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional local guide at Ait Ben Haddou — €2/person
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Desert quad biking — optional activity, €50/person (1-hour session, minimum 2 people)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Alternative 4x4 transfer to/from the desert camp instead of camel ride — €50/car (standard camp only)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses and service charge

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Pregnant women, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a three-day budget tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel and sleep at a desert camp under the stars.opportunity to learn about the Berber people’s history and traditions.
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades
Begin your journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots. After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah in Dades or Kelaat Mgouna.
Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play the traditional Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.
Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp such as the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5-star amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.

Location

Activity location

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    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Marrakesh
    • Marrakech, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco