From Marrakesh: 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour with Camel Rides, Sandboarding, and Desert Camp Stay

Travel from Marrakesh to the Merzouga Sahara on a 3-day tour with camel rides, sandboarding, Ait Benhaddou, and overnight stays in an en-suite room and a desert camp.

Getting started

Begin your journey with hotel pickup in Marrakesh before boarding an air-conditioned bus with onboard Wi-Fi. Meet your English-speaking driver and settle in for the drive across the High Atlas Mountains, with baggage service included so you can travel comfortably throughout the trip.

Ait Benhaddou

What to expect

Your first major stop is Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its fortified mudbrick architecture and long history as a caravan settlement. Take time to explore the ksar before continuing deeper into southern Morocco.

Features

• Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, where traditional earthen buildings and narrow lanes showcase one of Morocco's best-preserved historic settlements.

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains on the journey between Marrakesh and the Sahara, with changing scenery from mountain passes to desert landscapes.

• Travel throughout the tour in an air-conditioned bus with onboard Wi-Fi, accompanied by an English-speaking driver, with hotel pickup, drop-off, and baggage service included.

Merzouga Desert

What to expect

Continue to the Merzouga Sahara, where the dunes become the focus of your adventure. Experience the desert from different perspectives with camel rides, sandboarding, and an overnight stay beneath the stars.

Features

• Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes at both sunset and sunrise, experiencing two of the desert's most memorable moments.

• Try sandboarding on the dunes, with time to enjoy one of the Sahara's most popular adventure activities.

• Spend the evening at a standard or luxury desert camp, depending on the option selected, before gathering for traditional Berber drums and music.

Overnight stays

What to expect

Break up the journey with two overnight stays, giving you time to experience both southern Morocco and the Merzouga Desert at a comfortable pace before returning to Marrakesh.

Features

• Spend one night in an air-conditioned room with a private bathroom before continuing your journey toward the Sahara.

• Stay one night in a standard or luxury tent at a desert camp in Merzouga, depending on the option selected.

• Enjoy breakfast and dinner throughout the tour, with meals included around both overnight stays.