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Private Sahara journey from Marrakech to Merzouga
Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou, travel through the Dades and Todra valleys, and finish among the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. The journey is private and can be planned around your preferred pace and prayer stops. Breakfast and dinner are included during the tour, including your Merzouga desert-camp dinner.
Private TransportTravel with your own driver and route timing adapted to your group.
Dinner IncludedBreakfast and dinner are included, with a memorable dinner at the Merzouga desert camp.
Sahara ExperienceCamel experience, desert sunset and camp atmosphere near Erg Chebbi.
Destination
Merzouga · Erg Chebbi
Departure
Marrakech
Departure Time
Around 08:00 AM
Arrival Time
Evening on Day 3 · traffic dependent
Tour Type
Private · Tailor-Made
Travel By
Private vehicle / 4×4 or van depending on group
Included
- Private pickup and drop-off as agreed in your proposal
- Comfortable private transportation
- Driver support throughout the route
- Accommodation arranged according to your selected level
- Breakfast during the tour
- Dinner in the Dades Valley
- Dinner at the Merzouga desert camp
- Prayer-stop planning on request
- Halal-conscious dining guidance
- Merzouga camel experience or agreed alternative
- Desert camp experience
Not Included
- Lunches during the route
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Entrance fees unless specifically included
- Flights and travel insurance
- Optional activities not confirmed in advance
- Tips and gratuities
Travel Plan
3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga travel plan
01Marrakech · High Atlas · Ait Benhaddou · Dades Valley+
Leave Marrakech in the morning and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka route. Stop for panoramic views, visit Ait Benhaddou, then continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses toward the Dades Valley for your overnight stay. Dinner is included.
02Dades · Todra Gorge · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi+
Travel through Tinghir and visit the dramatic Todra Gorge before continuing toward the Sahara. Arrive near Merzouga in the afternoon, enjoy the dunes by camel or an agreed alternative transfer, watch sunset over Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a desert camp. Dinner is included at the camp.
03Merzouga · Southern Morocco · Marrakech+
Wake early for the desert sunrise if you wish, enjoy your included breakfast and begin the return journey to Marrakech. Comfort, meal and prayer stops can be arranged along the way. Arrival is typically in the evening depending on road conditions and stops.
Tailor-made: Pickup point, camp style, activities, meal preferences and the daily pace can all be adjusted before confirmation.
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