From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Ride
A camel ride across the dunes: this 3-day desert trip departing from Marrakech brings you to the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga.
3 Days · From Marrakech
Travel with us on a carefully organised 3-day desert trip departing from Marrakech and see the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga the way locals do. We plan each day with enough time to look around, take pictures and rest, and we stay flexible if you want to linger somewhere special. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, friendly guides and good food are part of every trip we organise.
About This Tour
Leaving Marrakech, the road climbs over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, more than 2,200 metres high, with superb views over the High Atlas. On the other side, the landscape becomes drier and more mineral as you approach the south.
Merzouga sits at the edge of Erg Chebbi, a sea of orange dunes that can rise above 150 metres. The colours change through the day, from soft gold in the morning to deep red at sunset, and the silence of the desert at night is something most travellers never forget.
The 3-day programme is flexible: you can start early to make the most of the light, or take things slowly and enjoy long breakfasts and lunches in local restaurants. Accommodation is booked in advance in places we know and trust.
The camel trek is calm and suitable for most travellers. You can also walk next to the camels if you prefer, and stop on a high dune to watch the sunset or sunrise.
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