3-Day Merzouga Desert Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Dades Valley's stunning landscapes
- Experience camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Stay overnight in a traditional desert camp
- Witness breathtaking desert sunrise and sunset
- Visit ancient kasbahs and Berber villages
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Overnight stay in desert camp
- Camel trek to Erg Chebbi dunes
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide and driver
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves long drives; prepare for extended travel times between destinations.
- Overnight stays in the desert camp may be basic; consider bringing a sleeping bag for added comfort.
- The camel trek can be physically demanding; ensure you are comfortable with riding camels for extended periods.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for desert conditions.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against sun exposure.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the trip.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Your exact pickup time and location will be shared via Viator app and WhatsApp the day before departure.
- Departure at 7 AM on Day 1; return around 8 PM on Day 3. Please be ready 5–10 minutes before pickup.
- Please bring a small overnight bag for the desert. Main luggage stays securely in vehicle.
- Desert temperatures vary, hot in summer (Jun–Aug), cold nights in winter (Nov–Feb). Pack layers accordingly.
- Lunches are included only with the selected lunch option. Otherwise, lunch and drinks are at your own expense. Please bring cash (EUR or MAD), as many local restaurants do not accept cards. Lunch typically costs €10–13 per person.
- Camel rides last approximately 45 minutes each way. Long trousers are recommended for a more comfortable ride. Guests who prefer not to ride a camel may walk alongside the caravan.
- Optional activities available in Merzouga include quad biking, 4×4 desert excursions, horse riding, buggy rides, and additional sandboarding opportunities
Traveler reviews
I had a lot of fun on...
I had a lot of fun on this tour. It was tiring, but completely worth it. The experience was well planned, the logistics were organized, and everything ran smoothly. Our guide was very polite, punctual, attentive, and helpful throughout the trip, and also shared interesting information about the places we visited and Moroccan culture. For me personally, I would have liked a clearer idea beforehand of approximately how much cash and extra spending money to bring, especially for the shops and stops along the way. I also would have preferred a little more flexibility with lunch choices instead of having similar meals each day. Overall, it was a very enjoyable and memorable experience, and I’m very glad I did it.
Our driver Saad was very...
Our driver Saad was very good getting us to and from our destination safely, and our guide, Ahmed had us ready for anything we need, he was friendly and if you needed anything at all times he was there.
Amazing 3 day trip
Had an amazing 3 day trip from Marrakech. The whole trip from start to end was full of memory making highlights. The organisation was great including communication, the transport and accommodation we stayed in. Our driver (Mohmad Amijif) was brilliant and helped make sure the tour met all expectations. So many highlights on the trip it is hard to list them all but visiting Ait Benhaddou was incredible and everything in the desert from the camels to watching the sunrise over dunes was amazing.
Terrible experience
The experience managed on-site by Ando Travel Ltd and GetYourGuide was absolutely terrible. What is included in the list for you is not entirely truthful, even from the remote support of GetYourGuide which only caused confusion by teasing us, first telling us one thing then another, the first day we looked for them having seen the terrible conditions of the vehicle and the absent guide. From the first day only the driver showed up and it was like that for all three days, we were treated like packages being shipped, we would arrive at the pre-established points, we were unloaded and we were told the maximum time we had to then be reloaded like packages, three days at 42/46 degrees on the bus for more than 10 hours without air conditioning it felt like being inside a greenhouse, on the bus only the driver so we were not informed of anything about the stops, the schedule, the times, nothing at all, I won't even comment on the hygienic conditions of the vehicle (see photo), During the trip I don't know what liquid stuff was raining on our heads or leaking from the side everywhere on the bus (see photo), the local guide in Ait Benhaddou Mohamed is not optional, it must be paid.
Amazing people and places!
Unbelievable views in the Sahara, and all the way to it. We had a fantastic experience and it was topped off by our guide Saaid. He was so knowledgeable, friendly, and welcoming. His depth of knowledge of the country and history, as well as his enthusiasm and joking nature made the trip one to remember forever! We loved the experience, the camel ride, the awd in the Sahara (bit expensive but worth it!)! Definitely a must do - it will be hot (even at night during the summer) but would recommend this as a must do in Morocco! Thanks again Saaid!
