Merzouga Desert 3-Day Trip
Day Trip Details
Day 1: Ouarzazate - Dadès Gorges
We'll pick you up at the designated time at the entrance to the hotel La Perle de Sud in Ouarzazate and from here, we'll make our way to the Kasbah Tourirt where we'll have 30 minutes to take photos.
Then, we'll continue down the Road of 1000 Kasbahs towards Skoura and, from here, we'll cross the Valley of the Roses to reach the Dadès Gorges, where we'll spend the first night.
Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
We'll kick off the second day with breakfast and make our way to the incredible Todgha Gorges. You'll be blown away by this unique landscape!
Next, we'll travel towards the Merzouga desert through Jorf Palm Oasis, known for being the birthplace of the country's finest dates. Before arriving at Erfoud, we'll make a stop in a small village known for housing fossil fragments.
Once we arrive at Merzouga, we'll hop off the vehicle and onto camels to venture into the desert. Time to go in search of the campsite we'll spend the night in! As we get there, we'll enjoy one of the most authentic dinners in all of Morocco. Get ready for a magical night in the Erg Chebbi desert!
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tizi N'tfarkhin - Ouarzazate
Our last day in the desert of Merzouga! If there is something we cannot miss on our trip, it is watching the sunrise. After admiring this magic moment, we'll have breakfast at the campsite and begin our return journey to Ouarzazate.
Throughout our travels, we'll pass by the Tafialalet Palm Oasis and the village of Rissani, the birthplace of the Alawi dynasty. We'll get to see Acacia Raddiana plateaus and a stone desert to reach Alnif, where we'll follow the road that crosses the Anti-Atlas mountain range, passing by Tizi N'tfarkhin. Afterwards, we'll drive through the city of Tinghir and the Dadès Gorges.
We'll reach Kelâat M'Gouna around noon, where we'll stop for a bite to eat and a rest before continuing on our journey to Ouarzazate. We'll arrive at our original meeting point around 4 pm.
Tour Accommodation
We'll spend the first night in Dadès. The accommodation will be the same for both standard and luxury options: Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, Hotel Le Vieux Chateau, Kasbah Tifawen, or similar.
We'll spend the second night at a haima camp in Merzouga. The difference between the standard and luxury options (Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar) is that the standard category is for 4 people max. and has bathrooms and showers in communal tents, while the luxury category is for 5 people max. and has a private bathroom and shower in each haima.
The standard and luxury camps are completely separate and, as well as the differences in bathrooms, the food, decoration, and interiors of the haimas are also different.
On the third day, the showers and breakfast will take place in the standard and luxury camps.
In all accommodation, bedrooms can be double or, if you prefer, triple or family rooms. If a booking is made for one person, a single supplement will apply, as well as if someone in the group wishes to stay in a single room.
More Information
Duration
3 days.
Language
The activity takes place with a driver that speaks in English.
Included
Transport in an 8–seater vehicle, minibus or bus
English–speaking driver
2 nights of accommodation (hotel and Berber haima)
Dinner and breakfast
Sunset and sunrise camel ride
Towels in the accommodation
Shampoo (in the luxury category only)
WiFi (in the luxury category only)
Not included
Admission to Kasbah Taourirt: € 7 (US$ 7.57) aprox
Guide in Aït Benhaddou: € 2 (US$ 2.16) per person
Lunches
Air conditioning: € 30 (US$ 32.47) per person
Mineral water: between € 1 (US$ 1.08) and € 1.50 (US$ 1.62) per 1.5–litre bottle
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
- Promotes local employment.
Provider
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Maroc Expedition
Corporate name: Maroc Expedition Travel S.A.R.L
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - What is the maximum capacity of the haimas?
A - The haimas in the standard camp can accommodate up to 4 people, while those in the superior camp can accommodate up to 5 people.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Hôtel Perle du Sud
