2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech
From €98 per personThe first day may include up to around 10 hours of driving and few long stops.Final booking with external provider
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Merzouga Desert from Marrakech

2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech

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This 2-day Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech follows an intense route through the High Atlas to the Erg Chebbi dunes, with organised transport, an overnight desert camp, dinner, breakfast, and a sunset camel ride.

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✔ Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
✔ Pass through Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley.
✔ Spend the night at a desert camp in Merzouga.
✔ Choose return to Fez or Marrakech depending on the selected option.
TOURBOOKGO ANALYSIS

We analyze this experience to help you understand whether it suits you, what it really offers and what you should know before booking.

Quick summary before booking

Who is it for?

  • First-time visitors to Morocco
  • Couples and groups
  • Travellers short on time
  • Travellers who want to sleep in the desert
  • Those who want to finish in Fez or return to Marrakech

How long does it take?

The first day may include up to around 10 hours of driving and few long stops.

What's included?

  • Professional driver
  • Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pickup included depending on availability
  • 1 night at a desert camp
  • 3 tent options available

Is it worth it?

It can be worth it if you have little time and want to reach Merzouga with transport, camp accommodation, dinner, breakfast, and a camel ride organised for you. It is intense, but very complete for experiencing the desert in 2 days.

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Before booking, check whether your option includes camp and activities, as the transport-only option does not include them. Also confirm whether you want to finish in Fez or return to Marrakech.

A complete desert experience in a short timeThis 2-day Marrakech Sahara tour is designed for travellers who cannot spend several days in the desert but still want to reach Merzouga, see Erg Chebbi, and sleep at a camp.
Organised transport from MarrakechIt includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a professional driver, and pickup depending on availability, which makes a long route through mountains, valleys, and southern Morocco easier.
Overnight stay at a Berber camp in MerzougaThe booking includes camp accommodation, dinner, and breakfast, with different tent options available for an overnight desert camp experience without arranging everything separately.
Sunset camel ride across Erg ChebbiAccording to the description, the camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes takes approximately 50 minutes to reach the camp.

📖 2-Day Merzouga Desert Tour from Marrakech: what is included

The experience includes a professional driver, transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, pickup depending on availability, one night at a desert camp, dinner, breakfast, and a camel ride.

Sandboarding may also be available if requested from the staff upon arrival, before the camel ride. Return to Fez or Marrakech depends on the selected option.

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1 night at a desert camp with 3 tent options available.

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Camel ride and possible sandboarding on request.

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Organised transport from Marrakech with a professional driver.

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A practical option for experiencing Merzouga in a short time, as long as you are comfortable with an intense pace and many hours on the road.

Mountain landscapes, southern valleys, and arrival in the desert. Atlas-Sahara route

Who this Sahara tour is best for

It can be a very good fit if you are visiting Morocco for the first time and want to include the desert in your itinerary without organising transfers, camp arrangements, and activities separately.

It is also interesting for couples, groups, and travellers short on time who want to see the High Atlas, Ouarzazate, southern Morocco’s valleys, and Merzouga in one compact getaway.

Couples Groups Short on time Desert

TourBookGo opinion

A practical option for experiencing Merzouga in a short time, as long as you are comfortable with an intense pace and many hours on the road.

It is worth considering if you want to sleep in the Merzouga Desert with the main logistics organised. This is not a slow route: the first day may include up to around 10 hours of driving.

38 hApproximate duration
4.7/5Traveller rating
642Reviews
€98Price from

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Overall rating

The activity has a score of 4.7 out of 5 based on 642 reviews.

Highlights

Travellers highlight the camp, the Erg Chebbi camel ride, and sunrise among the dunes.

Worth checking

Keep in mind that the route is long, with few long stops and optional extras not included in all options.

An intense route through the Atlas and the Sahara

The tour leaves Marrakech and crosses the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, a mountain road that reaches 2,260 metres above sea level.

The route passes through Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley before reaching Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Sunset, camels, and camp in Erg Chebbi. Desert night

Price and conditions

From €98 per person

From €98 per person

The stated duration is 38 hours. The activity includes free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance, a reserve now and pay later option, and pickup depending on availability.

Duration38 hours
Price from€98 per person
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, and French
CancellationFree up to 24 hours in advance
Provider3t Travel Sarl
Product ID766500
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Tips before booking the Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour

Pickup may vary between 5:00 and 6:00 in the morning. The activity recommends including your WhatsApp number when booking.

Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring water, snacks, or money for stops, drinks, optional meals, and extras. In summer it can be very hot, and in winter the nights can be cold.

Travellers short on time who want to sleep in the desert. Couples and groups looking for an organised experience. People who want to finish in Fez or return to Marrakech. Active travellers who accept a long, compact route.
A compact getaway to reach Merzouga without organising all the logistics. Flexible booking

❓ Frequently asked questions

Is this 2-day Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech worth it?
It can be worth it if you have little time and want to reach Merzouga with transport, camp accommodation, dinner, breakfast, and a camel ride organised for you. It is intense, but very complete for experiencing the desert in 2 days.
How long does the tour last?
The stated duration is 38 hours. The first day includes a long journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, which can take around 10 hours with stops for lunch and breaks.
What languages is it available in?
The languages offered are English, Arabic, and French. The activity includes a driver, not a detailed guided tour throughout the entire route.
What does the price include?
It includes a professional driver, air-conditioned transport, 1 night at a camp, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast, a camel ride, and sandboarding if requested from the staff upon arrival. Some extras may involve an additional cost.
Can the booking be cancelled?
Yes. The activity offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, plus a reserve now and pay later option.

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Sleep in the Merzouga Desert on a 2-day getaway

If you want to visit the Merzouga Desert from Marrakech without organising all the logistics yourself, this tour can be a practical and very complete option.

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From €98 per personThe first day may include up to around 10 hours of driving and few long stops.
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