3 DAYS TOUR OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA DESERT

3 DAYS TOUR OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA DESERT

This 3 days tour Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert will Enjoy the best of the Sahara desert of Merzouga, try the experience of camel trek, explore kasbahs, gorges, valleys, Berber villages...
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This 3 day tour Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert will take you beyond to explore the Moroccan Sahara desert, discover nomadic life and Berber villages, and experience a camel ride through the sand dunes and a romantic night under the stars.

This Amazing Ouarzazate desert tour 3 days will take you beyond the typical Moroccan atmosphere, combining culture and sightseeing of the desert landscapes and Berber villages, discovering Berber hospitality and sleeping in the big dunes in Morocco’s big desert. 

We will cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, admiring the desert landscapes and small oasis settlements at the plateaus’ foothills. You will go on a camel ride and spend a romantic night under nomadic tents in the desert, enjoying the beautiful lifetime sunset and the silence of the Sahara.

ITINERARY OF 3 DAYS TOUR OUARZAZATE TO MERZOUGA DESERT

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert Camp (First Night)

Our Ouarzazate desert tour 3 days begins in the morning from Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Desert.” You’ll head east toward the lush Skoura Oasis, known for its palm groves and the impressive Kasbah Amridil. The drive continues through the Valley of Roses and along the Dades Valley. After a scenic lunch stop, the 3 day tour Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert proceeds to the striking Todra Gorges, where you’ll have time to walk along the canyon floor beneath towering cliffs.

By late afternoon, you’ll reach the edge of the Sahara near Merzouga desert. From here, you’ll switch to camels (or 4×4 if preferred) for a sunset trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Upon arrival at the desert camp, you’ll be welcomed with mint tea before enjoying a traditional dinner under the stars. The night concludes with Berber music around the campfire and a stay in a comfortable tent, standard or luxury, depending on your preference.

Day 2: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Exploration – Nomadic Villages – Second Night in the Desert

After an early breakfast and optional sunrise over the dunes, you’ll set out for a full day of desert exploration. This includes a drive around the dunes to visit Khamlia village, where you’ll experience the traditional Gnawa music of Mali-descended locals. The Ouarzazate desert tour continues to visit nomadic Berber families living in tents, offering a glimpse into their traditional desert lifestyle.

You’ll have lunch somewhere in the village where you will savor a traditional Berber Pizza. Later in the afternoon, return to the dunes for more time to relax or enjoy activities like sandboarding or quad biking (optional). As the sun sets, you’ll make your way to a different area of the dunes or return to your original camp for a second magical night under the stars. Another delicious Moroccan dinner and live music performance await, allowing for deeper immersion into desert tranquility.

Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Draa Valley – Agdz – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, the return journey begins. You’ll travel through Alnif and across the Anti-Atlas mountains, passing small desert towns and fossil-rich areas. The route then takes you into the expansive Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river valley, lined with endless palm groves and ancient ksour (fortified villages).

You’ll stop for lunch in Agdz, a peaceful oasis town. The final leg of the drive brings you back to Ouarzazate in the late afternoon or early evening, with stops for photos along the way. The3 days tour Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or riad, ending an unforgettable 3-day adventure through the Moroccan desert.

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    Best Ouarzazate to Merzouga tour

    My friends and I went to Morocco with To Morocco Travel and had a great time there thanks to our guides who did a brilliant job driving us to wonderful places. Also, we met other groups travelling like us and became good friends! Looking forward to schedule the next visit 🙂

    Amazing Ouarzazate desert tour

    The best 3 days tour Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert by far! I loved our tour with Hassan. He took us to all the must see attractions and he was very patient with us as we stopped by a few shops for souvenirs. Hassan also invited us to his house for tea! Super hospitable. He would definitely go back to Morocco again

    Incredible Ouarzazate to Merzouga tour

    Unforgettable trip to the desert, the driver and guide showed us beautiful places, friendly and professional treatment. The camp between the dunes was wonderful, concert with the berebwres and delicious food. I recommend it 100%

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