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PRIVATE TOUR — Book 3 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate To Marrakech

On this 3 days desert tour from Ouarzazate, you’ll take in a wealth of highlights across 3 days and 2 nights. The trip begins at the Todra Gorges, then drives to the Merzouga Sahara, where you ride camels, watch a magical sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a desert camp. You’ll explore the Merzouga desert by 4×4, visit the traditional market in Rissani, drive along the Draa Valley, and see the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, you cross the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with the tour ending in Marrakech.

Highlights 

– Walking through the towering red cliffs of the Todra Gorges
– Riding camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga
– Watching sunset and sunrise over the Sahara
– Spending two nights in a luxury desert camp with Berber drums around the campfire
– Exploring Erg Chebbi by 4×4 — nomad tents, Khamlia’s Gnaoua music, and the seasonal Merzouga lake
– Visiting the traditional souk in Rissani
– Seeing the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
– Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass

Know Before You Go

– This is a private tour — only the travellers in your party join.
– The camel ride runs about 40 minutes to 1.5 hours, depending on the camp. If you’d rather not ride, the camp’s 4×4 can take you and your luggage in and out; ATVs can be arranged at extra cost.
– During the camel ride you take only what you need; the rest of your luggage travels to the camp by 4×4 and is waiting for you on arrival.
– The best times to visit are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November), though winter is great in the southern/desert region.
– The tour involves two days with roughly 6 and 7 hours of driving, plus a long final drive to Marrakech. Vehicles are new and comfortable with regular stops, but if you’re not used to that much travel, consider a longer or customised tour, or the Errachidia-flight option above.
– Let us know any dietary preferences in advance so we can arrange lunch stops and notify the camp (dinners are included).
– Vehicles: a 4×4 (Land Cruiser Prado, up to 4 passengers) or a minivan (Mercedes Vito Tourer, Ford Tourneo, or similar, up to 8). For groups larger than 8, a minibus for up to 18 can be provided.
– Drop-off in Marrakech is typically between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., depending on time spent at each stop.

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