3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Hotel & Glamping

Pickup in Marrakech

The 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Hotel & Glamping will begin with pickup at your accommodation in Marrakech at 8:00 AM.From there, you’ll travel by private vehicle to southern Morocco and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Along the way, you’ll make several stops to enjoy the views of the High Atlas and explore the mountain scenery and small Berber villages located along the route. After crossing Tizi n’Tichka, you’ll continue on to Ait Ben Haddou, the first major stop of the day.

Tour of Ait Ben Haddou

You’ll explore Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified city designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its traditional adobe buildings form one of the most distinctive architectural ensembles in southern Morocco and along the ancient route between Marrakech and the desert.

Ouarzazate and Atlas Film Studios

The tour will continue on to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert and for its ties to the film industry. There, you’ll stop for lunch and have the opportunity to visit Atlas Film Studios, where sets used in various film productions are preserved.

Please note that lunch is not included in the tour. You can bring a picnic lunch from Marrakech or ask your guide for recommendations on where to eat at one of the local restaurants.

You’ll then pass through the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, an area known for its rose fields and local cooperatives that produce rose-based products.

Monkey Toes and Arrival in the Dades Valley

In the afternoon, you’ll arrive in the Dades Valley, where you’ll visit the rock formations known as Monkey Toes.

You’ll then head to your lodging, where you’ll enjoy the included dinner and spend the first night of the tour at a hotel in the Dades Valley.

Todra Gorges

After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll leave the Dades Valley behind and continue on to the Merzouga Desert. You’ll pass through Tinghir before reaching the Todra Gorges, a canyon with limestone walls rising up to 985 feet (300 meters) high.

You’ll have about 30 minutes to walk through the canyon, following the river’s course and enjoying the scenery before continuing your journey.

You’ll then stop for lunch in Tinejdad or Ksar Mellab. Although lunch isn’t included in the tour, your guide can recommend local restaurants where you can enjoy the local cuisine.

Arrival in the Merzouga Desert and camel ride

After lunch, you’ll continue on to Merzouga, where you'll arrive around 4:00 PM. There, you’ll leave the vehicle and begin your camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp.

If you’d rather not take the camel ride, you can also reach the camp by 4x4 vehicle at no additional cost.

Arrival at the glamping site and sunset in the dunes

Upon arrival at the camp, you’ll settle into your glamping tent in Merzouga and enjoy a welcome tea. Afterward, you’ll hike up to the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset over the desert.

After sunset, you’ll return to the camp to continue the evening.

Dinner and Overnight Stay at the Glamping Camp

As night falls, you’ll return to camp to enjoy your included dinner. Afterward, you’ll experience an evening of Berber music right in the heart of the desert.

Finally, you’ll spend the night in your private glamping accommodation, surrounded by the dunes of Erg Chebbi.

💙 Howlanders Tip

After the Berber music, head back to the dunes before going to sleep. If you walk a short distance away from the camp's lights, you’ll have a better view of the night sky over Erg Chebbi.

Sunrise and Sandboarding in the Dunes

We recommend getting up early to watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. Afterward, you can enjoy sandboarding, gliding down the dunes on the boards provided and exploring the activity on your own, at your own pace.

If you’d like to round out the experience, you can also take a guided ATV tour through the dunes, available as an add-on during the booking process. Both activities can be combined, so you can enjoy both sandboarding and the ATV tour on the same morning.

Afterward, you’ll return to the glamping site to enjoy the included breakfast before saying goodbye to the Merzouga Desert and beginning your return trip to Marrakech.

Return to Marrakech through the Draa Valley

You’ll leave Merzouga and begin the return trip to Marrakech, passing through the villages of Alnif and Nkob. You’ll then travel through the Draa Valley, known for its vast palm groves.

During this day’s journey, you’ll make several stops to rest and will stop for lunch before continuing on toward the Atlas Mountains. Lunch is not included in the tour, but your guide will help you find a place to eat along the way.

Arrival in Marrakech

You’ll continue the final leg of the journey through the Atlas Mountains until you reach Marrakech.

Upon arrival, your guide will drop you off at your accommodation, where the 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Hotel & Glamping will come to an end.