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The 15 Best Merzouga Desert Tours

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Merzouga sits at the foot of Erg Chebbi, the length of the country from Marrakech. The 15 below are graded by how many nights you sleep in a camp versus a hotel, what the camp actually is, and how much of the price is fuel.

From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour - Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s famous fortified village
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From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour

1.3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15,308 reviews · 3 days · from $134Our pick

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with a driver-guide such as Ayoub, Hanan, or Rachid, stopping at Atlas villages, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, and Todra Gorge. Ride camels at sunset and sunrise, try sandboarding, and sleep in your chosen Erg Chebbi camp.

“Bahadi is the best tour guide in Africa. He knows Morocco—its mountains, villages, and every corner—and everything runs in the most wonderful atmosphere.”

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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food - Ait Ben Haddou and its film-set fame
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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

2.Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12,232 reviews · 3 days · from $122

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Merzouga with a multilingual driver-guide such as Hichaam, Oussama, or Yusef. Visit Ait Ben Haddou and Todgha Gorge, ride camels at sunset, sleep in a Berber camp, and return to Marrakech by about 8 PM on Day 3.

“This trip was honestly the highlight of our 8 days in Morocco. ADIL our driver was amazing, super friendly, kind and attentive, always making sure everyone was okay. The journey was leisurely, broken up with toilet stops, lunch stops, tours and photo beautiful photo opportunities. It really is the best way to explore the changing contrasts of this country, Berber villages, Atlas Mountains and my favourite the magical desert / camel trip. I would recommend the Luxury camp without fail, it is definitely worth the extra money to fully experience a star lit night in the desert with great food, beautiful hospitality and private showers/Toilets. Don’t hesitate just do it!…”

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3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek - Ait Ben Haddou and the red Kasbah country
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3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

3.3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,125 reviews · from $115Top rated

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, Tinghir, and Merzouga. Ride one camel per person into Erg Chebbi for sunset, sandboard, enjoy dinner and drums at a Berber camp, then return to Marrakech by minibus.

“Great trip overall! The accommodations were all comfortable and better than expected. There are lots of stops along the way, but the sights are definitely worth it. Must bring AT LEAST 500 dirham — the trip doesn’t include the local guides, tipping for the camel ride, wateRead more”

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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights - Two hours inside Ait Ben Haddou
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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

4.3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8,734 reviews · from $115

Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, and Todra Gorge to Merzouga. You will ride camels at sunset and sunrise, try sandboarding, eat dinner at a desert camp, and return by minibus with a driver-guide such as Omar, Hakim, or Mehdi.

“Omar really made this experience. He was a great guide, very friendly and accommodating. Tour is very on the go but you see a lot in a few days. I would advise packing an overnight bag for the desert and snacks for the bus journeys. I really enjoyed the ATV extra option.”

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3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga - Two hours at Ait Ben Haddou
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3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga

5.3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,546 reviews · from $220

Travel from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas and Merzouga Desert. You’ll visit Ait Ben Haddou, walk near Todra Gorge, ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sandboard, and sleep in a Berber desert camp. Drivers such as Yassir, Imad, Ayoub, and Omar have earned praise for their care and humor.

“Our driver was Imad. Overall we’ve enjoyed our tour. I wish we would’ve provided more information on days Itinerary in advance or at the beginning of each day. We were picked up late and there were no communications on that. The lunch stops could have been better. Dinner and breakfast options were good compare to lunch. The local guides were pretty good and we’ve enjoyed our camel rides.”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals - Ait Ben Haddou and the earthen ksar
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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals

6.3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,252 reviews · 3 days · from $113

Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, Erfoud, and the Erg Chebbi dunes. You’ll ride camels at sunset, sleep in a desert camp, watch sunrise, and return by minibus. Drivers such as Jamal, Laarbi, Aziz, and Mohammed are praised for safe, friendly service.

“Best trip ever! Everything was absolutely perfect. We had so much fun, and everyone was so nice and welcoming. I travel a lot, but this was definitely the best experience of my life. I fully recommend this trip! Jamal was really kind and answered all of our questions. The two of us girls booked the trip on our own, and we felt very safe the entire time.”

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3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek - Day one: Tizi-n-Tichka and Aït Benhaddou
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3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek

7.3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,770 reviews · from $133

Leave Marrakech for the High Atlas, Aït Benhaddou, Skoura, Todra Gorge, Rissani, and Merzouga. You’ll ride camels into Erg Chebbi, eat dinner under the stars, and sleep at a desert camp. Drivers such as Omar, Abdul, Adil, and Youssef have helped make this long trip memorable for many visitors.

“Omar our driver was AMAZING! The trip was so fun. The bus was a standard 17 seat van with reasonable space and was comfortable for the experience. The tour is very comprehensive and we saw many things. There is a lot of driving so be prepared for stops about every 2 Read more”

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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay - Ifran, where Morocco wears a winter coat
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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay

8.Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,716 reviews · 2 days · from $114

Travel from Fez to Merzouga with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking driver such as Mounir, Imad14, or Tarek. Stop in Ifran, the cedar forests, Midelt, and Erfoud, then ride camels to a private-bathroom desert camp for dinner, music, sandboarding, and sunrise.

“I had an amazing 2-day desert tour and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Traveling alone, I always felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of. A big thank you to my guide, Mounir. He was kind, professional, and very knowledgeable, sharing interesting stories about the region and making the whole journey special. I especially appreciated that he surprised me with a small souvenir — such a thoughtful and personal gesture. I can highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an authentic and memorable desert adventure!”

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Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley
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Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains

9.Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,434 reviews · from $127

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with guides such as Mohammad, Hamza, Hesham, or Simo, crossing the High Atlas and visiting Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and Erfoud. Ride camels into Erg Chebbi, sandboard, eat dinner, and sleep in a Berber camp beneath the stars.

“This experience was great. We stopped at several places on our way to the dessert and all of them were beautiful. Well worth the $100!”

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Fes: Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes, 3 Days Tour - Day one: Fez to Ifrane, Midelt, and Erg Chebbi
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Fes: Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes, 3 Days Tour

10.Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes, 3 Days Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 959 reviews · from $220

Travel from Fez to Marrakech through Ifrane, the Middle Atlas, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi, Todra Gorge, Rose Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and Tizi n’Tichka. You get camel trekking, desert camping, two dinners, two breakfasts, and a driver-guide such as Ayoub, Hamza, Omar, or Abdul.

“The experience in the desert was amazing. Also the stop we made during the way have been a great opportunity to discover the berber culture. Special thanks to our driver Omar: his driving skills are super and he was always checking if we were good and happy and making sure that we were having the best time..the best driver at all!”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp - Tizi n Tichka and the High Atlas
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Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp

11.3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga by minibus over three days, stopping at Tizi n Tichka, Aït Benhaddou, Todra Gorge, and Tinghir Oasis. Guides such as Azzedine, Abdul, Hussein, and Rachid are praised for safe, friendly service. Expect long drives, camel rides, campfire music, and basic-to-comfortable lodging.

“Amhray and Ismail where the best guides we could have for this tour! Such a great and fun experience. Would recommend it to everyone and would definitely repeat again 🫂”

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Marrakech: 3Day Luxurious Merzouga Tour w/ Camel&Quad Option - Ait Ben Haddou and the film-set kasbah
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Marrakech: 3Day Luxurious Merzouga Tour w/ Camel&Quad Option

12.3Day Luxurious Merzouga Tour w/ Camel&Quad Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 855 reviews · from $116

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with a multilingual guide such as Houssine, Omar, Ali, or Hassan. Expect long but scenic drives, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, camel rides at sunset and sunrise, desert camping, meals, sandboarding, and an optional €50 quad ride.

“Houssine was amazing and knew a lot about the route and was always very chipper! driver Mohamed was great also and didn’t go too fast and was overall a great driver even though it was a very long journey. The tour was amazing and I can’t believe what I experienced for such a good price. Riding a camel was by far my favourite activity and lasted for many hours, watching the sun set/ rise in the desert is an experience I shall never forget.”

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From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner - Ifrane and the Middle Atlas: Morocco changes quickly
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From Fes: 2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner

13.2-Day Merzouga Desert Trip w/Luxury Tent & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 844 reviews · 2 days · from $142

You’ll cross the Middle Atlas from Fes with a multilingual driver, stopping at Ifrane, cedar forests, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, and Erfoud. At Merzouga, ride camels at sunset, try sandboarding, eat Berber food, and sleep in a private-bathroom luxury tent before sunrise.

“Absolutely amazing experience! We were able to book last minute and everything about the experience was great. Tariq was our driver on the first day from Fez and he was very attentive and told us alot of information along the way. The tents were beautiful. Ending the trip with a sunrise ATV ride was well worth it as well. Thank you Tariq for looking out for us the entire time!”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour with Quad Ride - Day one: Tizi nTichka and Ait Ben Haddou
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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour with Quad Ride

14.3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour with Quad Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 669 reviews

Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with guides such as Ahmed, Hassan, Yousef, and Chaimae, crossing the Atlas Mountains and visiting Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and Rose Valley. Ride camels and optional quads across Erg Chebbi, then sleep in a Berber camp under the stars.

“The tour was amazing. Mohammed was very nice and he explained everything very well. You can tell he has a lot of experience, and he made the experience very enjoyable. We would definitely recommend this tour!”

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3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Camp with Camel - Sunrise begins the return to Marrakech
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3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Camp with Camel

15.3-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Luxury Camp with Camel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 601 reviews · from $173

You’ll leave Marrakech at 7:30 a.m. with a group of up to 18, cross the Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou and the Valley of Roses, then ride a camel or 4x4 into Merzouga. Guides such as Hassan, Youssef, Aziz, and Ahmed have been praised for safe driving and friendly service, though language and hotel quality can vary.

“We went into this tour with high expactations due to good reviews, but were disappointed: 1. We booked a english speaking tour and were put into a spanish/portuguese tour. We were the only ones that did not speak this languages. 2. We were under the impressions, that we will receive information about the areas we are in, the history and the live within the areas and the desert by the guide. We almost received no explanations by the guide. 3. Communication with the guide was really exhausting. He spoke english, but was really hard to understand or he didnt understand what we ask. 4. In the desert we were given…”

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