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The 15 Best Merzouga & Erg Chebbi Desert Tours

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The real dunes are two days’ drive from Marrakech, which is why they sell as three-day loops via Ait Ben Haddou and the Draa valley. These 15 compare the camps, the group sizes and whether the return is the same road or the one to Fez.

From Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga and Sahara Desert Tour - Ait Ben Haddou: Morocco’s most memorable stop
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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 across the Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will ride camels at sunset and sunrise, try sandboarding, and sleep at an Erg Chebbi camp. Guides such as Ayoub, Rachid, Hanan, and Adil are praised for keeping groups informed and comfortable, but expect long hours on the road.

“Our trip was amazing, and traveling with Mohamed made it truly special. He was kind, attentive, and very professional, always making sure everything was perfect. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the journey. It was a fantastic experience, and we can highly recommend him. Thank you for an unforgettable trip!”

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From Marrakech: Merzouga 3-Day Desert Safari with Food - Day 1: High Atlas passes and Ait Ben Haddou
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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 Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, Todgha Gorge, and Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset, sleep in a private desert tent, eat Moroccan meals, and return by minibus. Drivers such as Yusef, Hichaam, Oussama, and Mohamed Bakhouz are praised for safe driving and attentive service.

“Younis, our driver, was impeccable. polite, courteous, considerate, very experienced and a great driver who made you feel safe. the trip was superb. Once in a lifetime!”

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3 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Dunes & Camel Trek - Ait Ben Haddou and the road to Tinghir
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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, Tinghir, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. Guides such as Abdul, Hammid, Yassine, and Mohamed have earned praise for safe driving and clear updates. Expect long minibus rides, camel trekking, sandboarding, Berber camp music, and limited time in the dunes.

“Abdul was a great guide and kept us informed at all times. I unfortunately got sick but he helped me out.”

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3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Overnights - Day two: Todra Gorge, Erfoud, and the camel ride
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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 across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will ride camels at sunset and sunrise, try sandboarding, sleep in a desert camp, and return by minibus. Guides such as Omar, Hakim, Mehdi, and Haadi are praised for keeping the long drives friendly and engaging.

“This was an amazing experience with great people. Simo, our tour guide was so much fun and made the trip wonderful!!!! I recommend booking.”

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3-Day Marrakech to Fes Sahara Desert Tour via Merzouga - Day one: Tizi n’Tichka and 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 in a small group of up to 19, crossing the High Atlas and visiting Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset and sunrise, try sandboarding, sleep in a desert camp, and stop in Azrou. Guides have included Youssef Ali, Omar, Imad, and Ayoub.

“Very nice camel ride. Got to watch the sunset and sunrise which was beautiful. The hotel room and tent was really nice and equipped with everything you need. The tour guides are super friendly. Would recommend to others.”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Desert Experience Camel & Meals - Leaving Marrakech at 7:20 for the High Atlas
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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 at a desert camp, watch sunrise, and enjoy dinner with music. Drivers such as Jamal, Laarbi, and Mohammed are praised for safe, friendly service, though the long minibus rides require patience.

“Mohamed ben Haddou was a great Host and Driver. Everything well organized. Highlight is the night at the desert camp including the camel tour.”

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3-Day Tour to Merzouga Erg Chebbi with Food & Camel Trek - Day one: Tizi-n-Tichka, Berber villages, 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 Aït Benhaddou, Skoura, Todra Gorge, Rissani, and the Sahara. An English-speaking driver handles the long route, while you ride camels to Erg Chebbi, eat dinner under the stars, and sleep one night at a desert camp. Expect basic facilities, paid lunches, and long days in a shared air-conditioned vehicle.

“Great value: Loved being out in the desert riding camels with the Berbers and spending a night out soaking up the vibes of nomad life.”

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From Fez: Sahara Desert 2-Day Tour with Merzouga Camp Stay - Midelt, the Ziz Valley, and Erfoud
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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 a driver such as Mounir, Imad14, Tarek, or Pedro, stopping in Ifran, the cedar forests, Midelt, and Erfoud. Ride camels at sunset, try sandboarding, eat dinner by the fire, and sleep in a private camp before sunrise and breakfast. The return drive is long but scenic.

“Imad14 was our driver and it was a very pleasant journey. The Sahara is just wonderful and visiting it in good company made the rather long drive go by very fast. This is a must for anyone visiting Morroco!”

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Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day via the High Atlas Mountains - Day two: Todra Gorge and the road to Merzouga
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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 in a small group of up to 17, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass, exploring Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge, then riding camels into an Erg Chebbi desert camp. Breakfasts, dinners, sandboarding, transport, and overnight stays are included. Guides such as Simo, Hesham, Hakim, and Mohammad have earned especially warm praise.

“Abdul was great! Great trip! incredible value for the money. You get camels, beber villages, historic city where multiple films were filmed, and four delicious meal - and all transportations included. Increíble!”

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Fes: Best Fez to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert Dunes, 3 Days Tour - Day two: Camel return, Todra Gorge, and the Dades Valley
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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 with a small shared group of up to 17 people, stopping at Ifrane, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi, Todra Gorge, and Ait Ben Haddou. You’ll ride camels, sleep in a desert camp, and cross the Atlas Mountains. Drivers such as Ayoub, Omar, Hamza, and Abdul are praised for friendly, careful service.

“Hasan and Hasan were excellent. Catered to our needs and were very knowledgeable. We felt very safe during the whole trip.”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Desert Trip to Merzouga with Luxury Camp - Day two: Tinghir Oasis and the red walls of Todra Gorge
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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 three days from Marrakech to Merzouga by 8 or 17-seat minibus, crossing the High Atlas and stopping at Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, and Todra Gorge. Ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a desert camp, and enjoy dinners, breakfasts, guides, entry tickets, and sandboarding. Drivers such as Abdul, Hussein, and Azzedine are often praised for careful, friendly service.

“It was a long excursion, but truly worth it. Mustafa and Azzedine made sure we were comfortable the entire time and were always attentive to our needs. Our tour guides were helpful, knowledgeable, and spoke multiple languages to accommodate our group. We even had a fun group chat where we shared music and photos along the way. I especially loved the desert experience with the bonfire and music — we danced and even got to play some instruments.”

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Marrakech: 3Day Luxurious Merzouga Tour w/ Camel&Quad Option - Day 1: Across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou
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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 by air-conditioned minibus or 4x4, crossing the High Atlas and visiting Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, and Todra Gorge. You’ll sleep in a hotel and desert camp, ride camels at sunset and sunrise, and have the option to rent a quad. Guides such as Houssine, Omar, and Ali Couscous may lead the trip.

“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 - Midelt lunch and the Ziz Valley
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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

Travel from Fes through Ifrane, cedar forests, Midelt, the Ziz Valley, and Erfoud to Merzouga. Ride camels over Erg Chebbi, try sandboarding, eat dinner, hear Berber music, and sleep in a luxury tent with a private bathroom. Drivers such as Tarek, Pedro, Aziz, and Imad are praised for making the long drive comfortable.

“The driver Hamza was super nice and also all the people in the desert. the tend was amazing”

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Marrakech: 3-Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour with Quad Ride - Walking through 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, Youssef, or Lahcen, depending on your departure group. Visit Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorge, sleep in a desert camp, ride camels at sunset, and add a one-hour quad ride across Erg Chebbi. Expect long drives, shared transport, and two busy but memorable nights.

“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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From Merzouga: Overnight Camel Trek over Erg Chebbi Dunes - Starting at Hotel Kasbah Mohayut near Merzouga
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From Merzouga: Overnight Camel Trek over Erg Chebbi Dunes

15.Overnight Camel Trek over Erg Chebbi Dunes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 558 reviews · 2 days · from $70

From Hotel Kasbah Mohayut near Merzouga, you’ll take a Jeep to the camel park, ride across Erg Chebbi, sandboard, watch sunset, eat tagine, and sleep in a Berber tent. Guides such as Mohamed, Hamid, and Mostafa are praised for their friendly help and excellent photos. Breakfast, dinner, tea, drums, and the return ride are included.

“Amazing experience!! We ride camels for about 1 h:30 min where we could only see the sand and the big dunes of the desert, we stop to take some pictures. We enjoy seeing the sunset and we stayed in an amazing camp. Our guides were very friendly and funny guys! The dinner was expeptional and plenty and after that we sang and danced in the fire under the stars! The other day we saw the sunrise and we returned to the hotel, where we took our breakfast, which was delicious and plenty!”

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