Experience the ultimate Ouarzazate desert tour with this 3-day, 2-night adventure to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi’s golden sand dunes. Explore the lush green valleys of palm trees, trek through the breathtaking Todra Gorges, enjoy a camel riding experience, and spend a night in a luxurious Berber tent. Cross the impressive Atlas Mountains and discover one of Morocco’s most famous golden sand dunes. This unique 3 days desert tour from ouarzazate promises an unforgettable trip.
To begin the best 3 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert, we'll depart in the morning and head towards Skoura. En route, we'll make a brief stop to visit the impressive Amredhyle Kasbah, one of the southern thousand kasbahs wonders. Our journey will then take us through Rose Valley, where we'll drive 50km off-road along the Valley track to visit Ait Youl Kasbah. We'll continue to Dades Gorges and have lunch in Boulmane before proceeding to Todra Gorges via Tinghir, which boasts magnificent views. After a day of exploring, we'll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a hotel situated in the heart of the Gorges.
Following breakfast, we'll depart for Tinjdad, passing through Tinghir palm plantations and stopping for lunch before driving through Touroug Palm Plantations until we reach Erfoud town, where we'll visit a local fossil craft workshop. Continuing on our Ouarzazate desert tour, we'll arrive at the awe-inspiring Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. Here, we'll switch from our vehicle to camels and enjoy a camel ride in the desert while taking in the beautiful sunset over the dunes. We'll then make our way to the Berber tents, where we'll have dinner and spend the night in the heart of the dunes.
Rise and shine! We'll wake up early to catch the sunrise before breakfast and depart towards the Tafilalet palm plantation, passing through the old Alaouite Sahara capital of Rissani, which was once home to the ancient Alaouite Sultans. On the last day of the best 3-day tour from Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi Sahara desert, we'll drive to Alnif and stop for lunch before continuing on to Tazarine, Tansikht, and the Nkob Oasis. Finally, we'll conclude our 3-day desert tour in Ouarzazate by taking the road via Draa valley and the Berber village of Agdz, which lies in the Ait Saoun Pass at an altitude of 1660m.
The itinerary you see above is only a sample of what your Morocco Holiday could look like. Each traveler has different preferences, and we believe your tour should reflect that. If this plan doesn’t match what you’re envisioning, just let us know, we’ll adjust the route, pace, and activities to suit your interests and the time you have available.
The final price of the tour is depending:
Transportation costs are fixed, so the more people sharing the vehicle, the lower the price per person becomes. For an exact, detailed quote, simply contact us; we’ll be happy to provide one.
If you have extra time, we can enrich your tour with additional destinations and cultural experiences. Travelers often choose:
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We recommend booking 2 to 3 months in advance. Ouarzazate is a key staging point, and the Kasbahs (traditional guesthouses) along the route, which are included in the tours, can book up quickly, especially those near the gorges.
Absolutely. Ouarzazate offers great flexibility for customized itineraries, whether you want to focus on the cinema studios, spend more time in the Gorges, or travel to the remote dunes of Erg Chegaga (which require a 4x4).
The journey from Ouarzazate to the Erg Chebbi desert (Merzouga) requires a minimum of 2 to 3 days to travel the distance and properly enjoy the experience. Shorter tours may visit the smaller Tinfou Dunes near Zagora.
Yes, our driver will meet you at the Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ) or your hotel and will transport you comfortably to sites like the Atlas Film Studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. For the best experience at the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou (a key stop), a local guide is recommended.
The gorges are mountainous with winding roads, but they are completely paved and safe. Our experienced drivers are comfortable navigating these dramatic landscapes, ensuring you enjoy the views of the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Yes. The traditional Kasbahs and guesthouses in the Gorges and Valleys take pride in their cuisine and are excellent at accommodating dietary needs with advance notice.
Standard Ouarzazate tours focus on the South-East (Gorges and Desert). However, one-way tours often end in Marrakech (crossing the Atlas) or can be extended to reach the Atlantic Coast cities like Agadir or Essaouira.
