This 3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga takes you deep into the Sahara to discover the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi. Designed for travelers seeking an authentic desert experience, the journey includes two unforgettable nights in Merzouga, one of them in a traditional nomadic desert camp.
Along the way, enjoy dramatic landscapes, historic kasbahs, and ever-changing desert scenery. Experience camel trekking across golden dunes, admire spectacular sunsets and sunrises, and spend a magical night under the stars surrounded by silence and vastness.
A perfect adventure for those ready to explore the true spirit of the Moroccan Sahara.
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in the Sahara
Spend an unforgettable night in an authentic Berber desert camp in Merzouga
Discover the breathtaking Dades Gorge in the heart of the Atlas Mountains
Savor delicious local cuisine along the journey and at your desert camp
Ouarzazate is a peaceful city in southern Morocco, known for its exotic architecture and captivating atmosphere. Its surroundings are equally worth exploring, which is why this 3-day Merzouga desert tour from Ouarzazate begins with a visit to the Skoura Oasis.
From there, the journey continues through the Valley of Roses, where you will enjoy magnificent landscapes and stop at a local cooperative to discover rose-based products and their traditional benefits. The route then leads toward the Dades Gorges, with changing scenery and beautiful panoramic views of the mountains.
Next, we head to the Todra Gorges, where a short walk takes you between towering rock walls rising more than 100 meters high, with a river flowing through the canyon. The tour then continues to Erfoud, known as the capital of dates in Morocco, where there will be a stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, arrival in the Erg Chebbi dunes marks the entrance to the Sahara Desert. You will spend the night in a desert camp, enjoying the unique experience of sleeping in a traditional tent under the vast and star-filled Moroccan sky.
The second day of this 3-day Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert tour starts with breakfast at the camp in Erg Chebbi. Afterward, the day is dedicated to exploring the Sahara. You will set off in a 4×4 vehicle with your driver-guide to discover the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi, enjoying breathtaking desert landscapes along the way. A stop is planned to learn about fossils found in the Moroccan desert.
The journey continues with a visit to the village of Khamlia, where you will experience Gnawa music and learn about this rich cultural tradition. Lunch will be enjoyed during the excursion, in a desert setting.
In the afternoon, you will visit nomadic families who live in tents in the Sahara. You will be welcomed with a glass of tea and have the opportunity to learn about their way of life, a memorable and authentic experience.
At the end of the day, you may choose to try sandboarding on the dunes or enjoy an optional quad bike experience in Erg Chebbi. In the evening, return to the camp for dinner, followed by traditional music around the campfire. You will spend a second night in the Erg Chebbi dunes, fully immersed in the peaceful atmosphere of the Moroccan desert.
After breakfast at the camp in Merzouga, you begin the return journey of this Sahara tour to Ouarzazate.
The route follows a different road, allowing you to discover new landscapes and lesser-known places along the way. You will pass through Alnif and Tazzarine before reaching the town of N’Kob, a destination famous for its many kasbahs. Along the drive, you will enjoy striking scenery where vast desert plateaus dotted with acacia trees meet mountains with unusual and dramatic shapes.
In N’Kob, there will be time to admire a panoramic view over the palm grove. The journey then continues toward Agdz, a small village in southern Morocco located in the Drâa Valley. From there, you cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains before arriving in Ouarzazate in the afternoon.
For travelers with additional time, a 4-day Merzouga desert tour from Ouarzazate is also an excellent option to explore the Erg Chebbi desert in greater depth.
