3-Days Private Tour in Merzouga Desert
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3-Days Private Tour in Merzouga Desert
By Moroccan Travel Trip - Day Tours
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The private three-day trip to the gorges of Todra and the great dunes of Merzouga is a trip that spans over three days, departing from Marrakech. Just passing Tichka pass and the high Atlas mountains, we arrive first at the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous fortified village, then Ouarzazate, famous for its movie studios. We will cross the great Valley of Roses to arrive in The evening at the gorges of Dades Canyon. The next day, we'll continue on the road towards Merzouga, visiting the Todra gorges known for their palm trees and their mountains crossed by a long river. Arriving at Merzouga desert where we'll be taken in charge by camel riders who will lead us on camels back to the campsite. After contemplating the sunset on the dunes of Merzouga, around a fire, songs and dances of the Twareg will accompany us while we enjoy a good dinner and the silence under the stars will lull us until sunrise. The last day will be back to Marrakech by Alnif, Tazarin, Agdez, and Ouarzazate.
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Duration: 3 days
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Live guide: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
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- Dinner
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Breakfast
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- Entry/Admission - Dades Gorges
- Entry/Admission - Merzouga Desert
- Entry/Admission - Rissani Market
What's not included- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We can pick up all travelers directly from their accommodations. Hotels / Riads located in Marrakech. If you are staying inside the Medina (Old Town), your pickup will be at the closest point accessible to vehicles.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Menara Airport, Marrakech Morocco
Additional pickup optionsDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.- Jemaa el-Fnaa, Marrakesh 40000, Morocco
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72507P15- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 72507P15
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- Jet6112430 contributionsMorning walk through MarrakechMarrakech was brought to life by our guide Rachid. A thoroughly enjoyable morning walking the maze of streets off the main square. We learnt so much about Morrocos history & became comfortable in the colourful side streets. Would highly recommend as a must do for anyone starting their Marrakech adventure!Written February 8, 2025
- Scenic627993610130 contributionsThoughtful and interesting guideGreat guide, full of the history of Marrakesh and Morocco. Interesting man who has done plenty in his life. A very enjoyable morning.Written February 4, 2025
- turnersmith_d0 contributionsFascinating - strongly recommendFantastic tour with fascinating commentary and explanation from Mouhssine who was a charming and extremely knowledgeable guide. Kept not only me, but also my teenage son captivated with the stories about what we were seeing and the rich history. Strongly recommend.Written January 19, 2025
- nikia20250 contributionsWonderful Tour, Definitely Recommend!The tour was wonderful! The architecture in the Medina was beautiful. Mouhssine was also very well informed and helped me understand how to bargain prices in the souks. He tailored the tour to my needs and even gave me a ride back to my hotel. He told me about the history of the old town and life in Marrakech.Written January 8, 2025
- lisajschaerer0 contributionsExceptional tourMouhsimme was an exceptional tour guide; smart, interesting, knowledgeable, personable, friendly and communicated beautifully before the tour. His command of English was great as well. Would highly recommend his services while in Marrakech.Written January 5, 2025
- AThRB0 contributionsWonderful trip to Merzouga with great driver / guideWe had a wonderful sightseeing trip to the Dades Valley, the desert near Merzouga and then onto Fez (2 nights, 3 days). It was an action-packed trip with lots of interesting excursions and stops, under the excellent care of our guide / driver Abdul. He made sure all our needs were met, was attentive and a very secure driver. He speaks good English as well as French, so communicating with him was easy. Would highly recommend this guide / driver as well as the trip. Our only suggestion would be to do it in four days, as for three days it is quite packed in the winter time when the days are shorter. But overall, a really great trip.Written December 31, 2024
- Patrick V0 contributionsRecommendable tour guided by AbdoulExcellent private well organized tour with Abdoul. Very much appreciated for the excellent service and knowledge about he different side seeingWritten December 20, 2024
- adamf660 contributionsIncredible tour!Mouhssine was an incredible guide! Friendly, polite, knowledgeable and good company. Finding him was easy. He sent us a photo of himself a day in advance and we met in an easy location to find, near the Koutoubia mosque. It was our first day in Marrakesh and it really helped us to find our way around the city and settle in. Not only did Mouhssine explain the history of the sights, he also taught us a lot about the local culture - things we’d never have known without him. This made us really appreciate and respect the city and its wonderful people. His English was also very good. If you are considering a walking tour, stop right here and buy a tour with Mouhssine now! You won’t regret it.Written November 30, 2024
- MEMFA0 contributionsMust-do tour in MarrakechOur walking tour with Mouhssine was the highlight of our trip to Marrakech. Mouhssine has such a vast knowledge of the city and its people, and we found the tour very interesting and also entertaining. There was a lovely natural flow to the whole time, walking through different parts and seeing hidden gems. A trip to this city must start with this tour with Mouhssine - 100% recommended!Written November 21, 2024
- H4258FMemmas0 contributionsBest day in MoroccoOur guide was knowledgeable, thoughtful and funny. For local insights, the history of Morocco and to deepen your understanding of the Islamic culture, I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Mouhssine!Written November 20, 2024
- LoveHolidaysALot0 contributionsWalking Tour with MouhssineHad a wonderful walking tour of Marrakesh with Mouhssine. His knowledge, engaging stories, and insider tips were great. The tour was well-paced and comfortably guided. Highly recommend for an authentic Marrakesh experience.Written November 18, 2024
- yasminef4720 contributionsBelgian couple on the roadWe had The visit of Marrakech with Mohsine. It is crazy to walk around and to have so much stories to tell. During every we saw beautiful things. Mohsine knows a lot a tells it with all his heart ! I fully recommend this ! I think you will discover a lot more then you know about Marrakech ! ENJOYWritten November 14, 2024
- heidivK1118OO0 contributionsAn unexpected turn...We had a wonderful 4-dag excursion. Due to the exceptional weather conditions, we were unfortunately unable to follow the program and we were unable to reach our first stay. Our group of friends was divided into 2 waggons. Both drivers kept close telephone contact te absorb the unexpected situation as well as possible. This was quite a task, but Mohamed and Abdul did it brilliantly. Our special thanks go to Mohamed who provided us with accomodation in his own home. The hospitality of his family has made a huge impressiom on us. We are very grateful for this. Because of this coincidence we had a unique introduction to the real Berber life...we were lucky with our guide! The continuation of the excursion went perfectly.Written November 5, 2024
- PennyMac19800 contributionsMemorable Walking TourMy friend and I recently visited Marrakesh and decided to arrange a tour of the Medina upon arrival. The Medina itself is a labyrinth, both daunting and thrilling to explore. Fortunately, the wonderful staff at our riad organized a last-minute tour with Mouhssine. My main hope was that this tour would help us feel more comfortable navigating the alleyways and teach us about the culture and norms of the Medina. What we received was so much more than I could have imagined. This experience will always hold a special place in my heart. Mouhssine is exceptionally charming, knowledgeable, and has a remarkable gift for making people feel at ease. Through engaging discussions and thoughtful debates, he gave us an enlightening glimpse into the rich history of Marrakesh and Islam, as well as a view of the city’s modern-day culture. We hadn’t expected to visit places like the Ben Youssef Madrasa or the Bahia Palace while on this tour -both stunningly beautiful sites, which were made even more memorable by Mouhssine’s commentary and historical insights. I unexpectedly found myself holding back tears in the Madrasa. As we effortlessly wound through the maze of streets, visiting souks and absorbing their histories, I felt deeply privileged to be part of this experience. The four hours flew by, and not once did it feel like a typical “tour.” Instead, it was as if we were catching up with an old friend. It’s clear that Mouhssine has a genuine love for Marrakesh’s heritage and wanted us to leave with that same admiration. Mission accomplished. If you’re looking to dive deeply into the culture and history of Marrakesh in a way that leaves a lasting impression, this tour is an absolute must.Written November 1, 2024
- moboEdinburgh0 contributionsBrilliant walking tour!We absolutely loved our walking tour with Mouhssine - an unforgettable experience! He was so knowledgeable and felt like a pal by the end 😊. It was great seeing a mix of buildings and souks galore, and he pitched it perfectly. We enjoyed the stories and all the history, just brill. An excellent intro to Marrakech and would highly recommend! Thank you Mouhssine.Written November 1, 2024
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Johan
6 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
It was a very nice trip with many sights. Our driver Khalid El Aissaoui was a top guy. Funny, very responsible as well as a safe driver who knows the region very well. Ask for him and book a trip for 2 people. A bit more expensive but the luxury of a 4x4 for you as a couple together is definitely worth it.
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Written October 30, 2024
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Marine S
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Mar 2024 • Friends
A fantastic circuit which will leave very beautiful memories which will remain engraved!!
A very big thank you to our driver Abdoul with whom we shared three days during which he was able to show us part of his magnificent country. Three days allowing you to discover many magnificent places: Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Atlas, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Merzouga…. He introduced us to part of his life and traditions through contact with the local population.
A very big thank you for these three days, his kindness, his kindness and availability at any time (always attentive to find out if everything was going well in the stopover hotels)! We really felt confident and spent three unforgettable days, thank you Abdoul for this excursion 🙏
Samira and Aisha
A very big thank you to our driver Abdoul with whom we shared three days during which he was able to show us part of his magnificent country. Three days allowing you to discover many magnificent places: Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Atlas, Todra Gorges, Dades Valley, Merzouga…. He introduced us to part of his life and traditions through contact with the local population.
A very big thank you for these three days, his kindness, his kindness and availability at any time (always attentive to find out if everything was going well in the stopover hotels)! We really felt confident and spent three unforgettable days, thank you Abdoul for this excursion 🙏
Samira and Aisha

Written April 18, 2024
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An-Sofie B
5 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We booked a 3 day trip to the Altas Mountains and the Sahara desert with Abdoul. He showed us local places, spectacular views and introduced us to the Moroccan culture. It is not easy to drive in the mountains but we felt very safe. We were very happy with such a fantastic driver and guide like Abdoul. He was very friendly, funny and helpful. It was a fantastic experience that we will never forget. If you want to have an amazing and unforgettable trip we definitely recommend Abdoul and this trip!
Written August 8, 2023
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Yasmine F
2 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
My boyfriend booked the tour via Mohsine. Our private driver Khaled picked us up at our hotel in Marrakech and then The magic started. We drove for hours through beautiful landscapes ! We dis des stops during the road and it was awesome ! We also Stopped at Ait Ben Haddou and it was beautiful , it was nice to see a place where a lot of movies have been filmed! We stopped for a night at Dades in a beautiful Lodge. Next morning back on the road to Merzouga ! Breath taking view of the Sahara ! I recommand this trip it was better then Perfect !
Written November 14, 2024
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fabrice m
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Aug 2024 • Family
3 days trip really excellent with our driver Mohammed who knew how to bow to all our desires and made us discover beautiful places and landscapes. We were able to exchange during the trip on the culture of Morocco without any taboo. Thank you for this very pleasant time.
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Written August 25, 2024
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Merci beaucoup Mr Fabrice, on est ravis de vous rencontrer et de partager ces 3 jours agréables avec vous,
Written September 12, 2024
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146marleenb
Lommel2 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
We had a wonderful 3-day stay with Khalid El Aissaoui. A great guy to tour with for 3 days. Humour, good conversations... quickly finding solutions for interrupted bridges, safe journey through the mountains... we've all had it. The journey through the different landscapes was incredible. The stay in the desert to remember. This 3-day trip to Morocco has completely finished. Highly recommended! Thank you Khalid... You have made a wonderful journey for us!
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Written October 30, 2024
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Jeannie L
Wisborough Green, UK15 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
My daughter and I booked this trip with Mouhssine after a lot of research. We could not have asked for a better trip. From the moment our lovely driver Lahsen picked us up from our Riad (also organised for us at a great rate by Mouhssine) we then spent the most magical 3 days exploring Morocco. The Atlas mountains are fabulous, so majestic - and Lahsen is a very good driver which is important as the roads are insane.....winding this way and that for miles and miles. The hotel on the first night was beautiful, and all our visits to the Berber village etc etc were fascinating. We did a spectacular gorge walk on the second morning, quite a lot of clambering over rocks but the views are amazing. The Moroccan people are so lovely and welcoming. But without doubt the highlight of the 3 days was our night in the desert. We were lucky in that it was a super clear night, with a new moon, so totally dark, once we had taken our camel ride to the dunes to watch the sunset. The stars. Oh wow, I never knew so many stars existed. The luxury tent was just that, pure luxury, with a bathroom, and super comfy beds. Of course the food was sublime as well, again with the most lovely Moroccans looking after us, and giving us an evening of drums around the fire. It is very cold at night in Jan, but very hot in the day (0 to 29 degrees) so you need lots of layers - I had thermal leggings under a skirt which worked really well as I could whip them off when it got warmer. Long drive home on the third day, but we stopped for a lovely lunch as usual with spectacular views. I cannot recommend this trip more highly - please do it!!
Written January 16, 2024
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christian
Knokke-Heist, Belgium4 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
We had such a good time with our guide. He explained lots of things on what we saw, but also on the way of living, how people were thinking, side notes on movies, jokes during the open fire in the desert camp.... Felt like the guide was part of the family.
Thank for this superb tour we really enjoyed that much.
We were already missing you two minutes after we got back to the hotel after the trip.
Hope to see you again Abdoul !!!
Thank for this superb tour we really enjoyed that much.
We were already missing you two minutes after we got back to the hotel after the trip.
Hope to see you again Abdoul !!!
Written February 9, 2025
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Charles D
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Feb 2025 • Couples
Our 3-day private tour in the Merzouga Desert was fantastic. Khalid Hazard and Anouar Qatari were great guides who made us feel comfortable and welcome. The sunset over the dunes was magical. The night in a traditional Berber tent was a highlight, with a clear starry sky and a delicious dinner by the campfire. Khalid and Anouar provided beautiful pictures and shared interesting stories. Their friendliness and expertise made this tour truly special. Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
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Written February 9, 2025
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