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3-Day Meknes to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga & Ait Ben Haddou

Meknes, Morocco
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What to expect

Travel one way from Meknes to Marrakech in three days, crossing the Middle Atlas and Ziz Valley to Merzouga, then Todra, Dades and Ait Ben Haddou.

  • Duration3 days
  • Hotel pickupIncluded
  • Group sizePrivate · min. 2 people

  • Leave Meknes and arrive in Marrakech on one itinerary
  • Camel trek and overnight at Erg Chebbi
  • Cross the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley
  • Explore Todra Gorge and Dades scenery
  • See Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate

Turn the journey from Meknes to Marrakech into a private three-day Sahara route. On Day 1 cross the Middle Atlas via Ifrane, Azrou and Midelt to the Ziz Valley and Erg Chebbi, where a guided camel ride brings you to a desert camp for dinner. On Day 2 depart after sunrise and breakfast, cross the Todra Gorge area and continue to Dades for a hotel night. On Day 3 pass Ouarzazate and explore Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech. This is strictly ONE WAY and never returns to Meknes.

Choose from 2 available options

  • Booking type: PrivateMin. 2 people

    Private Standard Camp and Hotel

    Private for your party only. Price per person, not per vehicle; minimum 2 travelers per booking.

    • Duration · 3 days
    • Guide · English
    • Hotel pickup
    • Private tour
    • Reserve now & pay later
    • Private for your party

    From€449per person

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  • Booking type: PrivateMin. 2 people

    Private Comfort Camp and Hotel

    Private for your party only. Price per person, not per vehicle; minimum 2 travelers per booking.

    • Duration · 3 days
    • Guide · English
    • Hotel pickup
    • Private tour
    • Reserve now & pay later
    • Private for your party
    • Comfort camp and hotel category

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What's included

  • One-way private road transport from Meknes to Marrakech
  • Driver/host and fuel
  • Night 1 in an Erg Chebbi desert camp
  • Night 2 in a Dades-area hotel/riad
  • Two dinners and two breakfasts
  • Sunset camel trek or a suitable available 4x4 alternative
  • Ait Ben Haddou sightseeing stop
  • Marrakech final drop-off or nearest vehicle-accessible point

Not included

  • Lunches
  • Drinks not clearly listed
  • Monument/film studio tickets
  • Optional quad/buggy
  • Tips and personal shopping
  • Return to Meknes

Itinerary

  1. Approx. 07:00

    Pickup in Meknes

    Pickup at your hotel, riad or guesthouse in Meknes; the exact time and point are confirmed after booking.

Day 1

Meknes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga

6 stops

Early departure from Meknes through the Middle Atlas and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, sunset camel ride and a night in an Erg Chebbi camp.

  1. Approx. 07:00

    Meknes

    Activity

    Departure at 07:00.

  2. Ifrane

    Photo stop

    Short stop.

  3. Azrou cedar area

    Scenic views · Photo stop

    Scenic and photo stop; do not feed the macaques.

  4. Midelt

    Lunch

    Admission not included

    Lunch at your own expense

  5. Ziz Valley

    Photo stop · Scenic drive

    Viewpoint.

  6. Merzouga / Erg Chebbi

    Camel ride · Sunset

    Sunset camel ride and camp.

AccommodationErg Chebbi camp, standard or comfort per option
MealsLunch — not includedDinner — included
Day 2

Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

4 stops

Sunrise and breakfast at Erg Chebbi, a route stop in Erfoud where feasible, a walk in the Todra Gorge and an evening at a Dades Valley hotel.

  1. Erg Chebbi

    Sunrise · Breakfast

    Sunrise and breakfast.

  2. Erfoud

    Activity

    Route stop where feasible.

  3. Todra Gorge

    Walking · Scenic views

    Walk through the gorge.

  4. Dades

    Dinner

    Evening at the hotel.

AccommodationDades Valley hotel/riad
MealsBreakfast — includedLunch — not includedDinner — included
Day 3

Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech

5 stops

Breakfast in Dades, a scenic stop in Ouarzazate, a heritage visit at Ait Ben Haddou, the Tizi n’Tichka mountain road and an evening drop-off in Marrakech.

  1. Dades

    Breakfast

    Breakfast.

  2. Ouarzazate

    Photo stop

    Scenic stop.

  3. Ait Ben Haddou

    Visit

    Admission not included

    Heritage visit; guide and tickets extra unless specified.

  4. Tizi n’Tichka

    Scenic drive

    Mountain road.

  5. Marrakech

    Drop-off

    Evening drop-off at your accommodation or the nearest vehicle-accessible point.

MealsBreakfast — includedLunch — not included

  • Small overnight bag
  • Warm night layer
  • Closed shoes
  • Sun protection
  • Water
  • Cash for lunches

  • One-way tour: it starts in Meknes and ends in Marrakech; there is no return to Meknes.
  • Two nights: a Sahara camp at Erg Chebbi, then a Dades-area hotel; the room and tent type is confirmed with the operator.
  • All three days include substantial driving.
  • Children under six cannot be booked on this tour.
  • Camel riding is optional when an operational 4x4 alternative can be arranged.
  • Luxury features or private bathrooms are not guaranteed unless confirmed for your camp.
  • Private prices are per person and require at least two paying travelers; solo travelers can ask us for a separate quote.
  • Prices are Morocco Easy launch prices per person; final details are confirmed with the local operator before your request is accepted.
  • Bookings are requests: our team confirms availability with the local operator before your booking is confirmed.

  • Your booking request is reviewed and confirmed by our team.
  • The exact pickup time and point are confirmed after booking.
  • Guide/host languages: English, French and Arabic.
  • Reserve now and pay later; no online card payment is required to book.
  • Private options are for your group only.

  • Children under 6
  • Travelers who cannot tolerate very long drives
  • Guests requiring barrier-free desert camp facilities

Live tour guide available in:

  • English
  • French
  • Arabic

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FAQ

Where does the tour end?

In Marrakech. It is a one-way tour from Meknes; a return to Meknes is not included.

Which desert do we visit?

The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga, not Erg Chigaga.

What are the cancellation terms?

Cancellation terms depend on the local operator and are confirmed with you before your booking request is accepted. You can reserve now and pay later.

From€449per person