3-Day Chigaga Desert Tour
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Private Morocco Tours
3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour
A private short escape from Marrakech to the golden Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga, made for travelers with limited time who still want the Sahara.
- Duration
- 3 days
- Starts:
- Marrakech
- Ends:
- Marrakech
Tour Overview
Our best-selling short desert escape crosses the High Atlas, the kasbah-lined Dades Valley, and the dramatic Todra Gorge before rewarding you with a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes — the tallest and most iconic dunes in Morocco — and a night at a traditional Berber desert camp under a blanket of stars.
It suits travelers with a few days to spare who want the desert without a long itinerary. As with every TOUROCCO journey, it is private and can be adapted to your dates, pace and interests.
Places on this journey: Marrakech, Merzouga, Sahara Desert, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou.
Highlights
- Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass crossing
- Ait Benhaddou UNESCO kasbah (optional stop)
- Dades Gorges & Todra Gorge
- Sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight at a traditional Sahara desert camp
- Sunrise over the dunes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Marrakech → Boumalne Dades
Leaving Marrakech behind, the road climbs into the High Atlas Mountains and crosses the dramatic Tizi n'Tichka Pass, the highest paved mountain pass in North Africa, with sweeping views over Berber villages clinging to the slopes. A stop at the crumbling Telouet Kasbah reveals the faded grandeur of the Glaoui dynasty, while a short detour to Ait Benhaddou — the UNESCO-listed fortified village famous from Gladiator and Game of Thrones — is a highlight for photography lovers. After lunch in the former garrison town of Ouarzazate, the route continues along the Skoura palm oasis and through the fragrant Valley of Roses before reaching Boumalne Dades at the entrance to the dramatic Dades Gorges.
Boumalne Dades (kasbah guesthouse)
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Day 2: Boumalne Dades → Merzouga
The morning begins with a drive through the dramatic Dades Gorges, where wind-sculpted cliffs form the famous "Monkey Fingers" rock formations, before continuing to the narrow, towering Todra Gorge for an optional short walk between 300-metre limestone walls. The route then crosses the palm groves around Tinghir and the fossil-rich town of Erfoud, where workshops cut and polish 350-million-year-old marine fossils. Passing through Rissani, once the capital of the Tafilalt oasis, the first golden crests of the Erg Chebbi dunes appear on the horizon. Late afternoon, a camel trek carries you deep into the dunes to a desert camp, where dinner is served under the stars around a campfire with traditional Gnawa music.
Erg Chebbi desert camp
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Day 3: Merzouga → Marrakech
After watching the sunrise paint the dunes in shades of gold and pink, you ride camels back to Merzouga village, freshen up, and begin the scenic return drive to Marrakech, retracing the Ziz Valley palmeries and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, arriving back in the Red City by evening.
What's Included
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver-guide
- 2 nights (kasbah guesthouse + desert camp)
- Camel trek to/from the desert camp
- Breakfast daily & dinner at the camp
What's Not Included
Accommodation & Transportation
Accommodation
Where you stay is matched to your preferences and budget, from traditional riads in the medinas to desert camps in the dunes. Your written itinerary confirms every overnight before you commit.
Transportation
This is a private journey arranged for your group only. Your written itinerary confirms the transport arrangements, pick-up point and daily driving times.
Pricing
| Group size | Price |
|---|---|
| 2–3 travelers | €590 per person |
| 4 travelersper person, group of 4 | €420 per person |
| Solo traveler | €1,090 Solo traveler |
- 2–3 travelers
- €590 per person
- 4 travelersper person, group of 4
- €420 per person
- Solo traveler
- €1,090 Solo traveler
Prices shown are per person unless marked Solo. Contact us for larger groups or a personalized quote. Request a quote
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour cost?
Prices for this tour start from €420 per person for a group of 4, and €590 per person for 2–3 travelers. A solo traveler pays €1,090. For larger groups or a personalized quote, contact us.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. TOUROCCO runs private, tailor-made journeys, so the trip is arranged for you and your travel companions rather than a mixed group of strangers.
Can the itinerary be adjusted?
Yes. Tell us your dates, interests and pace and we will shape the route with you. Many travelers start from one of our tours and adapt it.
What is included in the price?
Your written quote lists exactly what is included and not included. Ask us for the detailed inclusions for this tour when you send your request.
How do I book?
Send a trip request or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and number of travelers. Our local team replies with availability and a personalized quote. There is no obligation to book.
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