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Duration
3 days · 2 nights
Starting point
Marrakech
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Private experience
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YOUR JOURNEY AT A GLANCE

Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Marrakech

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THE EXPERIENCE

A journey with a story.

From the High Atlas to the dunes of Erg Chebbi, this compact three-day journey brings together earthen kasbahs, dramatic gorges and a night in the Sahara. It is designed for travellers who want a desert experience within a short stay and are comfortable with a long return day.

Route: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Marrakech

Your day-by-day itinerary

Suggested programme. Timing, access and included services are agreed in your confirmation.

  1. Day 1 — Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → DadesAn early start takes you over the High Atlas with comfort and viewpoint stops. Explore Aït Ben Haddou before continuing through the southern valleys. Settle into the Dades-area accommodation selected in your quote. Allow the day to unfold in stages: mountain scenery in the morning, a walking visit at Aït Ben Haddou, then the valley road to your overnight stop. The climb through the village is optional. Lunch, guiding and the hotel category are itemised in your quotation; comfortable shoes make the walking stops easier.
  2. Day 2 — Dades → Todra Gorge → MerzougaVisit Todra Gorge before driving east to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Choose a camel approach or request a vehicle transfer to your selected camp. Dinner, camp category and bathroom arrangements are confirmed in writing. Leave room for a gentle walk in the gorge before the onward drive. At the desert edge, leave large bags with the agreed transfer arrangement and carry an overnight bag if your camp requests it. Tell us whether you prefer camel riding or a vehicle approach; each option must be confirmed with the camp.
  3. Day 3 — Merzouga → MarrakechEnjoy sunrise if you wish, then begin a long return road journey with meal and rest stops. Expect a late arrival; do not book an onward flight for this evening. After breakfast, set off for the westward journey with regular comfort breaks and a lunch stop. The return is mainly a travel day, so keep the evening in Marrakech free of fixed commitments. For a gentler pace, choose the five-day itinerary or ask for an extra overnight stop.
YOUR ROUTE

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3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour

  1. Marrakech
  2. Aït Ben Haddou
  3. Dades Valley
  4. Todra Gorge
  5. Merzouga
  6. Marrakech

Illustrative itinerary: Google Maps calculates the actual driving route. Pickup locations, access and optional stops are confirmed with EXVAL.

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Your journey on the map

Route overview: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Marrakech

Approximate connections, not driving directions. Final route and stops are confirmed before booking.

What to expect

  • Private transport as described in the confirmed itinerary
  • Pickup and drop-off at agreed accessible points
  • Personal planning and manual confirmation

Confirm in your quote

  • Final price, deposit and cancellation terms
  • Accommodation category, room type and meals
  • Admissions, local guides and optional activities
  • Drinks, tips and personal purchases
  • Accessibility, child seats and luggage needs

Your stay along the way

Accommodation category, room arrangements and included meals are agreed in your personalised quotation. Tell us whether you prefer a riad, hotel or desert camp where available. No specific property is reserved until we confirm it with you.

Good to know

Share your group size, travel date and any special requests. The final vehicle, exact timings and inclusions are confirmed by our team before you pay. Walking routes and stops can be adjusted where possible.

For multi-day journeys, some stages involve long drives. We plan rest stops and can propose extra nights for a gentler pace. Religious sites, monuments and activities remain subject to local access and operating conditions.

Before you book

Is my reservation confirmed immediately?

No. This form sends an enquiry. EXVAL checks availability, confirms the details and sends payment instructions. Your request alone does not reserve a vehicle, room or activity.

How does the price change?

Configured tour and transfer rates depend on passenger count. Camel rides can be priced per participant per hour; quads and buggies per vehicle per hour. Where a rate is not set, we prepare a personalised quote.

Can I customise this experience?

Yes. Tell us your preferred start point, hotel category, extra stops and interests in the reservation notes. We will confirm feasibility and any price change.

How do I pay?

After confirmation, a 30% deposit is requested. The balance is paid on arrival using the agreed cash or card method. Visa, Mastercard and PayPal arrangements are confirmed by our team; this form does not charge your card.

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