Merzouga Desert 3-Day Trip

Are you in Ouarzazate? On this 3-day trip into the Merzouga desert, we'll explore Morocco's varied landscapes.

?Day Trip Details

Day 1: Ouarzazate - Dadès Gorges

We will pick you up at the entrance to the hotel La Perle de Sud in Ouarzazate. Our first stop is the Kasbah Tourirt for a 30-minute photo opportunity. Then, we'll proceed down the Road of 1000 Kasbahs towards Skoura and across the Valley of the Roses to reach the Dadès Gorges, where we'll spend the first night.

Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we will visit the Todgha Gorges. We will continue to the Merzouga desert, passing through the Jorf Palm Oasis and stopping in a village known for fossil fragments. Upon arrival at Merzouga, we will ride camels into the desert to reach our campsite and enjoy dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tizi N'tfarkhin - Ouarzazate

We will watch the sunrise in Merzouga before breakfast at the campsite. Our return trip includes passing the Tafialalet Palm Oasis and the village of Rissani, leading us through Alnif and the Anti-Atlas mountain range via Tizi N'tfarkhin. After a stop for a meal in Kelâat M'Gouna, we will arrive back in Ouarzazate around 4 PM.

Accommodation Info

On the first night, we will stay in Dades at locations such as Dar Essyaha, Hotel Babylon, or similar. The second night will be at a haima camp in Merzouga (Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar), with options for standard or superior haimas, both with private bathrooms. During peak seasons, standard haimas may have shared bathrooms. On the third day, breakfast and shower facilities will be available at the camp. Accommodations are available in double, triple, or family rooms, with a supplement for solo bookings.