Merzouga · Inclusions
What Is Included in a 3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour?
By Rachid — Owner and itinerary editor, Rachid Excursions
Before booking a 3-day Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech, it is vital to know exactly what your money covers. Here is the full breakdown of inclusions, exclusions, and optional extras.
Standard Inclusions Breakdown
| Category | Included | Not Included / Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | Round-trip A/C minibus or private 4x4 | Personal taxi rides outside itinerary |
| Accommodation | Night 1 Dades kasbah + Night 2 Erg Chebbi camp | Pre- or post-tour hotel in Marrakech |
| Meals | 2 Dinners + 2 Breakfasts | 3 Lunches (MAD 80–120/day) & soft drinks |
| Activities | 1-hour sunset camel trek in dunes | Quad bike / buggy rental (~€35–50) |
| Guides & Entry | Professional driver-guide | Local site guide (~€3 at Aït Ben Haddou) |
Differences Between Normal, Standard & Luxury Tiers
On shared tours, Normal (€70) uses shared tents and shared bathrooms at the camp. Standard (€95) upgrades you to a private tent and private Dades room. Luxury (€120) provides an en-suite tent with private shower, flush toilet, and air conditioning.
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Merzouga 3 Days — Shared
3 Days · 2 Nights · Normal / Standard / Luxury
Our shared Merzouga programme: leave Marrakech at 07:30, cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka to the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Taourirt, then the Rose Valley and Dades. Day 2 drive to Merzouga for a camel ride at sunset and a Berber desert camp with drumming and dinner. Day 3 sunrise over the dunes, then return to Marrakech — or continue to Fes for +€25.
Private Merzouga Desert Tour
Private · 3 Days · 2 Nights in the Sahara
Our signature Sahara experience: cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka, visit the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley, then ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes to sleep under the stars in a traditional Berber camp.