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Essaouira
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Marrakech
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Hotel / Riad & Desert Camp
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Private air-conditioned vehicle
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Breakfast & Dinner
3 Days Tour from Essaouira to Merzouga Desert
The 3 Days Tour from Essaouira to Merzouga Desert offers a unique journey from Morocco’s peaceful Atlantic coast to the heart of the Sahara. Starting in the artistic seaside town of Essaouira, this tour gradually leads you through some of the country’s most iconic landscapes, including historic kasbahs, dramatic mountain passes, lush oases, and vast desert dunes.
This Essaouira to Merzouga desert tour is carefully designed with a comfortable overnight stay in Ouarzazate on the first night, allowing for a smoother and more enjoyable journey. Along the route, you will cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and explore scenic valleys and gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
The highlight of the tour is a sunset camel trek into the Merzouga Sahara Desert, followed by an unforgettable overnight stay in a luxury or standard desert camp. With private transportation and an experienced driver, this Essaouira to Sahara tour is ideal for travelers seeking a short yet immersive desert experience.
Highlights
- Scenic drive from Essaouira to Marrakech and the High Atlas Mountains
- Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass with panoramic views
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Overnight stay in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”
- Discover Skoura Oasis, Valley of Roses, and Todra Gorge
- Sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight in a luxury or standard Sahara desert camp
- Traditional dinner, Berber music, and stargazing
- Private, comfortable transport with an experienced driver