Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour 3 Days

There are lots of companies that offer these kinds of trips, but after some research, me and my friends decided to go with this company as it looked like it offered an affordable experience and handled their business with a touch of professionalism. We were not disappointed. The staff do everything in their power to assist you any way they can, which is what we really appreciated about the company. The driver was nice & friendly (Mohamed) and was fun to talk to along the way. There were many stops along the way to get some rest, refreshments and stretch our legs. It felt well planned as the road can get pretty long, and those occasional stops allowed us to capture some pretty beautiful pictures. The van we took was very comfortable and equipped with A/C, which helped when we were driving through the more hot areas. The first day we stopped at Ait Ben Haddou and had a guided tour. The guide spoke surprisingly good English and made the tour fun and enjoyable. We had ample time to wander around and take in the scenery and learn about the history of the place. Later that day we spent our first night at a charming little hotel in Dades Valley. We had dinner together and headed to sleep as we had to leave the following day at 8.00 a.m. The showers had hot water which was nice. The highlight of the trip was without a doubt arriving to Erg Chebbi and spending the night in the open air stargazing. It was a truly unique experience and it alone made the trip all worth it. The camel ride to the camp and back to the hotel where our van was stationed was surreal, especially on the way back to the hotel in the morning on the 3rd day, as we watched the sunrise on our way. There is a considerable amount of driving, but there is quite a lot of amazing scenery all along the way, and the company made it the trip even better as we got to know each other and became good friends with the rest of the group. I would recommend this trip to anyone and do it again in a heartbeat! Show more Show less

We took a 3 day journey through Morocco with our kind tour guide, Mohamed. The service was wonderful: he picked us from the airport and drove us to our accommodation. Though we are 5, we were given out own Toyota Prado, which was spotless and without any problems. We begin the following day on a journey through the atlas mountains towards the Sahara. Along the way, Mohamed introduced us to many hidden locations that we would have otherwise been completely oblivious too. The Sahara trip itself was, although short, an absolutely memorable experience. We stayed the night in the desert, and were promptly picked up the following day. We asked to be dropped off in Fes, and the company indulged us without any complaint. Mohamed then offered to show us around the Northern regions at a reasonable rate, which we gladly accepted. The next days, we explored the medina of fes, along with day trips to Chefchaouen and around the area. We were then given a ride back to Marrakech for our flight. Throughout the entire trip, Mohamed was friendly, outgoing, and knowledgable, and never pushed us to purchase any goods or eat at expensive restaurants. The service offered by this company is both professional, welcoming, and affordable. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a guided tour through the country. Show more Show less

My experience with Marrakech Desert Trip is one that I would absolutely recommend. To begin with, conversations with Abdessamad was very easy and he accommodated all my requests. I had a lot of questions and qualms prior to the trip but he made sure that we will have the best experience. Our driver Muhammad was a good one. He was trying to make conversations, teaching us about their culture and he tried to make possible our requests ( picture stops and more ). He was very clean with the car, I saw him constantly wiping off the dust and everything. He made good lunch stops and recommended great food . He answered most of our questions. I noticed that he tried to bring us to stops away from the crowds which we wanted. They were excellent stops and he took us there in good timing. Really, this was one of the best hassle free tours! Must book with them 😀 We stayed in auberge panorama and Luxury camp both were beyond excellent. Our trip to Sahara Desert was memorable, this company made it worth the drive. It was such a pleasant experience Show more Show less

An amazing trip! I travelled with my fiancée and two friends, and we cannot talk more highly of the tour, especially our tour guide, Mohamed. From the moment we were picked up till the moment we arrived back in Marrakech, Mohamed went out of his way to make this the trip of a lifetime. For an authentic Moroccan experience, I highly recommend this tour. We saw all of the major sights along the way to Merzouga and were also taken off the beaten path to local cafes, restaurants and shops. Mohamed helped us purchase comfortable clothes for the desert, indulged us in local dishes, and taught us so much about the Arabic and Berber history and traditions of Morocco. My only regret is that we didn’t spend more time in Morocco! Show more Show less

When I see all 5 star reviews, I get nervous that the owner's relatives are writing reviews for him, but I saw it with my own eyes, experienced with my own body ... and this one is genuine. My daughter in her mid twenties and I, 60ish, took a 3 day private tour, Marrakesh to Mazouga, and it was one of the most amazing three days we have ever spent together. It was ALOT Of time in a car. I wish we would have done it in a week to spread the driving out a bit, but we didn't have a week and despite the long drives, I loved it and will cherish this trip for the rest of my life. Our driver, Rachid was a Berber from a small village, the real deal, and was one of the kindest, most playful, not to mention handsome and talented driver/guide you could ever want. His insights and knowledge were invaluable to making the trip so memorable. And his driving skills are unsurpassed. The car was comfy and well maintained. The trip was very well organized, yet left a lot of room for flexibility for us to spend more or less time as we desired. The night in the Sahara - worth doing, not lux, but a grand adventure. I wish I had been with the Algerian drummers in the next tent village. They were fabulous. As for our "African drummers" around the fire - well, they hadn't a clue how to build a fire and I've heard more authentic in Central Park in Manhattan, but they were good spirited and worked to create a good time for us, so no complaints, just an observation. We loved our driver, Rachid so much that when we were moving from Marrakech to Taghazout the next week, we asked him to drive us, and he did. Rather than drive us on the 3 hour fast highway, he took us on a 7 or so hour mountain tour through the amazing beauty of this wonderful country and gave us yet another day of adventures and memories. I could go on and on. This tour is everything the other said it is, and more. These people have created something special that they love to share.'' Oh, also we were staying in an Air B&B and had to change places twice, so we kept communicating with Ibrahim, the owner or coordinator and were fearful that he wouldn't be able to keep up with all of our moves, but he was so responsive and on top of the organizational challenges we posed. Thanks, to Ibrahim for his communication skills and kindness. Show more Show less

An amazing trip starting from Marrakech visiting Ben Hadou,through Tizi Nitchka pass with amazing views of the Atlas Mountains. Mohammed our guide was brilliant he explained in detail all the sites and gave us good choices for lunch. We stayed at the Dades Valley overnight. Second day we went to the Todgha Gorges then had a great time at the Berber village with Idris who Should is around his home and co-operative, Mohammed recommended this to us and it was one of the highlights of our trip. We then headed onto Sahara Gardens for tea with Ibrahim. We had a great time, lots of laughs and chat before headed off on the camels into the desert for an over night in the spectacular Berber camp under the stars. Mohammed has made our trip. He was the perfect guide, funny and friendly, informative and looked after us very well. He took us to places we would never have experienced like the markets and local cafes, unmissable. Amazing tour and a highly recommended to enjoy the real Morocco. Show more Show less

Abderrahim was a chauffeur and he was great, helpful and efficient! Cons: - the last day consists of a lot of driving, but unless you want to take the 4 day trip, it can’t be avoided - the desert is very cold at night, there are blankets in the tents, and we were fine with that, but there are no space heaters - when visiting the Kasbah at Ait Benhaddou, you don’t need to hire a guide and unless there’s a sand storm you don’t need the head scarves Pros: - the stops are frequent and photo opportunities endless on the first two days - we wanted to buy Berber carpets and our guide was kind enough to bring us to a local shop that he knew to do so - the hotel the first night was great - not a choice as to which restaurant you eat at, but the food was good - we took the luxury upgrade and we’d recommend it - the camel ride was breathtaking - our chauffeur was extremely knowledgeable and gave us information about what we were passing by Show more Show less

After a slightly late start to the first day this was more than made up to us from the company. We were given a nice 7 seated Mercedes van with AC and met our brilliant driver Jamal. During the start of our tour Jamal received some bad news yet still continued with our tour with a smile on his face. Our first day we still got to see everything we wanted and given the freedom to explore at each stop along the way and our food was great both lunch and dinner at the hotel which was really nice and had a great view over the valley. Our driver Jamal was a great driver and was very relaxed. He was always happy to help us with any questions we had. The start of the second day was great as we got to explore the amazing views over the valley and made our way to the sand dunes. We stopped at the gorges and was given loads of time to explore. The overnight experience in the sahara and camel ride was surreal and the food provided was great too and one of the best tangines we had. The hotels were great and provided exactly what we needed and even had enough time for a dip in the pool. The last day mainly consisted with lots of driving but we still had plenty of stops and time to explore each one and got to see some monkeys! Overall would highly recommend this tour from marrakech to fes and for the price we felt was reasonable especially for a private tour. The highlight of this tour was meeting and having Jamal as our driver. The dedication and enthusiasm he had deserves to be rewarded and he was also a great photographer for our group. We cannot praise Jamal enough and his strength to carry on the tour after receiving bad news. Thank you Marrakech Desert Trips and a huge thank you to Jamal! We miss you already Show more Show less

This company had a very fast response and well organised so I had nothing to worry about. We were 7 of us including 3 children. We all had a wonderful time. Coming to Morroco was only the start of the whole fun. On the 2nd day, we were picked up at our Riad by Reda our excellent guide. The music in the car was very different and lively making the time spent in the car to the Sahara worth it. we had lots of fun seeing all of the fantastic views from high up in the mountain and in the desert. When we got to the hotel by the Sahara desert, we had tea and then set off on the camels to our camp. My children had lots of fun running up and down the tall sand dunes and sliding down again. On the way back to Marrakech, we stopped on the mountain and we had a b1ig snowball fight. We were all surprised that there was snow and had great fun. Reda was really kind to my children and always had the best plan for us and made the trip all the more fun. I really recommend this trip to everyone who wants to have the best possible Sahara tour. We all want to come back to Morroco and want to go with Reda on a different trip. Thank you!! Show more Show less