Three Kings in the Desert

Three Kings in the Desert

  • Private Tour
  • From 1 traveller
Summary

Tour details

Epiphany Eve takes on a new meaning in the Sahara. Among the dunes of Erg Chebbi, at sunset, Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar arrive with gifts for the children, and the whole family lives a celebration they will never forget.

Choose from three private trips of 3 or 5 days, depending on where you arrive: Errachidia, Ouarzazate or Marrakech.

The Three Kings in personMelchior, Caspar and Balthazar
Gifts and photosFor the children and the family
Camel rideSunset at Erg Chebbi
Night in the desertDinner, bonfire and Berber music
Itineraries

Choose your Three Kings trip

Three options with the same great night in the desert. Choose the one that suits you best, or ask us for a tailor-made combination.

Three Kings from Errachidia – 3 days / 2 nights

The Three Kings on camelback in the Merzouga desert

Route: Errachidia Airport → Merzouga → Errachidia Airport

Day1

Errachidia → Merzouga

Pick-up at Errachidia airport.

Drive to Merzouga via the Ziz Valley, Erfoud and Rissani.

Camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes and sunset in the desert.

Arrival at the camp and a welcome Moroccan tea.

A special meeting with Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, with gifts and photos.

Special dinner, Berber music around the bonfire and a night in the camp.

Day2

Full day in Merzouga

Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast.

4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi and a visit to a nomad family.

Khamlia and Gnawa music, the oasis and desert villages.

Free time in Merzouga.

Dinner and a second night in the desert or at a hotel.

Day3

Merzouga → Errachidia Airport

Sunrise and breakfast.

Leave Merzouga via Rissani, Erfoud and the Ziz Valley.

Transfer to Errachidia airport.

Ideal for: families who want to concentrate the Three Kings experience in the Sahara. It is the shortest and simplest option if you fly into Errachidia.

Three Kings from Ouarzazate – 3 days / 2 nights

A little girl on a camel with the Three Kings in the desert

Route: Ouarzazate → Merzouga → Errachidia or Ouarzazate

Day1

Ouarzazate → Dadès Valley → Merzouga

Pick-up in Ouarzazate.

Drive through the Valley of the Roses, the Dadès Valley and the Dadès Gorges.

The Todra Valley and Erfoud, then on to Merzouga.

Sunset camel ride, arrival at the camp and Moroccan tea.

Meeting Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, and gifts for the children.

Special dinner, Berber music and a night in the camp.

Day2

Full day in Merzouga

Sunrise on the dunes and breakfast.

4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi and a visit with the nomads.

Khamlia and Gnawa music, the Merzouga oasis.

Time to enjoy the dunes.

Dinner and a night in the camp or at a hotel.

Day3

Merzouga → end of the trip

Option A (ends in Errachidia): Rissani, Erfoud, the Ziz Valley and transfer to the airport.

Option B (back to Ouarzazate): Rissani, Erfoud, Todra, Dadès and the Valley of the Roses to Ouarzazate.

Ideal for: families who are already in Ouarzazate and want to combine the south of Morocco with the celebration.

Grand Three Kings Journey – 5 days / 4 nights

A little girl greets the Three Kings and their gifts in the dunes

Route: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dadès Valley → Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Day1

Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate

Pick-up in Marrakech and drive over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.

Visit to the Kasbah and Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou.

Arrival in Ouarzazate and a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah.

Night in Ouarzazate.

Day2

Ouarzazate → Dadès Valley → Merzouga: the great Three Kings night

Drive through the Valley of the Roses, the Dadès Valley, the Dadès and Todra Gorges, Erfoud and Rissani to Merzouga.

Sunset camel ride and arrival at the camp.

Welcome Moroccan tea and sunset among the dunes.

Arrival of Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar, with gifts and photos with the Kings.

Traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, a bonfire and a night under the stars.

Day3

Full day in Merzouga

Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast.

4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi, a nomad family, Khamlia and Gnawa music.

The oasis and village of Merzouga; optional quad biking or sandboarding.

Dinner and a night in the camp or at a hotel.

Day4

Merzouga → Ouarzazate

Leave Merzouga via Rissani, Erfoud and the Ziz Valley.

Drive via Todra and Dadès to Ouarzazate.

Night in Ouarzazate.

Day5

Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Drive via the Ounila Valley or the traditional road, stopping at Aït Ben Haddou depending on the schedule.

Drive over the Tizi n'Tichka and arrival in Marrakech. End of the trip.

Ideal for: families who want to turn the Three Kings into a complete holiday through the south of Morocco.

Tour map

Tour route

Route: Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Boumalne Dades → Tinghir → Merzouga → Rissani → Alnif → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

1Marrakech2Ait Benhaddou3Boumalne Dades4Tinghir5Merzouga6Rissani7Alnif8Ouarzazate1111 km aprox. por carretera
Frequently asked questions

About this tour

It takes place around 5 and 6 January, the feast of the Epiphany. Tell us your dates when you book and we will arrange it.

Welcome tea, the arrival of Melchior, Caspar and Balthazar among the dunes, gifts for the children and photos with the Kings.

The Errachidia trip is the shortest and simplest if you fly into Errachidia; the Ouarzazate one fits if you are already there; and the Grand Three Kings Journey turns the celebration into a complete holiday through the south of Morocco.

Yes, it is designed for families: the gifts and the photos with the Kings are for the little ones, and the pace of the trip adapts to them.

Yes, winter nights in Merzouga are cold; we use camps with blankets and recommend warm clothing, especially for the children.

Yes, these are guideline proposals that we adapt to your dates, your flights and the number of travellers.

Traveller reviews

What our travellers say

The best experience from start to finish!

We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours from 28 July to 2 August and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Communication with Mohammed was excellent and our guide Said was attentive, friendly and fun throughout. He took us to places only locals know. Thoroughly recommended.

Liliana Zaragoza
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Marrocos superou minhas expectativas

We would like to thank Youssef of Marrocos Tours for the excellent private tour of Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience, with a very well planned itinerary, great excursions and service that was always attentive and professional. We recommend Youssef to anyone who wants to see Morocco calmly and safely.

Ester780
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The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco

We recently returned from an incredible 12-day tour from Casablanca with our two children, and booking with Agencia Marruecos Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide, Hassan, didn't just drive us from place to place — he became part of our family's story. The overnight desert camp in Merzouga was pure magic for all of us.

Convenient t
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A trip to northern Morocco

It was our first time with them and the result was very good. They adapted to our needs throughout and looked after us constantly. Without doubt an agency worth recommending. The trip through northern Morocco was a great success. Thank you for your work.

Santiago M
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From Fes to Marrakech

The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech made our trip to Morocco unforgettable. Our guide Said, charming and an excellent driver, brought deep knowledge of Amazigh culture and customs. The route is well organised, with stops at beautiful and interesting places.

Jet573220
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Kindness and exceptional service

They were very kind from the very start of the tour. Our guide Said was extremely patient; with him we discovered not only spectacular places and incredible views, but Moroccan culture too.

Jessrodmor
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Unforgettable

We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible! Hassan was our guide and was excellent!

Jose F
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An amazing experience

I finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition of mine to go to Morocco. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The nine days spent travelling were filled with such breathtaking scenery. My favourite part was spending the night in a tent in the Sahara Desert and riding camels around the desert.

Diana H
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Highly recommended

An excellent personalised experience, helped along by Idir’s passion for his country and its customs — and, despite his youth, his knowledge of every corner of Morocco.

Gabriel C
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