About this experience
Experience the ultimate 3-day Sahara tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Explore Ait Ben Haddou, enjoy a sunset camel trek, and sleep in a Berber camp under the stars at Erg Chebbi. Truly unforgettable!
Highlights
- Walk through the towering Todgha Gorges and enjoy scenic photo stops
- Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with music and dinner under the stars
- Ride camels through the stunning dunes of Merzouga Desert at sunset .
- Travel the Road of 1001 Kasbahs and cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Explore UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, seen in Gladiator & Game of Thrones
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
- First night in a Hotel
- Second night in a Desert Camp
- 2 dinners
- 2 breakfasts
- Camel ride
- Luggage service
- Quad biking experience in Erg Chebbi dunes (if option selected in the add-ons)
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades/Tinghir/Kelaat M'Gouna
Your 3-day Morocco desert tour begins with a pickup in Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m), offering panoramic views of Berber villages and spectacular mountain landscapes. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a legendary filming location for movies such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as “Africa’s Hollywood,” with an optional stop at the famous film studios. Drive through the Valley of the Roses and the Road of 1000 Kasbahs before arriving in Dades Valley, Tinghir, or Kelaat M'Gouna depending on accommodation availability.
Stay: Hotel/Kasbah
Meals: Dinner Included
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Camel Trek – Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, continue through the stunning southern valleys toward the impressive Todra Gorges, where towering limestone cliffs rise up to 300 meters high. Enjoy free time to walk through this beautiful natural oasis before heading toward Merzouga. Upon arrival, meet your camel caravan and begin a magical sunset camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Arrive at your Berber desert camp, where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber drum music around the campfire, and an unforgettable night under the Sahara stars in your nomad tent.
Stay: Standard or Luxury Desert Camp
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day 3: Sahara Desert – Draa Valley – High Atlas – Marrakech
Wake up early to enjoy the breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes and take in the peaceful atmosphere of the desert camp. After breakfast, depart from Merzouga and begin the journey back to Marrakech through the beautiful Draa Valley, famous for its vast palm groves and ancient Kasbahs. Pass through Ouarzazate and re-cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with several scenic stops along the way for photos and refreshments. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where your desert adventure concludes with drop-off at your Riad or Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast Included