Marrakech - Tizi n’Tichka - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Rose Valley-Dades - Tinghir

Ait Ben Haddou - Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Dades or Tinghir

The 4-day, 3-night desert journey from Marrakech to Merzouga kicks off early in the morning. Guests will be picked up from their accommodation or the nearest accessible location by car. Several stops will be made for photo opportunities, to enjoy the scenery, and to have a coffee. Travelers will cross the renowned Tizi-n-Tichka, witness Berber villages, and observe the dramatic landscape changes. The journey continues to the fortified Berber village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for being the backdrop of major Hollywood films like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Explore the village with a local guide for 2€ per person. After lunch at a local café, the trip proceeds to the Dades Valley or Tinghir, passing through Ouarzazate, Klaa Mgouna, the rose capital, known for its artisanal rose water distillation factories. Dinner and overnight stay will be at a hotel or Kasbah in Dades or Tinghir.

Tenghir - Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Merzouga Dunes (NIGHT IN DESERT)

Merzouga Desert - Visit Todra Gorges - Tinjdad - Erfoud - Dunes of Merzouga - Sunset Camel Trek

Following breakfast, the journey to the Sahara Desert Erg Chebbi Merzouga begins. The route passes through numerous Berber villages, a Jewish kasbah mellah, and an oasis shaded by palm trees. Visit Tinghir and the Todgha Gorge with a local guide. Continue to Tinjdad for lunch, then proceed to Jorf and Erfoud. Upon reaching Erg Chebbi, relax in Merzouga before packing a small overnight bag for a camel trek through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Arrive at a traditional Berber camp, leave the camels, and trek to the highest dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in nomadic Berber tents under the stars, enjoying the sound of drums in the heart of the Sahara Desert.

Camel Trek - Sunrise - Merzouga - Tinghir - Dades

Merzouga - The third day of the tour begins with watching the sunrise over the Sahara Desert. After an early start, guests will return to their camels (depending on the camp type, a shower and breakfast may be available before the camel trek). The journey back to Dades passes through a palm grove. After admiring the stunning colors and shapes of the mountains, the tour arrives at Tinghir and a beautiful palm grove. At lunchtime, there will be a stop in Kelaat M’gouna to eat and rest before continuing to the Dades Valley, visiting the Dades Gorges. In the afternoon, the tour crosses the High Atlas Mountains towards Khmis Dadès, where the night will be spent in a hotel or kasbah.

Dades - Ouarzazate - Atlas Mountains - Marrakech

Dades Gorges - The 4-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech departs from the hotel or riad at 07:30, winding through the Atlas Mountains over the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass, which rises to 2260 meters above sea level, offering splendid views. The journey passes through the stunning landscapes and Berber villages of the Atlas. Numerous stops are made to take in the scenery and for photography. Lunch is at leisure before continuing to reach Marrakech by late afternoon.

• Transport by a modern & air-conditioned vehicle
• Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each)
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Overnight in desert camp with dinner and breakfast included
• Half-board accommodation in hotels, riads, or Kasbahs

• Lunches & soft drinks
• Optoinal guide at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (€2)
• Tips & gratuities

Embark on a 4-day, 3-night adventure through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert of Morocco with this tour from Marrakesh to Merzouga. Journey through the Atlas Mountains, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and visit Ouarzazate. Discover Tinghir, the Toudra oasis, and the Todgha Gorge canyon. Experience a camel safari into the Sahara Desert, where you’ll enjoy an overnight stay in a traditional Bedouin camp.

Marrakech to Merzouga Desert 3-Day Sahara Tour HIGHLIGHTS

• Traverse the stunning Tizi N Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa
• Discover the intricate maze of stalls and admire the Kasbah at Aït Benhaddou
• Take in the breathtaking scenery of the Todra canyons, palm oasis, and rose fields
• Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night in nomadic tents

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.