Discover the best of the Sahara Desert through this 3-day small group tour from Marrakech.Pass by many attractions including the Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, and the Kasbahs of Skoura. Experience camel ride and sandboarding on your way to the desert campsite, as well as take memorable photographs of the splendid Sahara Desert sunset. Spend a delightful evening in the desert camp with drumming music, songs, laughter and be mesmerized by the stars. This private 3-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga offers travelers an immersive desert experience, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a camel trek, and a night in a traditional Berber camp. Enjoy stunning landscapes, authentic cultural encounters, and personalized service, making this tour a truly unique and unforgettable adventure.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Option to go to and return from the Sahara Desert camp by 4×4
✔ Luxury camp in the Sahara Desert
✔ English, Spanish, French speaking driver during the tour
✔ Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Ben Haddou, walks, breaks for photos, etc
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Camel Trek to and from the Sahara Desert camp
✔ Accommodation in the Dades Valley
✔ Luggage service to the Sahara Desert camp and all accommodations
✔ Pick up & drop off at your Marrakech accommodation
✔ The opportunity to ask the driver to stop when and where you wish
✔ Comfortable air-conditioned luxury transportation
✔ Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
✔ Berber drumming and music in the Sahara Desert camp
✔ No forced shopping
✖ Drinks & Lunches
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Club Les Almoravides Hotel
2. Riad Dar Zaouia
3. Casa Lalla
4. Riad SofYan & Spa
5. Riad Eva
6. Hotel Kawakib
7. Riad Sultan Suleiman
8. Riad Shakho
9. Dar Essassi
10. Villa Keshmere
11. Riad Dar Fanny
12. Riad Sun Week
13. Riad Cologne & Spa
14. Riad El Habib
15. Riad Saiot
16. Villa Emraulde
17. Riad Arrahma
18. Riad Magie Boutique Hotel
19. Click Riad Marrakech
20. Riad Dar Naomi
Additional Info: We pick up all the travelers from their hotel in Marrakech or directly from the airport. We contact our travelers a day before their adventure starts to have a smooth pick up.
Itinerary
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
1
Marrakech
We begin our 3-day journey from the city of Marrakech, where we will pick you up from your hotel in the morning.
2
Tizi n Tichka
As we make our way through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n Tichka pass, marvel at the stunning landscape of rugged beauty and the picturesque Berber villages – get your cameras ready! And if the friendly village children wave at you, remember to wave back.
Duration: 25 minutes
3
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
We head towards Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the filming backdrop for Hollywood movies such as Gladiator, which won the 73rd Academy Award for Best Picture, and the fantasy TV series Game of Thrones.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Rose Valley
After the visit, we proceed to lunch before resuming our journey towards Ouarzazate, passing through the Valley of Roses along the way to the Dades Valley, where the landscape is filled with unique rock formations.
Duration: 25 minutes
5
Boumalne Dades
Upon arrival at the Dades Valley, we will have dinner and spend the night at the riad. Riad, an Arabic word that means “gardens” in English, nowadays is usually a traditional guesthouse constructed around one central courtyard.
Duration: 12 hours
Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
1
Boumalne Dades
In the morning, we will make our way towards Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi where the fiery orange sand dunes of the Sahara Desert await.
2
Gargantas del Todra
On route, we will travel through the town of Tinghir to visit the Todra Gorge, which is known to be one of the most spectacular canyons around the world.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Tinejdad
After the visit, we proceed to Tinejdad for lunch. We then continue to make our way through the Tafilalt region, the largest Saharan oasis of Morocco, and the town of Erfoud before arriving at Merzouga.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Merzouga Desert
Upon arrival at Merzouga, we will store our luggage at a local hotel and leave our modern transport to become the true explorers traversing the Erg Chebbi sand dunes on camel backs to arrive at our camp site. Here, we will sit on the sand dunes to admire the beautiful sunset – but this is not yet the end as the night is about to begin.
Duration: 30 minutes
5
Erg Chebbi
At night, we will enjoy dinner at our camp site by the campfire with drumming music, songs, laughter, and most of all, be mesmerized by the stars before retiring for the night in your Berber tent.
Duration: 12 hours
Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
1
Erg Chebbi
Wake up an hour early to live an hour more – we encourage you to rise early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara and welcome a new day of adventure.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Merzouga
After breakfast, we will depart from the desert on our camels and return to the hotel at Merzouga to meet our driver.
3
Nkob
We continue our journey via Tazarine and have lunch at the town of Nkob, which is surrounded by Saghrou Mountains.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Ouarzazate
After lunch, we will drive through the beautiful ribbon of water of the Draa Valley and the Tizi n Tichka pass at Ait Saouen to arrive at Ouarzazate. From here, we return to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains and Tizi n Tichka pass, giving you another chance to feast your eyes on the dramatic landscape.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Marrakech
On arrival at Marrakech, we will drop you off at your hotel and hope we will have the opportunity again to show you more of Morocco the next time.
Duration: 12 hours
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate various dietary needs, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others.
