3 Days Sahara Desert Trips From Marrakesh

4.9
(176 reviews) Marrakech, Morocco

3 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

This short 3 days desert tour gives you a real feel of Morocco where you get to meet locals and see the south of the country. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Walk in the Todra gorge. Experience a camel trek at Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes. Dont hesitate to book this Marrakech to Merzouga trip in advance!

What's Included

Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
lunches, tipping, drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We pick up from any hotel, riad,resort, camp around or within Marrakech

OR
Meeting point
Marrakesh

The nearest parking to the hotel or Riad where the guests are staying

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate-Kelaa M’gouna-Boumalne Dades.

    1 stop
  • 1
    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

    Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Kalaa M’gouna or Boumalne du Dades for a night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Day 2

    Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges-Tinejdad-Erfoud-Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

    1 stop
  • 2
    Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center

    This morning after breakfast in the hotel, driving towards Tineghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley. Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Imider and Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyons views while hiking on foot. In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in traditional nomad tent.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Merzouga – Marrakech/Fes

    1 stop
  • 3

    Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower. You will depart to Errachidia via Erfoud, Aoufous and the valley of Ziz then stopping for a panoramic view of the oasis of Aoufous in the Tafilalte region. Continue to Midelt across the pass of Tizi N’talghamt and have lunch break. After lunch you will be driven to Fes (the medieval city) via the Cedar forest near Azrou and the mountain of the middle Atlas with the possibility to see the Barbary apes (monkies). You may have a stop in Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco) before arriving to Fes.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sahara Desert Trips & Morocco Travels

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
City Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
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DSA non-compliant
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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