3-Day Sahara Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech- Ait Ben Haddou- Ouarzazate- Bomalne Dades. Tour Distance: 312 km.
5 stops
1
High Atlas Mountains
Our 3-day Sahara tour from Marrakech begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the winding Tizi N’Tichka Pass. Along the way, we’ll stop at panoramic viewpoints and Berber villages, where you can take in breathtaking landscapes.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
2
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
Our journey continues to A UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Benhaddou is a stunning earthen fortress situated along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. Its ochre-colored buildings have made it a popular filming location for many films and series, including "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones." Take a guided tour of the village to learn about its history and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape from the top of the Ksar.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
3
Ouarzazate
From the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou we head to the Often referred to as the "Gateway to the Sahara," Ouarzazate is famous for its film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah, a former residence of the local caids.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
El Kelaa M'gouna
We continue driviing to Rose valley Known for its stunning rose gardens, the valley is particularly beautiful in spring when the roses bloom. You can stop here to sample rose products, including rose water and cosmetics.
14 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Tinghir
Once we arrive in Boumalne Dades, explore the dramatic Tinghir . The cliffs and rock formations are breathtaking and overnight in your accommodation with dinner and breakfast.
17 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Tinghir – Todra gorges – Arfoud – Sahara desert. Trip Distance: 247 km.
2 stops
6
Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
We start our trip to Tinghir, the city of peace, and different ethnicities, especially Muslims and Jews.Then, to carry on to the amazing Todra canyon by some panoramic views of valley. Once your arrival. The one would surely get amazed by the stunning towering of two mountains (300 m), that also attracts the mountains’ climbers. Hence, have time to walk along the downhills and canyons, and enjoy the river breeze and reassuring.
15 hours • Admission ticket included
7
Merzouga
Later on, your driver or guide continues you to Desert to pull over in one of the villages for a picturesque moment with traditional Berber dressing and hannah tattoo, and lunch. After that, to the Sahara desert, to start your amazing adventure camel ride through the magical sand dunes and sunset view shot. Thus, get warmly welcomed in the camp with a cup of tea to enjoy breezy moment and contemplating around. Thence, to cheer your dreamy night with a delicious dinner and a Berber drumming party played by talent guys around the fire under the marvelous stars.
17 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Merzouga- Ouarzazate – high Atlas mountains – Marrakech. Tour Distance: 197 km.
1 stop
8
Marrakech
You will start your last day trip from Merzouga with a drive to Ouarzazate then start your adventure in the High Atlas Mountains back to the Imperial city of Marrakech via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi Tichka 2260m high, offering impressive views of valleys, mountains and many Berber villages nearby and arriving at Marrakech in the evening. The last day of our desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
5 hours • 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

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