3 Days Group Tour from Marrakech to the Desert

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1 : Marrakech – atlas mountains - Ait Ben Haddou – Boumalne Dades
4 stops
1
Atlas Mountains View
Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, passing traditional Berber villages and crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest mountain road in Morocco, offering breathtaking panoramic views.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included
2
Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village made of clay and stone, famous for its traditional architecture and as a filming location for many international movies and TV series.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Ouarzazate
Discover Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa, home to famous film studios and cinematic landscapes used in major international productions.
Admission ticket free
4
Skoura
Explore the lush Skoura Oasis, filled with palm groves and ancient kasbahs, and travel through the nearby Valley of Roses, renowned for its natural beauty and rose-based products.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Day 2: Dades – Tinghir – Gorges of Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert.
4 stops
5
Todra Gorge
Begin the day with a stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Todra Valley, where you can see the remains of abandoned Berber and Jewish houses built into the surrounding hills. These ruined villages reflect the region’s rich cultural history and the former coexistence of different communities who lived from agriculture and trade in this fertile valley.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Todra Gorge
Continue to the spectacular Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural landmarks. This dramatic canyon features towering limestone cliffs rising up to 300 meters, with a river flowing through its narrow passage. Enjoy time to walk through the gorge, admire the scenery, and experience the refreshing atmosphere created by the rock walls and flowing water.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Tinejdad
Leave Tinejdad restaurant to discover the ancient khettaras of el Jorf, traditional underground irrigation channels that have supplied water to desert communities for centuries. Nearby, you will also see the remarkable land art installation “Celestial Staircase” by German artist Hansjörg Voth, a unique fusion of architecture, art, and desert landscape.
Admission ticket free
8
Merzouga
Arrive in the iconic Merzouga Desert, home to the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi. Travel by camel across the golden sands, enjoying wide desert views and the opportunity to try sandboarding on the dunes. As the sun sets, reach your desert camp where you will be welcomed with traditional hospitality. Enjoy a dinner under the stars, followed by Berber music and drumming around the campfire. Spend the night in the heart of the desert, surrounded by a peaceful, star-filled sky.
15 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech
1 stop
9
Atlas Mountains View
Start the morning with a good breakfast in the camp before returning to Merzouga on the back of a camel, enjoying the tranquility and soft sunrise light on the dunes. From the village, continue the road trip through wide desert plains dotted with acacias, while the landscape changes progressively as you approach the Atlas Mountains. The road to Marrakech offers panoramic views and small Berber villages that add charm to the journey. You will arrive at your hotel in the afternoon, putting the finishing touch to this memorable desert adventure.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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