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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.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
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
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1Marrakech
We begin our 3-day journey from the city of Marrakech, where we will pick you up from your hotel in the morning.
Admission ticket free -
2Tizi 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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ksar 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.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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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.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Boumalne 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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Boumalne 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.
Admission ticket free -
7Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Merzouga 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Erg 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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free -
11Erg 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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
12Merzouga
After breakfast, we will depart from the desert on our camels and return to the hotel at Merzouga to meet our driver.
Admission ticket free -
13Nkob
We continue our journey via Tazarine and have lunch at the town of Nkob, which is surrounded by Saghrou Mountains.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
14Ouarzazate
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.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Marrakech
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.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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