3-Day Marrakech to Sahara Desert Adventure

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dades
1 stop
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Boumalne Dades Depart Marrakech early, winding through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), where hairpin turns reveal breathtaking valleys dotted with Berber villages. Your first highlight is the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed 17th-century ksar (fortified village) of earthen clay architecture. Climb to its hilltop granary for panoramic views—this cinematic backdrop has starred in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Enjoy lunch in a local café before continuing through the "Hollywood of Morocco," Ouarzazate, where you might spot the Atlas Film Studios. As the day winds down, arrive in Boumalne Dades, where jagged rose-hued cliffs of the Dades Gorges tower above your charming kasbah or boutique hotel. Savor a tagine dinner under a starry sky, listening to tales of Berber culture.
9 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 2
Day 2: Boumalne Dades → Alnif → Tinfou Dunes (Zagora Region) – Camel Trek & Desert Magic
1 stop
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Dades Gorges
Day 2: Boumalne Dades → Alnif → Tinfou Dunes (Zagora Region) – Camel Trek & Desert Magic Start your day early with a visit to the stunning Dades Gorges, where you’ll marvel at the winding roads and dramatic rock formations. From there, take the scenic route southeast toward the remote Berber village of Akniouen, passing through rugged valleys and traditional mud-brick settlements. After exploring Akniouen’s peaceful palm groves and striking landscapes, continue to Nkob, the "Land of 45 Kasbahs," where you can wander through ancient fortresses, visit the lively Sunday market (if timed right), and enjoy mint tea with a view. Finally, goint to reach the golden Tinfou Dunes near Zagora, where your camel ride awaits. Trek into the serene dunes as the sun dips, painting the sands in fiery hues. Spend the night in a desert camp or auberge, feasting on Berber cuisine around a campfire, with drum music and constellations overhead.
9 hours • Admission ticket not included
Day 3
Day 3: Tinfou → Draa Valley → Marrakech
1 stop
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Day 3: Tinfou → Draa Valley → Marrakech At dawn, watch the desert awaken with soft light before driving north through the Draa Valley, a 200km oasis of emerald date palms and ancient mud-brick ksars. Stop in Agdez to explore the 17th-century Tamnougalt Kasbah, a restored gem of Berber architecture. The final leg takes you through Ouarzazate, with optional visits to the Taourirt Kasbah or cinema museum, before climbing back over the Atlas Mountains
9 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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