You’ll have an unforgettable desert experience on this trip — and never a dull moment. The scenery is constantly changing: from the High Atlas Mountains to oases and valleys, then rocky plateaus and finally the incredible sand dunes of Merzouga. Spend the night in a desert tent, ride a camel and step into the timeless rhythm of nomadic life.
Want to escape busy Marrakech for the Sahara in under three days? Easy. This private 3-day desert tour from Marrakech lets you experience both a desert sunset and sunrise at the Erg Chebbi dunes.
You’ll reach the heart of the desert with expert driver-guides who know the culture, the people and the landscapes intimately — and shape each day around you.
Your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech begins with an 8:30 am pickup from your riad. Crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m), you’ll soon leave the city behind, with stops to visit enchanting Berber villages.
You’ll have plenty of time to explore the ancient, fortified kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and backdrop to films such as Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, continue south along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Gorges, via Ouarzazate, Skoura and the Rose Valley of Kalaat M’Gouna. If time allows, you’ll visit the striking rock formations known as the “monkey fingers.” Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
After a good breakfast you’ll travel to Tinghir and stop at a panoramic viewpoint over charming Berber villages and a palm-filled oasis. Nearby, the 300-metre-high Todra Gorge invites a walk beside its towering cliffs.
Later, arriving in Merzouga, you’ll set out on a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, pausing on a high dune for a golden sunset. Continue by camel to your camp, where you’ll be welcomed with tea. After a delicious Moroccan dinner, sit around a campfire with Berbers playing drums and telling tales beneath a starry sky. Overnight in your private tent.
Rise early to watch the sunrise from a nearby dune. After a tasty breakfast you can leave camp by camel or 4×4, then return toward Marrakech — this time via the Agdz valley and the Draa, the longest valley in Morocco.
Feel free to request a stop whenever you like. You’ll have lunch in Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas back to Marrakech, where your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
Note:
Please If the itineraries we offer do not meet your needs, contact us. and tell us about your ideas, and one of our experts will contact you to help you create a one-of-a-kind trip…
