
3-Day Sahara Desert Tour
Immerse yourself in the Moroccan desert and explore its valleys, mountains, and historic towns. Tour Details. Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley. Depart from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains via...
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Immerse yourself in the Moroccan desert and explore its valleys, mountains, and historic towns.
Tour Details
Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley
Depart from Marrakech to Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass (7,414 feet / 2,260 meters). Visit the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah for 2.5 hours to explore and have lunch. Continue to Ouarzazate for a half-hour stop to photograph the Taourirt Kasbah. Proceed along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through the Valley of the Roses to the Dadès Valley, where you will spend the night.
Day 2: Dadès Valley - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga
After breakfast, head to the Todgha Gorges to enjoy the landscape. Travel towards Merzouga, stopping at the Jorf palm grove for lunch before reaching Erfoud, known for its fossils. In Merzouga, swap vehicles for camels to reach the Bedouin camp for an authentic dinner.
Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh
Witness the sunrise in the desert, followed by breakfast at the camp. The tour continues through Tafilalet palm grove and Rissani village, moving towards Alnif and crossing the Anti-Atlas mountains. Stop for lunch in Kalaat M'Gouna before returning to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, arriving at approximately 8:30 pm.
Accommodation Options
Choose from the following accommodation types when booking:
Standard Shared Accommodation: Shared haima with up to 4 participants. Not suitable for children under 18.Standard Private Accommodation: Private room with shared bathrooms for up to 4 people.Superior Private Accommodation: Private bathroom and upgraded amenities for up to 5 people.
The first night is at Dades and the second in a haima camp in Merzouga. Both accommodation types offer shared rooms.
Hotel Pickup
If in the Medina, go to the meeting point. Outside the Medina, you'll receive free hotel pickup, with an extra charge of 10EUR to 40EUR for distant locations.
Private Tours
Inquire about the 4-day private tour for a personalized experience with your companions.
Prices
Included
- Transport by 8 seater vehicle, minibus or bus
- English–speaking driver
- 2 nights accommodation (hotel and Amazigh tent)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Sunrise and sunset camel rides
- Pickup and drop–off hotels outside the historic centre
- Towels in the accommodation
- Shampoo (only in the Luxury category)
- Wifi (only in the Luxury category)
Not included
- Entrance fee for the Taourirt Kasbah: approx. 7EUR
- Guide at Aït Benhaddou: 2EUR per person
- Lunch and drinks
- Air conditioning: 30EUR per haima
- Mineral water: between 1EUR and 1,5EUR per bottle of 1.5 liters
Tips
- Accessibility: No, not suitable for people with reduced mobility