3-Day Sahara Desert Tour

Immerse yourself in the Moroccan desert, exploring its landscapes including valleys, mountains, and historic towns.

Tour Details

Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - The Dadès Valley

Depart from Marrakech towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, 7414 feet (2,260 meters). Stop at the Aït Benhaddou Kasbah for 2.5 hours to explore and have lunch. Continue to Ouarzazate for a 30-minute photo opportunity at the Taourirt Kasbah, then travel through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Valley of the Roses to the Dadès Valley for overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Dadès Valley - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, head to the Todgha Gorges to enjoy the scenery. Proceed to Merzouga, stopping at the Jorf palm grove for lunch and visiting Erfoud. In Merzouga, switch to camels to reach a Bedouin camp for the night, enjoying a local dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tizi n'Tichka - Ouarzazate - Marrakesh

Catch the sunrise, then have breakfast before departing. Travel through the Tafilalet palm grove and Rissani village, leading to Alnif and crossing the Anti-Atlas mountains. Stop at Kalaat M'Gouna for lunch before returning to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate, arriving around 8:30 pm.

Accommodation Options

Choose from:

Standard Shared Accommodation: Share a haima with up to 4 participants. No single supplement for solo travelers. Not suitable for children under 18.Standard Private Accommodation: Stay in a private room with shared facilities for up to 4.Superior Private Accommodation: Stay in a camp with private bathrooms for up to 5.

The first night is in Dades at designated hotels. The second night is in a haima camp in Merzouga with separate camps for standard and superior options.

Hotel Pickup

Guests in the Medina must go to the meeting point, while those outside will be picked up free of charge. There is a fee of 10EUR to 40EUR for pickups outside Marrakech, depending on distance.

Private Tours

For a private 4-day trip, consider the 4-Day Merzouga Desert Private Tour.