From Marrakech: 3-Day Sahara Tour with Private tent & Meals

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and Todra Gorges

This 3-day guided tour from Marrakech suits travelers seeking to explore Morocco’s desert landscapes, historic kasbahs, and mountain passes.

Highlights

• Ride camels through the dunes of Merzouga Desert at sunset
• Overnight stay in a Berber desert camp with dinner and live music under the stars
• Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, featured in Gladiator and Game of Thrones
• Walk through the towering Todra Gorges with scenic photo stops
• Travel the Road of 1001 Kasbahs and cross the High Atlas Mountains

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades/Tinghir/Kelaat M’Gouna
Pickup in Marrakech and drive across the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m), with panoramic mountain views and Berber villages. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, a prominent film location. Continue to Ouarzazate, with an optional stop at local film studios. Pass the Valley of the Roses and Road of 1000 Kasbahs before reaching accommodation in Dades Valley, Tinghir, or Kelaat M’Gouna.

Accommodation: Hotel or Kasbah
Meals: Dinner included

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Camel Trek – Erg Chebbi
Morning drive to Todra Gorges, where towering limestone cliffs reach 300 meters. Free time to explore the natural oasis. Continue to Merzouga to meet the camel caravan and start a sunset camel trek across Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight at a Berber desert camp featuring traditional Moroccan dinner and live drum music around the campfire.

Accommodation: Standard or luxury desert camp
Meals: Breakfast and dinner included

Day 3: Sahara Desert – Draa Valley – High Atlas – Marrakech
Early morning sunrise over the Sahara dunes followed by breakfast at the camp. Return to Marrakech via the Draa Valley with its vast palm groves and historic kasbahs. Pass through Ouarzazate and re-cross the High Atlas Mountains with photo and refreshment stops. Drop-off at your Riad or hotel in Marrakech in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast included

Includes

• Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
• Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
• 1 night accommodation in a hotel
• 1 night accommodation in a desert camp
• 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts
• Camel ride
• Luggage service
• Optional quad biking experience in Erg Chebbi dunes (available as an add-on)

Excludes

• Lunches (€10–€12 per person)
• Optional local guide at Ait Ben Haddou kasbah (€2.5 per person for shared groups)
• Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For best experience, bring sun protection, comfortable walking shoes, and a light jacket for cooler desert evenings. Morning departures maximize daylight for scenic stops and trekking.