Overview

Set off on a breathtaking 3-day adventure from Marrakech to the heart of the Sahara Desert. This journey takes you through the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, across historic kasbahs, lush valleys, and through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.

Ride camels into the sunset, sleep under a sky full of stars in a desert camp, and immerse yourself in Morocco’s rich Berber culture. From UNESCO World Heritage sites to deep gorges and desert sands, this trip offers the ultimate blend of discovery, culture, and scenery.

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Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges

– Departure from Marrakech at 7:00 AM

– Drive through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains

– Pass traditional Berber villages and breathtaking mountain landscapes

– Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah

– Stop for lunch (at Ait Benhaddou or in Ouarzazate)

– Explore Kasbah Taourirt and Atlas Studios (optional)

– Continue through the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley

– Overnight at a hotel/riad in Dades Gorges

– Dinner & breakfast included

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Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Desert

– Breakfast at your hotel, then departure to the Sahara

– Travel through Todra Gorges, Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud

– Arrival in Merzouga, check in at hotel & prepare for camel trek

– Ride camels across the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes to your desert camp

– Capture the sunset over the Sahara

– Enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber drumming, and starry skies at your desert camp

– Dinner & breakfast included

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– Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif

– N’Kob – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

– Wake up early for a sunrise camel ride

– Return to Merzouga for breakfast at the hotel

– Begin the return journey to Marrakech via Alnif, Tazarine, N’Kob, and Ouarzazate

– Arrive in Marrakech in the evening or night

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What’s Included

– Transportation in a comfortable A/C 4×4 or minibus

– Professional driver/guide

– Camel trek to and from the desert camp

– 1 night in Dades Gorges (hotel/riad, dinner & breakfast)

– 1 night in Merzouga desert camp (private tent, dinner & breakfast)

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NOT INCLUDED

– Lunches & drinks

– Personal expenses

– Entrance fees (if any)

GOOD TO KNOW

– Duration: 3 days, 2 nights

– Pickup: From hotels or nearest accessible point for riads in Marrakech; confirmed the day before departure

– Free Cancellation: Up to 24 hours before departure

– Best for: Culture seekers, photography lovers, and those looking for a once-in-a-lifetime Sahara desert experience