About this tour
The 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech is ideal for travelers seeking a quick yet immersive desert experience. Travel across the Atlas Mountains to the edge of the Sahara. Along the way, visit iconic kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and end each day with camel rides and desert sunsets in Merzouga.
Highlights
- 3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech with English-speaking driver
- Drive over the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and Dades Gorge
- Sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sleep in a traditional Sahara desert camp
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge
Depart Marrakech, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m). Visit Ait Ben Haddou and continue to Dades Gorge via Skoura. Overnight in a local guesthouse.
Day 2: Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Walk through Todra Gorge, then travel to Merzouga. Ride camels into the dunes for sunset. Overnight in a Sahara camp with Berber music and dinner.
Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Early morning camel ride and breakfast. Return through the Draa Valley and cross the Atlas back to Marrakech by evening.
Included/Excluded
- Private A/C transport from Marrakech
- 2 nights accommodation (1 in hotel, 1 in desert camp)
- Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Local driver/guide
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and personal items
- Tips and travel insurance
