Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga across Morocco’s most iconic landscapes — from the soaring peaks of the High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. This 3-day private Sahara desert tour from Marrakech offers a rich blend of Berber culture, cinematic kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and an unforgettable camel ride into the heart of the desert.
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis – Rose Valley – Dades Gorge
Our Professional English-speaking tour drive will meet you to begin your 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with an early departure from Marrakech. Travel through the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) in the High Atlas Mountains, offering panoramic views and traditional Berber villages including stops on the way.
Your first major stop is the legendary Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its role in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring the fortified village, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.”
Next, head to the lush Skoura Oasis, dotted with palm trees and crumbling kasbahs, followed by a drive through Kalaat M’Gouna, also known as the Rose Valley, famous for its annual rose festival and natural beauty. By evening, arrive in the breathtaking Dades Valley, home to red rock formations(Monkey Fingers). Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Boumalen Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Dunes)
After breakfast, continue your 3-day desert trip to the dramatic Todra Gorges, where sheer canyon walls rise over 300 meters—perfect for a walk or photo stop.
Afterwards, passing through the town of Tenjdad and Erfoud, known for its palm date fruit market and fossil workshops, before reaching the edge of the Sahara Desert in Merzouga.
Here, your camel trek into the mesmerizing Erg Chebbi dunes begins. Ride across golden sands as the sun sets, and arrive at your luxury desert camp, where you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and a night under the stars with local music around the fire.
Overnight in desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Draa Valley – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
We highly recomman to wake up early to catch the stunning sunrise over the horizon, then shower and breakfast. On the way back to Marrakech, stop in Rissani, the spiritual home of Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty. Visit its bustling traditional souk (market), especially lively on market days (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays).
Continue through Alnif and the expansive Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river oasis, lined with millions of palm trees and ancient kasbahs. Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains, rejoining the High Atlas for the return route to Marrakech, where your 3-day Sahara desert tour from Marraktech to Merzouga concludes by evening.
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The 3-day desert trip from Marrakech Includes:
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Camel trek in Merzouga dunes
- 1 night in a Dades Valley Accommodation
- 1 night in a desert camp
- Dinner & breakfast (except lunches and last dinner)
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech