Discover the Enchantment: 3-Day Original Sahara Tour with Marrakech Desert Tours

Day 1: Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou, Rose Valley to Dades Gorge

Embark on your Sahara desert adventure as you depart Marrakech at 8 am, journeying towards Ouarzazate through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest road passage in Morocco. Absorb the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, passing picturesque Berber villages along the way. Our Sahara Desert tours go beyond the desert heat, offering glimpses into Morocco’s rich history. Explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its well-preserved fortress city featured in films like Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. Continuing our Sahara excursion, we’ll travel along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs to the Skoura Oasis, then explore the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), famous for its fragrant flowers. Passing through the Tamnalt Hills with their unique rock formations, we’ll reach our first campsite, the Dades Gorge.

Day 2: Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge, Merzouga to Erg Chebbi

After breakfast, our team will guide you to Todra Gorge, Morocco’s highest altitude oasis, with ochre-colored cliffs reaching 300 meters. Heading to Merzouga, the starting point for many Sahara Desert tours, you’ll meet camels and guides for an exhilarating trek over the Erg Chebbi dunes. The sunset trek is a breathtaking experience, culminating in a traditional nomad tent dinner.

Day 3: Conclude your Marrakech desert tour by traveling from Erg Chebbi through Merzouga and Nekob before reaching Marrakech.

Begin your day with a dune sunrise in Merzouga, then journey to Rissani, an ancient city marking the entry point for Arab dynasties into Morocco. Travel through Sarhro volcanic mountains, experiencing panoramic views of Draa Valley. Crossing the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll return to Marrakech in the evening.

Extended Sahara desert tour (4 days, 3 nights):

Day 1: Marrakech to Zagora through Ouarzazate

Commencing from Marrakech, cross the High Atlas Mountains, stop at Ait Benhaddou, a famous kasbah, and reach Zagora in the afternoon. Explore the Tamegroute library, the oldest in Africa.

Day 2: From Zagora to Erg Chebbi via Alnif and Errisani.

Set out in the morning through rocky ‘regs’ to the Merzouga dunes, the launching point for Sahara excursions. Enjoy a two-hour camel trek, witness a stunning Sahara sunset, and spend the night under the stars in a nomadic tent after tagine and Berber music.

Day 3: Merzouga, Todra Gorge to Ouarzazate

Enjoy a mesmerizing sunrise over the desert, signaling the start of your final day in the Sahara. Head to Ouarzazate after breakfast, passing through the Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs and exploring the Todra Gorge near Tinerhir. Discover El-Kelaa M’goun with its vast fields of pink roses used for various products. Finally, arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco.

Day 4: From Ouarzazate, travel through Ait Benhaddou and Telouet before reaching Marrakech.

Begin your day exploring the historic Taourirt Kasbah, former residence of Pasha Glaoui. On your Morocco Sahara desert journey, pass by the country’s largest film production center and consider visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ait Ben Haddou—an exceptionally preserved fortress city. The Moroccan Government initiated the 1994 rehabilitation of Ait Ben Haddou to protect its cultural heritage. Continue to the Kasbah of Telouet, once occupied by Pacha Glaoui, featuring Andalusian-style decor in its Harem and reception hall. The older ruins add a maze-like charm to your exploration, offering glimpses into El Glaoui’s lavish lifestyle. Enjoy the scenic landscapes as you travel towards Marrakech on your desert tour.

Day 1: Marrakech, Telouet to Ouarzazate

Embark on your Sahara journey from Marrakech at 9:00 am, exploring the High Atlas Mountains through the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi-n-Tichka (2,260m). Witness Berber villages, valleys, and the remarkable Kasbah Telouet, once owned by the powerful Glaoui. Journey through the off-road Ounila Valley, offering breathtaking views, and visit the UNESCO-protected Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. Continue to Ouarzazate.

Day 2: Ouarzazate, Zagora, M’hamid to Sahara Erg Chigaga

Having eaten breakfast, venture to Erg Chigaga via Tamnougalt and M’hamid. Explore the Sahara, witness the wonders of the Moroccan desert, and stay overnight in a Berber-tented camp.

Day 3: Erg Chigaga, Iriki, Foum-Zguid to Marrakech

Enjoying breakfast, drive down the captivating sand dunes on Dakar tracks, crossing Iriki, a dried lake. Cover a long off-road distance, reaching the regular road by the small town Foum-Zguid. Pass through Tazenakht, a former regional trading post famous for carpets. Return to Marrakech desert tours by late evening.

Shortest Marrakech Desert Tour:

Day 1: Depart Marrakech, visit Ait Benhaddou, and travel through the High Atlas Mountains to Zagora.

Embark on your Sahara excursion from Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains, first stopping at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. After exploring this UNESCO site, proceed to Ouarzazate, renowned for Hollywood films. Continue through Draa Valley to Zagora. Explore before a 2-hour camel trek into the desert, ending at a private Berber camp for an overnight stay under the stars.

Day 2: Erg Lihoudi, Ouarzazate to Marrakech

After enjoying a traditional Berber breakfast, embark on a 2-hour camel ride at sunrise to explore the surroundings. Now, it’s time to begin the return journey from the desert. Numerous stops offer scenic views of the High Atlas Mountains, adjacent countryside, and local mountainous communities. Expect to reach Marrakech desert tours by evening.

Embark on an exploration with Marrakech desert tours. Book your next adventure holiday with Morocco Desert Tours, offering a variety of packages, including trips to Fes and Marrakech desert tours, as well as diverse camel treks to excite everyone.

Contact us today to inquire about discovering this beautiful part of the world.