Moroccan Desert 3-Day Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech to Rose Valley (D)

After pickup in Marrakech, venture through the High Atlas, navigating Berber villages and the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to visit Ait Benhaddou kasbah. Following lunch (own expense), continue to Ouarzazate where you can explore Atlas Studios, Africa’s biggest movie studio, and Taourirt kasbah, a former Glaoui Dynasty stronghold. Then, travel via the Skoura Oasis and Amerhidil kasbah to the Rose Valley.

Overnight: Kasbah Itran or similar

Day 2: Rose Valley to Erg Chebbi (B, D)

After breakfast, walk through the Todra Gorge before heading towards the Erg Chebbi Desert. On route, take photos of Tinghir’s palm groves before a stroll beside the Todra River and a mint tea. Then, pass the Anti Atlas on the way to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi’s dunes edging the Sahara, where you ride a camel and overnight in a bivouac camp, with dinner and drum music under the stars.

Overnight: Mohayut Bivouac camp or similar

Day 3: Erg Chebbi to Marrakech (B)

Wake up early for the sunrise and a mint tea before a camel ride to a kasbah hotel for breakfast and a shower. Then, return through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where your adventure ends at the original departure point.

• Visit Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Todra, and more with insight from guide
• Camel rides and night at desert camp in Sahara’s Erg Chebbi dunes
• Great value: includes air-conditioned travel, accommodations, and some meals

Crossing the High Atlas to the Sahara from Marrakech requires detailed planning to experience the region’s full beauty and history. This convenient tour wraps them up in three days, with a guide to make everything extra engaging. Navigate Tizi-n-Tichka pass to Ait Benhaddou and the movie town of Ouarzazate, plus ride camels and stay overnight at a bivouac camp in the Sahara’s Erg Chebbi dunes. Includes transport, accommodation, some meals, and convenient Marrakech pickup and drop-off.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infant seats available
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Small bag/back-pack with belongings for bivouac overnight suggested as will be carried on the camel. All luggage can travel with you on tour, and bulk of luggage will be stored and secured at hotel bordering desert.
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Vehicle travel on day 3 back to Marrakech is 9-10 hours with stops
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers