3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

Duration

3 Days

Groupe size

20+ peoples

Localisation

Merzouga

Min age

11 Year

- Overview :

This unforgettable 3-day journey takes you from Marrakech to Fes, passing through some of Morocco’s most breathtaking landscapes. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and explore the cinematic city of Ouarzazate. Discover the stunning Dades and Todra Gorges, before reaching the magical Sahara Desert of Merzouga. Enjoy an enchanting camel ride at sunset, spend a night in a luxury desert camp, and experience Berber hospitality under a starlit sky. On the final leg of your trip, visit the Erfoud fossil town, the traditional market of Rissani, and the cedar forests of Ifrane, before arriving in Fes.

- Highlights :

  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
  • Explore the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
  • Visit Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa”
  • Discover the scenic Dades Valley and the dramatic Todra Gorges
  • Experience a camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp with traditional music
  • Visit Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and explore the Rissani market
  • See the beautiful Ziz Valley and stop at Ifrane, Morocco’s “Little Switzerland”
  • Spot Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of Azrou

- plan :

Your adventure begins at 8:00 AM with a departure from Marrakech towards the High Atlas Mountains. As we ascend through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and lush valleys.

Our first major stop is the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic landmarks. This fortified village has been featured in famous films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After a guided tour, continue to Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa," home to Atlas Film Studios.

We then drive through the picturesque Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses, famous for its rosewater production, before reaching the Dades Valley. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a charming hotel overlooking the valley.

After breakfast, continue through the stunning Dades Valley, following the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs. We stop at the Todra Gorges, where you can take a short walk between the towering canyon walls, rising up to 300 meters.

The journey then takes us through Berber villages like Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud, known for its fossils and marble industry. Arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, take a short break before meeting your camels for a magical trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Enjoy the breathtaking sunset over the golden sands before arriving at your luxury desert camp. Savor a traditional Berber dinner, followed by live drumming and dancing around the campfire. Spend the night in a comfortable desert tent, under a sky full of stars.

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the Sahara, an unforgettable moment. After breakfast, ride your camel back to Merzouga, where you’ll meet your driver for the journey to Fes.

Our route passes through the stunning Ziz Valley, with its lush palm groves, and continues to Midelt, where you’ll enjoy lunch with breathtaking views of the Middle Atlas Mountains.

In the afternoon, stop in Ifrane, a charming alpine-style town often called "Morocco’s Switzerland." Next, visit the cedar forests of Azrou, home to Barbary macaques.

Finally, arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, marking the end of your incredible desert adventure.

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