4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Erg Chebbi and Aït Benhaddou

4 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains
02 Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep in Berber tents under the stars
03 Visit Aït Benhaddou, one of the best-preserved Moroccan towns and a UNESCO World Heritage site
04 Explore the Todgha Gorges and travel along the scenic road of Thousand-Kasbahs
05 Discover the Ouarzazate film studios and the Glaoui Kasbah in Telouet

Indulge in a 4-day tour from Marrakech to Dades Valley, Erg Chebbi, and Aït Benhaddou. Explore the Sahara Desert with a camel ride, sleep in Berber tents under the stars, and travel through striking landscapes including the Atlas Mountains and the road of Thousand-Kasbahs. Visit the Glaoui Kasbah in Telouet, discover Aït Benhaddou, and get a chance to check out the heritage site of the Ouarzazate film studios.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges

Languages Afrikaans, Arabic, English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Gorges via Tizi n'Tichka and Ouarzazate

Start from Marrakech early in the morning.
Drive towards the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the Atlas Mountains.
Visit the Kasbah of Ouarzazate, then have lunch in Ouarzazate, the capital of cinema.
Continue driving to the Dades Gorges along the road of Thousand-Kasbahs, with beautiful views.

Overnight in a hotel near Dades Gorges.

Day 02

Dades Gorges to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi Dunes

After breakfast, leave the Dades Gorges towards the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
Visit the Todgha Gorges, then drive through Rissani and Erfoud to arrive at Merzouga.
Ride camels on the Erg Chebbi dunes and take photos of the dunes and camels.

Overnight in Berber tents.

Day 03

Erg Chebbi Dunes to Aït Benhaddou via Draa Valley and Ouarzazate

Get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise, then ride camels back to the hotel.
After breakfast, go back towards Marrakech by a different road through the Draa Valley and then to Ouarzazate.
Have lunch and then visit the cinema studio.
Continue driving to the Aït Benhaddou kasbahs, one of the best-preserved Moroccan towns and also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Overnight in a hotel.

Day 04

Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Ounila Valley and Telouet

After breakfast, drive from Aït Benhaddou back to Marrakech via the Ounila Valley.
Visit the Kasbah of Glaoui in Telouet.
Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.

Overnight stay in a hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marrakesh 11 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English-speaking Moroccan tour guide.
Transfers from and to your hotel (4WD or minibus).
Two nights in a hôtel on a half-board basis (dinner and breakfast).
One night in a bivouac on a half-board basis (dinner and breakfast).
Camel ride (one camel for each person).
Free time to explore sites such as Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, walks, canyons, and breaks for photos.