4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou via Merzouga

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Hike through the gorges of Dades Valley
• 02 Ride a camel across the dunes of Erg Chebbi
• 03 Visit the famous Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 04 Travel through oasis landscapes of date palm trees, big skies, and rugged mountains

Experience Morocco's dramatic desert landscapes on this 4-day journey from Marrakech through Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga, and Aït Benhaddou. Ride a camel across the dunes of Erg Chebbi, hike through the Dades Valley, and discover the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along the way, enjoy ancient fortresses, oasis date palm trees, big skies, sand dunes, and rugged mountains for an experience of a lifetime.

Experience Morocco's dramatic desert landscapes on this 4-day journey from Marrakech through Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, Merzouga, and Aït Benhaddou.

From the itinerary

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, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges

Languages Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Dades Valley

• From Marrakech, proceed to Ouarzazate.

• Hike through the Dades Valley.

2

Day 02

Dades Valley to Todra Gorges and Erg Chebbi

• From Dades Valley, depart for Todra Gorges.

• Reach Merzouga and cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi on a camel.

3

Day 03

Merzouga to Ouarzazate and Kasbah Aït Benhaddou

• Depart from Merzouga and continue to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert.

• Visit the famous Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

4

Day 04

Kasbah Aït Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tichka Pass

• Depart from Kasbah Aït Benhaddou, travel through Tichka Pass, and reach Marrakech.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking mountain and desert guide

• Transportation

• 2 nights in a 3-star hotel

• 1 night in a camp

• Camel riding at sunset and sunrise

• 1 dinner and 1 breakfast

What's Not Included

• Travel insurance

• Soft drinks, alcoholic drinks, and lunches

• Tips and personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Marrakech, Morocco

Tour start

Marrakesh, Morocco

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.