3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour to Merzouga via Aït Benhaddou

• Depart from Marrakech and travel through the scenic High Atlas Mountains.

• Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass at 2260 meters and enjoy sweeping mountain views.

• Stop in the traditional Berber village of Telouet.

• Take a guided tour of the historic Kasbah of El Glaoui.

• Continue toward the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou.

• Explore the ancient fortified ksar and learn about its role in film and caravan trade history.

• Have lunch in Aït Benhaddou or nearby Ouarzazate.

• Proceed through the Valley of Roses to reach Dadès Valley.

• Check into a riad or hotel in Dadès Valley.

Have dinner and stay overnight in Dadès.

• Have breakfast at the riad and prepare for departure.

• Drive along scenic desert routes, passing Berber villages such as Tinjdad and Jorf.

• Travel toward Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara and known for its fossil workshops.

• Arrive in Merzouga and rest briefly.

• Meet the camel caravan and ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Reach the desert camp and climb a dune to watch the sunset.

• Enjoy a traditional dinner at the camp under the stars.

• Listen to Berber drum music around the campfire.

Spend the night in nomad-style desert tents.

• Wake early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes.

• Return by camel to Merzouga village.

• Take a shower and have breakfast at a guesthouse.

• Begin the drive back toward Ouarzazate.

• Stop at local Berber shops and cooperatives, with opportunities to purchase fossils, carpets, lamps, and leather goods.

• Reach Ouarzazate in the afternoon.

• Continue the journey back through the High Atlas Mountains.

• Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.