Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour with Erg Chebbi Camel Ride

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the old Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
  • 02 Enjoy a camel ride at sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • 03 Explore Berber villages and towns
  • 04 Marvel at the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi

Visit Marrakech, the "Land of God," on this 3-day journey through southern Morocco. Travel from the old Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and Taourirt Kasbah to the valley of roses, Skoura palmary, and the dramatic desert dunes of Erg Chebbi. Walk in the Toudra gorges, pass through Berber villages and towns, and enjoy a camel ride across the desert at sunset. The tour also includes an overnight stay in Dades Gorges and a night in a desert nomad camp.

Enjoy a camel ride in the evening to watch the sunset over the dunes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Ziz Valley, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Skoura, Dadès Gorges
Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Gorges via Aït Benhaddou

  • Pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech and head towards Dades Gorges, passing through the Atlas Mountains.

  • Visit the old Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou.

  • Reach Ouarzazate, where you will visit Taourirt Kasbah.

  • Travel to the Dades Valley, passing the valley of roses and Skoura palmary.

Dinner and overnight stay in Dades Gorges.

2
Day 02

Tinghir, Toudra Gorges and Erg Chebbi Desert

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast.

  • Proceed to Tinghir to visit the Toudra gorges, where you may walk in the gorges.

  • Continue to Ziz Valley, passing Erfoud and Rissani. Here, you may visit some fossil shops and factories.

  • Marvel at the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi.

  • Enjoy a camel ride in the evening to watch the sunset over the dunes.

Overnight in a desert nomad camp.

3
Day 03

Merzouga to Marrakech via Rissani and Ouarzazate

  • Ride camels back from the desert camp to Merzouga.

  • Enjoy your breakfast, then leave for Rissani, passing the palm grove of Tafilalet and Ziz Valley.

  • Visit some Berber villages and towns before reaching Ouarzazate.

  • Visit some local film studios, if possible.

  • Drive back to Marrakech.

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Kasbah Taourirt, Toudra gorges, Erg Chebbi dunes

Where this trip takes you

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Kasbah Taourirt, Toudra gorges, Erg Chebbi dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 13 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private 4x4

  • Hotels with dinner and breakfast

  • Camel trekking

  • Desert fire camp

  • Berber music

  • Sandboarding

  • English-speaking Marrakech guide

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakech, Morocco
Tour start
Marrakesh, Morocco
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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