Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech with Aït Benhaddou and Merzouga

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
  • 02 Enjoy magnificent views from the High Atlas Mountains
  • 03 Ride camels through the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • 04 Watch the sunset over the Merzouga desert
  • 05 Spend a night camping in the dunes with a drum party and story swapping

Walk through the arid land as you explore the scenic views of Morocco on this 3-day tour. Witness the beauty of the Dades and Todra gorges, cross the High Atlas Mountains, and visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou before making your way to the dunes of Merzouga. Experience a camel ride through Erg Chebbi, watch the sunset over the desert landscape, and spend a night camping in the dunes.

Enjoy the sunset over the landscape from the top of the dunes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and Dades

  • Depart from Marrakech at 08h30 in modern, air-conditioned transportation with your guide.

  • Travel over the Atlas Mountains, enjoying the magnificent views of the surrounding countryside below.

  • Visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and take a break.

  • Continue on your route to Ouarzazate for a lunch break in the local cafes.

  • Cross the Dades Valley to reach the guesthouse and enjoy the evening meal at the beautiful guesthouse.

2
Day 02

Dades and Todra Gorges to Merzouga Desert Camp

  • Continue along the Dades Valley, visiting the Dades Gorge, Todra Gorge, and other interesting sites.

  • Make your way to Merzouga, the meeting point for your camel rides.

  • Explore the village of Merzouga and hop onto your camels for an hour and a half through the dunes to reach the desert camp at Erg Chebbi.

  • Enjoy the sunset over the landscape from the top of the dunes.

  • Dance to the tunes of a drum party and indulge in story swapping.

Choose to sleep directly under the stars or in bivouacs.

3
Day 03

Merzouga to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains

  • Wake up early before sunrise for a 1-hour camel ride.

  • Explore the area further and head back to Merzouga on your camels.

  • Reach Merzouga, have breakfast, and shower before the journey back.

  • Journey through the stony desert and over the Atlas Mountains, with plenty of stops for photos, exploring, and lunch before returning to Marrakech.

Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Dades Gorge, Erg Chebbi

Where this trip takes you

Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Dades Gorge, Erg Chebbi

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 8 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 mini-bus

  • English-speaking local guide/driver

  • 1 night in a hotel at Dades Gorges (HB)

  • 1 overnight camping stay in the dunes (HB)

  • Camel ride in the dunes

What's Not Included

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • This trek runs all year round and can depart on any date of your preference.

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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