Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour to Erg Chebbi with Luxury Camp Stay

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cross the High Atlas Mountains to visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Aït Benhaddou
  • 02 Travel the "Road of 1001 Kasbahs" through oasis landscapes to Tinghir
  • 03 Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sand change colour at sunset
  • 04 Spend the night in a luxury Berber desert camp with dinner under the stars

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on this 3-day tour from Marrakech to Boumalne Dades and the Erg Chebbi Desert. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains to Aït Ben Haddou, explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Todgha Gorges, and experience a camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend the night in a Berber riad and a luxury desert camp, and enjoy authentic Moroccan hospitality under the stars.

Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the colour of the sand.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges, Boumalne Dades
Languages Arabic, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Boumalne Dades via Aït Ben Haddou

  • Following an early pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, journey across the High Atlas Mountains to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Aït Ben Haddou. See the fortified Kasbah, used as a filming location for famous Hollywood epics such as "Lawrence of Arabia."

  • Enjoy some time in the Kasbah before driving to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gate of the Sahara."

  • Continue to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses.

  • Arrive in Boumalne Dades and take the back roads through the Dades Canyons, passing stunning rock formations and fortified Kasbahs along the Dades River.

Go to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Boumalne Dades to Erg Chebbi Desert Camp

  • Drive the "Road of 1001 Kasbahs" to the small oasis town of Tinghir.

  • Continue through the dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons and enjoy lunch at a local café. Then continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan.

  • Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the colour of the sand.

  • Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars.

  • Local nomads will provide the entertainment and show you how to play the tam-tam drums.

3
Day 03

Erg Chebbi to Marrakech

  • Wake up early to watch the sunrise before breakfast.

  • Ride your camel to the main road and meet the driver for the transfer back to Marrakech.

  • Stop halfway for lunch in Ouarzazate.

Atlas Mountains, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi dunes

Where this trip takes you

Atlas Mountains, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 10 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech

  • Transportation by modern, air-conditioned, Wi-Fi-equipped car

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Overnight stay in Tinghir in a Berber riad, including dinner and breakfast

  • Camel trek in Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset and sunrise

  • Overnight stay at a luxury Berber desert camp in Erg Chebbi, including dinner and breakfast

  • Bedding at both accommodations

  • Camps equipped with toilets and showers at both accommodations

  • Private room at Hotel Dades and private tent at the camp

  • Lunches

  • Beverages

  • Bottled water

What's Not Included

  • Quad biking in the dunes of Merzouga

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Bring sunscreen and your camera.

  • Wear comfortable shoes and bring a jacket for the evening.

Know before you go

  • Children below 3 years of age join for free. Children between the ages of 3 and 9 are eligible for a 50 percent discount.

  • A specific pick-up time can be requested.

  • In Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, you can hire a guide to escort you on a visit to the Kasbah and the cinema studio in Ouarzazate.

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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