Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Aït Ben Haddou and Merzouga Tour with Erg Chebbi Camel Ride

3 Days Round trip from Aït Benhaddou Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the famous kasbahs of Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet
  • 02 Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains
  • 03 Walk through Todgha Gorge and marvel at its spectacular canyon
  • 04 Ride a camel across Erg Chebbi and enjoy splendid desert sunset views
  • 05 Pass through Berber villages, Skoura oasis, and the scenic Valley of the Roses

Visit Aït Benhaddou and Merzouga on this 3-day guided tour from Marrakech. Cross the beautiful High Atlas Mountains, explore the famous kasbahs of Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet, and pass through Berber villages, Skoura oasis, Kalaat Mâgouna, and the Valley of the Roses. Marvel at the spectacular Todgha Gorge, observe the fossil-polishing process in Erfoud, and enjoy a camel ride across Erg Chebbi with splendid sunset and sunrise views.

Stop at Todgha Gorge and walk through the gorge while marvelling at the spectacular canyon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Skoura, Dadès Gorges
Languages Afrikaans, Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Aït Ben Haddou and Telouet

  • Meet and greet your tour guide in Marrakech.

  • Cross the spectacular Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.

  • Visit the two famous kasbahs, Aït Ben Haddou and Kasbah Telouet.

  • Stop to take a look at the beautiful Salt Caves while driving between the two kasbahs.

  • Drive through Berber villages, observing the Skoura oasis, Kalaat Mâgouna, groves of spectacular olive trees, and barren hillsides clustered with kasbahs and traditional Berber houses.

  • Continue towards the Valley of the Roses, with scenic views of the Dades Valley, also known as the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.

Overnight stay in Dades Valley in a hotel on a half-board basis.

2
Day 02

Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todgha Gorge and Erfoud

  • Drive to Merzouga and pass through Tinghir while taking in the scenic landscape.

  • Stop at Todgha Gorge and walk through the gorge while marvelling at the spectacular canyon.

  • Pass through the Berber villages of Erfoud, a famous area for fossils, where you can observe the process of cleaning and polishing fossils, and continue through the Tafilalt oasis.

  • Reach Erg Chebbi and ride a camel to the camp.

  • View the splendid sunset and admire the surrounding golden sand.

Overnight in camp on a half-board basis.

3
Day 03

Merzouga to Marrakech with Lunch Stop in Ouarzazate

  • Wake up early to marvel at the stunning sunrise.

  • Head back to Merzouga on a camel while enjoying the landscape.

  • Stop in Ouarzazate on the way to Marrakech to have lunch.

End of tour.

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, dunes of Erg Chebbi, Todgha Gorge canyon, Tizi n'Tichka Pass

Where this trip takes you

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, dunes of Erg Chebbi, Todgha Gorge canyon, Tizi n'Tichka Pass

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Aït Benhaddou 10 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Modern air-conditioned transport

  • Driver

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Accommodation in hotels/tents

  • Dinner and breakfast

  • Camels

What's Not Included

  • Personal travel insurance

  • Tips

  • Soft drinks/water

  • Lunch

Know before you go

  • All the Morocco trekking tours are guaranteed to begin with a minimum of 2 people. We recommend booking your trip as soon as possible.

  • Availability: This trek is available throughout the year. Start the trek on any date of your preference.

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Aït Benhaddou.

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