3-Day Marrakech Desert Tour with Dadès Valley and Erg Chebbi

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Indulge in an authentic Moroccan lunch at Aït Benhaddou
  • 02 Visit Kasbah Taourirt and the world's largest film studio in Ouarzazate
  • 03 Enjoy a camel ride across the high dunes of Erg Chebbi
  • 04 Watch a beautiful desert sunset and sunrise in Merzouga

Discover the slow pace of life on this Moroccan tour through popular Moroccan cities. Visit kasbahs and a lush oasis of palm trees for a deeper understanding of Berber culture and the region's local landscapes. Spend your evening under starry desert skies and experience the beauty of Morocco from Marrakech to Merzouga.

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, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Ziz Valley, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

  • Meet your local tour guide at your hotel and depart from Marrakech.

  • Drive along the principal route between the desert and the ancient trading oases of Tifilalt.

  • Stop at a kasbah in Aït Ben Haddou and have lunch.

  • Continue to Ouarzazate to visit Kasbah Taourirt and the Cinema Studios, the world's largest film studio.

  • Proceed to Dadès Gorges, a series of rugged wadi gorges carved out by the Dadès River.

  • Admire the beautiful landscapes of Dadès Valley, the Valley of Roses, and Kelaa M'gouna.

  • Spend the night in Dadès.

2
Day 02

Dadès Valley to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi Dunes

  • Drive toward the dunes of Merzouga and have breakfast in the gorges of Dadès.

  • Arrive at the high dunes of Erg Chebbi, which rise to 150 metres in height.

  • Enjoy a camel ride and take in the beautiful sunset views.

  • Have a traditional dinner around the fire.

  • Climb the dunes at night to watch the stars and admire the surrounding landscape.

3
Day 03

Desert Sunrise and Return to Marrakech

  • Watch the magnificent sunrise in the desert.

  • Return to the village by camel and continue to Rissani.

  • Visit Ziz Valley, known for its beautiful palm groves and the Saghro Mountains.

  • Arrive in N'Koub and see the Draa Valley, its kasbahs, ksour, and oasis.

  • Return to Marrakech through Ouarzazate.

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

  • Transportation

  • Breakfast

  • Accommodation

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and dinner

  • Tips

  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • Wear comfortable shoes and take a jacket with you, as it is hot during the day and cold during the night.

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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