Morocco · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Morocco Desert and Gorges Tour with Aït Benhaddou

3 Days Round trip from Azrou Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 View Barbary macaques in the Middle Atlas near Azrou
  • 02 Stay near the Erg Chebbi sand dunes of Merzouga
  • 03 See the magnificent Dadès Gorges and Todgha Gorges
  • 04 Visit the famous heritage site of Aït Benhaddou

Explore the remarkable sites of Morocco on this 3-day guided tour, from the cedar forests near Azrou and the Erg Chebbi sand dunes of Merzouga to Rissani, Todgha Gorges, and the magnificent Dadès Gorges. Along the way, discover traditional houses, natural palm tree forests, and beautiful landscapes before visiting the famous heritage site of Aït Benhaddou. This journey combines desert scenery, dramatic canyons, and cultural landmarks for a memorable experience.

Go to the famous heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, a fortified village that has been used as a backdrop for many films, including Gladiator and The Mummy.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Azrou, Dadès Gorges
Languages Arabic, English, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Azrou, Cedar Forests, and Erg Chebbi

  • Meet your Moroccan tour guide and explore the cedar forests in the Middle Atlas area near Azrou, where you can view Barbary macaques along with natural palm tree forests and traditional houses.

  • Later, relax at a hotel near the Erg Chebbi sand dunes of Merzouga for an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Rissani, Todgha Gorges, and Dadès Valley

  • Visit the spectacular town of Rissani before continuing to Todgha Gorges, a series of limestone river canyons situated near Tinghir. You can also visit the Dadès Gorges to see a series of rugged wadi gorges carved out by the Dadès River.

  • Enjoy an overnight stay in a cosy hotel or kasbah (fortress) in the Dadès Valley.

3
Day 03

Aït Benhaddou and Marrakech

  • Go to the famous heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, a fortified village that has been used as a backdrop for many films, including Gladiator and The Mummy.

  • Then head to Marrakech and enjoy beautiful landscape views along the way.

Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Todgha Gorges, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

Where this trip takes you

Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Todgha Gorges, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Azrou 9 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 3 full days and 2 nights' accommodation in Nomad's tents in the desert and a cosy hotel/kasbah in Dadès Valley

  • Continental breakfasts including coffee or tea, orange juice, crepes, etc.

  • Traditional dinner

  • Drinking water

  • English-speaking Moroccan tour guide

  • Car, fuel, and driver

What's Not Included

  • Lunch and drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Azrou.

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