3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Ait Benhaddou

Depart early from Marrakech and head south through the Atlas Mountains, crossing the winding Tizi n'Tichka Pass. The views from here are breathtaking, and along the way you will also see the Berber villages of the Atlas.

Continue to the ancient Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, which bridges the mountains with the Sahara.

Travel on to Ouarzazate - the gateway to the Sahara - where you will stop for lunch.

From here, make your way to your first night's stop in Dades Gorges, where you can relax in the tranquillity of the nature that surrounds you.

Head towards another gorge, this time the mighty Todra, where you will spend some time before continuing down to the Sahara.

Reach Erg Chebbi, the giant dunes surrounding the town of Merzouga.

Take the traditional method of transport - camel - to the Berber camp in time for sunset. Enjoy an evening of Berber hospitality under the stars of the Sahara.

After breakfast, set off on another camel trek to watch the sunrise.

Then travel north once again through the Atlas Mountains.

Arrive in Marrakech by evening.