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Morocco · Desert Adventure
The journey
Embark on this tour from Marrakech and travel to the Sahara Desert for complete local immersion. Cross the High Atlas and visit the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, then continue through Ouarzazate, Skoura, and the Valley of Roses at Kelaat Megouna. Meet nomadic Berber people, reach Merzouga via Erfoud and Rissani, and explore the dunes on camel rides. Spend a memorable night in the desert with bonfires under countless stars before returning to Marrakech through Zagora and the Draa Valley.
After dinner, gather around a campfire and enjoy traditional local music under the bright stars.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel in Boumalne Dades.
After breakfast, drive to discover the Todgha Gorge.
Visit a nomadic family who resides in the region.
Reach the Merzouga Desert via Erfoud and the city of Rissani.
Ride camels to your luxury camp.
After dinner, gather around a campfire and enjoy traditional local music under the bright stars.
Enjoy free time for walking in the sand dunes.
Overnight stay in your private tent.
Wake up early for sunrise.
After breakfast, take camels or a 4x4 back to the car.
Drive to Marrakech by a different route through Zagora, the Draa Valley, the Aït Sawen Mountains, and Ouarzazate.
Drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech by the evening.
Where this trip takes you
Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, Merzouga Desert dunes, Todgha Gorge cliffs, Draa Valley oasis
The route
The fine print
Accommodation
Hotel in Boumalne Dades: Riad Vieille Scharrues or similar
Authentic private tent in the desert: Desert Camp Palais des Dunes
English-speaking Moroccan tour guide/driver
Dinner and breakfast at the hotel in Boumalne Dades
Dinner and breakfast at the camp in the Merzouga Desert
Transport: private vehicle
Additional services: camel ride and sandboard
Lunch and drinks
Tips
This cultural desert tour from Marrakech back to Marrakech allows you to discover several exciting sites, including the High Atlas Mountains, Tichka Pass, Berber villages, the famous Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, the world of cinema in Ouarzazate, the Skoura oases, the city of roses El Kalaa Magouna, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and a memorable night in the Merzouga Desert. Furthermore, this tour brings you closer to the lifestyle of the local inhabitants by meeting locals, visiting Berber villages and nomadic families, tasting delicious local traditional food, and learning about history, art, and more.
Start and end in Marrakesh. With this in-depth three-day cultural tour in the Sahara Desert, you have a private round tour from Marrakech that takes you through Marrakesh and 11 other destinations in Morocco. This customized tour includes accommodation in a hotel, an expert guide, meals, transport, and more.
Logistics
Your 3 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.
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