Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Dades and Merzouga

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Kasr Ait Ben Hadou and discover its rich heritage
  • 02 Visit the impressive Todgha Gorges in Tinghir
  • 03 Ride camels into the Merzouga desert camp
  • 04 Enjoy a magical sunset and sunrise in the Sahara

Visit the village of Kasr Ait Ben Hadou and stroll through its streets to discover its rich heritage. Continue through the gorges and deeper into the desert to reach the caravan's starting point. Ride camels to your campsite in Merzouga, enjoy a magical sunset, and spend a peaceful night surrounded by the calmness of the Sahara. This 3-day journey also takes you through Dades Valley, Boumalne Dades, Tinghir, and the impressive Todgha Gorges.

Ride camels to your campsite in Merzouga, enjoy a magical sunset, and spend a peaceful night surrounded by the calmness of the Sahara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Boumalne Dades
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Dades Valley via Kasr Ait Ben Hadou

  • Depart from Marrakech with your Morocco driver, crossing the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

  • Continue along the road to visit Kasr Ait Ben Hadou, where you will spend an hour walking through the village, discovering its culture and beautiful landscapes.

Spend a fantastic night there.

2
Day 02

Dades Valley to Merzouga through Todgha Gorges

  • After a good night's sleep, enjoy a tasty breakfast.

  • Head to the Dades Gorges and then continue to Merzouga, passing through Boumalne Dades and visiting Todgha Gorge in Tinghir, which rises 300 metres high. Todgha Gorges are situated on the eastern side of the High Atlas Mountains in Morocco.

  • Arrive in Merzouga, from where you will ride camels to reach the camp farther into the desert.

  • Watch the sunset and spend an unforgettable night in the camp.

Dinner and overnight.

3
Day 03

Sahara Sunrise and Return to Marrakech via Draa Valley

  • Early in the morning, watch the sunrise, then ride camels back to the hotel for breakfast.

  • Proceed to Marrakech through Draa Valley, with photo stops and lunch along the way.

Kasr Ait Ben Hadou, Todgha Gorges, Merzouga desert camp, Dades Valley

Where this trip takes you

Kasr Ait Ben Hadou, Todgha Gorges, Merzouga desert camp, Dades Valley

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 6 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transport
  • English-speaking Moroccan tour guide
  • 2 nights in standard hotels with dinner and breakfast
  • Camel trek and night in the camp in Merzouga
  • Pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • 105 EUR per adult (* Standard Group Tour).
  • 185 EUR per adult (* Luxury Group Tour).
  • 210 EUR per adult (* Private Tour).

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Marrakesh, 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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