Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Erg Chebbi Camp

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a backdrop for Hollywood blockbusters
  • 02 Travel through the Valley of the Roses past fortified adobe Berber ksours
  • 03 Enjoy a walk along the Todgha River Banks beneath the huge cliffs of the canyon
  • 04 Ride a camel over the colour-changing dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset
  • 05 Spend a night in a Sahara Desert camp with dinner under the stars and campfire drumming

Enjoy breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-topped Atlas Range to the colour-changing dunes on this 3-day tour. Visit mud-brick fortified Berber settlements and kasbahs, and explore lush green oases and limestone canyons. From the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou to the dramatic Todgha Gorges and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, this journey showcases some of Morocco's most striking landscapes. The moment you sit on the back of your camel and watch the sunset on your way to your desert camp, you will realize this Sahara Desert journey is really worth it.

Enjoy breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-topped Atlas Range to the colour-changing dunes on this 3-day tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Skoura, Dadès Gorges, Boumalne Dades
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou and Dades Valley

  • Begin the 3-day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert tour around 07:30 a.m. from your riad or hotel.

  • Drive to Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou, passing through Tizi Ntichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains, with numerous stops along the way.

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This amazing village has also served as a set for various Hollywood blockbusters.

  • Proceed to Ouarzazate for lunch at leisure.

  • Drive in the afternoon to the oasis of Skoura, known for its Kasbah of Amridil, which is worth a visit.

  • Continue your journey via the Valley of the Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna. This area of Morocco is famous for its Damascus rose distillation factories. Behind your car window, you will witness amazing fortified adobe Berber settlements called ksours.

  • Reach your hotel located in Dades Valley at the end of the day.

Dinner and overnight.

2
Day 02

Dades Valley to Merzouga and Sahara Desert Camp

  • Enjoy your breakfast and begin your drive through the Road of 1001 Kasbahs to Tinghir.

  • Arrive at this marvellous oasis, where you can enjoy a walk along the Todgha River Banks.

  • Visit Berber villages and ksours.

  • Reach the amazing huge cliffs of Todgha Canyons, where you will realize your morning adventure was really worth it.

  • Treat yourself to a delicious Berber lunch at leisure in the gorges before continuing to Merzouga.

  • Arrive at Erg Chebbi and meet your camel caravan where the road ends.

  • Ride your camel over the colour-changing dunes to watch one of the most dramatic sunsets ever.

  • Arrive at your Sahara Desert camp just before it gets dark.

  • Settle into your tent and enjoy climbing one of the nearby dunes to marvel at the tranquillity of the desert.

  • Savour a well-deserved Moroccan dinner served under the stars.

  • Get ready to test your drumming skills with the nomads. Around the campfire, your camp hosts will entertain you with their Tamtam drums.

  • Take advantage of the nearby dunes, which offer a great display of shooting stars and crystal-clear constellations.

Overnight at your Sahara Desert camp.

3
Day 03

Merzouga to Marrakech via Ouarzazate

  • Get ready for an early Erg Chebbi sunrise camel ride before you meet your guide.

  • Drive back to Marrakech through the volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob.

  • Reach Ouarzazate, and feel free to ask your driver to stop at the film studios if you wish. You can have lunch at leisure in the city centre.

  • Continue your drive, crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi Ntichka Pass early in the afternoon.

  • End your 3-day desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga at your hotel or riad in mid-afternoon.

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, High Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi dunes

Where this trip takes you

Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, High Atlas Mountains, Erg Chebbi dunes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 10 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Moroccan tour guide

  • A/C modern 4×4 or van

  • Pick-up from your Marrakech hotel/riad

  • The first night at Auberge Panorama or Hotel Babylon (private A/C ensuite room) with dinner and breakfast

  • Overnight at a Sahara Desert camp located at the edge of Erg Chebbi (private tent)

  • Drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad

What's Not Included

  • Beverages

  • Entrance fees

  • Local guides

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Personal expenses

Know before you go

  • Driving times above do not include stops for sightseeing, photos, lunch, and cafes.

  • Day 3 driving back from Erg Chebbi to Marrakech is quite long. Please be prepared for it.

  • If you wish to experience sandboarding in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, there are a few sandboards in the lodge to take with you to the camp. Just ask for one, and if available, you will be given one.

  • An upgrade to a deluxe camp with an ensuite tent is available upon booking your desert tour for €70 per person.

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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Estimated room rates

Single Room $100.00 — $200.00
Double Sharing $100.00

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