Morocco · Desert Adventure

4-Day Sahara Desert and High Atlas Tour from Marrakech

4 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in famous films
  • 02 Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass with superb views of the Atlas Mountains and Berber villages
  • 03 Enjoy a camel ride in the dunes of the Sahara Desert at Chegaga
  • 04 Stop in Taznakht, one of the best places to buy traditionally woven carpets

Experience the desert and mountains on this 4-day tour from Marrakech through the Tizi n'Tichka pass and the Telouet Valley. Travel past authentic small Berber villages, visit the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies such as Gladiator, Obelix, Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Sahara - and continue through Ouarzazate and Zagora to Chegaga. Enjoy a camel ride in the Sahara Desert, stop in Taznakht to buy traditionally woven carpets, and have lunch in the Atlas Mountains before returning to Marrakech.

Travel toward Chegaga over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m), enjoying superb views of the Atlas Mountains and authentic small Berber villages along the way.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Atlas Mountains, Erg Chegaga
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Marrakech to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou via Tizi n'Tichka

  • After breakfast, be picked up by your driver from your hotel at 8:00 am.
  • Travel toward Chegaga over the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m), enjoying superb views of the Atlas Mountains and authentic small Berber villages along the way.
  • Pass through the Telouet Valley with the Ksar of Lagelaoui, with breaks for lunch.
  • Overnight in Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. This famous kasbah was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Movies like Gladiator, Obelix, Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, and Sahara were filmed here.
2
Day 02

Kasbah Ait Benhaddou to Chegaga via Ouarzazate and Zagora

  • After breakfast, start another day with a drive to Ouarzazate city and enjoy a panoramic view of the kasbah.
  • Continue across the Anti-Atlas to Zagora for lunch, with a stop to admire the scenic palm trees.
  • Ride for adventure to the Sahara dunes from Mhamid centre.

Overnight stay in Chegaga.

3
Day 03

Chegaga to Taznakht

  • Go for a camel ride and return for breakfast.
  • Relax for a while and then have lunch at Fom Zagit restaurant.
  • After lunch, continue to Taznakht, one of the best places to buy carpets.

Overnight in a hotel with a view.

4
Day 04

Taznakht to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains

  • Drive to the High Atlas Mountains and reach the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m).
  • Have lunch in the Atlas Mountains, then continue to Marrakech.

End of the tour services.

Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chegaga dunes, Atlas Mountains

Where this trip takes you

Tizi n'Tichka pass, Ksar of Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chegaga dunes, Atlas Mountains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Marrakesh 7 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All meals
  • Accommodation
  • All transfers in a private car
  • All taxes and services
  • English-speaking Moroccan guide-driver

What's Not Included

  • Anything not included above
  • Personal expenses

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 4 days finish where they began, in Marrakesh.

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