Morocco · Desert Adventure

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Merzouga Camel Trek

3 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the age-old site of the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
02 Spend a native Bedouin night in Merzouga
03 Explore the landscapes of the Todra and Dadès gorges
04 Stroll through the exotic market of Rissani
05 Enjoy a fun-filled camel ride in the desert

Discover the delights of Morocco's Sahara Desert on this 3-day trip as you explore its vast desert landscapes, authentic nomad life, natural wonders, and the largest market in southern Morocco in Rissani. Visit the World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorges, then enjoy a camel ride into the dunes for an unforgettable desert experience and a glimpse of Bedouin life.

Discover the delights of Morocco's Sahara Desert on this 3-day trip as you explore its vast desert landscapes, authentic nomad life, natural wonders, and the largest market in southern Morocco in Rissani.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka, Dadès Gorges

Languages Arabic, Catalan, English, French, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Marrakech to Ouarzazate, Rose Valley and Dadès Gorges

Meet the tour guide after breakfast and depart from the riad heading south, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass at 2,260 m.
See Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou.
Pass through the beautiful Rose Valley and continue to spend the night in the Dadès Gorges.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Dadès Gorges to Todra Gorges, Erfoud and Merzouga

Have breakfast and set out on the road to the Merzouga desert.
Visit the Todra Gorges and pass through Erfoud, the city of fossils, before continuing to Merzouga.
In the afternoon, leave the 4x4 and take camels to cross the great desert dunes for about two hours.
Spend the night in the heart of the desert in nomad tents and enjoy the stars, the moon, sunset, and sunrise.

Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 03

Merzouga to Rissani, Drâa Valley and Marrakech

Return by camel to the village and take a hot shower at the hostel.
Tour the exotic market of Rissani, the first imperial city in Morocco and the largest market in southern Morocco.
Travel along the trail through the Drâa Valley and visit the Kasbah of Tamnogalt, in the heart of the valley.
Cross the High Atlas to reach Marrakech at night.