Morocco desert tour from Marrakech 3 days

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Rose Valley – Dades Gorge

Stop At: Gorges du Dades, R704 Gorges Dades, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Our Sahara desert tour have you rising early. Leaving Marrakech at 8am, you’ll be travelling toward the town of Ouarzazate passing through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest road passage in Morocco at an altitude of 2260m. Take in the picturesque landscapes and breathe in the clean air of the High Atlas Mountains as we pass through scenic Berber villages in the region. Our Sahara Desert tours allow you to learn about Morocco’s rich history – they aren’t just about the searing heat of the sands. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a well-preserved fortress city that has provided inspiration and filming locations for films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator.

Travelling further, our Sahara excursion will continue along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs to the Skoura Oasis before visiting the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), birthplace of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers in the world. Don’t leave here without browsing the range of creams, soaps and rose water available. We’ll then pass through the Tamnalt Hills with their strange rock formations before arriving at our first campsite, the Dades Gorge.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in hotel or riad

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After breakfast, our team will take you to Todra Gorge, another nearby formation that’s also Morocco’s highest altitude oasis. Consisting of ochre-coloured cliffs 300 metres high, the narrowest portions of Todra Gorge are only 20 metres wide. Heading towards the small oasis of Merzouga – the launching point for thousands of Sahara Desert tours. Located at the base of the Erg Chebbi dunes, here you’ll meet your camels and guides waiting to take you over the dunes on one of the world’s most exhilarating desert trips. Walking out over the dunes at sunset is a breath-taking experience and one no Sahara excursion would be complete without.

After two hours travelling on camel back, you’ll reach camp with a dinner of tagine and refreshing mint tea. Rest here under the stars in a traditional nomad tent in one-of-a-kind accommodation.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in desert camp

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Nekob – Marrakech

Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
On the final day of our Marrakech desert trips, we like to offer adventurers the chance to see a dune sunrise. Returning to Merzouga, your next destination will be the ancient city of Rissani. An important historical stop on any Sahara excursion, Rissani is where the Arab dynasties first entered Morocco. Speak to the local Saharan people – easy to spot in their traditional indigo robes.

From here our party will travel toward the Sarhro volcanic mountains featuring striking rock formations and panoramic views including Draa Valley, the largest oasis in Morocco. Traversing the High Atlas Mountains and the pass, you’ll be back home in Marrakech in the evening.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.