4-Days Sahara Desert Trip From Marrakech end at Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Valley of the Roses - Dades Gorges

1. Marrakech
   15m
   After pickuping you from your hotel or the meeting point, we'll head to Ouarzazate. On the way we'll pass through the striking Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, which offers spectacular views from its 2,260 metres.
   
   Having crossed through the Atlas Mountains we'll arrive at Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, one of the most impressive fortified cities in Morocco and the emblematic filming location of movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.
   
   We'll then take the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs to Skoura. After we'll stop for a cop of coffee in Kelaat M'Gouna, a pretty city in Tinghir Province and capital of the Valley of the Roses. At the end of the first day, we'll drive to the Dadès Gorges, where we'll spend the night.
2. Tizi n Tichka
   10m · Admission ticket included
   the stunning Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, which offers spectacular views from its 2,260 metres.
3. Ksar Of Ait-Ben-Haddou
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Ksar or Kasbah Aït Benhaddou one of the most impressive fortified cities in Morocco and the emblematic filming location of movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.
4. Valley of the Roses
   20m · Admission ticket included
   Kelaat M'Gouna, a pretty city in Tinghir Province and capital of the Valley of the Roses
5. Dades Gorges
   Pass by
   Dades Gorges where we'll spend the first night

Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorges - Sahara Desert

1. Merzouga Desert
   Pass by
   After breakfast, we'll set off towards the Dades Valley, travelling through the incredible Todra Gorges, where we'll have lunch.
   
   With renewed energy, we'll continue on our journey in the direction Sahara desert, passing through the Jorf palm grove, an area known for its excellent dates, and Erfoud small city, home to intriguing fragments of fossils.
   
   Having arrived in Merzouga Sahara Desert, we will swap our car for camels to immerse ourselves in the desert and make our way to Bedouin camp where we'll spend the night and enjoy a traditional Berber dinner.
2. Todra Gorge
   40m · Admission ticket included
   incredible Todraa Gorges where we'll have lunch or before arriving to Erfoud city
3. Erg Chebbi Dunes
   Pass by
   Sunset from the high dune

Day 3: Merzouga Sahara Desert - Rissani - Alnif - Tizi N'Tfrkhin - Ouarzazate

1. Ouarzazate
   Pass by
   We'll begin the third day of our tour in the most magical day: watching the sunrise over the desert. After an early start, we'll climb back onto our camels and explore the area.
   
   On the way back to Ouarzazate, we'll take a different road passing the Tafilalet Palm Grove and the village of Rissani, ancient capital and home to the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty, we'll reach the town of Alnif. Here, we'll join the road that cuts across the stunning Anti-Atlas mountain range.
   
   After taking in the spectacular colours and shapes of the mountains, we'll arrive at Tizi N'tfarkhin, Tinghir and an amazing palm grove in the Dadès Valley. At lunchtime, we'll stop at Klaat M'Gouna to eat and rest before continuing the route.
   
   In the afternoon, we'll pass over the High Atlas mountains on our way to Ouarzazate, where we'll spend the night in a riad or a kasbah.

Day 4: Ouarzazate - Marrakech

1. Taourirt Kasbah
   Pass by
   After a delicious breakfast, you'll have time to explore Ouarzazate at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios, known as the Hollywood of Morocco. We'll drop you back off in Marrakech in the early afternoon.

Pickup details

If you're staying in the Medina, we'll pick you up for free from the Cafe de France.

Contact us by WhatsApp 00212 667 609 371

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants