3 - Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga: Camel Trek

Day 1: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dadès Gorge

1. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
   15m · Admission ticket included
   On this first day, travellers will discover one of Morocco’s jewels: the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
   
   Your adventure begins with a journey through the High Atlas Mountains, through spectacular scenery, green valleys and the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, one of the highest in the country.
   
   In Aït Benhaddou, you will explore an ancestral Ksar composed of adobe houses, authentic alleys and exceptional viewpoints. It’s a real cinema setting where Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Laurence of Arabia, The Mummy, and many other international productions have been shot.
2. Valley of the Roses
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Kelaa M'gouna, often called the “Valley of Roses”, is a picturesque Moroccan city famous for its vast plantations of Damascus roses and its annual rose festival. Continuation to Rissani and Merzouga.
   01 camel tour to assist the sunset.

Day 2: Gorges du Dadès – Erfoud – Merzouga

1. Camino al sahara
   10m · Admission ticket included
   Stop in Tinghir, Toudra Gate, for a coffee or tea break in the shade of palm trees in the heart of the oasis.
2. Merzouga
   2h
   Arrival in late afternoon in Merzouga — the sand boiling under the last rays of the sun. Set up camp, prepare for sunset over the dunes, then enjoy a typical dinner and an unforgettable night under the desert stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate - Marrakech

1. Merzouga
   1h
   Ouarzazate, nicknamed the “gateway to the desert” and the “Hollywood of Africa”, is a unique Moroccan destination, renowned for its breathtaking scenery, historic kasbahs and famous film studios. It is an ideal Check-out Point to explore the Moroccan South and the Sahara

Pickup details

Pick-up is provided directly from your Inn or Riad in Marrakech (if accessible by vehicle).

If your accommodation is located in the medina and is not accessible by car, a nearby and easily accessible meeting point will be communicated to you by WhatsApp or email the day before Check-out.

The exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before Check-out depending on the location of your accommodation.

Please provide a valid WhatsApp number during Reservation to facilitate communication.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness