Discover the Sahara Desert in 3 Days from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley – Tinghir

1. Ait Barka
   15m
   The adventure begins with early morning pickup in Marrakech. After leaving the city, we will head towards the stunning High Atlas Mountains.
   
   After about an hour of travel, we will make a short stop for coffee, use the services and stretch our legs before continuing the route.
2. Tizi n Tichka
   15m
   From there, we will continue ascending the spectacular mountain roads for about 40 minutes until we reach a panoramic viewpoint located at 2,260 meters altitude, one of the highest points of the High Atlas Road. Here you can enjoy incredible views of the mountains and valleys, as well as taking memorable pictures of this stunning natural landscape
3. Aguelmous
   20m
   We will follow the route for about 30min to a traditional Berber women’s cooperative dedicated to the production of natural argan oil. Here you will have the opportunity to know the process of making this famous Moroccan product and discover some of its traditional uses.
4. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Then we will continue to the impressive Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the most emblematic places in Morocco. On arrival, you will have approximately two and a half hours to enjoy the visit and lunch.
   
   The visit to the ksar will be accompanied by a local guide, who will take you through its ancient adobe streets and explain the history, architecture and numerous films and series that have been shot in this place. The guided tour lasts approximately one hour to one and a half hours. At the end of the tour, a contribution of MAD 20 per person (approximately €2) is requested for the local guide.
5. Valley of the Roses
   15m
   After lunch, we will continue the journey along the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahs for about 2 hours, enjoying the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco.
   
   During the journey, we will make a short stop in Kelaat M'Gouna, known as the City of Roses, to rest and use the services.
   
   Afterwards, we will continue to Tinghir, where we will spend the first night in a traditional hotel.
6. Camino al sahara
   12h
   Finally, we will continue to Tinghir, with about 1 additional hour of travel. Upon arrival, you can relax and enjoy a traditional dinner before preparing for the next day’s adventures.

Day 2: Tinghir – Todra Valley – Todra Gorges – Ksar Touroug – Desert

1. Todra Panorama Point
   10m
   We start the day early with the departure from the hotel after breakfast, heading to the spectacular Todra Valley.The first stop will be at a panoramic viewpoint, where you can enjoy a unique view of the valley and its palm groves, one of the most impressive landscapes in southern Morocco.
2. Todra Gorge
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Then, just 10 minutes away, we will reach the famous Todra Gorges, where we will have approximately 2 hours for the visit. Here, in addition to exploring this impressive natural canyon, we will take a guided walk by a local guide through the palm groves and small agricultural areas of the valley, discovering traditional Berber life.
3. 1h
   After the visit, we will continue for about 1 hour to Tinghir, where we will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
4. 20m
   After lunch, we will continue the tour to Urub, where we will make a cultural stop of about 30 minutes. Here you will have the opportunity to try out traditional Berber dress, take unique photographs and experience the art of the henna tattoo, as well as prepare with scarves and turbans for the desert experience and camel ride.
5. Merzouga
   Pass by
   Finally, from there we will continue approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes until we reach the desert gates, where the Sahara experience will begin with arrival at the camp or camel area for the next stage of the adventure.
6. Merzouga
   12h
   Upon arrival in the desert, the experience begins with a magical camel ride of about an hour through the golden dunes of the Sahara, offering an unforgettable tour through the silence and vastness of the desert landscape until you reach the camp.
   
   Once in camp, you will be greeted with a traditional glass of mint tea. After check-in, you will have free time to relax and enjoy the surroundings, including the possibility of sandboarding in the dunes before dinner.
   
   In the evening, a freshly prepared dinner will be served at the campsite. After dinner, you will enjoy live local music around the fire under a starry sky, creating an authentic and magical Berber atmosphere.
   
   Afterwards, they will spend the night in the desert camp, surrounded by the tranquility of the Sahara, until the early morning, when they can wake up and watch the impressive sunrise over the dunes before continuing the journey.

Day 3: Merzouga - Ksar Touroug - Kalaat Magouna - Ouarzazat - Marrakech

1. Ouarzazate
   1h
   **Day of return : Desert – Marrakech**
   
   After breakfast in the desert camp and the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise on the dunes, we will begin the journey back towards Marrakech.
   
   The tour will take the same route as the first day, crossing again the landscapes of southern Morocco. During the journey, we will make stops approximately every two hours for rest, use of services and coffee.
   
   Before continuing to Marrakech, we will make the meadow for lunch in the city of roses.
   
   After lunch, we will continue the journey back to Marrakech, where we will arrive in the afternoon or at the end of the day, thus concluding our experience in the desert.

Pickup details

For pickup, we pick up travelers in the main accessible areas of Marrakech. In some cases, certain streets or accommodation may not be accessible to the vehicle. If this happens, we will arrange a meeting point close and convenient for you.

To ensure a smooth departure, the team will contact you via WhatsApp the afternoon before the tour, normally between 18:00 and 19:00, to confirm the exact time and place of pick-up for the following morning. Therefore, it is very important that you provide us with a valid phone number, including the international prefix, with access to WhatsApp.

We look forward to welcoming you very soon and sharing with you this unforgettable experience.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels