4 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MAARAKECH :
☀︎ TOUR PLAN :
📍 STARTING POINT : MARRAKECH
📍 ENDING POINT : MARRAKECH
✈︎ DESTINATION : SAHARA DESERT
➤ TOUR DURATION : 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS
☞ OVERVIEW :
⇢ This 4-day tour from Marrakech takes you on an unforgettable journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and dramatic desert landscapes. You’ll explore Berber villages, visit the famous Aït Benhaddou, ride camels into the golden dunes of Merzouga, and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars. The tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and relaxation, ending back in Marrakech with memories that will last a lifetime.
◉ HIGHLIGHTS :
- Cross the scenic High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou Kasbah
- Explore Ouarzazate and the Skoura Oasis
- Discover the dramatic Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under the stars
- Visit Rissani and drive through the beautiful Draa Valley
- Enjoy local Berber culture, food, and hospitality
❇︎ ITINERARY :
☞ DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS -AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH -OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY :
❖ Depart Marrakech early, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains with stops for breathtaking views. Visit the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site and filming location for many movies. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa, and then through the lush Skoura Oasis and Rose Valley before reaching the stunning Dades Valley. Overnight stay in a local guesthouse with dinner.
☞ DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT :
❖ After breakfast, drive through the beautiful Dades Gorges and continue to the impressive Todra Gorge, where you can walk between its towering canyon walls. Continue to Merzouga, where you’ll meet your camels for a trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset over the sand and spend the night in a luxury desert camp with dinner, music, and a sky full of stars.
☞ DAY 3 : MERZOUGA DESERT – RISSANI MARKET – ALNIF – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE :
❖ Wake early for sunrise over the dunes, then return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga. Visit Rissani, a lively desert town, and pass through Alnif and the beautiful Draa Valley with its palm groves and kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate for an overnight stay with dinner.
☞ DAY 4 : OUARZAZATE – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH :
❖ After breakfast, you’ll visit the famous Taourirt Kasbah or optional Atlas Film Studios. Then cross the High Atlas Mountains again, stopping along the way for photos and local visits. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, where your incredible desert adventure ends.
✔︎ INCLUDED & ✗ NOT INCLUDED :
✔︎ INCLUDED :
✔︎ Private, air-conditioned transportation
✔︎ English-speaking driver/guide
✔︎ Overnight stays: 1 night in Dades Valley, 1 night in Merzouga desert camp, 1 night in Ouarzazate (dinner and breakfast included)
✔︎ Camel trek in the Merzouga dunes
✔︎ Hotel/riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
✔︎ Sightseeing stops along the way
✗ NOT INCLUDED :
✗ Lunches and drinks
✗ Tips and personal expenses
✗ Optional activities or entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
🗺️ TOUR MAP :
✿ GALLERY :
NOTE : If this tour does not fully match your preferences, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are available 24/7 and will be happy to customize the itinerary to suit your needs and make your journey unforgettable.
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