Answer the call of the desert! Go on an epic 3-day expedition from Marrakech deep into the Sahara. Conquer the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes on a thrilling camel trek and watch the world ignite during a fiery desert sunset. Spend the night in a luxury camp, surrounded by silence and a brilliant dome of stars. Your unforgettable Sahara adventure awaits.
Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Route: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley → Todgha Gorge → Merzouga Desert → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
✓ Private, air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
✓ English/French-speaking driver-guide
✓ Accommodation: 1 night in Dades guesthouse, 1 night in luxury desert camp
✓ Meals: (Breakfasts in all Days)
✓ Camel trek (per person, with blankets)
✓ Free time for exploration and photos
✗ Lunches & drinks
✗ Entrance fees
✗ Tips for guides/drivers
✔Camel Trek at Sunset
✔Luxury Camping Under the Stars
✔Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔Hike the Towering Todra Gorge
✔Cross the Epic High Atlas Mountains
Morning: Depart Marrakech at 7:00 AM, winding through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Stop at an argan oil cooperative to see Berber women crafting this liquid gold.
Afternoon: Explore the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar (fortified village) famed for films like Gladiator. Enjoy lunch in town before driving through the “Hollywood of Africa” (Ouarzazate).
Evening: Arrive in the Dades Valley, where wind-sculpted rock formations nicknamed “Monkey Fingers” glow at sunset. Dinner and overnight in a cozy guesthouse with valley views.
Morning: After breakfast, head to the Todgha Gorge, a 300m-deep canyon with sheer cliffs ideal for photos and short hikes. Visit a local Berber family for mint tea to learn about their traditions.
Afternoon: Continue to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Swap your vehicle for camels and trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes as the sun sets.
Night: Arrive at your luxury desert camp nestled in the dunes. Savor a traditional tagine dinner, then gather around the fire for Berber drum music and stargazing.
An early start is rewarded with the magical spectacle of a desert sunrise over the dunes. After a hearty breakfast, you’ll have the choice to return to Merzouga village by camel or a comfortable 4×4.
Our return journey to Marrakech follows a different, equally scenic route. We’ll travel alongside the Draa River, Morocco’s longest river, tracing its path through a verdant valley of palm groves. We’ll make stops for photo opportunities at your leisure and enjoy lunch in Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas Mountains one last time. Your unforgettable 3-day desert tour concludes in the evening with a drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
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