3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour
The classic short desert getaway: the kasbah route, a camel trek, and one night in a desert camp, all in three days from Marrakech.
Itinerary
Marrakech to Dades Valley
Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, an Ouarzazate ('Ouallywood') photo stop, overnight in the Dades Gorge.
Dades to Merzouga
A Todra Gorge walk, drive to Merzouga, a sunset camel trek into the dunes, and an overnight desert camp with music around the fire.
Sahara to Marrakech
Sunrise over the dunes, a return drive via Ouarzazate and the High Atlas, arriving in Marrakech in the evening (or continuing on to Fes for one-way travelers).
Tour Highlights
- Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and the Ouarzazate film-studio area
- Todra Gorge walk
- Sunset camel trek and overnight desert camp with music around the fire
- Sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes
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