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3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

Duration
3 days
Languages
English / French / Spanish
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Free
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Rating
4.9 (1,683)
Group size
12 max

3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

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Embark on a 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fez. Cross the Atlas, visit Aït Benhaddou and Todra Gorge, ride camels in the Sahara, stay in a luxury desert camp, and enjoy breathtaking landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1Atlas Mountains – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Tinghir
Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stop at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Aït Benhaddou (filming location of many Hollywood movies), continue through Ouarzazate's film studios, and overnight in Tinghir at the foot of the Atlas.
Day 2Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Sahara Desert Camp
Explore the dramatic 300-metre walls of the Todra Gorges, drive through palm oases to Merzouga, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes at golden hour, and sleep under a sky full of stars in a traditional Berber camp.
Day 3Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Azrou – Fez
Optional sunrise camel ride, breakfast at the camp, then a scenic drive through the Ziz Valley palm groves, the cedar forests of Azrou (home to wild Barbary macaques), arriving in Fez by evening.

Highlights

  • Camel trek across the Sahara and sunset over golden desert dunes
  • Overnight in a traditional Berber desert camp under starry skies
  • Watch breathtaking sunrise and sunset in the Sahara Desert
  • Discover historic kasbahs and ancient desert villages en route
  • Enjoy a friendly small-group tour with expert local guide

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional local guide
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • Berber tents

Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Light jacket for evenings

Know before you go

  • The tour starts at 7:00 AM on Day 1 and ends around 8:00 PM on Day 3
  • You'll receive your pickup details (time + location) the day before by 5:00 PM via WhatsApp and email
  • Please note: 5:00 PM is when you receive your pickup info, not when the tour starts

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