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3 Days Marrakech Desert Tour

3 Days / 2 NightsPrivate tour

Tour overview

Get ready for an unforgettable Marrakech desert tour 3 day adventure from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, discover ancient kasbahs and beautiful valleys, and enjoy the changing landscapes of southern Morocco.

This private 3 days desert tour from Marrakech gives you time to experience the Sahara in a special way. Enjoy a camel ride through the golden dunes, watch the desert sunset and sunrise, spend a night in a comfortable desert camp, and enjoy traditional Moroccan food and music under the stars.

Among the 3 day Marrakech desert tours, this journey is perfect for travelers who want a real desert experience, local culture, beautiful scenery, and unforgettable moments in the Sahara.

- Explore the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

- Witness the stunning Saharan sunrise and sunset

- Quad biking or sandboarding in the desert

Itinerary

Day 1

Marrakech = High Atlas = Ouarzazate = Boumalne

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Marrakech at 8 am and driven through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site featured in numerous films.

The journey then continues to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you will visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah and the picturesque Rose Valley, before reaching the Dades Valley where you will spend the night.

Day 2

Dades Valley = Tinger = Merzouga

You will enjoy stunning views of the Dades Valley and its many kasbahs before driving to the impressive Todra Gorges, where you can admire the local adobe villages and explore the rock formations popular with climbers.

The journey then continues to the spectacular sand dunes of Merzouga, where you will take a camel ride to your nomad camp, enjoying the sunset from the top of a dune before dining and sleeping under the stars.

Day 3

Merzouga Dunes = Draa Valley = Atlas Mountains = Ouarzazate = Marrakech

You will wake up early to witness a spectacular desert sunrise from the top of a dune near your nomad camp, before returning to Merzouga on camel for breakfast.

The final day’s journey takes you through the pre-desert landscape, stopping to admire the views of the Draa River Valley, before continuing through the Anti-Atlas Mountains to reach Marrakech in the evening, where your tour will end with a transfer back to your hotel.

Price includes

  • Transport air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van
  • English /speaking driver.
  • Pick up & drop off at your Riad / Hotel or Airport
  • Breakfast: Includes vegetarian and vegan options
  • Custom stops and breaks during the journey
  • Experienced local Berber and nomad driver/guide

Not included

  • Lunches & Drinks.
  • Entrance fees to monuments.
  • Any Private Expenses