Itinerary

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a 3-days start from Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains to Ayt ben hdou kassabah exploring the spectacular landscapes of Dades Valley and toudgha gorges, then continue driving to Cross the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel and sleep in a desert camp surrounded by high sand dunes.

Departure from Marrakech

7:00 AM

The driver will pick you up from your accommodation, in air conditioned and very clean vehicle.

First Day

Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Tinghir

After an early morning hotel pickup in Marrakech, your journey begins with a drive through the High Atlas Mountains passing one Berber village after another to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for the Kasbah and fortified village, and previously used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics as well as a backdrop for some fashion magazine photo shoots.

After some free time to explore the village with its Kasbah, have lunch at a local restaurant, then continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara and into Boumalne Dades, where you can enjoy dinner and a stopover for the first night.

Second Day

Boumalne Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and head to the spectacular Todgha Gorge, stopping for some free time to explore the canyons and have lunch at a local cafe. Continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Then, discover the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset change the color of the sand. Reach your desert camp before dark and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop.

Third Day

Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech

After an early wake up to admire the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Halfway stop for lunch in Ouarzazate

Highlights

See the impressive Atlas Mountains Visit Ait Ben Haddou with a guide Take a guided tour of the Tinghir oasis Enjoy a camel ride at both sunset and sunrise Pick up from hotel : 07:20 am Arrival at hotel : 07:00 pm

⭐ Services included in this tour:

At Boumalne Dades/• dinner/• night at the hotel /• breakfast At Merzouga/• dinner/• night in a nomad tent camp /• breakfast/• riding camel at sunset and sunrise./• Local taxes