3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

Via Aït Ben Haddou & the Sahara Desert

Day 1

Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou

Pickup in Marrakech
Pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.

Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with photo stops and a short tea break along the way.

Arrive at Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most iconic kasbahs. Free time to explore the ancient village and enjoy the views.

Lunch near Aït Ben Haddou (included).

In the afternoon, relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the area.

Dinner and overnight stay in Aït Ben Haddou.

Included: Transport, guide, lunch, dinner, accommodation
Overnight: Guesthouse or riad near Aït Ben Haddou

Day 2

Aït Ben Haddou → Sahara Desert (Merzouga)

After breakfast, continue the journey south toward the Sahara Desert, passing changing landscapes, valleys and desert plateaus.

Arrive in the afternoon near Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert.

Camel trek into the dunes at sunset and journey to the desert camp.

Dinner at the camp, Berber music around the campfire and stargazing under the Sahara sky.

Included: Breakfast, camel trek, dinner, desert camp
Overnight: Desert camp private tent

Day 3

Sahara Desert → Marrakech

Early morning sunrise in the dunes.

Return to camp for breakfast, then depart the Sahara Desert and begin the journey back to Marrakech.

Stops along the way for rest and lunch.

Arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

Included: Breakfast, transport back to Marrakech

Scenic mountain valleys in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco