3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga: Sahara Desert and High Atlas Mountains
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A 3-day loop from Marrakech: over the High Atlas to Ait Benhaddou and the Dades, the Todra Gorge and a night at a desert camp in Erg Chebbi, and back through Alnif, the Draa valley and Telouet.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The High Atlas and the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO)
- The “Monkey Toes” in the Dades and the Todra Gorge
- Private camel ride, sandboarding and sunset over Erg Chebbi
- Sunrise and a Berber breakfast in the desert
- The Draa valley and Telouet on the way back
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses – Boumalne Dades
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Marrakech airport or your accommodation. Over the High Atlas to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) for lunch, past Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the “Monkey Toes” rock formations in Boumalne Dades. Optional in Marrakech: food tour, medina guided tour or cooking class.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Sahara Desert
The Todra Gorge and lunch at a local restaurant, then a private camel ride to the top of the Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, sandboarding and dinner by the campfire. Optional: buggy adventure or hot air balloon.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Merzouga – Alnif – Agdz – Telouet – Marrakech
Sunrise and a traditional Berber breakfast, then west through Alnif, small villages and the Draa valley to Agdz and over the High Atlas by Telouet to Marrakech, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
2 nights: a hotel in the Dades and a desert camp
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Guide
Fully guided private tour, guided in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: traditional breakfast at your riad, lunch at Ait Benhaddou, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, lunch at a local restaurant, dinner by the campfire
- Day 3: traditional Berber breakfast
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
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