3 Days marrakech desert Tour

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Overview

Duration:6 days 5 nights
Travelers:1 - 40 guests
Tour Type:Morocco Desert Tours from Marrakech, Morocco Tours
Language:English, Espanol, French

Experience the enchanting allure of a 3-day Marrakech Desert Tour. Your adventure begins as your driver picks you up in Marrakesh, traversing the majestic Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, a captivating earthen fortress steeped in history. Journey through the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” to Dades Gorge, known for its breathtaking landscapes. Witness the sunrise over the Sahara Desert in Erg Chebbi, and immerse yourself in Berber culture with a camel trek. Marvel at the ancient town of Rissani and traverse the Draa Valley before concluding your journey back in Marrakesh, filled with cherished memories of your desert odyssey.

Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass with stunning panoramic photo stops.
Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, famous for its unique Moroccan architecture and as a filming location for several movies and series.
Exploring Todra Gorge with its dramatic cliffs and Berber villages.
Riding camels across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes at sunset and experiencing the vast Sahara Desert.
Spending a night in a luxury desert camp or traditional Berber tent under the starry desert sky with Berber music and campfire.
Passing through the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs" including visits to Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, and Rose Valley.
Enjoying cultural stops, souks, and the landscapes of the Moroccan desert and mountains.

Includes/Excludes

Private transportation in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus for the duration of the trip.
Professional English-speaking driver and guide.
Hotel and desert camp accommodation for 5 nights (mix of traditional riads, hotels, and Berber tents).
Daily breakfast and multiple dinners (exact count varies by package, with dinners often included at desert camp and select hotels).
Camel treks in the Sahara—sunset and sunrise experiences.
Sandboarding in the desert dunes.
Return transfers from and to Marrakech hotel/riad.
Pick up and drop off service at hotel/riad or airport.
Some tours include local guided walks in destinations like Fes or traditional visits (Argan oil cooperatives, Berber villages).

Lunches (usually not included except as an optional extra).
Drinks, bottled water, and snacks during the trip.
Tips for guides, drivers, camel leaders, and camp staff.
Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, optional activities).
Monument, museum, and kasbah entrance fees.
Additional dinners not specified in the package, especially in major cities along the route.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakesh – Ait Benhaddou – Dades Gorge

The day starts with a pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakesh around 8:00 AM. You will travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle through the stunning High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, which stands at 2260 meters. Along the way, you'll pass picturesque Berber villages and have opportunities to stop for photos of the breathtaking landscapes.

By midday, you arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, a famous fortified city with remarkable Moroccan mudbrick architecture, often featured in Hollywood movies. You will have free time to explore the ksar on foot, possibly accompanied by a local guide.

After lunch, the journey continues with a stop in Ouarzazate to visit Taourirt Kasbah. Then, the route takes you through the beautiful oasis of Skoura, known for its impressive 17th-century Amridil Kasbah, before heading to the Dades Valley, also known as the City of Roses. This drive through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs offers spectacular views of the red Atlas Mountains, green valleys with palm groves, and traditional Berber villages.

You will reach Dades Valley in the evening, where you can enjoy dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel, resting after a day full of natural beauty and cultural discovery

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi

Begin the day with breakfast in the Dades Valley before departing for the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with towering red cliffs rising up to 300 meters. Here, you can enjoy a walk along the gorge, surrounded by palm groves and traditional Berber villages.

After exploring Todra Gorge, continue the journey through scenic palm valleys and small mud villages toward Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival, switch to camel rides to trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy an unforgettable hour and a half camel ride across the vast golden dunes, culminating in a stunning desert sunset.

Spend the night in a desert camp under nomadic tents or stars, enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner and music around the campfire for an authentic Sahara experience.

Day 3: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Marrakech

On the last day, after an early breakfast in the desert camp, you will ride a camel back to Merzouga village, retracing your steps across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Once back in Merzouga, you will have time to freshen up.

Then the journey begins back to Marrakech by road, passing through the town of Rissani where you may stop to explore the traditional market if it aligns with market days (Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday). The return route continues past Erfoud and through scenic areas such as the Todra Gorge and Dades Valley, where brief stops allow for photos and short walks.

Driving through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, you will finally arrive in Marrakech in the evening, concluding your memorable 3-day desert adventure filled with cultural and natural wonders

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