3 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech – Kasbahs & Camp

The 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins with an early departure from Marrakech. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the winding Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), a panoramic route offering stunning mountain scenery.

Reach the ancient ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed village famous for its role in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After a guided visit, continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses toward Dades Valley, where dramatic red canyons and Berber villages shape the landscape. Overnight in a Riad with dinner included.

After breakfast, follow the road through the Dades Gorges to the Todra Gorge, where 300-meter cliffs frame a narrow canyon often visited by climbers and photographers.In the afternoon, arrive at Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Trade your 4x4 for a camel and begin your sunset camel trek across the sweeping sands. As the sun dips behind the dunes, reach your luxury desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a warm meal, Saharan drumming, and an unforgettable night beneath the stars.

Wake before sunrise to admire the desert glow before returning to Merzouga by camel. After breakfast, drive along the Draa Valley, known for its ancient kasbahs and Morocco’s largest palm grove.

Make a final stop in Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa,” where studios and ancient architecture coexist. In the evening, return to Marrakech, where your 3 days desert tour concludes.