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Our 3-Day Sahara Desert Trip from Marrakech is a wonderful introduction to southern Morocco. In three days, we travel from the High Atlas Mountains to ancient kasbahs, green valleys and the golden dunes of the Sahara.
We leave Marrakech in the morning with a private driver-guide and take the scenic road over the mountains. Along the way, there is time to stop, take photographs and enjoy the landscape instead of spending the whole journey looking out of a car window.
3-Day Sahara Desert Trip from Marrakech highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou
- Travel through the Dades and Draa valleys
- Ride camels into the desert at sunset
- Spend a night in a Sahara camp
- Enjoy local music and desert hospitality
The desert night
Arriving at the dunes in the afternoon gives us time to begin the camel trek before sunset. When the light fades, we settle into the camp for dinner and a relaxing evening. The next morning, you can watch the sunrise before breakfast and the return journey.
Accommodation, private transport, breakfast, dinner, camel trekking and the camp are included. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where to eat during the route. Comfortable shoes, sun protection and a warm layer are useful.
Is three days enough?
Three days is enough for a first Sahara experience, although the route includes some long drives. If you would like more time around Merzouga, consider our 4-Day Private Merzouga Tour. For a quieter desert, see our Erg Chegaga tour.
Still deciding which desert suits your trip? Our Zagora vs Merzouga comparison explains the dunes, travel days and private tour options, including Erg Chigaga.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech
- Modern air-conditioned private car
- Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou visit
- Visit Dades Valley, Todra Gorge and Draa vaelley
- 1 night in a hotel in Dades Valley
- Guided tour in Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel treks at sunset in the desert
- 1 night in a fancy tent in a desert camp
- Breakfast in all accommodations
- Evening meals during the trip
- Professional driver/guide
- Drop off at your hotel in Marrakech.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch
- Drinks
- Tips
- Flights
- Entres Fee
Icho Ouarzazate
Great 3 days desert trip from Markchech!
Great 3 days desert trip from Markchech! Our desert trip includes discovering the Atlas Mountains, visiting Ait Benhadou Kasbah, and the Todra Gorges. In Merzouga, we enjoyed a camel ride and spent the night at a traditional desert camp. Our guide was very friendly and helpful. Fantastic journey!
An Incredible Three-Day Adventure with Younis
We had an incredible 3 days adventure with our guide, Younis. He was always on time, incredibly helpful, and made us feel safe throughout our journey. Younis took us to some amazing cultural sites like Kasbahs and Gorges, and our overnight camel tent experience was unforgettable fun. Overall, it was an excellent tour, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. Younis truly made the trip special with his expertise and guidance.
An Unforgettable3 days Desert Adventure from Marrakech with Zohir and His Team
My friends and I recently embarked on an outstanding three-day journey from Marrakech, guided by the wonderful Zohir, who was with us throughout the entire trip. Zohir and his team were amazing; they showed us the best places in the desert and truly enriched our experience with their knowledge and hospitality. I’m incredibly grateful to the whole team for making our adventure memorable. I highly recommend their services to all my friends back home