3 days cultural Sahara desert – private round tour from Marrakech

3 days cultural Sahara desert – private round tour from Marrakech

Departing from Marrakech: A private 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This 3 day desert trip departs daily from Marrakech and is our most popular desert tour. Designed for the traveller eager to explore deep into the Moroccan Sahara Desert and who doesn’t mind driving long but fascinating hours with plenty of comfort stops. You will have an amazing time touring the Desert and Merzouga without a moment of boredom. The landscape changes dramatically, beginning with the fertile Haouz plains of Marrakech and the high Atlas Mountains to the oases and valleys, then on to the rocky plateaus and the unbelievable Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Just make sure you bring your camera because you’ll see sites you’ve never seen before, sites you simply couldn’t imagine in your wildest dreams!

Highlights

  • We’ll cross the high Atlas Mountains through the simply magnificent Tizi-n-Tichka Pass.
  • Be amazed as we visit the Berber village of Ait Ben Haddow, renowned for the part it played in the famous HBO series Game of Thrones and the backdrop it provided for big-screen movies like Gladiator.
  • We’ll pass through Ouarzazate in Rose Valley, renowned for its annual Festival of Roses, and we’ll visit Dades Valley and Todra Valley.
  • Then we’re going on a camel ride to see the most memorable sunrise and sunset you’ll ever experience.
  • We’ll spend a memorable night under Berber tents, listening to local nomads serenade us with their traditional music.
  • With us you will spend a night at a Berber campsite and listen to the local nomads playing their traditional music.
  • In the city of Ouarzazate, we’ll pass through Atlas Film Studios and visit a Kasbah.

Cities covered in this tour

Marrakech
Ait Ben Hadou
Tisdrin
Merzouga

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 : Marrakech - Boumalen Dades
We leave Marrakech from your hotel or Riad at 7:30 am and begin our private desert tour returning three days later. After passing through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains we’ll be making several fascinating stops. We’ll pay a visit to UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, the unforgettable backdrop for many Hollywood blockbuster movies such as Gladiator, then visit Kasbah Taourirte in Ouarzazate before having a leisurely lunch. We then travel through the Valley of Roses on our way to Boumalne Dades, eventually arriving at our welcoming boutique guest house, located in beautiful grounds in Dade’s Valley.

A sumptuous dinner and welcome overnight stay will leave us excited to begin day 2 of this amazing desert tour.

On day two, we will travel to Tinghir Oasis via the road of 1001 Kasbahs, marveling at the ruins of fortified villages that once hosted trading caravans. Tinghir offers a glimpse into local life as we visit the oases and follow the stream to Todgha Gorge. After a delightful lunch at a café, we head to Rissani, known as the holiest town in Morocco and the starting point for ancient trading caravans. We then traverse rocky terrain to Merzouga, where a camel ride over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes awaits, offering a breathtaking sunset view. Our day concludes at a Berber desert camp with a memorable dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional music and dancing.
We’ll start the day with a camel trek to watch an unbelievable sunrise. Then, return to enjoy breakfast at our Lodge in Merzouga. You’ll have time to freshen up and be ready to enjoy the local natural beauty and cultural heritage. You will be able also to explore the rich local traditions of the Amazigh (Berber) people, experiencing their hospitality, music, and cuisine. The village itself is a gateway to a vast, arid landscape dotted with oases and rocky plateaus, making it an ideal base for exploring the Moroccan Sahara. The area is also known for its stunning sunrises and sunsets, which paint the dunes in a mesmerizing array of colors. Additionally, the clear desert skies make it a perfect spot for stargazing. Merzouga’s unique environment and the adventure opportunities it offers make it a must-visit destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Sahara Desert.

Map of Our Tour

  • Pick up from Airport Marrakech/AC/Vehicle
  • Professional English speaking driver
  • Breakfast and One Dinner Included
  • Camel ride for sunset or sunrise included (one camel per person)
  • Professional guide in Marrakech
  • Drop off and pick up service from and to your accommodation
  • Entrance fees/Personal expenses
  • Tips, gratuities, Lunch and drinks
  • Plane tickets
  • Massage Services
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