Moroccan Desert Tour

Duration
4 days
Location
Morocco Desert
Group Size
Up to 12 people
Transport
Private Vehicle
Difficulty
Medium
Best Season
January to December
This 4-day journey begins and ends in Marrakech, with the option to extend your trek in the Atlas Mountains for further adventure and exploration. The Morocco Desert Discovery Tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the real Sahara, taking you deep into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Ride a camel across the golden sands, witness stunning sunsets, and spend the night in a traditional desert camp beneath a sky full of stars. At night, the Sahara becomes truly magical. The air is crisp and clear, the stars seem close enough to touch, and the silence is profound. It’s a place that inspires awe and reflection, offering a rare sense of peace and stillness. This journey is more than just a tour—it is an experience that leaves a lasting impression. The vast beauty of the desert, the hospitality of the local people, and the adventure of travelling through one of the world’s most iconic landscapes make it a trip to remember. A visit to the Moroccan Sahara is something everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime, and this 4-day adventure is the perfect way to make it happen.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: Marrakech – Tichka pass 2660– Ait Ben Haddou Visit – Roses Valley – Dades Gorges

    First we cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains where you pass in the highest pass in Morocco at 2260m altitude. We will visit kasbah of Ait benhaddou which is one of the oldest fortress in Morocco. Here also many movies were filmed as : Gladiator,Kingdom of heaven,The Mummy,etc. Then we head towards the Dades valley through Ourzazatte,called as “the Hollywood of Africa” . We will stop by the Tawrirt kasbah , we may visit a cinema studio here. We will pass through Skoura and the Rose valley. Then we drive to our hotel in the Dades gorge where we stay overnight in a local hotel.

  • Day 2: Dades valley - Todgha gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga

    The second day to the desert of Merzouga but first we will visit the Todgha gorge which is one the beautiful canyons in Morocco where you may hike in the gorge. Afterwards we drive through few Berber villages. We pass Erfoud and Rissani to reach Merzouga desert where we stay overnight in a traditional Berber tent in the middle of the sand dunes. You will experience camel trek in Sahara desert.

  • Day 3: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Benhedou

    After viewing the most beautiful sunrise and having breakfast at the camp site you will ride the camel's back to the Hotel. From there it will be a long day driving to Ait Ben Haddou. Ait Benhaddou is a small town with one of the best-preserved and most sought-after Kasbah's to visit in all of Morocco.

  • Day 4: Kasbah Ait Benhedou – Tichka pass – Marrakech

    Drive back to Marrakech, again via Tichka pass. You will arrive in Marrakech early in the afternoon.

What's included

What's not included

From £708 / Person