This 4-day desert adventure from Marrakech is designed for travelers who want a deeper Sahara experience with two unforgettable nights in the Merzouga Desert. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Benhaddou and Todra Gorge, and ride camels across the golden dunes. Spend two nights in the desert — one in a traditional camp and another in a luxury camp — giving you more time to explore, relax, and enjoy the magic of the Sahara.

Highlights

• Scenic drive across the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

• Explore the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah (UNESCO site).

• Visit Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis & Dades Valley.

• Walk through the dramatic Todra Gorge.

• Enjoy a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes.

• Two nights in the Sahara Desert for the ultimate desert immersion.

• Experience Berber music, campfires, sandboarding, and stargazing.

• Magical sunrises & sunsets over the Sahara.

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

• Depart Marrakech in the morning via the High Atlas Mountains.

• Stop at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah for a guided visit.

• Continue through Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis & Rose Valley.

• Dinner and overnight in a riad/hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert (Camel Trek & Camp)

• Breakfast in Dades.

• Scenic drive through Berber villages.

• Explore Todra Gorge with time to walk inside the canyon.

• Continue to Merzouga.

• Sunset camel trek into the dunes.

• Dinner and overnight in a desert camp under the stars.

Day 3: Full Day in the Desert (Merzouga & Erg Chebbi)

• Sunrise over the dunes.

• Breakfast at camp.

• Desert exploration by 4×4: visit nomadic families, fossil areas, and Khamlia village (Gnawa music).

• Time for sandboarding or relaxing in the dunes.

• Another camel ride at sunset.

• Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp with Berber music.

Day 4: Merzouga – Return to Marrakech

• Sunrise over the Sahara & breakfast in camp.

• Camel ride or 4×4 transfer back to Merzouga.

• Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains.

• Evening arrival in Marrakech.

Tour Includes

• Private transport with driver/guide.

• 3 nights’ accommodation (1 in Dades Valley, 2 in desert camps).

• Breakfasts & dinners during the tour.

• Camel treks & desert activities (sandboarding, Berber music).

• Pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech.

Tour Excludes

• Lunches & drinks.

• Monument entrance fees.

• Personal expenses & tips.