OVERVIEW: 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH
Embark on a 3 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate To Marrakech , starting with iconic landmarks like Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Dades Gorges.
Explore the picturesque Dades valley and Todra Gorges before immersing in the magical Merzouga Desert with camel trekking and a desert camp.
Journey back through Alnif and Rissani’s bustling markets, crossing scenic routes like the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” and Tizi N Tichka Pass, ending with a safe return to Marrakech
HIGHLIGHTS: 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah’s UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stunning Dades Gorges and Todra Gorges
Camel trekking and overnight desert camp in Merzouga
Scenic drives along the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” and Tizi N Tichka Pass
Vibrant markets and cultural experiences in Rissani, Alnif, and Marrakech
ITINERARY: 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM OUARZAZATE TO MARRAKECH
DAY 1 : OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – DADES GORGES
We’ll start your 3-day Ouarzazate desert tour by picking you up from the airport or wherever you are in Ouarzazate.
Then, we’ll drive to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its appearance in movies like Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game Of Thrones.
After lunch in Ait Ben Haddou village, we’ll continue our journey to Dades Gorges via the scenic “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs.” Arriving in the evening, you’ll spend the night in a Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorges.
DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TOUDGHHA GORGES- MERZOUGA DESERT – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT DESERT CAMP
After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Dades valley. We’ll stop at a place where we can see the valley from above and enjoy the amazing view of the Dades gorges. Then, we’ll continue to Todra Gorges. The Todra river has carved a big canyon in the mountains, making tall red cliffs on both sides.
You can walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery there. After that, we’ll drive through areas with lots of palm trees called Touroug and Tinjdad. You’ll have some time to eat lunch on the way.
Finally, we arrive at Erg Chebbi’s Merzouga. After relaxing at the hotel, you’ll prepare for an incredible camel ride into the heart of the dunes to view the breathtaking sunset.
When you arrive at the camp, you’ll be greeted with mint tea before settling into your comfy tents with ensuite bathroom and shower as the Sahara presents its stunning evening hues. Dinner is ready, and as you eat, a musical performance by the group around the fire adds to the allure of the starry Sahara night.
DAY 3: MERZOUGA – ALNIF – NKOB – OUARZAZATE – TIZI N TICHKA PASS – MARRAKECH
Today make sure to wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise, as the dunes come alive with a mesmerizing display of colors and shadows, so you will not miss an awe-inspiring spectacle. After breakfast Start you will ride your camel back to Merzouga, meet your driver and head to back to Marrakech.
Along the way, we will stop in Rissani’s bustling traditional market. If you visit on a market day—Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays—you’ll be greeted to a vibrant display of colors, fragrances, and sounds as you stroll through its bustling streets. Afterward, we drive to Alnif before tracing the scenic route along the Draa valley towards Ouarzazate.
We then traverse the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, leading us back to Marrakech. As the final leg of 3 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate To Marrakech, we ensure you’re safely dropped off at your accommodation in Marrakech, concluding this memorable adventure.
Info: 3 DAYS DESERT TOUR
what Included
Private A/C Vans or 4×4 vehicles
Fuel
English speaking driver.
Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
Typical hotels, Kasbahs, Riads
Camel ride Per each
Overnight in a traditional nomad tent
All breakfasts
what Excluded
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees
Tipping Driver and Guides