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Dadès Gorges

Discover the edge of the Sahara Desert on a three-day budget tour from Marrakech, and explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Kasbah of Ouarzazate. Ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi by camel and sleep at a desert camp under the stars.opportunity to learn about the Berber people’s history and traditions. Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Begin your journey by crossing the High Atlas Mountains past one Berber village after another to the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou. This village is famous for its kasbah and fortified village and has been used as a set for some famous Hollywood epics and magazine photo shoots. After some leisure time, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant and continue your drive through Ouarzazate, known as the Gate of the Sahara. Continue to Boumalne Dades, admiring the scenic drive along the Dades Valley, where you can enjoy dinner and rest for the night at Kasbah in Dades or Kelaat Mgouna.   Day 2: Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga Following breakfast, depart your hotel and drive to Tinghir and its dramatic Todgha Gorges, pausing for some free time to explore the canyons. Enjoy lunch at a local cafe and continue to Merzouga to meet your camel caravan. Experience the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback and watch the sunset set. Reach your desert camp before nightfall and enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars. Local nomads will provide entertainment and show you how to play the traditional Tam Tam drums. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stop. Day 3: Merzouga Ouarzazate - Marrakech  Following an early wake-up to watch the sunrise before breakfast (optional), a driver will be waiting to pick you up for the transfer back to Marrakech. Stop halfway for lunch at a local restaurant. Get dropped off at your original departure point or Djemaa El Fna around 8 PM. You can also book upgrades for the night in the Bedouin camp such as the deluxe desert camp with a luxury private tent complete with an ensuite shower, bathroom facilities, and 5-star amenities. These upgrades need to be booked per person.

Go on a captivating 3-day journey through diverse landscapes as you travel from Marrakech to Fez. Explore the High Atlas Mountains, Sahara Desert, and vibrant cities along the way. On your first day, depart from Marrakech on a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains. Ascend Tizi n'Tichka, the highest mountain pass in Morocco, where you'll be treated to panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. Stop in Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its impressive kasbahs and as a backdrop for numerous renowned films. Continuing our journey, traverse the Valley of the Roses, known for its fragrant blooms. Reach the stunning city of Tinghir, where you'll spend the night in a local hotel. On the second day, venture into the vast Sahara desert. Drive through the captivating Todra Gorge, with its towering cliffs and flowing river, before arriving at the edge of the desert. Enjoy a camel ride, trekking through the golden sand dunes and experiencing the magical tranquility of the Sahara. As night falls, you'll reach a traditional desert camp, where you'll sit down to dinner under a starlit sky. Your final day will take you to Erfoud, a city famous for its unique fossils. Afterward, you'll pass through cedar forests, home to the mischievous Barbary macaque monkeys, and traverse the picturesque Middle Atlas Mountains. Finish your tour upon reaching Fes, where you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Experience the magic of the Moroccan Sahara on this 3-day desert tour from Marrakech or Ouarzazate to Merzouga, with flexible drop-off in Fez or return to Marrakech. This journey blends culture, adventure, and unforgettable scenery — from dramatic mountains to golden dunes. Travel by comfortable air-conditioned minibus, cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs like Aït Ben Haddou, walk through the famous Todra Gorge, and spend one night in the beautiful Dades Valley, surrounded by red cliffs and dramatic rock formations. Then ride camels into the towering dunes of Erg Chebbi, and enjoy a magical night in a Sahara desert camp beneath the stars. Choose between standard and luxury tent options, and enjoy Berber hospitality, traditional food, and music around the campfire. Perfect for couples, solo travelers, or small groups, this tour offers multi-city convenience, stunning landscapes, and cultural depth — all in just three days.

Join a 3-day adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga and visit some of the most beautiful natural places in Morocco, such as the Todgha Gorges. Experience a camel ride through the dunes and sleep in a desert camp. Enjoy included transportation, entry tickets, accommodation, and most meals. Day 1: Marrakech - Boumalne Dades Following pickup, head to Tizi n Tichka to take in the view and capture pictures for 10 minutes (entry included). Arrie in Ait Benhaddou and visit the ksar for two hours. In Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah Taourirt (optional) and Continue to Boumalne Dades for dinner and an overnight hotel stay. Day 2: Tinghir - Merzouga After breakfast, head to the Tinghir Oasis to explore with a guide for one hour (entry included). Next, see the Todra Gorgers with a guide for 15 minute (entry included). Before enjoying dinner and an overnight camp stay in Merzouga, join a sunset camel ride in Erg Chebbi. Day 3: Merzouga - Marrakech Fill up with breakfast before another camel ride at sunrise in Erg Chebbi (2 hours). Round off your trip with a 1-hour stop to have lunch in Kelâat M'Gouna. Enjoy content drop-off back in Marrakech at the end of the trip.

Discover Erg Chebbi in Merzouga on this 3-day trip from Marrakech that includes accommodation, dinners, and breakfasts. Embark on an unforgettable journey in Morocco! Start off in the bustling city Marrakech with hotel pickup and make your way through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, marveling at Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. Then take a deep dive into Dades Valley before finishing up with an awe-inspiring tour of the Erg Chebbi Sand Dune, all within just three days! Pack your bags for this beautiful expedition that allows you to experience some of Morocco's natural wonders and cultural delights firsthand. Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Tinghir/Dades Gorges Driving Time: 5 hours and 40 minutes Begin your 3-day adventure with a journey through the towering peaks of Morocco's Tizi n Tichka Pass. Stop to marvel at Ait Ben Haddou, an incredible UNESCO World Heritage site that has been featured in countless films! Continue on towards Ouarzazate before making your way across the Skoura Palm grove and up into the tranquil Rose Valley (roses in bloom in the mid-spring) where you can spot brilliant kasbahs surrounded by stunning natural landscapes. Wrap it all up with a night spent in the nearby village of Tinghir at Hotel Saghro or similar, complete with dinner for a local Moroccan experience. Day 2: Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Dunes of Merzouga Driving Time: 4 hours and 45 minutes Take an unforgettable journey and explore the Sahara as you head towards Merzouga. Take in breathtaking views of the canyon at Todra Gorge. Afterwards make your way through Tinjdad before arriving in the Merzouga Desert for a camel ride across its sands and an unforgettable sunset! Top off this adventure by camping overnight beside the dunes for an enchanting night like no other surrounded only by peace and serenity. Day 3: Merzouga – Marrakech Driving Time: 8 hours 30 minutes After a hearty breakfast, ride the camel back to Merzouga village. The next leg of your journey will be a thrilling drive through incredible undulating desertscapes and acacia trees towards the Atlas Mountains on the way back to your hotel in Marrakech.

Day 1: Marrakech / Ouarzazate / Rose valley / Merzouga In the Early Morning After meeting you at your hotel in Marrakech we will go toward the High Atlas through the Tizin-Tichka pass, along a road that climbs from the plains up to 2260 m above sea level passing through small villages, small waterfalls, and through the continuously changing landscape and colors of these beautiful mountains. We will go through Ouarzazate, the famous Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley. After arriving in Merzouga you will find the guide and camels will be waiting to carry you across the sandy dunes of the Erg-Chebbi, after 20 min you will reach to the desert camp to spend the night in a Berber tent. At your desert shelter, your camels are hobbled and mint tea is served. After a wonderful dinner, there will be a campfire and drums playing, and we will listen to the songs of the Berbers, Nomads of Southern Moroccan. Day 2: Merzouga - Rissani - Ziz Valley - Medilt– Fez In the morning you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes, and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga. We head back to the hotel, after breakfast, shower, and Rest, we'll start our tour back to Fes, through, Ziz Valley, Berber villages, and the Middle Atlas, we will arrive at Fes in the evening for the end of the trip. Day2: Merzouga/ Marrakech In the morning you can get up early, take a walk over the sand dunes and watch the sunrise from just behind the Algerian border, which is about 50 km from Merzouga. You will have some time to get ready and have Breakfast. Then you will depart towards Marrakech Passing through the Famous road of one 1000 Kasbahs & the High Atlas Mountain with few quick stops. We reach Marrakech in the Evening for the End of the Trip around 20h00. Please note that it is a long drive on the first day from Marrakech to the desert camp, can be up to 10 hours. There won't be many long stops on the way in order to make it to the camp before sunset and benefit from the camel ride. We have designed this 2 days desert option, for people who have limited time but still want to visit the desert. For customers who prefer a less rushed experience, we also offer an extra day add-on that includes more stops and overnight in Kasbah Didis (or similar), with dinner and breakfast.

Begin with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Fes. Cross the Saiss Plain and head toward the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing Ifran and Azrou. Keep your eyes peeled for barbary apes on the side of the road and stop for some photos if you see them. Continue to Midelt, where you will stop for lunch. Then, carry on past the Ziz River and the thousands of tall palm trees to Erfoud, then on to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, where your camel caravan will be waiting for you. Watch the colors of the sunset over the dunes as you ride on the back of a camel. Make your way back to the desert camp and freshen up before enjoying your dinner under the stars and listening to music performed by local musicians. Settle in for an overnight stay at the camp. Enjoy a sunrise camel ride before meeting your guide in Merzouga. Take in the views as you head to your next destination. Admire the oasis of Tinghir where you can take a walk along the banks of the Todgha River. Visit Berber Villages and learn about the local culture before you visit the Todgha Canyons and stop for some lunch. Drive along the Kasbah Road to Dades Valley where you can visit one of the fortified Kasbahs before arriving at your accommodation for the night where you will also have dinner. accommodation : Dades or Ouarzazate After breakfast, visit the town of Ouarzazate and its monuments, including the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Studios movie studios, the largest and most famous in Africa. Next, Ouarzazate. Have lunch in Ait Ben Haddou before visiting the area's famous Kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage. As you explore, see where they filmed movies including The Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia. Next, continue your journey through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, the highest mountain path in North Africa. Climb from the plains up to 7,500 feet above sea level, driving through small villages and passing picturesque small waterfalls.

Discover the Sahara Desert of Morocco Embark on an incredible 3 day journey through Morocco, starting in the enchanting city of Marrakech. Experience a range of awe-inspiring landscapes, from verdant valleys to towering mountain ranges; traverse stunning oases and kasbahs while you make your way to Merzouga desert - take this once in a lifetime opportunity to sleep under the stars at a magical camp! End off with Fes for some memorable artisan experiences. Join us as we discover these hidden wonders that Morocco has revealed! Day 1 Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Dades Driving Time: 5 hours 35 minutes Your journey begins in the vibrant city of Marrakech. As you leave the city behind, you'll cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, offering breathtaking views at every turn. Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site before passing through Ouarzazate, often referred to as the "The Hollywood of Africa" Continue your journey through the Skoura Oasis, where lush palm groves contrast with the arid landscape, and admire the historic kasbahs that dot the route. As the day winds down, you'll arrive in the picturesque Dades Valley, known for its dramatic red cliffs and serene beauty, where you'll spend the night in a local guesthouse. Day 2 Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Merzouga Driving Time: 4 hours 45 minutes Wake up to the tranquility of the Dades Valley before a scenic drive through the heart of the Atlas Mountains. Your first stop is the breathtaking Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs frame a stunning canyon. Continuing your journey, you'll pass through Berber villages and witness the changing landscape as you approach the vast dunes of Merzouga. Here, you'll have the unique opportunity to ride camels into the desert, where you'll spend the night in a traditional Berber camp. Enjoy a magical evening under the starlit sky, savoring a delicious Moroccan dinner and listening to local music by the campfire. Day 3 Merzouga - Erfoud - Midelt - Azrou - Ifrane - Fes Driving Time: 7 hours 15 minutes Rise early for a breathtaking desert sunrise over the dunes before departing Merzouga. Your journey will take you through the town of Erfoud, known for its fossils. Continue through the scenic Ziz Valley, where lush palm groves line the valley floor, offering a stark contrast to the surrounding arid mountains. Ascend through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing through the cedar forests of Azrou, home to playful Barbary macaques. Stop in the charming town of Ifrane, often referred to as "Little Switzerland" for its European-style architecture. As you descend towards Fes, marvel at the diverse landscapes you've traversed over these three unforgettable days. Arrive in Fes, a city renowned for its rich history and vibrant artisan culture, marking the end of your incredible Moroccan adventure. Experience some of the most breathtaking scenic wonders of Morocco!

Leave the busy streets of Marrakech behind and step into a world of wonder, where Atlas Mountains, ancient Kasbahs, and golden dunes stretch as far as the eye can see. From sunset camel rides to starry desert skies and wild monkeys in cedar forests, this 3-day journey from Marrakech to Fes is full of surprises. Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou Kasbah – Kalaat M'Gouna/Dades Your journey begins with a morning pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad at 7:00 AM. Travel through the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest road pass in Morocco. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views and photo stops as you pass traditional Berber villages. Stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou, a historic ksar known for its earthen clay architecture and appearances in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After a guided walk and lunch, continue through Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa," and the Valley of the Roses. Arrive in Dades Valley / Kalaat M'Gouna by late afternoon, check into your local hotel, and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Relax in your cozy room—perhaps even take a refreshing swim before your Sahara adventure. Day 2: Kalaat M'Gouna/Dades – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga After breakfast, set off along the legendary Road of 1001 Kasbahs, a scenic route dotted with ancient fortresses and charming Berber towns. Arrive at the dramatic Todgha Gorges where you can walk through towering limestone cliffs carved by the river, capturing stunning photos and enjoying a short break. Continue your journey to Merzouga, pausing for a fun photo stop to try on traditional nomad attire. As you approach the Sahara, the landscape transforms into vast desert plains. In Merzouga, relax at your desert lodge, then embark on a camel trek at sunset across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Experience the thrill of sandboarding and watch the dunes glow in the evening light. Arrive at your desert camp in time for dinner under the stars, followed by Berber music and drumming around the fire. Overnight in a private tent—standard or luxury, as per your choice. Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Fes Wake early to witness a magical sunrise over the Sahara dunes, followed by a camel ride back to the lodge. After breakfast, begin your journey north through the Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves and ancient ksour (fortified villages). Pass through Erfoud, famous for fossils and date harvests, then stop for lunch in Midelt. Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains, driving through cedar forests where you may spot wild Barbary apes. As the terrain transitions from arid desert to forest, you’ll reach Fes by early evening. Your driver will drop you off at your riad or hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara adventure.

This 3-day Marrakech to Fes desert tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience across Morocco’s most stunning landscapes. The adventure begins with a drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, where panoramic views and traditional Berber villages line the way. Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the film city of Ouarzazate before continuing through the breathtaking Rose Valley to spend the night in the dramatic Dades Valley. On the second day, travel through the oasis of Tinghir and walk beneath the 300-meter cliffs of the Todra Gorges. Then head to the majestic Sahara Desert, where you'll ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi just in time for sunset. Spend the evening in the desert camp with a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, and a night under the stars. The final day features a scenic drive through the Ziz Valley and the Middle Atlas Mountains. Stop in the cedar forests near Azrou to spot wild monkeys before arriving in the imperial city of Fes in the evening. This tour combines culture, adventure, and natural beauty for an unforgettable Moroccan journey.