3-Day Sahara Desert Tours From Marrakech
Enjoy sunset and sunrise over the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert with Weekly Morocco Tour.. Select one of our short Sahara Desert Tours as perfect addition to your adventure in Morocco. 3-Day Desert Tours usually start and end in Marrakesh or Fes, tailored to your schedule.
Price Starts From: 270€
Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
Depart : Marrakech
What’s included?
- Airport pick up & drop off services
- Private transport in a comfortable Toyota land cruiser or Mercedes Van
- Private English speaking guide and experienced driver
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Overnight stay in the campsite of Erg Chebbi desert with dinner
- Camel trekking (to the campsite and back), sand boarding (optional)
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Lunch, most dinners
- Provisions / beverages
- Entrance fees
Highlights
- Ait Benhaddou: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its impressive fortress city on a hilltop.
- Dades Gorge: Experience the breathtaking views and stunning landscapes of the Dades Gorge.
- Todra Gorge: Marvel at the dramatic cliffs of this spectacular canyon.
- Erg Chebbi Desert: Enjoy a camel trek through the golden dunes and an unforgettable night under the stars in a desert camp.
- Azrou Cedar Forests: See the monkeys in the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains.
About Marrakech Desert Tours 3 Days itinerary!
OPTION 1 – From Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert in 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Pick up in the early morning and travel towards Ouarzazate via the Tizi n-Tichka pass (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Enjoy the panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and magnificent landscapes scenery peppered by small Berber villages typical of the region. Stop for lunch at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This kasbah is perhaps the most impressive and well-preserved fortress city in Morocco, built on a hilltop. Our travel continues along “the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs” passing the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Overnight in the heart of the Dades Gorge with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2 : Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert
Depart after breakfast and travel to another spectacular canyon the Todra Gorge. The gorge is cut into the ochre-colored cliffs of the High Atlas Mountains. Its walls are 300m high and at their most narrow part 20m apart. Move on to Merzouga, the doorway into the Sahara Desert. At afternoon, your camel guide awaits you to carry you across the golden dunes of the Moroccan Sahara to your desert camp site, when the sun sets across the desert landscape. Reach your desert camp for the night and enjoy refreshing mint tea and a delicious dinner. Spend your night at a campfire with traditional Berber music under millions of stars.
Day 3: Erg Chebbi desert – Merzouga – Azrou – Fes
Wake up early to catch the colorful sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment in Morocco. Start your camel trek back to Merzouga, where you enjoy your breakfast and a shower. Move on towards Fes via Azrou and cedar forests, where a colony of monkeys will keep you amused. Drop off in Fes and end of your journey.
OPTION 2 – From Fes to Marrakech via Sahara Desert in 3 days / 2 nights
Day 1: Fes – Azrou – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi
Pick up in the early morning and travel (7 hours) towards the Sahara Desert. Stop at the cedar forests of Azrou of the Middle Atlas Mountains, where a colony of monkeys will keep you amused. In Merzouga, your camel guide awaits you to carry you across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to your camp site, when the sun sets across the desert landscape. Reach your desert camp for the night and enjoy refreshing mint tea and a delicious dinner. Spend your night at a campfire with traditional Berber music under millions of stars.
Day 2: Erg Chebbi – Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Ait Benhaddou
Wake up early to catch the colorful sunrise over the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert, an experience you will never forget. Start your camel trek back to Merzouga, where you enjoy your breakfast and a shower. Move on to visit the Todra Gorge, the highest impressive cliffs of the High Atlas Mountains. Our travel continues along “the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs” passing the Rose Valley, the Skoura Oasis and Ouarzazate, famous for its movie studios. Overnight in Ait Benhaddou with dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a famous location of movies like “Gladiator” and “The Games of Thrones”. Depart to Marrakech in the afternoon via the Tizi n-Ticha pass (2260m) through the High Atlas Mountains, where your tour ends.
OPTION 3 – Start & end in Marrakech or Fes via Sahara Desert in 3 days / 2 nights
The first two days (Day 1 & 2) follow the itineraries of Option 1 and 2 from our desert tour descriptions.
On Day 3, we return to the city where we started the short Sahara Desert Tour. Be aware of long driving distances from 7 to 10 hours minimum from Merzouga to Fes or Marrakech, respectively.
FAQ
Marrakech Desert Tours 3 Days
Travel from Marrakech to Fes over 3 days, passing through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, Ait Benhaddou, and the Dades and Todra Gorges. Experience a camel trek and overnight stay in the Erg Chebbi desert camp.
Reservation
~We advise all our clients to purchase the proper travel-insurance that covers theft, loss, injury and medical. Why not approach your holidays with that peace of mind.
~ Security and safety are always our primary concern at Weekly Morocco Tour, and we do not take it lightly. The border with Algeria has been closed for over 2 decades. We do not approach it, so you will have no contact.
~The Western Sahara bordering Mauritania and Algeria has been a disputed territory for over 50 years. Your travels will bring you nowhere near this area.
~You will see police consistently stationed on the road as you travel with us, particularly at the entrance of many towns. They have established check-points to monitor vehicles as well as to control speed. This practice has been in place for many years, and your driver is well aware of the process.
Morocco’s currency is the Dirham (MAD) and is a closed currency. You may be able to purchase it at some foreign exchange counters at airports, but otherwise we advise you to simply use an ATM machine on arrival and throughout the country. They are readily available almost everywhere and are very convenient.
We have a very helpful suggestion. You will want to have small change to offer as tips for everyone from luggage carriers, housekeepers to people in need perhaps. It is hard to come by, so you can pop into any small grocer at the beginning of your tour to collect some snacks and get the coins you will need. This way they will always be handy, and a little goes a long way to thanking people.
Yes, the Casablanca Tour 7 days involves moderate walking and activities that are suitable for most fitness levels. Optional hikes and camel rides can be adjusted based on comfort.
About 3 Days Tours From Marrakech
Yes, the tour can be customized based on personal preferences, including changes to the itinerary, accommodation upgrades, or additional activities.
The best time to visit Morocco is during spring (March to May) or fall (September to November), when the weather is pleasant for travel.
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