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3 Day Tour with Sahara Camel Trek and Camp from Marrakech

By Morocco Guide Omar
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,000 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Experience Morocco’s most iconic landscapes with a personalized and comfortable journey from Marrakech to the Sahara. This 3-day tour blends culture, history, and adventure, taking you through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, lush valleys, and dramatic gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga.

What sets this tour apart is the combination of authentic local experiences and premium comfort: expert multilingual guidance, carefully selected accommodations, a luxury desert camp, and unforgettable sunrise and sunset camel rides.

Travel in a small group or private setting, enjoy flexible stops, and immerse yourself in Berber culture while discovering Morocco’s hidden gems at your own pace.

Activity location

  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    • 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919
    • 45122, Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    • 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919
    • 45122, Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

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3 Day Tour with Sahara Camel Trek and Camp from Marrakech
  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 6:00AM
Price details
$1,000.00 x 1 Adult$1,000.00
Total
Price is $1,000.00
Until Wed, Mar 25

What's included, what's not

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    1 night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
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    Kasbah Tour Ait Benhaddou visits with local guides
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    Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
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    1 night in a guesthouse in Dades Gorge
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    Local guide in Ait Ben Haddou
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    Camel ride in Merzouga (sunset & sunrise)
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    Hotel pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
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    Personal expenses
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    Lunch and drinks
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    Tips and gratuities

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Journey Through the High Atlas to Dades Gorge

  • 6 stops
  • Meals: snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a private guesthouse in Dades Gorge

High Atlas Mountains

  • 1h
Begin your adventure with an early pickup from your hotel in Marrakech at 7:30 a.m. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle as we cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains. We’ll make a relaxing stop for coffee and a bathroom break at a scenic viewpoint before continuing toward Morocco’s highest mountain pass at 2,262 meters. Enjoy panoramic views and unique landscapes as we descend toward the desert region.

Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide included. Walk through its ancient earthen alleys, learn about its role in caravan trade routes, and discover why it has been featured in iconic films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After the visit, enjoy lunch with views of this historic setting.

Ouarzazate

  • 1h
Continue your journey to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa. Admire its cinematic desert scenery and pass by the famous film studios and the historic Kasbah Taourirt. This is a great place to appreciate Morocco’s filmmaking legacy and desert architecture.

Skoura

We continue our journey along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, beginning in the town of Skoura, where you'll enjoy views of a lush palm tree oasis stretching across the landscape.

El Kelaa M'gouna

  • 1h
Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs until reaching Kelaat M’gouna, the capital of Morocco’s rose production. Here, we take a short break at a local café. Learn about the region’s annual Rose Festival and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before driving toward the Dades Valley.

Dades Gorges

  • 1h
Arrive in the breathtaking Dades Valley and marvel at its dramatic cliffs, lush vegetation, and traditional Berber villages. We will visit the famous Tisdrine viewpoint, offering stunning panoramic views of the winding zigzag road. Afterwards, settle into a comfortable guesthouse with a private bathroom. Enjoy a Moroccan dinner and relax in the peaceful mountain setting.

Day 2: Explore Todra Gorge and Enter the Sahara Desert

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast, snacks
  • Accommodation: Overnight in a luxury berber tent

Tinghir

  • 1h
After enjoying breakfast at your guesthouse, we begin our journey toward the Sahara. Travel through the picturesque town of Tinghir and along the lush Todra Valley, known for its palm groves, Berber villages, and dramatic landscapes.

Todgha Gorge

  • 2h
Arrive at the magnificent Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural sights. Walk between towering canyon walls that reach up to 300 meters high and enjoy time to explore, take photos, or simply appreciate the breathtaking scenery. After your visit, we stop for lunch before continuing toward the desert.

Erfoud

On our way, we’ll pass through Erfoud, known as Morocco’s capital of palm dates and fossils.

Merzouga

  • 16h
Continue the journey through Tinjdad and Erfoud until we reach Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Here, your camel awaits for a memorable ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. As the sun sets, arrive at your luxury Berber desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner, music under the stars, and a peaceful night in a comfortable glamping-style tent.

Day 3: Travel Back Through the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech

  • 4 stops
  • Meals: breakfast
  • Accommodation: Not included

Merzouga

  • 2h
Start your final day early to witness the breathtaking sunrise over the golden dunes of Merzouga. After enjoying this magical moment, return to the camp for a hearty breakfast and time to freshen up. Once ready, embark on a morning camel trek across the dunes, taking in the peaceful desert landscape one last time. Afterwards, we begin our journey back toward Marrakech, with several stops along the way for rest, photos, and refreshments.

El Kelaa M'gouna

  • 1h
We stop in Kelaat M’gouna for lunch at a local restaurant. This charming town is famous for its rose products and fragrant spring blossom season.

High Atlas Mountains

  • 1h
As we continue our scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, we make a short stop for a café break and restroom facilities. Enjoy the panoramic mountain views before descending toward Marrakech.

Marrakech

  • 1h
We reach Marrakech in the evening, concluding your unforgettable 3-day desert adventure. Expect to arrive around early evening, depending on weather and traffic conditions.

Location

Activity location

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    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    • 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919
    • 45122, Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
    • 31.047878164882086, -7.130255656201919
    • 45122, Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

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