3 Days Tour from Marrakech To the Sahara Desert and Back
Descriptions:
Along the way, youll be able to see the high Atlas mountains, their beautiful sceneries, and Berber
settlements.. You will visit Ait Ben Haddous old kasbah. Visit the Cinema Studios and the Rose Town, as
well as the Dades Valley, Todra Valley, and the Gorges. You will also have the option to ride camels, sleep
in a tent similar to those used by nomads, and enjoy the calm and tranquillity of Merzouga breathtaking
Sahara desert. For the record, bear in mind that on the last day of 3 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert,
it’s going to be at least a 10 hours drive from Merzouga to Marrakech.
The highlights of the 3 days Morocco tour
- Explore the spectacular Hassan II mosque and Hassan Tower in Rabat.
- Discover the ancient ruins of the Roman empire Volubilis.
- Stroll around and meet locals of the unique town of Chefchaouen.
- Enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of the Atlas Mountains.
- Explore the heritage village and Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dades and Ziz valleys and the impressive gorges of Todra.
- Experience camel riding and spend a night in the heart of the Sahara desert.
- Explore the old medinas of Marrakech and Fes with their rich history and architecture.
- View and walk on the Atlantic coast of Essaouira.
Itinerary of 3 days tour from Marrakech to Sahara Desert and back:
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges
We will pick you up from your riad/hotel and begin our 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert
and back by passing via the high Atlas mountains via Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260 m) (7414 ft), which is
North Africas highest major mountain pass. You will be able to appreciate natures gorgeous vistas as
well as the unique Berber communities. We continue south after traversing the mountains to reach
Moroccos most famous, filmed, and photographed Kasbah. The Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is a Unesco
World Heritage Site that has used as the setting for a number of films, including Lawrence of Arabia,
Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. After that, well head to Ouarzazate, where youll see the Oscar Film
Studios, which are world-famous. We continue on our journey down the Thousand Kasbahs Road to Rose
Town, where people harvest over 400 tonnes of rose petals to be processed into lotions, rose water, and
perfumes. In May, the town has a festival. After that, we drive along the Dades valley where you will
spend the night in a hotel overlooking the Valley.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, we will enjoy the spectacular mud houses and the amazing rock formation known locally
as monkies fingers then take the road to the Sahara desert via Todra Gorges: a narrow corridor that
rises dramatically up to 300m on both sides. We then drive around 15 km to Todra valley where we will
stop for a panoramic view of the impressive greenery and mud villages that surround the area. Continuing
to Merzouga desert, we will pass by villages like Tinjdad, Malaab, Toroug… Our 3 days tour from
Marrakech to the Sahara desert will allow us to see the hidden old underground irrigation system – a long
chain of dried wells that used to be active hundreds of years ago. We arrive at Merzouga in the late
afternoon where you will ride camels and cross the golden dunes, on the way, your camel guide will stop
for you to see a magnificent sunset, then continue riding to a Bedouin camp. After a delicious dinner, you
will enjoy Berber music played by local nomads around the fire and under a starry sky.
Day 3: Merzouga – Alnif – Agdez – Ouarzazat – Marrakech
Getting up early is a “must do” if you want to watch the most beautiful sunrise of your life on top of a
dune near the camp. After breakfast, you ride camels back or 4×4 to meet your driver. Then go on the
road and head for Marrakech, leaving the desert solitude behind. Well take a different route, traveling
through villages like Alnif, Nkoub, and Agdez, where youll view Moroccos longest river and the gorgeous
Draa Valley, and have lunch in the village.. Well pass the Anti-Atlas Mountains on our way back to
Ouarzazate. Then, after crossing the High Atlas Mountains, arrive in Marrakech in the evening, when the
3-day travel from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert ends.
Included:
. Private mini-van or 4×4 car with AC
. Professional English/Spanish speaking driver/guide
. Fuel
. Hotel in Dades Valley
. Camel ride in Sahara desert
. Night in the Desert Camp
. Sandboarding
. Breakfasts and Dinners
. Pickup and drop off
Excluded:
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Tips
