3-Day Expedition in the Marrakesh Desert through the Atlas Mountains

Our 3-day tour from Marrakesh to the Merzouga Desert will start around 7:30 AM from your riad or hotel.

We will begin our Moroccan desert tour by heading to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. First, we will cross the Tizi N'tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains, making numerous stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a fantastic village that has also served as a backdrop for various Hollywood blockbusters.

We will continue to Ouarzazate for lunch (free time). In the afternoon, we will head towards the Skoura oasis, known for its Kasbah Amridil, which is worth a visit.

We will continue through the Valley of Roses and the village of Kalaa Mgouna, famous for its Damask rose distillation factories. Through the car window, you will see fantastic fortified Berber colonies called Ksours. We will reach our hotel located in the Dades Valley.

Dinner and overnight stay.

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Accommodation Details:

• Hotel Panorama or Hotel Babylon

After breakfast, we will drive along the road of 1001 Kasbahs to Tinghir. Upon arrival in this wonderful oasis, enjoy a walk along the banks of the Todgha River. Visit Berber villages and Ksours. When we reach the immense cliffs of the Todgha canyons, you will realize that your morning adventure was well worth it!

Savor a delicious Berber lunch in the gorges before continuing to Merzouga.

Upon arrival at Erg Chebbi, meet your camel caravan where the road ends. Ride a camel and cross the shifting dunes to witness one of the most spectacular sunsets.

We will arrive at our Sahara desert camp just before nightfall. After settling into your tent, climb one of the nearby dunes to marvel at the desert's tranquility. A well-deserved Moroccan dinner will be served under the stars. Then, prepare to test your drumming skills with the nomads. Around the campfire, our camp hosts will entertain you with their Tamtam drums. Enjoy the neighboring dunes showcasing a grand display of shooting stars and crystal-clear constellations.

Overnight in our Sahara desert camp.

Accommodation Details:

• Comfortable camp
• Luxury camp

Today, prepare ourselves for a sunrise camel ride at Erg Chebbi before meeting our driver.

We will return to Marrakesh through the volcanic landscapes of the Anti Atlas Mountains to the village of Nkob. Once in Ouarzazate, feel free to ask your driver to stop at the Film Studios if you wish. Lunch can be taken at leisure in the city center. In the early afternoon, we will continue our journey through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N'tichka pass. Then drive towards Marrakesh around the mid-afternoon.