Morocco Desert Expedition

3-Day Sahara
Desert Journey

From the red walls of Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi — an unforgettable Moroccan adventure.

3
Days
1,150
Kilometers
1
Night in Sahara
4+
Key Stops
Day 1

Marrakech Dades Valley

~320 km
6 – 7 hours driving
Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m)
Marrakech
Tizi n'Tichka
Ait Benhaddou
Ouarzazate
Skoura & Rose Valley
Dades Valley
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Ait Benhaddou — UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah
Mountain road
Tizi n'Tichka Mountain Pass
Dades Valley
Dades Valley Rock Formations
Tizi n'Tichka Pass Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Ouarzazate — "Africa's Hollywood" Rose Valley
Itinerary
  • Morning departure from Marrakech
  • Scenic stop at Atlas Mountains viewpoints
  • Lunch near Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
  • Continue via Skoura & Rose Valley
  • Evening arrival at Dades Valley
Evening
  • Explore Dades Valley gorges at golden hour
  • Dinner at hotel with valley views
  • Relax and prepare for Sahara day ahead
Overnight
  • Dades Valley hotel / Riad
  • Dinner & breakfast included
Day 2

Dades Valley Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

~270 km
5 – 6 hours driving
Camel trek into Erg Chebbi
Dades Valley
Todra Gorge
Berber Villages
Erfoud
Merzouga / Erg Chebbi
Todra Gorge
Todra Gorge — Towering Canyon Walls
Camel ride at sunset
Camel Trek at Sunset, Erg Chebbi Dunes
Todra Gorge Walk-through Berber Village Exploration Sahara Camel Trek Sunset on the Dunes
Itinerary
  • Hotel breakfast in Dades Valley
  • Drive to Todra Gorge — walk through canyon
  • Continue to Erfoud via Berber villages
  • Afternoon arrival in Merzouga
  • Camel ride into Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Watch sunset from the dune crest
Evening Experience
  • Traditional Berber dinner at camp
  • Campfire with live Berber music
  • Stargazing under the Sahara sky
Overnight
  • Erg Chebbi Desert Camp
  • Traditional tent accommodation
  • Full board (dinner & breakfast)
Day 3

Merzouga Marrakech

~560 km
9 – 10 hours driving
Sahara sunrise
17th
Merzouga
Sahara Sunrise
Return Journey
Atlas Mountains
Marrakech
Sahara sunrise
Sahara Sunrise — Erg Chebbi Dunes at Dawn
Desert camp
Erg Chebbi Desert Camp
Sahara Sunrise Return via Atlas Mountains Scenic Long-Drive with Stops
Itinerary
  • Early wake-up for sunrise over the dunes
  • Camel ride or 4x4 transfer back to village
  • Breakfast at Merzouga
  • Depart on long scenic drive with stops
  • Arrive Marrakech approx. 7 – 9 PM
Evening
  • Evening arrival in Marrakech
  • Tour concludes upon drop-off
Overnight
  • Own arrangements in Marrakech
  • End of 3-day tour