3-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech & Camel Ride
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
This is not just a transfer to the desert; it is a fully private, immersive journey through Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes, designed for travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and authentic experiences.
Travel from Marrakech to the heart of the Sahara and experience the magic of the dunes in the Merzouga Desert with your own private driver and flexible itinerary.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Driver/guide
- Scarf
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunches and beverages
Itinerary
- 1
Morocco desert tours
Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley over the High Atlas Mountains and Ouarzazate (6 hours drive) Pick up at 8:30 a.m. from Marrakech, and drive south through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’ Tichka mountain pass and local Berber villages to Ouarzazate. You will reach and visit the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou. After lunch your journey will take you to Ouarzazate center, where you can see the Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in Africa and the Kasbah Tourirt, the residence of the Glaoui Dynasty. You will continue to Rose Valley and through Skoura Oasis and the Kasbah Amerhidil, located in Skoura River. Overnight in the Rose valley at a local Kasbah. Day 2: Dades Valley to Erg Chebbi desert via Todra Gorges and Erfoud (5 hours drive) Breakfast in the hotel. Your journey continues to Dades Gorges for spectacular views and a walk. You will drive back through Dades Valley to Todra Gorges via Boulman Dades, on the way you will stop for photos along Tinghir palm tree grove valley before you reach Todra Gorge, where you will have your free time to walk on your own along the Todra river. After a mint tea, you will drive to Merzouga desert passing by the Anti Atlas and Tafilalet Oasis to reach Erg Chebbi sand dunes for a camel trek and overnight in the middle of the dunes. Enjoy sunset in the top of the dunes and a local dinner and a drum party in a traditional Nomadic bivouac camp. Day 3: Erg Chebbi to Marrakech (9 hours drive) Early morning wake-up to a spectacular sunrise in the desert, and then enjoy a mint tea before you return back by camel to the Kasbah hotel where you will have breakfast and shower. Then continue to Marrakech over the High Atlas Mountains and the local villages. Arrival at Marrakech early evening. (Plz noted that the drive from Erg Chebbi desert to Marrakech on the last day is long and take 8-9 hours. If you have time we recommend 4 days 3 nights).
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 1+ year
- Guide
- Guided tour in French, English, and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Infant seats available
- Public transportation nearby
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Small bag/back-pack with belongings for bivouac overnight suggested as will be carried on the camel. All luggage can travel with you on tour, and bulk of luggage will be stored and secured at hotel bordering desert.
- Vehicle travel on day 3 back to Marrakech is 9-10 hours with stops
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Meeting point will be at one location to make it easy for everyone to meet.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3 days.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in French, English, and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes — hotel pickup is included.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 1 or older.
From AED 1,679 per person (2–15 travelers)
