3-Day Sahara Desert Adventure from Marrakech
About this activity
Highlights
- Traverse the majestic Atlas Mountains
- Experience a camel ride under the stars
- Visit the ancient Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Explore the dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private 4x4 vehicle transportation
- Experienced English-speaking driver/guide
- Overnight stays in desert camps and hotels
- Camel trekking experience
- All meals during the tour
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Pass by: 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech Day 1: Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Dades Valley Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the UNESCO site of Aït Benhaddou, then continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to reach Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel. Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Drive to Todra Gorge for a short walk through the canyon. Continue to Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset and spend the night in a desert camp with dinner and music. Day 3: Merzouga → Marrakech Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4 vehicle. Begin the journey back to Marrakech, passing through desert landscapes, Berber villages, and the Atlas Mountains once again. Arrival in Marrakech is expected in the evening.
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is private and can be customized to your preferences.
- A minimum of two people is required to book this tour.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions or special requests in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for walking and camel riding.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
- Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated during the journey.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Please provide the name of your accommodation or any where that we can pick you up from in Marrakech
Traveler reviews
Sahara
The best experience ever! Definitely worth of money and I fully recommend the guide Ali!
Great trip
A great experience! Moha our tour guide was so kind and our driver, Adil was great as well! I definitely recommend, especially as a student studying abroad.
The two days driving and...
The two days driving and seeing the sights was nice. Our driver was wonderful. Everything to do with the actual Sahara though was terrible. To name a few highlights - there weren’t enough camels for everybody, the camp ran out of drinking water, and there were mites on the tablecloth at dinner in the camp, where we suspect my partner and I both got food poisoning. From talking to other travelers who did this experience through other companies and stayed at other camps, I think this is a pretty universal experience. One person told us they found broken glass in their food at another camp, so at least ours didn’t have that.
Mixed bag
The Sahara was amazing. Beware, however, of how vague the itinerary is. Also, once the booking is confirmed, you will get almost no communications or information. The trip was very poorly organized and what little information we were given, was incorrect. The camel ride is very short and then the rest is by vehicle. They don't tell you how to ride the camels, they just throw you on one. Then they try to upsell you to a car ride instead of camels on the way out. Basically, be ready for a lot of sitting and standing around with no communication from anybody. Also, they take you to tours along the way that are not included in the price and that they only tell you cost extra after you've already gone through them, so take lots of cash and plan accordingly.
Roadtrip and Camel ride
This tour was very well organised and we felt safe the entire time. Our tour guide, Abdu, shared information about areas as we drove through and stopped on numerous occasions for photo opportunities. He was very personable and made the trip very enjoyable for everyone. The camel ride was definitely a highlight, but we were all surprised by how much our legs hurt afterwards!