Sahara · Marrakech itinerary
Marrakech to the Sahara: 3-Day Desert Itinerary
The ultimate Moroccan adventure is the multi-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara dunes of Merzouga. Here is how a classic 3-day Sahara tour unfolds — plus the best-rated desert excursions to book.
At a glance
- 1Tizi n’Tichka pass & Ait Benhaddou
- 2Todra Gorge
- 3Camel trek into Erg Chebbi
- 4Night in a desert camp
Day 1: over the Atlas to the kasbahs
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate, then continue through the Dades Valley with its rock formations.
Day 2: gorges and the dunes
Visit the dramatic Todra Gorge, then reach Merzouga and ride a camel into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes for sunset, spending the night in a desert camp under the stars.
Day 3: sunrise and the return
Watch sunrise over the dunes, then make the scenic drive back to Marrakech via the Draa Valley palm groves.
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