3 Day Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech
About This Tour
Experience the best of southern Morocco on a 3-day journey from Ouarzazate to Marrakech. Travel along the legendary Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at Skoura Oasis and the historic Amridil Kasbah. Explore the fragrant Rose Valley and the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Gorge before continuing to the Sahara. Ride camels into the golden dunes of Merzouga at sunset and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp under a sky full of stars. Wake up to a magical desert sunrise, then journey through the Draa Valley and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah. Cross the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass and arrive in Marrakech, carrying unforgettable memories of Morocco’s kasbahs, valleys, and desert beauty.
Places You Will Visit
Tour Highlights
- ✓ Visit Taourirt Kasbah & Ouarzazate studios
- ✓ Discover Roses Valley
- ✓ Visit Todra Gorge
- ✓ Ride Sahara camels
- ✓ Camp desert night
- ✓ Watch desert sunset
- ✓ Visit Aït Ben Haddou
- ✓ Cross High Atlas
- ✓ Marrakech
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Start your journey in Ouarzazate and drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Visit the lush Skoura Oasis and explore the historic Amridil Kasbah. Continue through the scenic Rose Valley before reaching the dramatic Dades Valley. Enjoy winding mountain roads and striking rock formations before settling in for dinner and an overnight stay.
After breakfast, travel through the palm groves of Tinghir and visit the stunning Todra Gorge with its towering red cliffs. Continue toward Erfoud and the edge of the Sahara. Upon arrival in Merzouga, take a camel ride across the golden dunes at sunset. Spend the night in a Berber-style desert camp, enjoying dinner and traditional music under the stars.
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, depart Merzouga and pass through the Draa Valley and Ouarzazate. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n Tichka pass. Arrive in Marrakech by evening, where your tour ends.
What's Included & Activities
- Explore the historic Taourirt Kasbah
- Visit Ouarzazate film studios
- Discover the scenic Rose Valley
- Stroll through Skoura palm groves
- Hike inside Todra Gorge
- Ride camels across the Sahara dunes
- Enjoy sandboarding in Erg Chebbi
- Watch magical desert sunsets and sunrises
- Spend a night in a luxury desert camp
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou
- Cross the High Atlas to Marrakech
- Quad biking in dunes - $30.00
- Buggy ride in desert - $60.00
- Shisha night at camp - $20.00
- Henna tattoo experience - $10.00
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