Luxury 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Depart from Marrakech in the morning and journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Enjoy panoramic views and visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a historic fortress featured in numerous films. Continue to Ouarzazate, where you can explore the impressive Kasbah Taourirt. The journey then takes you through the lush Skoura palm groves and the fragrant Rose Valley before arriving at the dramatic Dades Gorges, where you’ll stay overnight.

After breakfast, head to the towering Todra Gorge, a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. Travel through the Tafilalet palm groves and reach Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops. Arriving in Merzouga, you’ll switch to camels and embark on a mesmerizing trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Witness an unforgettable sunset before arriving at your luxury desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and live Berber music under the Sahara night sky.

Wake up early to experience a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, ride camels back to the village. Travel through the historical town of Rissani, a former trade hub, and continue through the scenic Draa Valley, known for its palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop in Ouarzazate for lunch before making your way back through the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech by late afternoon.