3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure

3 days
Marrakech
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About This Tour

🗺️ Overview

Experience the magic of Morocco in just three days! Journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains and venture into the heart of the Sahara desert. From navigating the winding Tizi n’Tichka pass to riding camels across golden dunes under the stars, this short yet powerful tour is packed with unforgettable moments. Ideal for travelers with limited time who still want a taste of Morocco’s natural beauty, desert charm, and Berber culture.

⭐ Highlights

  • ⛰️ Climb through the stunning Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass (2,260m altitude)
  • 🏰 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
  • 🏞️ Explore the dramatic rock formations of Todra Gorges
  • 🐫 Enjoy a camel ride at sunset through the Sahara dunes
  • 🌄 Watch a magical desert sunrise and spend a night in a traditional camp
  • 🌆 Discover the colors and energy of Marrakech

🏨 Accommodation

  • 🏨 1 night in a hand-picked hotel in Dades (shared twin/triple/quad rooms)
  • ⛺ 1 night in a traditional Sahara desert camp (shared tent with basic bedding)
  • 🛌 Solo travelers can upgrade to a private tent (optional single supplement)
  • 🧼 Camp includes basic shared toilet/shower facilities a short walk from the tents

🍽️ Meals

  • ✅ 2 dinners and 2 breakfasts included
  • 🥗 Traditional Moroccan meals cooked fresh in the camp and hotel
  • 🌱 Vegetarian and vegan options available on request

🧑‍🏫 Staff & Language

You’ll be accompanied by an experienced English and French-speaking driver throughout the tour. Local guides are included at Ait Benhaddou and available on request in other locations.

🚐 What’s Included

  • ✅ Transport in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off from Marrakech
  • ✅ Camel ride in the Sahara Desert
  • ✅ 1 night in hotel + 1 night in standard desert camp
  • ✅ Meals as specified (2 breakfasts & 2 dinners)
  • ✅ Local guide at Ait Benhaddou
  • ❌ Lunches and extra drinks
  • ❌ Entrance fees to optional monuments
  • ❌ Tips and personal expenses
  • ❌ Single room/tent supplement (optional)

❗ Travel Tips

  • ✔️ Bring warm layers for the desert night and sun protection for the day
  • ✔️ A small backpack is useful for the camel trek
  • ✔️ Don’t forget your camera — the desert sunrise is breathtaking!

🛎️ Book with Flexibility

Reserve now & pay later. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Explore Morocco’s most iconic landscapes with comfort, authenticity, and local expertise.

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakesh - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges

We will start our adventure by picking you up from the main pick up point, hitting the road! Watch as we climb through the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass which reaches an altitude of 2260 M! On route to Ouarzazate, “The Hollywood of Africa”, we will journey through the High Atlas Mountains passing by Berber villages and beautiful landscapes until we reach head to Ait Ben Haddou. It’s an infamous kasbah and the backdrop for many Hollywood hits; Films such as Gladiator, The Mummy and Alexander were filmed in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will then have time for lunch, maybe it’s time to try some great local cuisine! Carry on the tour to Ouarzazate and Taourirt Kasbah a “magnificent structure and a historical monument giving tribute to the Glaoui”. We will drive through the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs”- the fascinating “sand castles” towards Boumalen dades. Dinner and night in a Riad in the heart of the Dades Gorge.

Day 2: Dades Gorges - Todra Gorgres - Erfoud - Merzouga

After breakfast in the hotel, we leave the Dades Gorges driving towards Tinhir and Todra Gorges. The alluring beauty of the lush palm grove along the valley are known for breathtaking views. Driving the windy, and thin road will get our full attention as we get into the Gorges which will allow you to get a full feel of the unbelievable glory of the massive canyon walls reaching some 300 meters (900 feet) high and continuing for some 100 meters (300 feet). After departing from the Gorges we will stop for lunch in a local restaurant, then we will carry on to Erfoud where we will come across with a fossil craft workshop, which is also our door to the gorgeous Dunes of Erg Chebbi. we will then embark on our camel ride for an hour through the stunning dunes. The clean air and the beautiful sunset will take your breath away and provide an unforgettable moments. Enjoy a traditional dinner and overnight in a comfortable bivouac.

Day 3: Merzouga - Ouarzazate - Marrakech

This morning will be an early one, you will rise up and hike up the dune in order to enjoy what may just be the best sunrise of your life. then enjoy the breakfast. Afterwards, We will drive all the way to Marrakech through Ouarzazate and the roses Valley, one of the longest palm groses valleys in Morocco. Admire the charming adobe Kasbahs and Berber villages along the road, as we are heading up to Ouarzazate you will notice the interesting geological formations of the middle atlas. We arrive Marrakech around 20h00 in Winter / Spring and Around 19h00 in Summer / Automn.

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