Tour Overview
Four unhurried days from Marrakech into the Sahara and back, tracing one of Morocco's most complete southern loops. Cross the High Atlas to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, wind through the Dades and Todra Gorges, and reach Merzouga in time for a sunset camel trek into Erg Chebbi. After a night under canvas and stars, the return route threads the palm-lined Draa Valley and its string of ancient kasbahs before recrossing the Atlas to Marrakech — extra time to properly breathe in each landscape.Tour Highlights
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage kasbah of Aït Benhaddou
- Cross the High Atlas via the spectacular Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260m)
- Walk through the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges
- Pass through the fragrant Rose Valley and Skoura palm oasis
- Follow the Draa Valley, historic gateway to the Sahara
- Sunset camel trek into the dunes
✓ Included
- 3 nights accommodation (hotels + desert camp)
- Breakfast & dinner daily
- Camel trek at sunset
- Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou
- English-speaking driver/guide
- Private 4×4 transport
- Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water during the trip
- All local taxes
✗ Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Day by Day Itinerary
Early departure from Marrakech crossing the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m). Visit the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Continue to Ouarzazate for lunch then along the Rose Valley to Boumalne Dades for overnight.
Morning through the magnificent Dades gorges, then on to the towering Todra gorges with their 300m high cliffs. Afternoon arrival in Merzouga where you mount camels for a sunset trek into Erg Chebbi dunes. Berber music and dinner around the campfire. Overnight in the luxury camp under the stars.
Early sunrise in the Sahara. After breakfast journey through Rissani (famous souk) and down the magnificent Draa Valley lined with thousands of date palms and ancient kasbahs. Overnight in Agdz.
Final day crossing back over the High Atlas through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass with stops for panoramic photos. Arrive in Marrakech with unforgettable memories. Drop off at your accommodation.