



by Desert Family Tour
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€320This three-day, two-night tour travels from Marrakech to Fez through the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert, including the Merzouga Desert. The journey begins by crossing the Tizi N Tichka Pass, the highest road in North Africa. The route includes a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the nearby town of Ouarzazate. Travelers then continue through the Dades Valley, Tinghir, and the Todra Gorge canyon, where high canyon walls and a palm oasis are visible. The tour proceeds to Merzouga, where a camel ride takes place across the Erg Chebbi dunes in the Sahara Desert. An overnight stay is arranged in a traditional Bedouin-style camp with private tents. The next morning includes breakfast before traveling toward Fez through the Middle Atlas Mountains, passing cedar forests along the Ziz Valley. One night is spent in a private room at a hotel or riad. The tour includes transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, dinner, and breakfast. Lunches and drinks are not included. An optional guide is available at Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for an additional fee.
High-Atlas Mountains to Dades Valley
The 4-day, 3-night Sahara trip begins with an early-morning pickup from the accommodation or nearest meeting point. The route crosses the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters through the High Atlas Mountains, including several photo stops to see Berber villages and mountain scenery. The journey continues to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the historic kasbah is visited with a local guide for about €2.50 per person. Following lunch at a local restaurant, the trip advances past Ouarzazate and through the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley. Dinner and an overnight stay are arranged at Kasbah Safari Rose or a similar lodging.
480 min
Todra Gorge to Merzouga Desert Camp
Following breakfast, the trip heads toward Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes. The route passes traditional Berber villages and stops at Todra Gorge to explore the canyon with a local guide. The journey continues through Tinghir, visiting a nomadic cooperative, then through Tinjdad and Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga. After some rest, travelers choose between a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes or a 4x4 transfer to the desert camp. Upon arrival, guests settle into private luxury tents with bathrooms and showers. The evening includes a traditional dinner and Berber music around the campfire, with overnight in the desert camp.
720 min
Erg Chebbi to Dades Valley Walk
Early morning begins with watching the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga depends on the selected option: by camel enjoying the dunes or by quad bike ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes back to Merzouga. From Merzouga, travel continues toward the Dades Valley through southeastern Morocco’s landscapes. In the afternoon, explore the Monkey Fingers rock formations with a 1 - 2 hour walk and photo opportunities. A local guide is available for approximately €3 per person, and departure and walking times should be arranged with the guide. Dinner and overnight stay are at Kasbah Safari Rose or similar accommodation.
12 min
Return to Marrakech via High Atlas
After breakfast, departure from the hotel is around 08:30 for the return trip to Marrakech. The route goes through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters, with several photo stops to view Berber villages, valleys, and mountain scenery. There is a lunch stop at leisure before continuing toward Marrakech. Arrival in Marrakech is expected between 19:00 and 20:00, depending on traffic, road conditions, and stops. This marks the end of the 4-day luxury Sahara adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga.
12 min
Pick-up at any accommodation in town or at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle
End point
Drop-off at the closest meeting point that is accessible by vehicle