3 DAYS SAHARA DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Rose Valley – Dadés Gorges 

Our journey begins from Marrakech before 8:00 in the morning, heading towards Ouarzazate, a historic caravan town nestled in the eastern foothills of the Atlas Mountains, known as the Gateway to the Sahara.

Traversing the Berber town of Taddert and crossing the towering Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass at 2260 meters altitude, we arrive 30 kilometers from Ouarzazate at the renowned Aït Benhaddou Kasbah. This ancient fortress, with its striking red-earth architecture, stands proudly along the ancient Kasbahs route, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987.

Lunch will be enjoyed at the Kasbah before continuing our journey to Dadés Gorge via Ouarzazate, often dubbed as “The Hollywood of Africa.” En route, we’ll pass through the captivating “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs” amidst the mesmerizing “Sand Castles.” Our adventure continues with a stop at Kalaat M’Gouna, famously known as “The Rose City” for its abundance of roses, hosting the annual Roses Festival in May. Finally, we’ll reach our hotel nestled in the heart of Dadés Gorges, where a traditional Moroccan evening meal and breakfast await.

Day 2: Boumalne Dadès – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Arfoud – Merzouga Dunes 

After a hearty breakfast, our expedition leads us through the scenic Dadés Valley and Todra Gorges, allowing us to explore the captivating landscapes of this region. Lunch will be savored at a café along our route. Upon reaching our final destination, Merzouga, camels will transport us to the majestic sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and our Berber desert camp, where we’ll spend the night, enjoying an evening meal and breakfast in traditional Berber tents.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Azrou – Ifrane – Fez 

We rise early to witness the enchanting sunrise over the desert before riding camels back from Erg Chebbi dunes to Merzouga.

After refreshing with a shower and breakfast at the hotel, our Sahara adventure continues. En route back to Fez, we’ll pause to admire the picturesque landscapes and capture memorable photographs as we traverse the Middle Atlas Mountains once more.

Our journey includes a stop at Midelt, a town nestled in the high plains between the Middle Atlas and High Atlas mountain ranges, where we’ll enjoy lunch. Midelt, situated at an impressive altitude of 1,508 meters, boasts a stunning mountainous backdrop anchored by the towering Jbel Ayachi, one of North Africa’s highest peaks.

In the afternoon, we’ll resume our voyage to the legendary city of Fez, marking the conclusion of the memorable 3-day Marrakech to Fez desert tour.