Overview
Cross the High Atlas, discover kasbahs and gorges, then reach the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi for a night in the Sahara.
Tour highlights
- Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Aït Benhaddou
- Ouarzazate
- Kelaat M'Gouna
- Dadès Valley
- Monkey Fingers
- Todra Gorge
- Tinghir palm grove
Day by day
Day1
Day 1 · Marrakech to Dadès Valley
- Tizi n'Tichka pass · High Atlas mountain crossing with panoramic photo stops
- Aït Benhaddou · UNESCO-listed fortified kasbah used in many films
- Ouarzazate · Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios
- Kelaat M'Gouna · Valley of the Roses, known for rose products
- Dadès Valley · Overnight among striking rock formations and kasbahs
Day2
Day 2 · Dadès Valley to Merzouga
- Monkey Fingers · Unusual rock formations in the Dadès Gorges
- Todra Gorge · Narrow canyon with towering rock walls
- Tinghir palm grove · Green oasis with traditional irrigation and village life
- Erfoud · Desert gateway town, known for its fossils
- Merzouga & Erg Chebbi · Camel trek at sunset, optional sandboarding on the dunes, then a night in a desert camp
Day3
Day 3 · Merzouga to Marrakech
- Erg Chebbi sunrise · Watch the sunrise from the dunes before breakfast
- Tinghir & Ouarzazate · Return drive with stops along the way
- Tizi n'Tichka pass · Final mountain crossing
- Marrakech · Arrival in the evening
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver-guide
- Fuel, tolls and driver expenses
- Pickup from your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Hotel/riad accommodation along the route
- Night in a desert camp
- Camel trek in Merzouga
- Breakfast and dinner
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to sites
- Tips for guide and driver
- Travel insurance
Frequently asked questions
Is this tour private?
Yes. Your group travels alone with its own driver and guide, so we can adapt the pace to you.
Where does the tour start and end?
Usually at your hotel, riad or the airport in the starting city. Tell us if you prefer another place.
What should I bring?
Light clothes for the day, a warm layer for desert nights, sunglasses, a scarf, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and some cash in dirhams.
Can I change the itinerary?
Yes. Tell us your dates and interests and we will adapt the route and the stops.
How do I book?
Send a request or message us on WhatsApp with your dates and the number of travellers. We will reply with a personal offer.
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