DAY 1: MARRAKECH / OUARZAZATE/ Merzouga / Erg Chebbi

Marrakech - Begin the tour in Marrakech with a seamless pickup by our driver.

High Atlas Mountains - Journey through the majestic High Atlas Mountains.

Tizi n Tichka - Climb through this picturesque 2,260m pass in the High Atlas. Pause for photos of traditional Berber villages and breathtaking mountain vistas.

Ouarzazate - Pass through the “Hollywood of Africa” and catch a glimpse of the renowned Atlas Film Studios from the road.

Valley of Roses - Travel through this aromatic valley, especially stunning in spring when roses bloom. Enjoy a brief photo stop.

Boumalne Dades - Admire the unique rock formations and fortified ksour (villages) in this beautiful valley.

Merzouga - Arrive in Merzouga before sunset.

Erg Chebbi - Settle into your camp where the camel guide and staff await you.

Camel Trek Merzouga - Embark on a camel ride across the golden Sahara dunes for about half an hour, guided by a local desert expert, capturing the stunning sunset in photos.

Erg Chebbi - Savor mint tea, a traditional Moroccan dinner, and enjoy evening entertainment with Berber drum music around the campfire. Overnight in a private tent.

DAY 2: Erg Chebbi Dunes / Khamlia / Rissani / Merzouga

Erg Chebbi - Rise early to witness the sunrise over Morocco’s tallest sand dunes. The golden light spreads across the desert, offering spectacular photo opportunities.

Khamlia - Visit this village known for its Gnawa community. Experience traditional spiritual music and drumming performed by descendants of Sub-Saharan African slaves.

Rissani Market - Discover this authentic desert trading town, once the capital of the Alaouite dynasty. Explore spice, craft, and livestock stalls alongside locals.

Rissani - Sample the local specialty – Medfouna, a stuffed bread freshly baked in a clay oven. (Lunch not included)

Merzouga - Check into your hotel for the second night. Enjoy a private room with a hot shower and pool access. Dinner and overnight stay.

DAY 3: Merzouga /Middle Atlas/ Fes OR Merzouga /Ouarzazate /Marrakech

Merzouga - Rise early to enjoy breakfast and prepare for the journey back to your destination.

Rio Ziz - “Ziz Valley”
Drive through this lush, palm-filled valley with fortified villages scattered along the river. Brief photo stop.

Midelt - Pause for lunch in this mountain town nestled between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas ranges. (Lunch is not included and can be skipped)

Cedar Forest - Stop in the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. Spot Barbary macaque monkeys in their natural habitat.

Middle Atlas - Travel through the Middle Atlas on the way to Fes.

Fes - The tour concludes upon arrival in Fes between 7-8 PM (approximately).

Merzouga - Rise early to enjoy breakfast and prepare for the journey back to your destination.
20 minutes, Admission is free

Ouarzazate - Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
Travel this legendary route lined with historic adobe fortresses. Enjoy brief scenic photo stops along the way.

Tizi n Tichka - Cross back through the High Atlas Mountains via this dramatic mountain pass with panoramic views.

Marrakech - The tour concludes upon arrival in Marrakech at approximately 8 PM.

• Sandboarding (upon request)
• One Night at Merzouga Hotel
• Comfortable Vehicle
• Camel Ride
• Dinner
• Breakfast
• Professional Driver
• One Night At the Desert Camp of Erg Chebbi
• 2 Dinners & 2 Breakfasts (vegetarian option available)
• All Applications & Tax
• Berber Sahraoui Music Around the Campfire

• Lunch
• Drinks
• A fee to Enter some Monument
• Tips & Any Personal Expenses

Spend two nights in Merzouga instead of just one. Most Sahara tours from Marrakech hurry you back after a single night under the stars. This tour offers a second full night—first in a traditional Berber camp with a sunset camel trek, then in a comfortable hotel with a pool.

The second day sets this tour apart. Explore Khamlia village for authentic Gnawa music, stroll through a hidden oasis, wander the Rissani market, and savor Berber pizza (Medfouna) freshly baked in a clay oven.

Rise early to witness the sunrise over Erg Chebbi’s majestic dunes, followed by a leisurely breakfast.

Choose your destination: Heading to Fes takes you through cedar forests with Barbary macaque monkeys and includes a lunch stop in Midelt.

Returning to Marrakech follows the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs across the High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Enjoy medium-sized groups, local guides, and Berber drumming around the campfire.

• Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.