3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech: Journey through the Atlas Mountains and Merzouga Dunes 2025

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Morocco with a 3-day desert tour from Marrakech 2025. From the majestic Atlas Mountains to the stunning dunes of Erg Chebbi, this adventure combines culture, spectacular views, and an unforgettable desert excursion.

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi N’tichka Pass – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades

Start your journey early from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, heading towards the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass, reaching an altitude of 2260 meters, with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its appearance in numerous films. Enjoy lunch on-site before continuing to Ouarzazate, where you’ll visit the Kasbah Taourirt.

Your journey continues along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through Skoura and the Valley of Roses, before reaching Boumalne Dades. Explore the Dades Gorges, and spend the night at a hotel nestled within the canyon.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Erg Chebbi Dunes

After breakfast, depart to visit the impressive Todra Gorges, where sheer cliffs rise up to 250 meters. After marveling at this natural wonder, continue towards Erfoud, with a stop in Tinejdad for lunch and to explore its lush palm groves.

Arriving in Erfoud, you’ll visit a fossil workshop before heading towards the famous Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga. Here, swap your 4×4 for camels to cross the dunes, where you’ll spend the night in a desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and sleep under the stars in a Berber tent.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Wake up early to witness the stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, ride your camel back to Merzouga and begin your journey to Rissani, the former capital of the Alaouite Dynasty. Continue the drive through Alnif and the Tazarine Oasis, then pass through the scenic Draa Valley.

Enjoy lunch in N’Kob, then travel towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Ait Saoune Pass at 1660 meters. In the late afternoon, journey back through the High Atlas Mountains, passing traditional Berber villages, and arrive in Marrakech by evening, marking the end of your desert adventure.

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