3 Days Luxury Tour from Marrakech To Merzouga

Day 1 :Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – Dades Valley

Your 3 Days Luxury Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins early in the morning as your private driver meets you at your riad or hotel. Leaving behind the red city’s vibrant chaos, you ascend the High Atlas Mountains via the legendary Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Along the way, you’ll pass through traditional Berber villages perched on mountain slopes, surrounded by terraced fields and valleys that showcase Morocco’s natural beauty.

Your first major stop is the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Morocco’s most iconic film locations. Wander through its labyrinth of earthen alleyways, where centuries-old architecture tells stories of caravans, traders, and movie legends like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa,” and visit the Atlas Film Studios to glimpse sets used in world-famous productions. After lunch, journey onward through the fragrant Valley of Roses and the palm groves of Skoura, where the historic Kasbah Amridil stands as a stunning example of southern Moroccan architecture.

As evening falls, arrive in Boumalne Dades, surrounded by the striking landscapes of the Dades Valley — a masterpiece of red rock formations and winding gorges carved by time. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and unwind in your boutique riad, where the blend of comfort and authenticity marks the perfect end to your first day.

Accommodation:

• Standard: Panorama Dades or similar
• Lux: Xaluca Dades or similar

Day 2 :Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga desert

Wake up to the fresh mountain air and soft golden light over the Dades Valley — a sight that perfectly captures Morocco’s quiet beauty. After breakfast, continue your 3 Days Luxury Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with a scenic drive through winding roads surrounded by dramatic rock formations known as “monkey fingers,” one of the valley’s most iconic landscapes.

Your journey leads to the breathtaking Todra Gorges, a natural wonder carved deep into the High Atlas Mountains. Towering limestone cliffs rise over 300 meters above the narrow canyon, where a small river flows peacefully below. Take a leisurely walk through the gorge, admire the play of light on the rock faces, and watch local Berber families go about their daily life — shepherds, farmers, and artisans living in harmony with nature.

After a lunch stop in Tinejdad or Erfoud, known for its fascinating fossil workshops, the scenery begins to shift as you approach the Sahara Desert. Upon arrival in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes, trade your vehicle for a camel — your companion for a magical sunset trek across the golden sands.

As the sun melts into the horizon, arrive at your luxury desert camp, where a warm welcome awaits. Enjoy a candlelit dinner beneath a canopy of stars, accompanied by live Berber music and the rhythmic beat of drums echoing across the dunes. This evening, surrounded by silence and starlight, you’ll experience the timeless allure of the Sahara.

Accommodation:

• Lux: Oasis Luxury Camp or similar
• We don’t use standard camps as they lack quality and private amneties

Day 3 :Merzouga – Tazarine – Draa Valley – Marrakech

Rise early to witness one of Morocco’s most unforgettable moments — sunrise over the Sahara. Watch as the first rays of light transform the dunes into waves of gold and crimson, a sight that feels both intimate and infinite. After breakfast at the camp, you’ll begin your long but breathtaking return journey toward Marrakech.

The day unfolds through a changing tapestry of landscapes — from desert plains to lush valleys and ancient kasbahs. Your route passes through Tazzarine and the vast Draa Valley, home to one of Morocco’s longest rivers and thousands of date palms that paint the desert green. Stop to stretch, sip mint tea, or photograph the endless groves and kasbahs that dot the horizon.

Continue to Ouarzazate, where you’ll enjoy lunch and perhaps revisit the Taourirt Kasbah or nearby Atlas Film Studios, known for hosting blockbusters like Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones.

In the afternoon, cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass once more, retracing the mountain road that leads back to Marrakech. The scenery transitions from ochre cliffs to alpine valleys and finally to the vibrant plains that surround the Red City.

Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of your 3-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga — a journey filled with discovery, serenity, and the unforgettable spirit of the Moroccan Sahara.