3-Day Morocco Tour Packages
Insider tips: Recommended 3-day Morocco tour itineraries
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3 Day Morocco Itinerary, incl. Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert
The 3-day Moroccan route spans 1200km round-trip, visiting 8 destinations including UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, 300m-high Todra Gorges, and Merzouga's Erg Chebbi dunes. Traditional riads and desert camps offer authentic Berber culture through music and cuisine.
- Day 1
Marrakech to Dades Gorges (350km)
Leave Marrakech early for your journey through the High Atlas Mountains. The road up Tizi n'Tichka pass climbs to 2,260m. If you get motion sickness bring pills for the winding mountain roads. "The views through the Atlas Mountains are breathtaking, though the roads can be challenging. Our guide made frequent stops for photos and fresh air which really helped." Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed mud-brick kasbah and filming location for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Go in the morning to beat the tour buses. Your route continues to Ouarzazate's film studios and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs before overnight at a riad in Dades Gorge.
- Day 2
Dades Gorges to Merzouga Desert (250km)
Start with breakfast then drive to Todra Gorge. The 300m-high canyon walls create incredible views. Take a walk through the gorge but wear sturdy shoes since paths can be slippery. Stop at a fossil workshop in Erfoud on your way to the Sahara. The day peaks with a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. One visitor shared: "Watching the sun set over the endless dunes while swaying on camelback was surreal. Bring a scarf - the desert winds can kick up sand." Your night includes dinner at a desert camp under starlit skies with traditional music.
- Day 3
Merzouga to Marrakech (600km)
Get up early for an optional sunrise camel ride. The golden morning light on the dunes makes the early wake-up worthwhile. After breakfast start the long drive back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley. The 9-hour journey includes stops at scenic spots and villages. You'll reach Marrakech around 7-8pm in summer or 8-9pm in winter. Plan evening flights for the next day to avoid rushing.
3 Days in Morocco Desert, incl. Marrakech and Fes
A 532km Moroccan adventure from Marrakesh to Fes visits 6 major cities. UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge's canyons, and Merzouga's luxury desert camp feature prominently. Stops include Boumalne Dades, Erfoud, and Azrou's cedar forests with wild monkey encounters.
- Day 1
Marrakech to Boumalne Dades (6 hours)
Leave Marrakech at 8:00 AM to avoid traffic. You'll travel through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass with its beautiful Atlas Mountain views. If you get carsick easily, bring motion sickness medication. Plan to reach the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou before 11:30 AM to beat the tourist crowds. Your journey continues through Skoura's palm groves until you reach Boumalne Dades for the night. A recent traveler noted: "Visiting the Berber homes and garden sites was fascinating, though the day involves significant driving time."
- Day 2
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Desert
Start your day on the "Road of 1000 Kasbahs" toward Tinghir Oasis. The Todra Gorge is perfect for morning photos, so wear comfortable walking shoes. Stop for lunch in Rissani and try their specialty medfouna bread. You'll arrive at Merzouga in late afternoon for your desert experience. Pack light for the camel trek. The luxury camp provides bedding but pack warm clothes for the surprisingly cold desert nights. As one guest shared: "The camel ride and time in the desert was brief but enjoyable. The food at the camp was great."
- Day 3
Merzouga to Fes (532 km)
Get up at 5:30 AM to watch the desert sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, begin your northern journey through Erfoud and the Middle Atlas Mountains. The scenery changes dramatically from desert to cedar forests near Azrou, where you might spot wild Barbary macaques. One traveler suggests: "Consider visiting in spring or fall – summer heat can be intense, especially with long drives." You'll reach Fes around 6:00 PM, depending on your stops.
3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Camel Ride
A comprehensive tour spans 7 key destinations: Marrakesh, Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Boumalne Dades, Todra Gorge, Merzouga, and Erg Chebbi. UNESCO site visits, camel treks, and desert camping create a 4.5/5-rated experience.
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What people love about 3-day Morocco tours
? An Unforgettable Experience from Marrakech to the Sahara! ? I went on a 3-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert with my friend Veronica, organized by Morocco Joy Travel, and I can truly say it was an unforgettable journey! From the very beginning, our guide Ismail was incredible – professional, knowledgeable, and above all, passionate. Throughout the trip, he took us to amazing places, sharing stories and insights that helped us experience Morocco through a deeper lens. We crossed the majestic Atlas Mountains, breathing in the fresh mountain air and enjoying breathtaking views. One of the most memorable stops was the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the stunning Dades Gorges to remote Berber villages, vibrant colors, rich flavors, and natural beauty – every moment felt like stepping into a postcard. Once we arrived in the desert, we were welcomed at the beautiful Sahara Pearl Hotel, where we relaxed with a swim in the pool overlooking the dunes. The highlight? A camel trek at sunset, surrounded by golden sands and peaceful silence. At night, under a sky full of stars, the magic continued with live drumming and music by the fire – pure energy, pure joy. ? A journey that touches the soul – filled with nature, culture, warm people, and a sense of wonder. Thank you Morocco Joy Travel, and thank you Ismail
3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure
- 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Fes with Luxury Camp
The hotel that we stayed at the first night was not great, also the dinner wasn’t good. It took me asking them three times before I received my vegetarian entree. The food on the way to the hotel was ok, but the lunch on the way to Fez was horrible! The food on the way to the desert and at the camp was great. I enjoyed visiting the Berber homes and garden sites. The camel ride and time in the desert was brief and enjoyable. It was three early mornings with a lot of travel time
- 3-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Camel Ride
The car is very clean and comfortable, Our driver, Yassine is very friendly and helpful.
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