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3 day Gateway to the Sahara desert – return to Marrakech

3 days

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Start and end in Marrakesh

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Operator: Morocco Cultural Trips
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Marrakesh to Boumalen Dades
Marrakesh to Boumalen Dades
Start point
Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Marrakech Airport or Your Hotel, 00:00 - 00:00)
Meals
Lunch (Leisurely lunch (location not specified)), Dinner (Sumptuous dinner at guesthouse)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Dar Blues Dades)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO world heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit Kasbah Taourirte in Ouarzazate
- Travel through Valley of Roses
Landmarks
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Kasbah Taourirte
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
High Atlas Mountains
Day 2
Boumalen Dades to Merzouga
Boumalen Dades to Merzouga
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delightful lunch at a café), Dinner (Dinner under the stars with Berber entertainment including drums, dancing and music)
Accommodation
Camping (Tiziri Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit Tinghir Oasis
- Walk to and explore Todgha Gorge
- Visit Rissani
- Camel ride over Erg Chebbi sand dunes at sunset
- Stay at Berber desert camp in Sahara Desert
Landmarks
Tinghir Oasis
Todgha Gorge
Rissani
Erg Chebbi
Day 3
Merzouga to Fes
Merzouga to Fes
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Lodge in Merzouga), Lunch (Delightful lunch in Errachidia)
Included Activities
- Camel trek to watch sunrise
- Travel through Ziz Valley
- Travel through Middle Atlas Mountains
- Travel through Cedar forests of Imouzzar and Ifran
Landmarks
Ziz Valley
Middle Atlas Mountains
Errachidia
Cedar forests of Imouzzar and Ifran

Landmarks
Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Kasbah Taourirte
Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
High Atlas Mountains

Landmarks
Tinghir Oasis
Todgha Gorge
Rissani
Erg Chebbi

Landmarks
Ziz Valley
Middle Atlas Mountains
Errachidia
Cedar forests of Imouzzar and Ifran

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Meals
Additional Services
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Where You'll Stay

Dar Blues Dades
Hotel 3*
day 1
Tiziri Camp
Camping
day 2

All accommodations are subject to change

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Morocco Cultural Trips

Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)
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5.0

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Tour Operator
5.0

Jonny5.0•April 2026
Our 3-day Gateway to the Sahara Desert tour with Morocco Cultural Trips was a fantastic and well-organized...
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Traveled in February 2026
Reply from: Morocco Cultural Trips
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Morocco Cultural Trips for your Sahara adventure! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your 3-day Gateway to the Sahara Desert tour and that everything met your expectations. Sabir and Hassan will be especially happy to know that their efforts made your journey more comfortable, insightful, and memorable. Your recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we’re grateful for your trust. We hope to welcome you again in Morocco for another unforgettable experience! Warm regards, Abderrahim
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Plan your adventure:

3 day Gateway to the Sahara desert – return to Marrakech

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Itinerary

Introduction

Marrakesh to Boumalen Dades

Included Activities

Boumalen Dades to Merzouga

Included Activities

Merzouga to Fes

Included Activities

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