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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
Explorer: Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

Day 1
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 (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
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
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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Where You'll Stay

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Dar Blues Dades
Hotel
day 1
Tiziri Camp
Camping
day 2

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Morocco Cultural Trips

Rating: 5(4 reviews)
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5.0

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5.0

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Jonny
April 15th, 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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Tour ID: 332393

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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- For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Morocco Cultural Trips. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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