Highlights
Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World heritage site and perfect example of clay architecture
Stay in a walk-in canvas tent in the heart of the Sahara Desert dunes
Adventure through desert, extraordinary landscapes and pre-Cambrian sites
Travel with a small group
Itinerary
Set out from Marrakech and venture deep into Morocco’s mesmerizing south on the 3-Day Atlas Canyon & Sahara Desert Explorer trip. This guided explorer tour weaves through the winding Tichka Pass, ancient Ait-Benhaddou, and cinematic Ouarzazate before leading you through the remarkable Dades and Todra Gorges. The adventure culminates with an unforgettable night camping amidst the sweeping Merzouga Dunes—an experience that brings the Sahara’s magic to life.
Travelers are treated to a tapestry of landscapes: fertile plains, timeworn valleys, and vibrant oases, all punctuated by colorful vistas that shift with the light. Along the way, discover the enduring legacy of old sub-Saharan tribes, whose presence is etched into the region’s culture and architecture.
This tour package’s standout feature is the rare opportunity to camp in the heart of the Sahara, surrounded by endless dunes and starlit skies—a memory to cherish long after the journey ends. Perfect for those eager to blend natural wonder with cultural exploration in a compact, expertly guided trip.
day 1 - Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges
This Morning. You will meet your tour leader at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech and join your small group of fellow travellers.
Leaving Marrakech behind. The Road brings us to the highest altitude of the whole trip: more than 7,000 feet (2260 meters) pass by Tizi N'Tichka road winding road through the peaks and valleys of the High Atlas Mountains.
Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a prime example of classic Southern Moroccan architecture. Famous for being the setting of filming most of the Must-Watch Historical Movies, like Alexander. Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. etc., and currently filming The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon.
After lunch Pause we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate, a small trading city that is the gateway to the vast Sahara Desert. Visit the Film Studio
Pass via the Valley of Roses before arriving at our Auberge this evening. spend the rest of the evening in leisure
day 2 - Todra Gorge, Tinghir, Merzouga
This morning, you wake up in the middle of Morocco's most spectacular natural sights, the Todra Gorge. Don't forget your camera as you take a walking tour of the wondrous 1000 feet high gorge and the surrounding area.
After breakfast. Join your local Guide for a walk in the traditional Amazigh Villages and fields. Meet and interact with the welcoming locals.
Continue towards Merzouga dunes and arrive early this evening. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride while you witness an incredible sunset. Later, settle into your Sahara camp, where dunes rise and fall around you.
day 3 - Merzouga, Nkob, Marrakech
Awake amidst the silence of the desert this morning, as Morocco's natural beauty continues to astound you.
After Breakfast. Drive back to Marrakech with a few pauses along the way .
Arrive early this afternoon at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech.
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