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Sahara Nomad Express

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3 daysDuration
Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining
2 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

Make the most of your short stay in Morocco with this three day tour

See the famous kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, which has featured in popular movies

Enjoy hiking in the Todra Gorges, ride a camel in the Merzouga Desert

Spend a night in a desert camp. See the sun set over a sea of sand

Itinerary

Make the most of your time in Morocco with the Sahara Nomad Express—a three-day private tour connecting Marrakech and Fes via the mesmerizing Merzouga Desert. Led by an expert local guide, travel through the High Atlas Mountains to the iconic kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a backdrop to Hollywood classics. Enjoy a short hike in the Todra Gorges, ride camels across rolling dunes, and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars. The trip’s stand-out feature is its efficient yet immersive experience, letting travelers savor Morocco’s legendary landscapes, cinematic sites, and rich Berber heritage—even on a tight schedule.

day 1Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Benhaddou - Dades

We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech at around 8:00 am. Today's journey takes you through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizin'tichka Pass. See Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a world heritage site that has featured in popular Hollywood movies.
Continue past the Valley of the Roses and call it a day on reaching the Dades Valley, where you will spend the night.

Meals
Dinner

day 2Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

day 3Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Fes

What's Included

2 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
Pick up from your accommodation in Marrakech and drop off at Fes medina
Transport as per the itinerary
An experienced, English-speaking driver/guide
Accommodation: Hotel on the first night & desert camp on the second
Camel riding in Erg Chebbi sand dunes
Sandboarding is available to those who want to try

Customer Reviews

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Great trip experience

We have booked them last summer and have a great trip from Marrakech to Merzouga desert. The guide was informative, friendly and so funny. The desert camp.was excellent and more than our expectations. I highly recommend them

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