Where does this Sahara Desert tour start and end?

This is a self-contained three-day loop departing from and returning to Ouarzazate. It's ideal if you're already staying in Ouarzazate or arriving independently — pick-up and drop-off at your hotel are included.

Is a camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes included?

Yes. On Day 2 you mount your camel at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes and ride into the Sahara as the sun sets. The following dawn, you ride back to the dune crest to watch the Sahara sunrise.

What is the Berber desert camp like?

The camp includes furnished private tents with proper beds and bedding, a traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber music and some of the clearest, most star-filled skies you will find anywhere. It retains a genuine desert atmosphere without being overcrowded.

What other landscapes does the tour cover?

The route takes in the Skoura palm oasis, the Rose Valley, the Dadès Valley and the Todra Gorge — three of southern Morocco's finest landscapes — on the way to and from the desert. The return passes through N'kob and the sweeping Draa Valley.

Can this itinerary be adjusted or extended?

Yes. All our tours are private and can be tailored. If you'd like to spend more time at a particular stop, extend the stay in the desert or continue on to Marrakech, we can arrange that when you enquire.

Luxury Berber desert camp with lantern-lit carpet pathway at sunset

Traditional Berber tent welcome with mint tea at sunset in the desert

Aerial view of the winding road through the Dadès Gorge at golden hour

Travellers and their guide waving from a rocky outcrop at the Todra Gorge

Two riders on camels at the edge of the Sahara dunes at sunset

The Erg Chebbi dunes glowing gold under a wide desert sunset sky

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3 Day Sahara Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga

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Route

Ouarzazate → Rose Valley → Todra Gorge → Erg Chebbi → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

Duration

3 Days

A beautifully self-contained three-day loop from Ouarzazate — through the Skoura palm oasis, the Rose Valley and the Todra Gorge to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Spend a night in a Berber desert camp and return via the village of N'kob and the sweeping Draa Valley.

Traveller Experience

“He is one of the nicest guides I have ever come across — great sense of humor, friendly and just an all-around fun guy.”

Ahmed took us on a three-day trip around Ouarzazate starting with the Draa Valley, spending the first night surrounded by the dunes, followed by M'Hamid and Ait Ben Haddou and a bunch of other places along the way, finishing in Marrakech on the third evening. If you are travelling in Morocco I definitely recommend him.

Highlights

Kasbah Ameridil in the Skoura palm oasis — one of the south's most beautiful kasbahs, rising from an ocean of date palms.

Wind through the Rose Valley and the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs — a landscape unlike anywhere else in Morocco.

Walk the Todra Gorge — 300-metre sheer cliffs, a clear river below, one of North Africa's most dramatic natural corridors.

Arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes on camelback at sunset and spend the night in a fully equipped Berber camp under the stars.

Return via N'kob — the village of 45 kasbahs — and the long, sweeping Draa Valley back to Ouarzazate.

The Experience

More than just the destinations

Every itinerary is carefully curated to balance Morocco's most unforgettable landscapes, culture, and experiences — whilst still allowing the flexibility to customise the journey around your own pace, interests, and travel style.

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Day 1

Ouarzazate Through the Rose Valley to the Dadès

Depart Ouarzazate after breakfast and head east along the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs. Stop at Kasbah Ameridil in the lush Skoura palm oasis before continuing through the Rose Valley, famous for its Damascus roses. Arrive in the spectacular Dadès Valley by evening. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Day 2

Todra Gorge to the Erg Chebbi Desert Camp

Head through the Todra Gorge in the morning — sheer 300-metre cliffs rising on either side of a clear, fast-running river. Continue east to Merzouga. At the dune edge, mount your camel and ride into the Sahara as the sun descends. Your Berber camp awaits: dinner, live traditional music and an extraordinary sky overhead.

Day 3

Sahara Sunrise, N'kob and the Draa Valley

Wake early for the Saharan sunrise from the highest dune, then ride back for breakfast. Begin the scenic return to Ouarzazate via the village of N'kob — home to 45 kasbahs — and the sweeping Draa Valley. Arrive back at your hotel in Ouarzazate by late afternoon.

Inclusions

Half-board accommodation

Luxury accommodation with breakfast & dinner

Private air-conditioned Mercedes 4x4 transportation

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

All airport and road transfers

Professional multilingual driver-guide (English & Spanish)

Camel ride

Mint tea welcome

Freshly prepared Moroccan dinner

Traditional Berber tent experience

Exclusions

International flights

Lunches & beverages

FAQ

Common questions about this tour

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