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Sahara Sands & Kasbahs: A 4-Day Moroccan Desert Adventure

4 days From Marrakesh

Operator

Morocco Travel Experts LLC

Ancient Wonders

Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks

Private Tour

Travel exclusively with your friends and family

Low Intensity

Travelers can expect some light physical activities

Guided in English

Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian

All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech to Merzouga
Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Atlas Mountains, Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, Rose Valley, Todra Gorge, Erg Chebbi
Start pointMarrakesh-Safi, Morocco (All marrakech )
MealsDinner (Delicious dinner at luxury desert camp)

Included activities

  • Hotel pickup and drive through Tizi n'Tichka pass
  • Viewing of Atlas Mountain snow-topped peaks and Berber villages
  • Route of Thousand Kasbahs through Skoura Oasis and Rose Valley
  • Visit to Todra Gorge
  • Walk to appreciate Todra Gorge beauty
  • Check-in to luxury desert camp
  • Welcome mint tea and fresh dates or nuts

Optional activities

  • Photography opportunities in Boumanle Dades and Tinghir region

Landmarks

  • Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Atlas Mountains
  • Ouarzazate
  • Skoura Oasis
  • Rose Valley
  • Todra Gorge
  • Erg Chebbi
Day 2 Merzouga
Kohl Mine, Erg Chebbi
MealsBreakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch on the dunes), Dinner (3-course dinner)

Included activities

  • Breakfast at desert camp
  • Exploration of desert landscapes
  • Visit to Kohl mine
  • Picnic lunch on the dunes
  • Time with nomadic family
  • Traditional Berber music experience
  • 3-course dinner
  • Campfire entertainment with music and drums

Optional activities

  • Sandboarding at the camp
  • Walks around the camp
  • Relaxation in leisure areas
  • ATV rides on tallest peaks of Erg Chebbi (extra cost)

Landmarks

  • Kohl Mine
  • Erg Chebbi
Day 3 Merzouga to Draa Valley
Sahro Mountains, Alnif, Nekob, Draa Valley
MealsBreakfast, Dinner

Included activities

  • Travel through Sahro volcanic mountains
  • Pass through Alnif
  • Visit to Nekob village
  • Arrival at Draa Valley oasis
  • Check-in to ancient Kasbah accommodation

Optional activities

  • Fossil hunting in Alnif
  • Exploration of mud-brick villages
  • Photography opportunities in gorges and hills

Landmarks

  • Sahro Mountains
  • Alnif
  • Nekob
  • Draa Valley
Day 4 Draa Valley to Marrakech
Agdz, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, Tizi Tichka Pass
End pointMarrakesh-Safi, Morocco (All marrakech )

Included activities

  • Travel through Draa Valley villages
  • Drive to Agdz
  • Crossing of gorges to Ouarzazate
  • Travel to Ait Benhaddou
  • Visit to Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
  • Return drive through Tizi Tichka pass
  • Airport drop-off in Marrakech

Optional activities

  • Visit to movie studios in Ouarzazate

Landmarks

  • Agdz
  • Ouarzazate
  • Ait Benhaddou
  • Tizi Tichka Pass

What's Included

Accommodation
*Accommodation for 3 Nights, comfortable and ideally located Riads/Desert Camp.
Knowing that your accommodation may separate a great holiday from a perfect one, we take ultimate care in choosing each location we host you. Only the truly exceptional in terms of comfort, character, amenities, location, and service suit our standards. With a range of premium hotels and authentic accommodations, each of our carefully selected hotels provides comfortable and air-conditioned rooms, quality breakfasts, and impeccable service by a professional and friendly team.
Guide
English / frensh speaking driver.
(If you prefer another language, kindly inform us in advance)
Meals
Breakfast *3
Dinner*3
Other included items
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation in Marrakech
A/C modern 4×4 SUV, a van, or a minibus
English-speaking driver or a driver and an English-speaking tour guide (If you prefer another language, kindly inform us in advance)
First, second, and third-night accommodations
Meals: 3 dinners & 3 breakfasts
Camel trekking experience
Sandboarding
Transport
Air-conditioned vehicle
pick up and drop off

What's Not Included

Other items
The following items are not included in the tour price and may require additional payment during the trip. These services are optional or depend on personal preferences.
-
• Personal expenses
• Drinks and beverages
• Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities
✨ These items allow travelers the flexibility to customize their experience according to their interests and preferences.

Good to know

Currency
د.م.
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E.
Type C
Morocco
Type E
Vaccines
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.
Visa
Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
For any tour departing before October 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 30%
is required to confirm your booking with Morocco Travel Experts LLC. 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.
Some departure dates and prices may vary and Morocco Travel Experts LLC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
The following cards are accepted for "Morocco Travel Experts LLC" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
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TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Morocco Travel Experts LLC. Please familiarize yourself with the
Morocco Travel Experts LLC payment, cancellation and refund conditions
.
Insurance
Our travel protection from our
award-winning partner, XCover
, means you and your travel companions can book with peace of mind knowing there’s protection available in case your trip doesn’t go to plan. At checkout you will be able to select between different options in case you or the tour are eligible for insurance. In case no option is available, you are always able to purchase travel insurance outside of TourRadar.
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Accessibility
Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can
contact our customer support team
, who are ready and waiting to help you.

Traveler Moments

Three friends sit on a dune raising victory signs while watching a vibrant Sahara sunset.
Romantic candlelit dinner setup in the desert at night.
Koutoubia Mosque with palm trees and clear blue sky.
Scenic waterfall surrounded by green vegetation.
Cluster of mudbrick buildings with palm trees, possibly Ait Benhaddou.
Camel trekking in the desert with a group of people.
Person with goats near a small waterhole in an arid landscape.
Person holding a snowboard in the desert with sand dunes.
Historic earthen kasbah of Ait Benhaddou rising above palm groves under a blue sky.
Serpentine mountain road winds dramatically through the reddish cliffs of Dades Gorge.
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