3 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech
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Ouarzazate to Marrakech
This 3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech offers an unforgettable journey through southern Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, combining desert, mountains, kasbahs, and oases. Starting in Ouarzazate, the route passes through the lush Draa Valley and Agdz.
continues to Nkob and Rissani, and reaches the golden dunes of Merzouga for a magical Sahara Desert experience with a camel trek and overnight in a desert camp. The adventure continues via Erfoud and the dramatic valleys of the south, including Boumalne Dades, known for its striking rock formations and panoramic scenery. On the final day, travelers explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, arriving in Marrakech in the evening. This Ouarzazate to Marrakech desert tour is ideal for travelers seeking culture, nature, and authentic Moroccan experiences in just three days.

Included
- Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off.
- Bilingual driver.
- Desert camp
- Dinner and breakfast
- Camel Trek
Excluded
- Local guide in Kasbah Ait Ben Hddou (available for an extra charge .)
- Lunch and drinks
- Monuments fees.
- Personal expenses.
Tour Details
Day 1 : Ouarzazate – Agdz – Nkob – Rissani – Merzouga
Departure from Ouarzazate in the morning, traveling through the Anti-Atlas Mountains toward the Draa Valley, with a stop in Agdz to enjoy views of palm groves and traditional ksour. Continue to Nkob, known for its many kasbahs, where you stop for lunch before heading through Alnif to Rissani, the historic cradle of the Alaouite dynasty and home to a lively traditional souk. In the late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you ride camels (or 4x4) into the desert to watch the sunset, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp under the stars.
Day 2 : Merzouga – Erfoud – Boumalne Dades
After an early sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga village and drive to Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops and date palms, before continuing west through desert landscapes and oasis towns. The journey leads through Tinghir and the impressive Dades Valley, offering dramatic rock formations and panoramic views along the winding road. By late afternoon, arrive in Boumalne Dades, where you settle into your hotel or riad, enjoy dinner, and relax with views over the valley.
Day 3 : Boumalne Dades – Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech
Leaving Boumalne Dades after breakfast, travel through the Valley of the Roses and Skoura Oasis on the way to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, where you explore the famous ksar and enjoy sweeping views from the hilltop. After lunch, continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping along the way for photos and refreshments, before descending toward the plains and arriving in Marrakech in the evening, marking the end of the tour.

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