
4 Days Atlas Mountains & Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
Explore the High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert on this 4-day adventure. Visit historic kasbahs, experience camel trekking, and immerse yourself in Berber culture.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → Telouet Kasbah → Dades Valley
Travel from Marrakech through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains. Visit the historic Telouet Kasbah, once home to Berber leaders, and continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and top Morocco travel attraction.
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Explore the spectacular Dades Gorges in the morning. Continue to Todra Gorge, a canyon perfect for photography and short walks. Head to Merzouga, where you ride camels into the Sahara Desert at sunset. At the end of the day arrival in a Berber luxury desert camp, experiencing traditional cuisine and music beneath the stars.
Day 3: Sahara Desert Full Day
Wake up for a sunrise camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Optional 4x4 desert excursion through remote desert trails. Visit Khamlia village, famous for Gnawa music, and enjoy tea with a nomadic Berber family. Explore the vast desert, hike dunes, and relax in the tranquility of the Sahara.
Day 4: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Depart Merzouga via the scenic Draa Valley, passing palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop in Ouarzazate to explore Moroccan film studios or Kasbah Taourirt. Continue through the Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech for evening arrival. This 4-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech is ideal for travelers seeking Atlas Mountains scenery, desert adventure, and Berber cultural experiences.
What's Included
- Transport in an air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan for all 4 days
- Experienced, knowledgeable driver and local guide for the entire tour
- 3 nights accommodation (Riad, kasbah, and desert camp)
- Dinner and breakfast included for all overnight stays
- Camel rides in Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and sunrise
- Sandboarding in the desert dunes
Not Included
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Tips
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, phone, internet, optional activities not listed)