3-day Sahara Desert tour Morocco

The 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech With us ⁠Tilila Travel is one of the most popular private itineraries in Morocco, taking you through the High Atlas Mountains all the way to the golden dunes of Merzouga (Erg Chebbi). You can expect a fully tailored experience with a private air-conditioned vehicle and native English-speaking guides:

  • Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley
  • Day 2: Dades to Merzouga
  • Day 3: Return to Marrakech

The 3-Day Itinerary : 3 day sahara tour from marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley: 3 day sahara tour from marrakech

  • Departure: Morning pick-up from your Marrakech hotel or riad.
  • High Atlas Mountains: Drive over the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass.
  • Aït Benhaddou: Explore the famous UNESCO World Heritage kasbah.
  • Ouarzazate & Dades: Drive through Morocco’s Hollywood before staying overnight in the Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Sahara) : 3 day sahara tour from marrakech

  • Todra Gorge: Walk through the massive limestone river canyons.
  • Merzouga: Arrive at the gateway to the deep sand dunes.
  • Desert Experience: Embark on a sunset camel trek into the dunes.
  • Overnight: Sleep in a traditional or luxury Berber desert camp under the stars

Day 3: Merzouga Return to Marrakech : 3 day sahara tour from marrakech

  • Sunrise: Watch the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes.
  • Return Journey: Travel back through the Draa Valley and Atlas Mountains to drop you off back in Marrakech.

What is Included : 3 day sahara tour from marrakech

  • Private pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.
  • Comfortable, air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan with fuel.
  • Professional English-speaking native driver/guide.
  • 1 Night hotel/guesthouse accommodation in Dades Valley.
  • 1 Night in a Sahara desert camp (Standard or Luxury).
  • Sunset camel trekking experience.
  • Daily breakfasts and dinners.

Pricing & Extra Options : 3 day sahara tour from marrakech

  • Price Range: Typically ranges from €300 to €950 per person. (Exact pricing varies depending on your group size and whether you select standard or luxury camp options).
  • Add-ons: You can request extra activities like quad biking in the dunes (~$35–$55) or sandboarding

Additional Information: visit Majorelle Gardens

Top Destinations for a Day Trip from Marrakech

If you would like to visit Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech then you will need to book your own online tickets on their website: https://www.jardinmajorelle.com/en/

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Tilila travel made our travel experience to Morocco so seamless. The hotels that where booked where excellent and the driver Rasid was so patient with our family. Highly recommend Tilila travel and services of Mohammed to anyone visiting Morocco
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My family of 3 travelled to Morocco. Two adults and our 13 year old son. During the planning of our trip I looked into many tour companies that made me feel pressure to visit as many sites and cities as possible and made it difficult to understand the experience I wanted for my family. When I came across Mohammed at Tilila I knew after speaking with him I was dealing with something different. Morocco is beautiful, and of course you can get on a tour bus with many people and follow the itinerary and have a great time. However, if you are looking for a personalized experience with understanding and service, I highly recommend Tilila Travel.
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Wir machten mit Tawfiq die 3 tägige Tour in die Wüste. Wir fanden die Fahrt super interessant und sehr abwechslungsreich. Tawfiq fuhr uns gut und sicher und wusste immer etwas spannendes bei jedem Stopp zu berichten. Der Anschluss in der Wüste mit Quad und Kamelritt ist unvergesslich.
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My mom and I had an amazing 10-day tour of Morocco with Tilila Travel! From the initial planning to the end of our trip, the service was exceptional. Mohammed was incredibly responsive, accommodating, and helpful throughout the planning process, and provided us with a detailed itinerary that made everything seamless. Our driver, Abdel, was wonderful—professional, respectful, and always attentive to our needs. His positive attitude made the long drives between cities enjoyable, and we always felt safe and comfortable with him. Everything was extremely well organized, from hotel check-ins to the knowledgeable English-speaking guides in each city. We truly enjoyed our experience and would highly recommend Tilila Travel to anyone visiting Morocco!
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We planned our adventure to Morocco just three weeks in advance and we knew that Mohamed/Tilila Travel was the way to go from the first email response we received. It was a weekend and Mohamed got right back to us! We asked so many questions and he answered every one so we felt confident about our itinerary, our packing list and everything! From the moment our driver, Yassin, picked us up at the Marrakech airport, we know we were in the best of hands! Yassin was such an experienced driver - he knew all of the different terrains and areas we passed through - he was a goldmine of knowledge, sharing with us so much information about the different areas and cultures. He was so thoughtful, making stops along the way to show us such neat things - like the wild monkeys, the argon oil area, the Berber rug factory, the gorge, every small detail enhanced our trip! We suggested a loose itinerary to Mohamed and planned the perfect trip for us, including beautiful and special riads and fascinating tours! The camel trip and overnight in the Sahara was absolutely incredible! Thanks to Mohamed and Yassin, we enjoyed the most wonderful journey through an amazing country! Yassin is the BEST and we made a lifelong friend in him - Mohamed too (even though we didn't get to meet him in person)!
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Michael Sengl
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We booked a 2 day private tour to the desert and had a great experience. The organization was smooth and everything went as planned. Both Mohamed, the manager, and Abdel, our guide, did an outstanding job! I fully recommend booking with Tilila Travel 👍🏻
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Excellent trip. I feel like a Morrocan princess all the time in those luxurous hotels. Awsome time. God bless Morrocan people.
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My wife and I travelled in Morocco in early May. We used Tililia travel through a friend suggestion. The experience was wonderful. Our driver Yousef was terrific and was there from the start to the finish. He was there to pick us up from the airport, and drop us off at the end of the trip. We had plans and activities arranged every day and had the ability to make minor changes as deemed be necessary. The guides were good. We always felt safe and never had any issues communicating as everyone spoke English. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Morocco, and Tililia travel was a large part of the reason for a wonderful vacation. I would definitely recommend them for anyone visiting Morocco.
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We just finished our tour yesterday. We love our tour guide, and we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this tour. The tour has great balance among culture, nature, and historical sites. Our guide is super patient, kind, and attentive. He waited for our slow walking family members. When someone needs bathroom or water stop, he finds the clean roadside restaurants/shops. We have took guided tours in different countries. Our Morocco guide is head and shoulder above all the other tour guides we had before. Above was my trip in 2019. I just went again in March 2023. The tour is well organized. Itinerary was given to us in advance. There’s no surprise. Everything went smoothly. The driver was waiting for us at the airport. He drives the whole tour, polite, helpful, and always on time. The city guide in Fez was exceptional, she tailored tour to our specific interests. The cooking class arranged by Mohammed, the owner of Tilila Tour was amazing. Every time I make those dishes, I will be thinking about this trip. It was a great memory making trip.
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Le voyage organisé au Maroc a été une expérience très enrichissante. L’itinéraire était bien planifié et permettait de découvrir des paysages variés, entre les médinas animées, le désert du Sahara et les montagnes de l’Atlas. Les guides étaient accueillants et compétents, ce qui a rendu les visites encore plus intéressantes. L’organisation générale était satisfaisante, avec des hébergements confortables et des déplacements bien gérés. Ce séjour m’a permis de mieux connaître la culture marocaine, sa gastronomie et l’hospitalité de ses habitants. Un voyage dépaysant que je recommande vivement.