3-Day Morocco Tour: A Quick Escape to the Desert and Beyond

 

Perfect for those short on time, this 3-day itinerary takes you on an exciting journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, offering a mix of cultural immersion and breathtaking scenery.

 

Day 1: Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

Depart Marrakech in the morning, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stop to explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic film location. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and visit Kasbah Taourirt or the Atlas Film Studios. Spend the night in a boutique riad in Ouarzazate.

 

Day 2: Ouarzazate to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)

Travel through the stunning Draa Valley, filled with lush palm groves and kasbahs. Arrive in Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert. Take a camel trek into the dunes and watch the sunset over the sands. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoying a traditional Berber dinner and stargazing under the clear desert sky.

 

Day 3: Merzouga to Marrakech

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, followed by a hearty breakfast at the camp. Return to Merzouga by camel and begin your journey back to Marrakech. Along the way, stop for lunch in a local mountain village. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, with memories of an unforgettable adventure.

 

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