3-Day Morocco Tour Packages

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• 3 Day Morocco Itinerary, incl. Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert

  The 3-day Moroccan route spans 1200km round-trip, visiting 8 destinations including UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, 300m-high Todra Gorges, and Merzouga's Erg Chebbi dunes. Traditional riads and desert camps offer authentic Berber culture through music and cuisine.

  

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  • Day 1

    Marrakech to Dades Gorges (350km)

    Leave Marrakech early for your journey through the High Atlas Mountains. The road up Tizi n'Tichka pass climbs to 2,260m. If you get motion sickness bring pills for the winding mountain roads. "The views through the Atlas Mountains are breathtaking, though the roads can be challenging. Our guide made frequent stops for photos and fresh air which really helped." Visit Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed mud-brick kasbah and filming location for Game of Thrones and Gladiator. Go in the morning to beat the tour buses. Your route continues to Ouarzazate's film studios and along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs before overnight at a riad in Dades Gorge.

    
  • Day 2

    Dades Gorges to Merzouga Desert (250km)

    Start with breakfast then drive to Todra Gorge. The 300m-high canyon walls create incredible views. Take a walk through the gorge but wear sturdy shoes since paths can be slippery. Stop at a fossil workshop in Erfoud on your way to the Sahara. The day peaks with a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. One visitor shared: "Watching the sun set over the endless dunes while swaying on camelback was surreal. Bring a scarf - the desert winds can kick up sand." Your night includes dinner at a desert camp under starlit skies with traditional music.

    
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    Merzouga to Marrakech (600km)

    Get up early for an optional sunrise camel ride. The golden morning light on the dunes makes the early wake-up worthwhile. After breakfast start the long drive back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley. The 9-hour journey includes stops at scenic spots and villages. You'll reach Marrakech around 7-8pm in summer or 8-9pm in winter. Plan evening flights for the next day to avoid rushing.

    

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• 3 Day Morocco Itinerary, incl. Marrakech and Merzouga

  Rich experiences fill three days visiting 10 destinations including UNESCO site Ait Benhaddou, Todra Gorges, and Erg Chebbi dunes. The tour features 2-hour camel trek, desert camping, and crossing Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2260m.

  

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    Marrakech to Todra Gorges

    Leave Marrakech at 7:00 AM to avoid traffic. You'll drive over the Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n'Tichka pass at 2,260m. "We saw so much in such a short time, and our driver stopped at many interesting places along the way." Take motion sickness pills if needed - the mountain roads twist and turn quite a bit. Stop at Ait Benhaddou, Morocco's most iconic kasbah. Visit before noon for the best photos and to avoid the crowds. Your journey continues through the Valley of Roses until you reach Todra Gorges for the night. Your hotel will be close to the gorge, perfect for evening exploring when it's cooler.

    
  • Day 2

    Todra Gorges to Erg Chebbi Dunes

    After breakfast, drive through desert towns to Merzouga, where the Sahara begins. Pack light for your camel trek - you only need basics for one night. The 2-hour camel ride can be uncomfortable, so wear good clothes and bring a scarf for sun and sand protection. One guest shared: "The desert trip is quite amazing and should be experienced by everybody, just be prepared for lots of driving." When you reach camp, climb the 150m dunes to watch the sunset. You can sleep in traditional Berber tents or under the stars. Bring warm clothes - desert nights get cold.

    
  • Day 3

    Erg Chebbi to Marrakech

    Get up at 5:30 AM to see a beautiful desert sunrise. After breakfast, ride back to Merzouga by camel. The drive to Marrakech takes about 12 hours, going through Tazzarine and the Draa Valley. As one traveler noted: "The third day was mostly driving to get back to Marrakech."

    

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• From Marrakech 3-Day, 2-Night Desert Trip to Merzouga Dunes

  The desert unfolds across 10 destinations including UNESCO's Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, and Erg Chebbi dunes. The route passes through Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, and Boumalne Dades, with 2 nights in traditional hotels and desert camps.

  

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  • Marrakesh Morocco

    65 mi

  • Ait Benhaddou Morocco

    16 mi

  • Ouarzazate Morocco

    50 mi

  • Kalaat M'Gouna Morocco

    12 mi

  • Boumalne Dades Morocco

    28 mi

  • Tinghir Morocco

    6 mi

  • Todra Gorge Morocco

    34 mi

  • Tinejdad Morocco

    46 mi

  • Erfoud Morocco

    28 mi

  • Merzouga Morocco

    238 mi

  • Marrakesh Morocco

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