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3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure

3 days
Start and end in Marrakesh
4.9
134 traveler reviews
3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure - Morocco Joy Travel
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  • Custom
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  • Fully Guided
  • Personalized
  • Christmas & New Year
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English, Spanish
Group Size 2 - 10
Age range 1 to 70
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Highlights

  • Climb through the amazing Tizi n’Tichka pass
  • Explore the massive canyon walls of the Todra Gorges
  • Embark on camel ride through the stunning dunes
  • Fall in love with Marrakesh

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Marrakesh - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges (350 KM, 6H driving)
  2. Day 2 Dades Gorges - Todra Gorgres - Erfoud - Merzouga (250 KM, 3H driving)
  3. Day 3 Merzouga - Ouarzazate - Marrakech (600 KM, 9H driving)
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Number of tours

10

Age Range

10 to 60 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

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Awards Received

2019 Tour of the Year Winner
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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.8
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.7
  • 4.9
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  • BR
    · January 12th, 2025
    Excellent tour with Ali being great host
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    thank you for the comment Bruce
    Trip date: December 2024
  • EM
    · September 5th, 2024
    Best tour ever What an amazing trip. I highly recommend this tour. Everyone who works there is wonderful and so sweet. The food was fantastic. The tents are very nice and comfortable. And there’s nothing like watching shooting stars in the middle of the desert
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    Trip date: May 2024
  • 3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure reviewer 3
    · July 26th, 2024
    Amazing wonderful and unforgettable
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for the comment Manwel. Have a lovely one. Ali
    Trip date: July 2024
  • 3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure reviewer 4
    · March 11th, 2024
    Ali was an incredible guide and I would thoroughly recommend booking with Morocco Joy Travel. We travelled with our 2 kids (8 &9) and Ali made it such a wonderful adventure for our family. He was so warm and kind, knowledgeable and thoughtful. We opted for the luxury accommodation and it surpassed our expectations. There was a lot of driving but the vehicle was very comfortable and Ali was so knowledgeable and a pleasure to tour with. We are left with wonderful memories of sunsets, fossil digging, sand dune exploring, camel riding, drum playing, spectacular scenery, delicious meals…thank you Ali…we cannot wait to visit again!
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your kind words Livia! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it motivates us to continue delivering top-notch service. We look forward to welcoming you back again... Show more
    Trip date: February 2024
  • 3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure reviewer 5
    · February 26th, 2024
    My son and I had an amazing private 3 day High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure. Our driver and tour guide Hamid with Morocco Joy Travel picked us up at our hotel in Marrakech in a beautiful minivan and made our experience very easy and enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable about the region, people and culture and that made the experience amazing. We hope to return soon.
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and it motivates us to continue delivering top-notch service. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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    Trip date: February 2024
  • YC
    · February 20th, 2024
    My tour experience with Morocco Joy Travel was fantastic - Hamid did such a wonderful job driving us through the Atlas Mountains and giving us interesting information about our surroundings. It was amazing seeing such beautiful landscapes and being supported by the wonderful team of Hamid and Ali at Morocco Joy Travel. Thank you so much!!
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Hi Yasmine, Thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your experience here. We're glad you had a good trip to Morocco and we look forward to seeing you on tour again soon.
    Trip date: February 2024
  • VG
    · January 20th, 2024
    We book a 3-day travel to the desert, based on positive reviews. And the experience was 100% worth it. Ali is a native, speaks 5 languages, drives his car with excellence, is very easy to communicate with, and generally very positive. He'll tell you tons of tales if you're in the mood to talk, or will play a very nice playlist of local music if you're not. P.S. If you come to the desert in winter, be ready to freeze!
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Hi Vlad, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted to hear that you felt your tour was well guided and you enjoyed the touring aspect. We look forward to welcoming you on another one of our tours very soon. All the best, #MJT
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • 3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure reviewer 8
    · January 5th, 2024
    Ali and the tour were really amazing! It feels like you travel with a personalized guide and we saw pretty awesome things that other common tours didn’t have that. From desert views to downstairs river canals, everything was priceless.
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Dear Kirya, That is great to hear, thank you for your trust. Kind Regards, Ali from MJT
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    Trip date: January 2024
  • 3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure reviewer 9
    · January 1st, 2024
    Quit reading reviews and book a trip with Joy Travel. You won’t regret it. Some quick advice/things to know: -If it’s not clear from the description , this is a small company and anything on the trip can be customized. Reach out and ask. -Ali is a perfectionist. He cares about the most minute details and will make this trip magical. Trust me. -If Ali is on another tour his communications may be slow. Be patient. -Fez is an ancient city where little has changed and few tourists. Marrakech is the opposite but still fun to visit. Out of the two I’d spend more time in Fez. -The luxury package is definitely worth it. -Ali and Hammin are brothers, I didn’t realize until the last day :) Both have big heats and will take great care of you. -Definitely stay in the desert. It will be your favorite night. Stay two nights if you can. -Wire transfers from US to Morocco aren’t instant. Ours took 10 days. It freaked me out at first.
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    Morocco Joy Travel commented on this review
    Dear Mr. Travis, Thank you for your positive feedback! I had the luck to meet you and your family in person by being your tour-guide. I'm glad to hear that your trip was well-organized and that you had a great experience with the staff, tours, and... Show more
    Trip date: December 2023
  • ST
    · October 9th, 2023
    Amazing tour! Saïd was very knowledgeable and friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Lots of driving, but well worth it - we learned so much about such a beautiful country. Can’t wait to come back.
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    Trip date: October 2023

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3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure
From Marrakesh to Marrakesh

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    Claudia

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    What time is the pickup on Day 1 and will accommodations be arranged for the trip duration?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten March 2025

      We do not have availability for the requested dates. Please let us know if your travel dates are flexible.

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    Sonia

    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    About what time does the tour return to Marrakech? We need to know if we can catch a flight that night.

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Our tour returns to Marrakech around 19:00, but we always make arrangements to ensure travelers with evening flights have enough time to get to the airport smoothly (3 hours before the flight departure).

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    Dale

    Asked on February 24th, 2025

    Is vegetarian food available during the tour?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten February 2025

      Yes, we provide vegetarian meals at both the hotel and the desert camp.

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    Patricia

    Asked on November 16th, 2024

    We were thinking of joining this tour for July 2025, we were wondering if there was some way to pre-book? Or do we have to wait until next year.

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      We're pleased to inform you that this trip is available for departure every day, with guaranteed departures. Booking in advance, however, allows us to to book your room in our preferred accommodations. The price listed online reflects our Standard Package, but if you'd like to upgrade to the Luxury Package, it's available for an additional 110 euros per person.

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    Wedwatie

    Asked on November 4th, 2024

    What is the departure time from the hotel on the first day?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      We pick you up from your hotel at around 8:00 AM on the first day of the tour.

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    Uma

    Asked on October 28th, 2024

    Can I pay in a different currency?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      Yes, we can convert the prices to your preferred currency during the booking process.

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    Cindy

    Asked on October 23rd, 2024

    What are the additional benefits of choosing the luxury camp?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten October 2024

      The luxury camp offers upgraded accommodations and exclusive services not available in the standard camp.

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    Dagmar

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

    Is there a custom itinerary available for the tour?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Yes, we can customize itineraries based on your preferences and needs.

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    Denise

    Asked on July 11th, 2024

    how much walking is involved?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten July 2024

      Day 1 Marrakesh - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Gorges: 1 hour walking at the Air Benhaddou kasbah. Day 2 Dades Gorges - Todra Gorgres - Erfoud - Merzouga: 20 min to 30 min walking at the Todra gorges. You can also go on a 2 hour hike in the Todra valley/Gorges. Day 3 Merzouga - Ouarzazate - Marrakech: no walking.

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    Jamie

    Asked on June 26th, 2024

    Can i book the tour for 1 person? or 2?

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    • Morocco Joy TravelOperatorWritten June 2024

      Yes you can book the 3 Days High Atlas Mountains and Sahara Adventure to start next July the 10th.

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • For any tour departing before July 2nd, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 2nd, 2025, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Morocco Joy Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 30 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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