Marrakech
Discover the beauty of Morocco on this 5-day Easter tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and back. Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, explore the Dades and Todra Gorges, and discover the cinematic city of Ouarzazate. Continue to Merzouga to experience the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, enjoy a camel ride at sunset, and spend a memorable night in a traditional Berber desert camp beneath the stars. Along the way, discover local villages, traditional markets, fossil workshops, and the scenic Draa and Ounila Valleys.
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March 24 – From Marrakech to Dades Gorges Easter Vacation
Departure from Marrakech to Dades Valley, in the High Atlas. During this tour of great beauty, we can contemplate the mountain of Tizi n’Tichka with 2.260m of altitude. A route of stark contrasts which also allow us to see the many Berber villages which sit on hillsides. Mandatory stop to visit the beautiful village of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and famous for being the setting for several films including Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Gladiator (2000), and The Jewel of Cleopatra Nile, among others. Also, visit a women’s cooperative dedicated to the marketing of the famous Argan oil. We will continue the route passing through Ouarzazate and the breathtaking Valley of Roses. Arrive at Dades Valley red. Dinner and overnight.
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March 25 – From Dades Gorges to Merzouga Desert
Morning departure to the desert and visit the Todra Gorge, about 15 km from Tinghir. Lunch. In the afternoon, departure to Erfoud through the palm Tourouq. Erfoud visit a workshop production of marble fossils. We continue towards the impressive dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Once there we can contemplate an unforgettable sunset from the high dune, which arrive on the backs of camels. Unforgettable night resting in authentic Berber haimas under the beautiful starry sky of the desert. Dinner and accommodation in Haima camp in the dunes of Merzouga.
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March 26 – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes
Early risers can enjoy a wonderful sight it is to see the sunrise in the dunes. And after a good breakfast, we will have an excursion to the beautiful seasonal lake Dayet Srji, migration season that hosts hundreds of pink flamingos and wild ducks. We continue to the village of slaves, where we shall hear its century music and enjoy watching “Dancing Camel”. On the way to the desert we will see some typical local villages and visit a nomadic family that take tea. Dinner and overnight.
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March 27 – From Merzouga Desert to Ouarzazate
Breakfast and departure to Ouarzazate. We begin the route through the vast palm grove of Tafilalet and Rissani, capital of the former sultans “alaouite”. Visit to its famous market and parking donkeys. We will continue to Ouarzazate by the impressive Draa Valley, through the Berber village of Agdz and Ait Port Saoun of 1,660 m. Arrival in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight.
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March 28 – From Ouarzazatte to Marrakech
Departure to Marrakech. The route today we will be surprised to see one of the hidden beauties of the High Atlas: Ounila Valley. Continuation of the route to Marrakech through the mountain pass of Tizi-n’Tichka, passing the famous Kasbah of the Pasha El Glaoui. The building was home to T’hami the Glaoui and his family, governor of Marrakech in the early twentieth century. Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to the airport at the appointed time.
Is a camel ride and overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp included?
Yes. The tour includes a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset and an overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp, with dinner under the stars.
Will we visit Ait Ben Haddou and the Todra Gorge?
Yes. The itinerary includes a visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah on Day 1 and the impressive Todra Gorge on Day 2.
Can I see flamingos and other wildlife at Dayet Sriji Lake?
Every departure is exclusive to your party — no joining strangers, no fixed schedule.
Guides who know the Atlas roads and desert routes firsthand, not a rotating subcontractor pool.
Adjust the return leg, add nights, or change the pace — all before you book.
One point of contact in Marrakech for the full trip, before and during travel.
Morocco Camel Tours is a family-run local tour operator offering private Sahara desert tours, camel treks in Merzouga and tailor-made trips across Morocco from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier and Ouarzazate.