2 days Sahara tour from Marrakech – Detailed Itinerary

This 2 days Sahara tour from Marrakech takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, past the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and into the Erg Chebbi Sahara dunes. Enjoy a camel trek at sunset, overnight in a traditional Berber desert camp, wake up to a spectacular sunrise, then return to Marrakech on day two. Includes transport, driver, camel ride, dinner, breakfast, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Perfect for travelers with limited time who want an authentic Sahara experience.

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Merzouga

Your 2 days Sahara tour from Marrakech begins at 07:00 with pickup from your Marrakech hotel. First, you will cross the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Next, you will stop at the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou for photos and exploration. Then, you will pass through Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco. Finally, you will arrive in Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. After dinner at a local hotel, you will enjoy a one-hour camel trek at sunset. Consequently, your night is spent in a traditional Berber camp with dinner, drumming, and stargazing.

Day 2: Merzouga – Sunrise – Return to Marrakech

Wake up at 06:00 to climb the nearest dune for a magical sunrise over Erg Chebbi. Then, ride your camel back to the hotel in Merzouga for breakfast and a hot shower. After that, begin the long return journey to Marrakech, retracing the route through Tinghir, the Dades Valley, and Ouarzazate. Next, stop for lunch in Ouarzazate or near Ait Ben Haddou. Finally, cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass once more and arrive in Marrakech between 20:00 and 21:00, with drop-off at your hotel or near Jemaa el-Fnaa square.

• Experienced English/Spanish speaking guide/driver
• Camel Ride in Merzouga Desert
• Overnight stay in the camp
• Breakfast and dinner

Not included in 2 days Sahara tour from Marrakech:

• Lunch/drink
• Plane ticket to and from Morocco
• Entry fees to monuments/museums