3-Day Shared Sahara Tour: Explore Morocco with New Friends

About This 3-Day Shared Sahara Tour

This 3-day shared small group tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert offers an exciting and relaxed adventure with a small, friendly group of fellow travelers. With a maximum of 8 people, The agency ensures everyone gets personal attention from guides while making new friends along the way. You’ll explore Morocco’s most stunning landscapes, visit historical sites, and get a real taste of the local culture without the rush of large tour groups.

The journey takes you through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, the impressive Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and the cinematic town of Ouarzazate, where many famous movies were filmed. You’ll also walk through the Todra Gorges, ride camels over the golden sand dunes of Merzouga, and enjoy a peaceful night in a desert camp under a starry sky with traditional Berber music.

What sets this tour apart is the balance between comfort and affordability. You’ll experience quality moments like camel rides, desert sunsets, and cozy campfires, all at a more budget-friendly price. Plus, the flexible pace of the trip allows the group to enjoy the experience at a relaxed, comfortable speed, making it feel more like a journey with friends than a typical tour.

Tour Plan Day by Day

Day 1: Your adventure begins at 7:00 a.m. from Marrakech as you head into the Atlas Mountains. Along the way, you'll stop to take in the views and snap some photos. One of the highlights of the day is visiting Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a 16th-century fortress and UNESCO World Heritage site This place is known for being the backdrop to famous movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. After exploring, you'll have time to enjoy a relaxed lunch.

Next, you'll visit Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Morocco," where you can see movie studios and the Taourirt Kasbah. As we continue, we'll pass through the picturesque Rose Valley and Dades Valley, both known for their natural beauty. You end the day in the Dadès Gorges, where you'll enjoy dinner surrounded by stunning cliffs, before settling in for a peaceful night.

Day 2: After breakfast, you’ll head to Tinghir to explore the impressive Todra Gorges, a beautiful canyon shaped by nature. From there, you continue through the lush southern Saharan oasis until you reach Erfoud. Our journey then leads us to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes.

At the inn, you'll be welcomed with traditional mint tea before heading out on a camel ride to our desert camp. As you ride through the sand dunes, you'll get to watch the stunning colors of the sunset. After settling in, dinner will be served, followed by a traditional Berber music performance under the stars.

Day 3: To catch the breathtaking sunrise, you’ll wake up early, about 30 minutes before it lights up the horizon. Afterward, enjoy breakfast and a shower before we begin our journey back to Marrakech. Though the drive is long, we’ll make several stops along the way for coffee, lunch, and plenty of photo opportunities.

The aim is to return to Marrakech by late afternoon or evening, depending on the stops and traffic, wrapping up your unforgettable desert experience.

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