Marrakech to sahara escape

Trip Overview

Three days. Two nights. One trip that covers more ground than most people see in a week.

This is the classic Morocco desert route for a weekend escape for students the one that starts in the red city of Marrakech, winds through ancient kasbahs, rose valleys and dramatic mountain canyons, and ends with you watching the sun sink behind the Sahara dunes from the back of a camel. Or a 4×4 if you prefer.

It’s fast, it’s full, and it’s the kind of trip that makes you realise you’ve been missing out on something your whole life. Most groups arrive in Marrakech the night before or early morning, by the time the trip ends, they’re already planning their next one.

Trip Details

Duration

3 Days 2 Night

Group

Private

Trip Type

Weekendes

Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech to Dades Valley

Early morning departure from Marrakech. The road south takes you through dramatic mountain passes, ancient kasbahs and one of Morocco’s most iconic UNESCO sites before you reach your accommodation in the Dades Valley for the night.

Along the way you stop at the Monkey Fingers rock formations in the Dades Gorges for a 30-minute walk through one of the most photographed canyon landscapes in Morocco. Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 2 Dades to the Sahara desert

This is the day everything changes.

Morning starts with a walk through Todgha Gorge, a stunning natural canyon with walls rising hundreds of metres on either side. Thirty minutes walking through it and you understand why people travel across the world just for this stop.

From there the road opens up toward the Sahara. You arrive at the dunes in the late afternoon perfectly timed for sunset. Choose your ride into the camp: camel or 4×4. Either way you arrive as the sun drops and the dunes turn gold.

Sunset over the Sahara. Dinner at camp. Music around the fire. Your group, the desert, and a sky full of stars.

Both our basic and luxury desert camps are fully air-conditioned. Sandboarding available in the evening or at sunrise.

Day 3 Sahara Sunrise and Return to Marrakech

Wake up before sunrise and walk up the dunes. Watch the Sahara go from black to gold in twenty minutes. It is the quietest and most beautiful moment of the whole trip.

After breakfast your group heads back to Marrakech. Music on, windows up, your group reliving everything from the last two days. You arrive back in Marrakech in the evening.

trip highlights

3 Days Private tour
2 Nights accommodations
Private air-conditioned transport for every group size, from small vehicles to full-size buses.
Exclusive Guided Tour in Ait Ben Haddou
Daily breakfast
Camel ride in the sahara desert
travel companion (optional)
Photo breaks & pauses

For your stay in Morocco, you will choose from a wide range of carefully selected options. We are proud partners with over 150 riads, camps and hotels across the country, offering accommodations that range from standard to premium categories. Whether you prefer a charming traditional riad or a stylish modern hotel, we ensure comfort, quality, and a welcoming atmosphere that fits your taste and budget.

We can arrange cooking classes/ Hammam & SPA / Hot air balloon / ATV Quads / Dune buggies and any additional activiy available in any destination upon request.