The 2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech starts with a pickup from your riad in the morning. You’ll leave the busy metropolis and head south via the High Atlas Mountains. As you travel along the beautiful roads, you’ll pass through traditional Berber settlements and stop at various spectacular viewpoints to take in the stunning views of the valleys and peaks.

The journey continues to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ancient earthen buildings and its historical importance as a major stop on the caravan route. After learning about the kasbah and its history, you travel through a variety of landscapes, from rocky plateaus to wide-open desert plains, on your way to Merzouga in southeastern Morocco.

By late afternoon, the first golden dunes of the Sahara Desert will greet you. As the sun sets and the hues of the sand change, hop on a camel and enjoy a peaceful ride over the vast dunes. When you arrive at your desert camp, you will be greeted with a traditional meal, live Berber music, and a serene night beneath a starlit sky, allowing you to fully experience the tranquility of the desert.

You wake up early to witness a stunning sunrise over the Sahara’s vast dunes, a scene you’ll never forget. After a traditional breakfast at the camp, you bid farewell to Merzouga and begin your journey back to Marrakech. The route takes you through Alnif, Tazarine, and N’Kob, where the scenery changes dramatically, transitioning from desert to lush valleys and charming towns. Along the way, you’ll make a few stops to stretch your legs and take in the breathtaking views as you pass through these small villages.

As you continue, the road ascends into the Atlas Mountains, and the landscape shifts from the sandy hues of the desert to the rich greens of the highlands. You’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains before descending toward Marrakech, passing through quaint towns and villages along the route. The journey concludes with a drop-off at your riad late at night, marking the end of an unforgettable two-day adventure through Morocco’s desert.