The Perfect Short Sahara Escape – Camel Trek, Sunrise & Sunset in the Dunes
Ideal for travelers already in southern Morocco (Ouarzazate, Aït Benhaddou, or Marrakech region) who want the full Sahara experience in just three unforgettable days.
Private 4×4 · Luxury or traditional Berber camp options · All desert highlights included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Ouarzazate → Skoura → Kalaat M’Gouna → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Morning pickup from your Ouarzazate hotel, kasbah, or film studio area
- Drive through the fragrant Valley of Roses and the lush Skoura palm oasis
- Stop at a family-run rose-water distillery (seasonal)
- Walk between the dramatic 300-meter limestone walls of Todra Gorge
- Scenic drive along the Dades River with its bizarre rock formations
- Late afternoon arrival at a beautifully restored kasbah hotel overlooking Dades Valley
- Optional short sunset walk in the gorges
- Traditional dinner on the panoramic terrace
- Overnight in a charming kasbah room with mountain views
Day 2: Dades Valley → Tinghir → Erfoud → Erg Chebbi Dunes (Sunset Camel Trek & Desert Camp)
- Relaxed morning departure (9:00–9:30)
- Visit the colorful Berber market of Tinghir (if Thursday or Monday)
- Continue through fossil towns and vast date-palm oases
- Early afternoon arrival at the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
- Time to relax, photograph, or try sand-boarding
- 90-minute sunset camel trek deep into the dunes
- Arrive at your private desert camp:
→ Choose Luxury Camp (en-suite bathroom, hot shower, real beds)
→ or Traditional Berber Camp (authentic tents, shared facilities, incredible atmosphere) - Mint tea, 3-course dinner, campfire with Gnawa or Berber music
- Overnight under the clearest starry sky you’ll ever see
Day 3: Desert Sunrise → Rissani → Ouarzazate (or drop-off Marrakech)
- Optional sunrise camel ride or 4×4 transfer back to the dune edge
- Hearty breakfast in the sand
- Visit the historic town of Rissani – traditional souk, ancient ksar, and the Alaouite dynasty mausoleum
- Scenic return route with final photo stops in the Draa Valley palm groves
- Arrival back in Ouarzazate between 17:00–18:00
- Optional continuation to Marrakech (+3.5 hours) at no extra driving cost
What’s Included
- Private modern 4×4 + English-speaking Berber driver-guide
- 2 nights: 1 authentic kasbah hotel + 1 desert camp (luxury or traditional)
- Camel trek both ways (4×4 alternative available)
- All meals from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 3
- Unlimited bottled water & daily snacks
- All entrance fees & activities
Perfect For
- Travelers already in Ouarzazate or Aït Benhaddou
- Film crews or photographers wanting the desert without long transfers
- Couples or small families seeking an intense but comfortable short adventure
- Anyone who wants sunrise AND sunset in the dunes
Best season: Year-round (summer departures start very early to avoid heat)
Book Your 3-Day Sahara Dream Now
Three days. Two unforgettable desert moments. One perfect short escape.
Reserve your private tour today:
📧 contact@amoroccotour.com
📱 WhatsApp: +212 663 752 058
Luxury camp tents are extremely limited – book early and let the golden dunes, dramatic gorges, and Berber hospitality become the highlight of your Moroccan journey.