4-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
Discover the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco on this private 4-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, explore historic kasbahs, admire green valleys and visit the impressive Todra Gorges. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset and spend a night in a desert camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will also discover the villages and desert landscapes around Merzouga before returning towards Marrakech or Fes.
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
Your driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech in the morning. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which offers beautiful views of traditional Berber villages and mountain landscapes.
Continue to the famous ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore this fortified earthen village, known for its traditional architecture and appearances in international films and productions.
After the visit, continue towards Ouarzazate, where you can admire Taourirt Kasbah from the outside or enjoy a break in the town. The road then takes you through the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley.
Check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner and spend the night in the Dades Valley.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
After breakfast, discover more of the Dades Valley before travelling towards Tinghir and the impressive Todra Gorges. Enjoy a walk between the high cliffs surrounding this beautiful valley.
Continue towards Erfoud, a town known for its fossils and desert landscapes. Travel through villages and palm groves in southeastern Morocco before reaching Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Admire the sunset over the sand before arriving at your desert camp.
Enjoy a traditional dinner and an evening around the campfire with local music. Spend the night in a desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga – Desert Discovery and Saharan Villages
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast at the camp, meet your driver and explore the area around the Merzouga Desert.
You can visit the village of Khamlia, known for its traditional Gnawa music, and discover the daily life of its residents. You will also explore the desert landscapes and old tracks surrounding the dunes.
Take a break to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Sahara and learn about the traditions of local communities. Afterwards, return to your accommodation in Merzouga and enjoy some free time to relax.
Enjoy dinner and spend the night in a hotel or riad near the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes or Marrakech
After breakfast, leave Merzouga and begin your return journey. Travel through the Ziz Valley, famous for its extensive palm groves and mountain scenery.
Continue towards Midelt, located between the High Atlas and Middle Atlas Mountains. Then cross the cedar forests near Azrou. If conditions allow, you may spot Barbary macaques in their natural environment.
Continue towards Ifrane, known for its distinctive architecture and gardens. From there, travel to your agreed final destination.
Please note that the journey from Merzouga to Marrakech or Fes involves a long day on the road. We recommend confirming your final destination before departure.
Included
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle with a driver.
- Fuel and transport expenses.
- Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech.
- Three nights of accommodation during the tour.
- Breakfasts and dinners according to the accommodation programme.
- Camel ride in the Merzouga dunes.
- One night in a desert camp.
- Assistance throughout the journey.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Lunches and drinks.
- Dinners not included in the accommodation programme.
- Local guides at kasbahs and in towns.
- Entrance fees to monuments and paid attractions.
- Optional desert activities.
- Personal expenses and tips.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Marrakech to Merzouga tour take?
The tour lasts 4 days and includes 3 nights of accommodation, with visits to southern Morocco and the Sahara Desert.
Is the 4-day tour private?
Yes, the tour is private and includes a driver and an air-conditioned vehicle.
Where do we spend the night in the desert?
You will stay at a desert camp located among the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, a camel ride at sunset is included in the programme.
