Best 4 days Desert tour from Marrakech to merzouga

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 6 more

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Morocco's stunning landscapes, beginning and ending in Marrakech. Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and explore the breathtaking Dades Valley and Todra Gorges. Experience the thrill of a camel trek into the Merzouga dunes, where you'll spend an unforgettable night in a desert camp under a blanket of stars. Relish a cultural evening with Berber music and witness the mesmerizing Sahara sunrise. This private tour ensures personalized attention with a guide who provides insightful local knowledge, making it perfect for travelers seeking a unique Moroccan adventure.

- Duration: 4 days and 3 nights of immersive exploration
- Private tour with hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Experience iconic sights including Ait Ben Haddou and Todra Gorges
- Enjoy a night in a desert camp and Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa"

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[2])
Breakfast
Beverages: Drinks during meals (except vehicle water)
Entrance fees: Optional sites/activities (e.g., Atlas Film Studios, Cinema Museum)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your driver will pick up guests directly from their accommodation in Marrakech.
If the riad is not accessible by car, we will arrange a nearby accessible meeting point.

The driver will be holding a sign with the lead traveler’s name and will contact guests via WhatsApp before pickup.

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Meeting point

Jemaa el-Fna, Marrakech 40000, Morocco

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

    1 stop
  • 1
    Marrakech

    Early pickup in Marrakech. Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with stops for photos, Berber villages, terraced fields. Descend to arid pre-Saharan region. Visit Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site, 17th-century ksar, film location). Guided walk and climb for views. Lunch near Ait Ben Haddou (not included). Continue via Ouarzazate ("Hollywood of Africa"), possible stop at Taourirt Kasbah or Cinema Museum if time allows. Drive along Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing towns, palm groves, rock formations. Arrive late afternoon in Dades Valley ("monkey fingers" rock formations). Check into hotel or riad. Dinner included. Optional evening walk before overnight rest.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga (Camel ride & camp)

    1 stop
  • 2
    Dades Gorges

    Breakfast at hotel. Short drive to Dades Valley viewpoint for Dades Gorges and serpentine road. Guide explains geological formations. Continue to Todra Gorges (cliffs up to 300 m, narrowest at 10 m). Walk along canyon floor, possible rock climber sightings. Drive toward Merzouga; landscape becomes arid, first sand dunes appear. Lunch in Tinghir or Erfoud (not included). Arrive in Merzouga. Option to shower and change at local hotel. Meet camel guide for ~1-hour sunset trek across Erg Chebbi dunes. Arrive at camp in time for sunset from high dune. Settle into tent. Dinner in dining tent or under stars. Evening with Berber music by campfire, stargazing. Desert camp offers tents with beds and shared bathrooms; option to sleep outside under stars.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga – Alnif – Agdz – Ouarzazate

    1 stop
  • 3
    Merzouga

    Early wake-up for Sahara sunrise over dunes. Breakfast at camp. Camel ride back to Merzouga, morning desert views. Shower at local hotel. Begin relaxed return drive. Pass through Alnif (fossil area), then Agdz in Draa Valley (palm groves, kasbahs). Lunch stop in Agdz (not included). Continue to Ouarzazate. Check into hotel. Free time to explore: ● Kasbah Taourirt: maze of passages, painted cedar ceilings, tower views. ● Cinema Museum: film sets, props, local film history. ● Shops: Berber carpets, pottery, handicrafts. Dinner at hotel (included) or local restaurant. Optional evening stroll in Ouarzazate.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Ouarzazate – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    Breakfast at hotel. Option for more time in Ouarzazate to visit missed sites or relax. Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios (film sets, guided tours). Mid-morning departure to Marrakech via High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Multiple stops for photos and views. Lunch stop in mountains (not included), traditional Berber cuisine. Afternoon descent toward Marrakech, landscape becomes greener. Guide points out sights and shares local history. Arrive in Marrakech late afternoon, drop-off at hotel or riad.

    5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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