4 Day Sahara Desert Adventure Marrakech to Merzouga

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Marrakech via Boumalne Dades
4 stops
1
Tizi n Tichka
Cross the highest mountain pass in North Africa at 2,260 meters altitude, with breathtaking panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and traditional Berber villages.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Ouarzazate
Visit the "Hollywood of Africa," famous for its film studios and desert landscapes. Explore this gateway city to the Sahara Desert.
1 minute • Admission ticket free
3
El Kelaa M'gouna
Stop at this charming town famous for its rose cultivation and annual Rose Festival in May. See local rose products and traditional kasbahs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Dades Gorges
Arrive at the spectacular Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and stunning canyon landscapes.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Dades Valley via Merzouga
5 stops
5
Drive through the stunning Dades Valley, famous for its unique rock formations known as "monkey fingers" and traditional Berber villages.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Todra Gorge
Explore one of Morocco's most spectacular canyons with towering walls reaching 300 meters high. Walk through the narrow gorge and lush palm groves.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Erfoud
Pass through this desert town known for its fossil workshops and as the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Admission ticket free
8
Top Erg Chebbi Safaris
Arrive at the magnificent Sahara Desert dunes reaching up to 150 meters high. Experience a camel trek at sunset across the golden sand dunes.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
9
Merzouga
Enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire under a star-filled sky. Experience authentic nomadic culture in the heart of the Sahara.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Merzouga via Ouarzazate
5 stops
10
Merzouga
Wake early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, with the desert landscape transforming in golden morning light.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Rissani
Visit the ancient capital of Tafilalet and ancestral home of Morocco's Alaouite dynasty. Explore the authentic traditional souk where locals trade goods, spices, and livestock.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
12
Draa Valley
Journey through Morocco's longest palm oasis stretching over 200 kilometers, dotted with traditional kasbahs, Berber villages, and lush date palm groves.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Ait Ben Haddou
Cross this scenic mountain pass offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes and geological formations.
Admission ticket free
14
Ouarzazate
Arrive in the evening at this desert city for overnight accommodation.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Ouarzazate via Marrakech
5 stops
15
Taourirt Kasbah
Visit this magnificent 19th-century kasbah, former palace of the Glaoui family, showcasing traditional Moroccan architecture and historical significance.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
CLA Studios Ouarzazate
Optional visit to one of the world's largest film studios where movies like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy were filmed.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
17
Ait Ben Haddou
Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a stunning fortified village (ksar) featured in numerous Hollywood films. Walk through ancient alleyways and climb to the top for panoramic views.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
18
Tizi n Tichka
Return journey through the High Atlas Mountains with spectacular mountain scenery and photo opportunities.
Admission ticket free
19
Marrakech
Arrive back in Marrakech by early evening with drop-off at your accommodation.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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