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Experience the best of Morocco on this private 4-day adventure from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, explore UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, and discover Todgha and Dades Gorges.
Visit traditional Berber villages, enjoy a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes, and spend two nights in an authentic desert camp with local music and cuisine. See stunning sunrises and sunsets over the Sahara, connect with nomad families, and explore the Gnawa music village of Khamlia.
With private transportation, a professional driver-guide, and a fully customizable itinerary, this tour blends culture, nature, and adventure for an unforgettable Moroccan experience.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Travelers are asked to provide their accommodation name and address at the time of booking. The exact pickup time and meeting point will be confirmed the day before departure. For accommodations inside the old medina where vehicle access is limited, the driver will meet travelers at a nearby accessible location agreed in advance.
Itinerary
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1Ouarzazate
After an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech, depart toward southern Morocco and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy scenic views and short stops along the way before arriving at the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, where you will have time to explore this historic fortified village. Continue to Ouarzazate for lunch, then drive through the Skoura Oasis and the Rose Valley, known for their palm groves and traditional villages. In the late afternoon, arrive in Boumalne Dades, where you will check in to your hotel or riad.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Merzouga
After breakfast at the hotel, depart Boumalne Dades and travel through the Dades Valley, stopping at scenic viewpoints along the way. Continue to the impressive Todgha Gorges, where you will have time to walk through the canyon and enjoy the surrounding landscape. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant during the journey. The drive continues through Berber villages and desert towns, with a stop in Erfoud to visit a local fossils workshop. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where you will switch to camels for a sunset trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Upon arrival at the desert camp, enjoy dinner followed by traditional Berber music.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Erg Chebbi
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then enjoy breakfast at the desert camp. Spend the morning on a 4×4 desert tour visiting nomad families, the Gnawa music village of Khamlia, and a seasonal desert lake. Return to Merzouga village for lunch before enjoying a free afternoon to relax or try activities such as sandboarding. In the late afternoon, watch the sunset over the dunes before returning to the camp for dinner accompanied by traditional Berber music.
7 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Rissani
Start the day early with breakfast at the desert camp, then depart Merzouga by camel or 4×4 to begin the journey back to Marrakech. Along the way, visit Rissani, a historic town with a traditional market and rich cultural heritage. Continue through the scenic Draa Valley, passing lush palm groves, kasbahs, and small Berber villages, enjoying the changing landscapes of southern Morocco. Stop for lunch in Ouarzazate before driving over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, taking in the breathtaking mountain views. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where the tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Boumalne Dades
Boumalne Dades – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
Merzouga Desert Experience
Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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