4 Day Merzouga Sahara Desert Adventure from Marrakech

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

What sets this tour apart is the balance between comfort, authenticity, and local expertise. Led by a licensed Moroccan tour guide with years of experience, this journey is carefully designed to offer a smooth and well-organized experience from start to finish.

Travelers enjoy flexible group options, including private VIP transport, ensuring personalized service and attention to detail. The itinerary combines Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, from the High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Merzouga, while also including meaningful cultural encounters in historic villages, traditional markets, and local communities.

Accommodation is selected for comfort and authenticity, with a memorable night in a desert camp featuring sunset and sunrise camel trekking. With door-to-door pickup in Marrakech, transparent pricing, and 24/7 support, this tour offers a reliable, immersive, and unforgettable Moroccan desert experience.

What's Included

3 nights accommodation
Entrance fees to included sites
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Bottled water during the tour
Professional driver and licensed guide
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
Camel trek at sunset and sunrise
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

The exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking based on your accommodation location. Travelers are advised to be ready at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. Please provide your accommodation name and contact details at the time of booking to ensure smooth coordination.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

    1 stop
  • 1
    Ait Ben Haddou

    After an early morning pickup in Marrakech, the journey begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, offering panoramic views and photo stops along the way. The tour continues to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, where travelers explore the historic kasbah and learn about its cultural and cinematic significance. After lunch, the route passes through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before reaching the Dades Valley. Upon arrival, travelers check in to a traditional hotel, enjoy dinner, and relax overnight surrounded by dramatic canyon landscapes.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dades Valley – Todgha Gorge – Rissani – Merzouga Desert

    1 stop
  • 2
    Merzouga

    After breakfast at the hotel, the journey continues toward Todgha Gorge, where travelers stop to explore the impressive canyon with its towering rock walls and flowing river. The tour then heads to Rissani, a historic town known for its traditional markets and role as a former trading center. After a visit to the local souk, the route passes through desert villages and palm-filled oases on the way to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, travelers begin a camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, timed to catch the sunset over the Sahara. The evening is spent at a desert camp with dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Draa Valley – Zagora

    1 stop
  • 3
    Erfoud

    The day begins early with sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the desert camp. After leaving Merzouga, the journey continues through Rissani and Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and desert landscapes. Travelers then visit Khamlia village to experience traditional Gnaoua music and learn about the local culture. The route continues through the Draa Valley, famous for its vast palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and oasis scenery. By late afternoon, arrival in Zagora allows time to relax before dinner and an overnight stay.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

    1 stop
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    After breakfast, the journey continues through the Draa Valley, offering scenic views of palm oases and traditional villages. The tour then proceeds to Ouarzazate, where travelers visit the Atlas Film Studios and the historic Taourirt Kasbah. After free time for lunch, the return journey to Marrakech begins via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, with photo stops along the way. Arrival in Marrakech is in the evening, with drop-off at hotels or riads, marking the end of the tour.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free

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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Safaris
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Cancellation Policy

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

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