4 Days private Desert Tour From Marrakech To Zagora and Merzouga

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

This 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes & Zagora will make you explore the Morocco Sahara desert in 4 days to follow the paths of the old caravan roads while driving past Draa Valley with its oases dotted with dates palm trees and fortified Kasbahs, cross the volcanic massif of the Anti Atlas Mountains, ride your camel in Erg Chebbi, Sleep under the stars at your Morocco Sahara desert camp in Merzouga, cross the Valley of the roses and the road of 1001 Kasbahs. Finally, admire the splendid Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou!

What's Included

Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Overnight at a Saharara desert camp in Erg Chebbi ( Private tent )/ Upgrade to a deluxe camp
Pick up and drop off at your Marrakech hotel or riad with an air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast
Camel ride

Meeting and pickup

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

Write us the address of your hotel or riad and we will pick you up from it.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora ( 6 HOURS DRIVE )

    3 stops
  • 1
    Tizi n Tichka

    Your 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech departs from your hotel or riad by winding up through the Atlas Mountains over the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass, the pass rises to 2260 meters above sea level, so the views are quite splendid. Plenty of stops are made for taking in the scenery and photography.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We arrive in Ouarzazate and visit Taourirte Kasbahs. Lunch ( At leisure ) before we continue to Zagora

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Zagora

    This amazing river has given life to a huge oasis about 200 Km at the foothill of the anti-Atlas mountains. Draa Valley has been for many years covered by the Sahara desert nomads. All along, several palm groves will bring their shades between Kasbahs and Ksours dotted with fields of corn, barley, Vegetables, and henna plantations. Dinner and Overnight in Zagora.

    6 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Zagora – Ouarzazate – Merzouga ( 6 HOURS DRIVE )

    3 stops
  • 4
    Zagora

    Today, you will cross the volcanic peaks of the Anti Atlas Mountains driving southeast across lunatic landscapes past oases located in the middle of nowhere.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ouarzazate

    You will stop for lunch at Ouarzazate, where you’ll have lunch before you carry on to Merzouga, then to Erg Chebbi where your Sahara desert camp is located.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Merzouga Desert

    Upon arrival, switch your mean of transportation into camels and enjoy an Erg Chebbi dunes camel trek to witness one of the most sought for views in the planet: Erg Chebbi’s dramatic sunset over the color changing sand dunes! Drive back to your camp and get ready for a delicious Moroccan dinner under the stars while entertained by the local nomads playing their drums. Don’t miss the clear sky stars constellation before you go to bed.

    8 hours Admission ticket not included
  • Day 3

    Merzouga – Tinghir – Boulmane Dades ( 6 HOURS DRIVE )

    3 stops
  • 7
    Merzouga Desert

    Breakfast at your desert camp.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Drive along the 1001 Kasbahs past rivers, oases and fortified Kasbahs to Tinghir, where you can enjoy a walk in the oasis along Todgha river bank to Todrha canyons where you will have lunch.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Boumalne Dades

    Early afternoon, drive along the Dades Valley where you’ll drive past some magnificent fortified Kasbahs and Berber Villages, with the sunset as a backdrop to Dades Gorges to marvel at the scenery and take some photos. Dinner and overnight at your Dads Valley hotel.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Boulmane Dades – El Kelaa M'gouna – Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou – Marrakech ( 6 HOURS DRIVE )

    4 stops
  • 10
    Boumalne Dades

    Breakfast at your hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Vallee Des Roses

    Then, you’ll drive alongside the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Megouna where you can visit rose water ladies cooperative and learn how locals manufacture rosewater perfume essences.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Ait Ben Haddou

    We continue to Skoura oasis, considered one of the largest oases in the South and visit one of the Kasbahs there ( time permitting ) before we carry on to Ouarzazate and to the UNESCO world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou. The fortified village is one of the most visited landmarks in Morocco, and it has been long known as the shooting location of various Hollywood blockbusters.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Marrakech

    After lunch at leisure in the Kasbah, we drive to Marrakech via Tizi Ntichka pass and the high Atlas Mountains. Your 4 days desert trip from Marrakech will come to an end with a drop off at your hotel or riad.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Time Out travel

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Multi-day Tours
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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