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4 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert
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4 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert

4 Days / 3 Nights Availability: Every Day Marrakech👥 Private tour

Overview

The 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert. On this tour, you will explore the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Then, we moved to Ouarzazate town to visit Atlas Studios. Secondly, we drive to Skoura and the Dades Valley. Besides, we visit Todra Gorges and spend a magical night in the Shara camp in Merzouga. Finally, we ended the day by driving on another road to Marrakech. We will drop you off at your accommodation and end our service.

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Highlights

  • Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Explore Ouarzazate and the famous film studios.
  • Discover the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Draa Valley and Berber villages.
  • Experience a camel trek in the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, Merzouga.
  • Watch an unforgettable Sahara sunset and sunrise.
  • Spend two magical nights in a traditional desert camp and local hotel.
  • Experience Berber music, dinner, and nomadic culture under the stars.

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

The first day of the 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert offers incredible things to visit. Firstly, we will pick you up from your accommodation or the airport. After that, we travel from Marrakech to Dades Gorges, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Atlas pass. We will make a stop for panoramic views, and we will keep our way via the traditional Berber village of Telouet. Furthermore, we continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Kasbah in Morocco. You will have enough time to visit this Kasbah and enjoy your lunch. Finally, we drive to Ouarzazate and end the day in Dades Valley. You will spend the night in a riad/hotel there.

Day 2Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

After breakfast, we drive from Dades Gorges to the desert of the Erg Chebbi. This is the Sahara where Merzouga village is located. Thus, we drive through the Berber villages of Tinjdad, Jorf, and Erfoud town. Besides, you will view the oasis of the Tafilalet region on our way. And then we arrive in Merzouga and relax for a few minutes, and have mint tea. Secondly, you will join your camel guide for a camel trip to the camp. Surely, this is a great chance to take pictures of the sunset and sunrise. Once you are in the camp, you enjoy dinner and drum music around the fire. Finally, you spend a magical night under the stars in the middle of the desert.

Day 3Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

On the third day of the 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you wake up early for sunrise. After watching the sunrise view, we go back on camels to Merzouga and enjoy a shower and breakfast in the Hotel. Thereafter, we travel to Ouarzazate. Hence, we will take another road to enjoy other Berber villages of the Atlas Mountains and the Draa Valley. In addition to that, we stop in the Anti-Atlas Mountains for a panoramic view. Finally, we arrive at Ouarzazate and spend the night there

Day 4Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Back To Marrakech

Leaving Ouarzazate is after breakfast. Thus, we will have more time to visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. It is the most impressive and well-preserved fortress in Morocco. Not to mention, many movies were filmed here, such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Secondly, we leave Ait Ben Haddou and start heading towards the majestic Atlas Mountains landscapes. Then, we cross the highest mountain pass in Morocco, called Tizi ‘N’Tichka (2260m). Finally, we visited the Argan Oil cooperative and ended the day in Marrakech.

What’s included

Price Includes

  • Transport at a comfortable vehicle
  • English speaking driver/guide
  • Dinner and breakfast
  • Accommodations
  • Berber music in the camp
  • Stops for panoramic views and free time for lunch
  • Camel for each in the desert

Price Excludes

  • Lunches
  • Soft drinks
  • Tips

Route map

ALGERIA H I G H   A T L A SERG CHEBBI ★MarrakechAit Ben Haddou☾Ouarzazate☾Dades ValleyTodra GorgeErfoud☾MerzougaDraa Valley N
Day 1 Marrakech → Dades ValleyDay 2 Dades Valley → MerzougaDay 3 Merzouga → OuarzazateDay 4 Ouarzazate → Marrakech☾ Night stop

Customer reviews

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Incredible Desert Experience

“The extra day made the trip perfect. We had more time to enjoy the dunes, camel ride, and desert camp atmosphere.”

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Highly Recommended Tour

“Everything was well organized from Marrakech to Merzouga. The scenery and desert stay were unforgettable.”

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive each day?

Around 5 to 8 hours depending on stops and sightseeing.

Is the camel ride included?

Yes, a camel trek in the Merzouga dunes is included.

How many nights are in the desert?

One night in a hotel and one night in a desert camp.

What should I bring?

Comfortable clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a warm jacket for the desert night.

Is the tour suitable for families?

Yes, it is suitable for families, couples, and groups.

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