4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

The Sahara desert is calling. Explore all the hidden sights of the desert on a special 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes.

Visit ancient Berber villages, experience camel trekking on the sand dunes. Spend a stary night in a desert camp with locals and learn about Berber culture. Explore the local charms, dive into the culture, and feel like a new Berber person.

The 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech is highly recommended simply because there are many things to see, and a rich culture to learn about in this part of Morocco.

The trip is considered by our previous travelers as one of the best Marrakech desert tours.

Take a look at our four-day desert trips from Marrakech to Merzouga desert to get an idea of what to expect from your Sahara adventure. You can also customize the itinerary based on your preferences.

Day 1: Marrakech ➝ Atlas Mountains ➝ Ait Ben Haddou ➝ Ouarzazate ➝ Dades Gorges

The excursion begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech. From there, we will drive to Ait Benhaddou through the High Atlas mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. Along the way, your driver will stop at the best locations, but you can also request stops at any time.

Upon reaching Ait Benhaddou, we will explore the historic fortified village of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which has been protected by Unesco since 1987. It has been used as a location for many famous films and TV series, including Gladiator, the Mummy, and Game of Thrones. After lunch, we will travel to Boumalne Gorges via Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley. In Boumalne, we will visit the magnificent rock formations known as monkey fingers before heading to our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2: Dades Gorges ➝ Todra Gorge ➝ Merzouga

After breakfast in your accommodation in Dades Gorges, we will drive to Todgha Canyon, where you will have the opportunity to walk under the towering 300-meter cliffs. In the evening, we will reach Merzouga desert where your guide and camels will be waiting to take you across the dunes to your campsite. You can watch an enchanting sunset from a high dune before spending a memorable night at the camp.

Day 3: Merzouga ➝ Khamlia ➝ Rissani ➝ Draa Valley ➝ Ouarzazate

An early start to the day is rewarded with a spectacular sunrise, which you can watch from the nearest dune to your campsite. After breakfast, you can choose to leave the camp by camel trekking back to Merzouga town or by a 4×4 vehicle. We will stop at the small village of Khamliya, home to the songs of Gnawa, before driving to Rissani, which was once a hub for caravan routes during the old ages and the foundation of the current ruling family of Morocco. If it’s Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday, we can visit the city’s market to get a glimpse of a traditional Moroccan souk. Then, we will drive to Ouarzazate via the charming Draa Valley, arriving at your accommodation in the evening.

Day 4: Ouarzazate ➝ Atlas Mountains ➝ Marrakech

After breakfast, we will explore Ouarzazate, also known as the Hollywood of Africa and the gateway to the Sahara desert. It contains the largest studio in Africa, called Atlas Studios, and the historical Taourirt Kasbah. After exploring the city, we will drive to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains, where you can enjoy stunning views of Berber villages along the way. The 4 day desert tour from Marrakech ends with drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

• Pick up from your hotel in Marrakesh.
• A modern vehicle with air conditioning for transportation.
• An English-speaking driver or a driver and guide.
• A camel trek and one night in a Sahara camp.
• Sandboarding
• 3 dinners & 3 breakfasts

• Lunch.
• Entrance fees
• Tips.