4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

OVERVIEW

Explore a wonderful Sahara desert with us on a 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, explore the Todra Gorge and Draa Valley, and discover traditional Berber villages. Enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga at sunset and spend the night in desert camp under the stars. Perfect for travelers seeking culture, adventure, and breathtaking Sahara landscapes, this is one of the best Marrakech to Merzouga desert tours.

Itinerary 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley

Begin your journey with pick-up from your Marrakech hotel or airport. Head south through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the picturesque Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Along the way, stop for photos then Continue to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its roles in major films and TV series After exploring the historic fortress, travel to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, pass through the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant flowers. Arrival in Boumalne Dades, dinner and overnight in a hotel in the picturesque Dades Gorges.

Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorge

Meals:Dinner & breakfast

Day 2: Dades valley - Todra Gorge - sahara desert merzouga

After breakfast at your hotel in Boumalne Dades, begin your journey toward the striking Todra Gorge. The Todra River has shaped this dramatic canyon, where limestone cliffs rise up to 300 meters. Take time for a short walk through the gorge and capture some photos of the impressive scenery.

Continue on through the Berber villages of Tinghir and see the green palm groves that stretch across the Tafilalt region. Pause along the way for lunch before reaching Merzouga, known as the entrance to the Sahara Desert.

In the late afternoon, swap your 4×4 for a camel and ride across the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets. Your journey leads to a desert camp set among the dunes, where you can relax with a traditional Moroccan dinner. Spend the night around the campfire with Berber music, then sleep under the stars in the heart of the desert.

Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga (standard or luxury)

Meals:Dinner & breakfast

Activity: Camel ride + Sandboarding available

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani -Agdz — Ouarzazate

Rise early that morning to watch the sun come up over the dunes. After breakfast, you choose camel or 4×4 back to Merzouga desert sahara and you’ll start the journey towards the west. Travel through the heart of the desert, pass Rissani, believed to be where the Alaouite dynasty originated from and head on to Alnif and N’Kob, both towns well known for their rich Berber culture.

Travel across the Draa Valley with its luxurious palm groves and historic kasbahs. Afterwards drive to Agdz and then to Ouarzazate, night accommodation.

🛏 Overnight in: Ouarzazate

🍽️ Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

DAY 4: OUARZAZATE – BERBER VILLAGES - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH

on the last day of 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Breakfast then we leave Ouarzazate back to Marrakech by the beautiful route. Take in the colors of remote Berber villages, terraced valleys and multi-hued High Atlas Mountains as we head back over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Finish your adventurous desert trip by arriving in Marrakech at afternoon or earlyevening. Pick Up Point: Your hotel or Riad in Marrakech

End of Tour: Drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

What’s Included

Private Transportation
Experienced English/Spanish-Speaking Driver/Guide
Hotel Pick up And Drop Off
three nights’ accommodation
Camel trek
Sandboarding
Dinner & breakfast
Fuel and road tolls