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Join our 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. During this 4-day and 3-night trip, you are going to see mountains, kasbahs, valleys, and the stunning Sahara desert. Get ready to drive to the south of Morocco, passing by Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and the Rose Valley. In addition to that, you will have the chance to witness beautiful canyons and gorges in Todra and Dades. Not to mention the highlight of all Morocco tours: the Merzouga Desert. Here, you will hop on a camel and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. On the way back to Marrakech, you will drive through a different road, visiting the Valley of Draa, the longest in the country.
Here are the tour highlights:
4-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. Firstly, this trip starts by picking you up from your accommodation in Marrakech and then driving through the High Atlas Mountains. We will make stops along the way to enjoy the views of the mountains. One of the main stops will be at an altitude of 2260 m. After having lunch on the way, we will head to explore the famous Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, where many movies were filmed.
Afterward, we continue our journey from Marrakech towards Boumalne Dades, crossing the Valley of Roses and the Dades Gorges. Here, we will visit the unique monkey-toe mountains. Not to mention driving through the curvy road of Tissdrine. In Boumalne Dades, we’ll settle into our accommodations for the night. Both dinner and breakfast are included.
On the second day of your trip from Marrakech, you will be exploring and heading more to the southeast of Morocco. Firstly, we will drive again through the beautiful Dades Valley. The next destination is Todra Gorges. A charming place with canyons that reach around 300 m in height. You will have some free time to go inside the gorges for a hike, such a fabulous place with its running river.
After that, we will drive to Merzouga, the highlight of our trip. From here, our adventure across the Sahara desert begins! Get ready for some really fun stuff. We’ll meet our friendly camels and begin an exciting ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. You have around a 1-hour camel ride to reach the desert camp. Once you arrive there, you will be welcomed with a cup of tea. Relax and enjoy the views.
You can climb the nearby sand dunes to watch the sunset. Don’t forget to take the sandboard with you! As the night falls, a tasty traditional dinner will be waiting for you. It will be the right way to end a great day. Enjoy the desert night under the stars, accompanied by a campfire and traditional Berber music.
On the third day of our 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, we recommend waking up early to witness the beautiful sunrise. Then head back to the camp for a tasty breakfast. Instead of the usual camel ride back through the dunes, you can take a 4×4. Arriving in the city center of Merzouga, we will meet our driver and head towards Ouarzazate. Our first stop will be in the city of Rissani, known for its traditional souks (markets). Here, you’ll have the chance to explore and walk around to see where the local people buy things.
After our visit to Rissani, we continue our journey, passing by Berber villages and ancient kasbahs along the way. We will make a stop by the Valley of Draa, the longest river in Morocco. Our final destination for the day is the city of Ouarzazate, often called “Moroccan Hollywood.” It was featured in numerous movies and TV series. This city isn’t just for travelers; it’s a famous hub for filmmakers. Many famous works, like parts of Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Prison Break, have all been filmed here. Arriving at the hotel, we check in and spend the night in this city.
On the last day of the trip, we will head back to Marrakech. Before that, we will make some interesting stops on the way. Get ready to see an amazing old fortress called Ait-Ben-Haddou. It’s made of mudbrick and is super famous! You have time to explore and learn why it’s so special.
Afterward, we will drive again through the High Atlas Mountains before reaching Marrakech. This marks the end of our 4-day desert tour from Marrakech.
“We booked a 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Morocco Vacations, and it was fun. Our guide, Hassan, was amazing. Everything was carefully planned out, and there were lots of fun stops and activities to do. I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to visit Morocco. For the price, you really can’t get anything better than this. The hotels and the meals were the best we tasted in the country.”
“This was an amazing 4 day desert tour from Marrakech. Hamid was a great guide, and all of the accommodations were very nice, and the food was good. The stop in the High Atlas, the Todgha village, the camel ride, and the night in the Sahara desert made this weekend one of the best experiences of my life. This is 100% worth it and a must-do if you have a few days in Morocco. I highly recommend this agency”
To book this tour, use the contact form above, email, WhatsApp, or our social networks, and provide us with your chosen tour, number of travelers, type of accommodation (standard, luxury, etc.), and your tour date (if known). To confirm your tour, we require a deposit. The rest of the payment is paid in cash when you meet your driver.
The cost of the 4-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga varies depending on the number of participants and your chosen accommodation type. Generally, larger groups benefit from a more economical price per person. Request a complimentary quote today to determine your personalized rate!
Your money will be refunded only if you cancel the tour 20 days before your arrival. (20-day money-back guarantee). If the tour is postponed, your deposit will still be available for future use.
