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MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS 4 DAYS

MARRAKECH DESERT TOURS 4 DAYS

Take a private 4-days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and explore the real Morocco. Enjoy breathtaking scenery ranging from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the color-changing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. Visit kasbahs and Berber settlements fortified with mud bricks. Explore the lush green oases and limestone canyons. You will have a tour of the dunes on 4×4 allowing you to visit the black volcanic rocks of fossils, visit a nomad family living in tent, visit Khamlia village and entertainment of their spiritual music of Gnawa, and visit the lake Dayte Sarji that forms in springtime which attracts pink flamingos and wildlife. The moment you sit on the back of your camel and watch the sunset on your way to your Merzouga luxury camp, you will realize that this Sahara desert trip is really worth it.

Low deposit from $50.00

Travel & Accommodation

  • 4 days, 1 country
  • Visit 5 cities
  • 3 nights accommodation

Meals

  • 2 Breakfasts
  • 1 Lunches
  • -1 Dinners

Activity Level

Adventure & Exploration

Trip map & itinerary

Day 1

Atlas to Desert Gateway

Journey through Atlas Mountains via UNESCO Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Valley of Thousand Kasbahs to overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 2

Oasis to Sahara Adventure

Explore Todra Gorges and palm oases before sunset camel trek through Erg Chebbi dunes to luxury desert camp for music and stargazing.

Day 3

Desert Culture Discovery

Full-day 4x4 exploration visiting fossil rocks, nomad families, Gnawa music in Khamlia, and desert lakes with oasis walk.

Day 4

Sahara to City Return

Watch desert sunrise before traversing Draa Valley and Anti-Atlas through Ouarzazate back to Marrakech.

Trip Map
Start Location
End Location
Over night
Visited Location

Day by day itinerary

4 days itinerary trip visiting 5 cities

Marrakech to Dades Valley [6h]
Day 1

Marrakech to Dades Valley [6h]

Marrakech → Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley

Marrakech to Dades Valley [6h]

After breakfast you will be picked up by your driver from our company in your hotel/riad at 7/8 am and start our 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga traveling over Tizi n’Tichka pass ( 2260 m ) while enjoying superb views of the Atlas mountains and authentic small Berber villages on the way with breaks to take pictures then continue to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (fortified village) the famous Kasbah declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986 numerous films have been shot in this spectacular place including Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz…etc. Free time to have lunch at a restaurant and our 3 days, Marrakech to Merzouga desert tours continues to Ouarzazate where we will see Oscar Atlas film studio the biggest film studio in Morocco and Taourirt Kasbah another heritage site afterward, we will pass through the magnificent palm grove of Skoura, Rose the valley known for its yearly rose festival and cosmetic products in the month of May going through the valley of thousand Kasbahs you will see so many old centuries adobe Kasbahs arrival to Dades Valley in the afternoon, dinner and overnight stay at hotel/riad overlooking the valley.

Accommodation

Hotel

Included Meals

Marrakech to Dades Valley [6h]
Dades Valley to Merzouga [4h]
Day 2

Dades Valley to Merzouga [4h]

Dades Valley → Tinghir → Todgha Gorge → Merzouga

Dades Valley to Merzouga [4h]

This morning after breakfast in the hotel, driving towards Tinghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley.

Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Imider and Tinghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival at Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views while hiking on foot.

In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.

After that, you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are also called Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the dunes and get ready for a camel ride about one an hour and a half in order to get to your Camp tents during the trek you will take a break in the middle of the dunes to watch the sunset, try the sand-boarding if that’s An activity you’re interested in, take photos and enjoy the scenery … after the sun goes down you will continue to the camp where you will be welcomed with a glass of mint tea, dinner, campfire, music party.

Overnight stay at Luxury Sahara Desert Camping.

Accommodation

The White Camp

Included Meals

Dades Valley to Merzouga [4h]
Desert Exploration [3h]
Day 3

Desert Exploration [3h]

Merzouga → Desert Dunes → Khamlia → Merzouga Camp

Desert Exploration [3h]

Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast.

After these beautiful moments, You will have a tour of the dunes on 4×4 allowing you to visit the black volcanic rocks of fossils, visit a nomad family living in tent, visit Khamlia village and entertainment of their spiritual music of Gnawa, and visit the lake Dayte Sarji that forms in springtime which attracts pink flamingos and wildlife. Then you will have a break for lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied.

After lunch, you will see the canal irrigation system and have a walk on the oasis located at the foot of the dunes. Continue by the car 4×4 to the camp for a shower and relax.

Dinner and Overnight in our luxury camp.

Accommodation

No Hotel

Included Meals

Desert Exploration [3h]
Merzouga to Marrakech [9h]
Day 4

Merzouga to Marrakech [9h]

Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

Merzouga to Marrakech [9h]

Today after enjoying the amazing sunrise among the sand dunes and having shower & breakfast at the camp.

Our driver will pick you up from there at 09 am. Then we’ll travel back to Marrakech driving through the arid pre-deserted area where we´ll see acacia typical trees of this landscape. On the way to the Draa valley, we´ll make some stops to admire the beautiful views of the Valley river. It’s the longest one in Morocco. Our 3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga continues towards Ouarzazate crossing the Anti Atlas. We’ll have some free time for lunch in the city and in the afternoon we continue our journey to Marrakech arrival in the late afternoon/evening, transferring to your hotel/riad. End of 3 days Sahara Desert tour.

Accommodation

Hotel 1

Included Meals

Merzouga to Marrakech [9h]

About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Discover

Starlit Berber Night

See

Ancient Kasbah Exploration, Desert Fossil Discovery

Scenic Drive

Atlas Mountain Crossing, Todra Gorge Path

View

Sunset Camel Trek

What's Included

Accommodation

  • First night in hotel with private AC ensuite room
  • Two nights in luxury desert camp with private tents
  • Private shower facilities in all accommodations
  • All dinners and breakfasts included
  • Vegetarian options available

Additional Services

  • No forced shopping
  • No hidden costs
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Guided Kasbah visits
  • Canyon walks and hiking
  • Photo opportunity stops

Transport

  • Private AC 4x4 vehicle or minivan/car + Fuel
  • Pick up from Marrakech hotel/Riad
  • Drop off at Marrakech accommodation
  • Time for site exploration and comfort stops

What's Not Included

Excludes

  • Lunches & beverages.
  • Entrance fees to historical sites (That way we won’t charge you for sites you are not interested to visit).

Extra Activities

Quads Biking

  • 1 shared Quad bike 2 Persons (70 euros 1H)
  • 2 Quad bike per person (50 euros PP 1H)
  • 1 Shared buggy (120 euros 1 H)

Swimming pool

  • 5 euros extra by availability

Beverages

  • Lemonades can be 25 CL (from 2 euros)
  • Orange juice (from 2 euros)
  • Bottled water 1 liter ( from 2 euros)

Hookah-shisha

  • Shisha can start from 20 euros with a mint or Rose “The Love” flavor. (on booking requests)

Liquor-alcohol

  • Not permitted to sell it, however, you may bring it with you, and the camp workers will save it in the fridge and serve it to you.

Tour Prices

Since trip charges vary depending on the number of travelers, we offer different pricing options to ensure comfort and value for every group size. All prices are per person and include all mentioned services above.

1 person

950.00€/person
  • One tent for you

2 Persons

505.00€/person
  • Share a tent together

3 Persons

395.00€/person
  • Share one spacious tent

4 Persons

330.00€/person
  • Spread between two tents

5 Persons

295.00€/person
  • Divided into two tents

6 Persons

270.00€/person
  • Split across three tents

7 Persons

260.00€/person
  • Split across three tents

8 Persons

245.00€/person
  • Distributed in four tents

Prices are in Euros. Other currencies are accepted at the daily exchange rate.

High season supplement may apply during peak travel periods.

Children under 6 years receive a 20% discount when sharing with adults.

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