4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert
🌍 Overview of 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert
The 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert is a complete journey through the heart of southern Morocco. During this unforgettable desert adventure, you will travel from Marrakech across the panoramic roads of the High Atlas Mountains, discovering traditional Berber villages, rivers, valleys, and ancient kasbahs.
You will explore the famous Ait Ben Haddou, pass through Ouarzazate, drive along the Valley of Roses and the Road of 1001 Kasbahs, and spend your first night in the beautiful Dades Valley.
The journey continues toward the Sahara, where you will ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, enjoy a magical sunset, and sleep under the stars in a Merzouga desert camp. On the return route, you will visit traditional markets, valleys, and the famous Ouarzazate film studios before returning to Marrakech.
ℹ️ 4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Info
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Departure time: 08:00 AM
- Starting location: Marrakech
- Ending location: Marrakech
⭐ 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou
- Drive through Dades Gorges and the Valley of Roses
- Explore Todgha Gorge
- Ride a camel in Merzouga at sunset
- Sleep under the stars in an Erg Chebbi desert camp
- Visit the famous Ouarzazate film studios
🗺️ Itinerary of 4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
🚗 Day 1: Marrakech → Tizi n Tichka → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Valley of Roses → Dades Valley
Your 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert starts at 08:00 AM with pickup from your riad or hotel. You leave Marrakech crossing the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka, enjoying panoramic stops for photos and rest.
You continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a spectacular fortified village famous for many international movies. After exploring the kasbah, lunch is taken in a local restaurant serving traditional Moroccan food such as tajine, couscous, and mint tea.
In the afternoon, drive through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad, where you will learn more about local culture and traditions.
🏞️ Day 2: Boumalne Dades → Todgha Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert Erg Chebbi
After breakfast, depart Dades Valley toward Tinghir to visit Todgha Gorge, a spectacular canyon with palm groves and flowing water between high rock walls. After free time and photos, continue through changing desert landscapes toward Erfoud.
Lunch is taken in a local town along the route. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where camels and a local guide will be waiting for you. Enjoy a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, then reach the desert camp. Dinner, Berber music, campfire, and a night under a sky full of stars await you.
🌄 Day 3: Merzouga Desert → Rissani → Alnif → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
After sunrise and breakfast at the camp, return by camel to the meeting point. Begin your journey toward Ouarzazate, stopping first in Rissani, home to a traditional souk where locals trade shoes, clothes, and handicrafts.
Continue via Alnif and the Draa Valley, passing palm oases and traditional villages. Lunch is taken in Nkob at a traditional restaurant. Afterward, drive through the Anti Atlas Mountains and Ait Saoun curves to reach Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.
🎬 Day 4: Ouarzazate Studios → Atlas Mountains → Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the famous Ouarzazate film studios, where many world famous movies were filmed. After the visit, begin the return journey to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains. Lunch is taken along the Tizi n Tichka road. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon or early evening, marking the end of your 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert.
✅ 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Includes
- Airport pickup and drop off at your hotel or riad
- Private air conditioned transport
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- 1 night in Boumalne Dades hotel or riad with dinner and breakfast
- 1 night in Merzouga desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- Camel trek per person
- 1 night in Ouarzazate hotel or riad
❌ 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tips, Ait Ben Haddou guide usually around 3 EUR
- Entrance fees to monuments
📝 Note
If this 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert does not fully match what you are looking for, feel free to contact us. We are happy to customize the itinerary based on your needs and preferences.
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❓ FAQs – 4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert
1. How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?
The distance is about 560 km. This 4 day tour is designed to break the journey with overnight stops for comfort and sightseeing.
2. Is this a private or shared tour?
This tour is private by default. Shared group options can be arranged on request.
3. What time does the tour start on Day 1?
Pickup is at around 08:00 AM from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
4. Are hotel rooms and desert tents private?
Yes. Hotels provide private rooms with bathrooms, and the desert camp offers private tents.
5. Is camel trekking included in the tour?
Yes. A sunset camel trek in the dunes of Erg Chebbi is included.
6. Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes. A 4×4 transfer to and from the desert camp can replace the camel ride.
7. What should I pack for the desert?
Comfortable clothes, warm layers for night, sunglasses, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and a small backpack.
8. How cold does it get at night in the desert?
Temperatures can drop, especially from November to February, so warm clothing is recommended.
9. Are meals included during the tour?
Breakfasts and dinners are included. Lunches and drinks are not included.
10. Are there showers and toilets in the desert camp?
Yes. The desert camp has showers and toilets.
11. Can we upgrade to a luxury desert camp?
Yes. Luxury camp upgrades are available on request.
12. Is this tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, for families comfortable with driving distances. Camel rides can be replaced by 4×4 for children.
13. What time do we return to Marrakech on Day 4?
Arrival is usually in the late afternoon or early evening.
14. Is there a minimum number of travelers required?
No minimum is required for private tours.
15. Can this tour be customized?
Yes. The itinerary can be adjusted to match your interests and travel style.
