Tour Description
Experience a 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga: journey through the Atlas Mountains, explore Berber villages, visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, and ride camels over Erg Chebbi dunes. Sleep at a luxury white desert camp, witness stunning sunsets, and discover nomadic culture. Book your unforgettable Sahara adventure now!
Highlights
- Drive through the scenic Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views
- Visit the historic and stunning Aït Benhaddou Kasbah
- Explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
- Ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
- Witness a magical sunset in the heart of the Sahara Desert.
- Spend a night under the stars in a luxury desert camp.
- Experience Berber culture with authentic meals and music.
Included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 Toyota Prado TX or Deluxe Van with fuel
- Pick-up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech and drop-off in Fes
- Experienced local Berber/nomad driver/guide (speaks English, French, Spanish, or Italian)
- Accommodation in air-conditioned rooms/suites with private bathrooms
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp at Erg Chebbi (private toilet, shower, traditional Moroccan furnishings)
- All meals: breakfast and dinner (vegetarian/vegan options available) – lunches excluded
- 1 to 1.5-hour camel ride with a guide
- Free sandboarding (upon request)
- Option to go to the camp by 4×4
- Luggage service to the camp
- Berber drumming and music performances
- Free time to explore sites like Ait Ben Haddou, Ounila Valley, and Kasbah Amredhil
- Flexible stops for photos, walks, or tea/coffee breaks
- All entrance fees and local guides
- Complimentary tea, coffee, and mineral water in the desert
Excluded
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Optional activities (e.g., quad biking or sandboarding).
Your Accommodations
Here are the accommodation options, ranging from excellent 4-star hotels to luxurious 5-star stays. Please note that bookings are made based on availability, and prices may vary depending on your exact travel dates.
- ● 1st night: Dar Blues/Ksar Sultan/Riad Paradise or simillar
- ● 2nd: Luxury The White Camp
- ● 3rd: Luxury The White Camp
Best Prices
- 1 Person: 1020 €
- 2 Persons: 1170 €
- 3 Persons: 1410 €
- 4 Persons: 1580 €
- 5 Persons: 1800 €
- 6 Persons: 1950 €
- 7 Persons: 2140 €
- X persons: depends on the number of persons
Important Information
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees, when needed
- Tips (optional)
Day 1: Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Boumalne Dades (6 hour drive)
Start your adventure with an early pick-up from your Marrakech hotel/riad at 8:00 AM.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi Ntichka Pass, passing Berber villages and scenic landscapes. Stop for photos and coffee breaks.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and explore its ancient architecture.
Enjoy lunch in Ouarzazate, then head to the Skoura Oasis to visit Kasbah Amridil and learn about traditional irrigation techniques.
Drive through the Valley of the Roses, famous for its rose plantations and local cooperatives.
End the day with a visit to Dades Gorges before checking into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Boumalne Dades → Tinghir → Merzouga (4 hour drive)
After breakfast, travel along the Road of 1001 Kasbahs to Tinghir.
Explore the stunning Todgha Gorges, walk along the riverbanks, and admire the towering cliffs.
Enjoy lunch in the gorges, then continue to Erfoud, known for its date market and fossilized marble.
Visit Rissani, the birthplace of Morocco’s ruling Alaouite dynasty.
Arrive in Merzouga and embark on a 1.5-hour camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch the sunset, try sandboarding, and arrive at your luxury desert camp.
Enjoy a warm welcome with mint tea, a traditional dinner, and a campfire under the stars. Overnight in a luxury Sahara desert camp.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration (3-hour drive)
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast, explore the desert by 4×4:
Visit black volcanic rocks and fossil sites.
Meet a nomadic family and learn about their lifestyle.
Discover Khamlia Village and enjoy a performance of spiritual Gnawa music.
Stop at Dayte Sarji Lake (seasonal) to see pink flamingos and wildlife.
Enjoy lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied.
Walk through the oasis and learn about the irrigation system.
Return to the camp for relaxation, dinner, and another magical night under the stars.
Day 4: Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Marrakech (9 hour drive)
After breakfast and a sunrise camel ride, depart Merzouga at 9:00 AM.
Drive through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river valley, with stops for photos and scenic views.
Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains and enjoy free time for lunch in Ouarzazate.
Continue your journey back to Marrakech, arriving in the late afternoon/evening.
Drop-off at your hotel/riad, marking the end of your unforgettable 4-day desert tour.
