The 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the ideal journey for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes at a relaxed pace. This tour takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, through historic kasbahs, lush valleys, dramatic gorges, and deep into the Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, spend a magical night in a desert camp, and discover authentic Berber culture before returning to Marrakech.
Tour Highlights: 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Explore Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses
- Walk through the spectacular Todgha Gorge
- Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Overnight stay in a Sahara desert camp
- Sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga
- Visit desert villages and oases
- Scenic drive through the Draa and Ziz Valleys
Itinerary: 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views of Berber villages and mountain scenery. Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular filming location. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” before driving through the Valley of Roses to reach Dades Valley, where you enjoy dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, visit the dramatic Todgha Gorge, with its towering canyon walls and palm-lined river. Continue through Berber villages and desert towns such as Tinjdad and Erfoud, famous for dates and fossils. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where you switch to camels for a memorable sunset camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Reach your desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber music, and overnight under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return to the village by camel or 4×4. After breakfast, enjoy a day exploring the Merzouga region, visiting nomadic families, Khamlia village for Gnawa music, desert oases, and fossil sites. You will have time to relax, try sandboarding, or enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere. Dinner and overnight are at a hotel or riad near the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Marrakech via the scenic Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Pass through Ouarzazate and cross the High Atlas Mountains once again, arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your desert adventure.
Tour Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- 2 nights in hotels/riads (Dades Valley & Merzouga area)
- 1 night in a desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Desert excursion in Merzouga (4×4)
- Fuel and transportation costs
Tour Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and personal expenses
