4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

4 DAYS PRIVATE DESERT TOUR TO MERZOUGA

Price per person:

Number of People 1 2 3 4 5 6 7-9 10-13 14-17
Price per person €890 €490 €400 €350 €320 €300 €280 €260 €240

FREE cancellation before 7 days!

FREE Marrakech airport pick up and transfer to your Marrakech hotel any day you arrive!

4 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait ben Haddou.
  • Cross Tizi Ntichka and the high Atlas Mountains.
  • Visit Ouarzazate studios.
  • Sunset camel trek to your desert camp
  • Early morning camel trek back to hotel
  • Spend night in Berber tent
  • Enjoy bonfire and music entertainment under the stars
  • Climb to Dades Valley canyons and spend night in a guest house
  • Visit Todgha Gorges and walk anong the river

Itinerary of 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT

  • DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE – ZAGORA

     6 HOURS DRIVE

    You will be picked up from your hotel in Marrakech around 08.00 am for a 08.15 am departure. The private desert tour will take place using a modern, air-conditioned minibus or a 4 x 4 vehicle.

    Embark on an unforgettable journey from Marrakech, traversing the breathtaking landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains. As you make your way to Ouarzazate, admire the stunning views and explore the area known for its appearances in numerous famous movies. Continue your adventure to Zagora, where you’ll experience the beauty of the Sahara Desert. Conclude your day with an overnight stay at Zagora’s Hotel, where you’ll enjoy the warm hospitality and comfort.

  • DAY 2: ZAGORA – TAZARINE – MERZOUGA

     6 HOURS DRIVE

    The second day begins with a traditional nomad breakfast and a chance to admire the sunrise. Then it’s back on the camels for our ride back to Zagora. We then drive south east across the Anti Atlas mountains. Will stop for lunch at Alnif oisis along the way to Merzouga. This is the town we head for next, and at this point there will be another chance to ride camels and sleep under the stars in the desert at a Berber camp.

    Day two involves a camel trek across the Dunes of Erg Chebbi, on the outskirts of Merzouga. The dunes at sunrise and sunset are quite amazing. These wind-swept sands form a sea of undulating sandy hills where the only sights to see are camel caravans gracefully and effortlessly negotiating the soft sandy hills. You will enjoy another evening meal and a chance to sleep under the stars.

    Accomodation Details:

    Luxury desert camp

  • DAY 3: MERZOUGA – TINGHIR– DADES VALLEY

    6 HOURS DRIVE

    After a traditional breakfast meal at the Berber camp, you will again mount the camel for a ride back to Merzouga

    Today is the day when we take in the sights of the stunning Todra Gorge where you can enjoy a walk around Todgha canyons and have lunch. Following a hearty lunch we shall proceed to Dades Valley. Some of the winding roads, steep golden cliffs and beautiful river deltas are extremely photogenic.

    Our overnight stay in the valley will be at a smart guesthouse, where you can enjoy en-suite rooms, an evening meal and a hearty breakfast. This will be your final night of the 4 days desert tour from Marrakech

    Accommodation Details:

    Hotel Babylon

  • DAY 4: DADES VALLEY – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – MARRAKECH

    6 HOURS DRIVE
    Our adventure then takes in more of the Valley of the Roses to Kalaa Megouna, known for its Rose Festival, where you can visit a local women’s cooperative making rose water perfume. We continue through the Skoura Oasis, a beautiful palm grove. A visit to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its earthen clay architecture and its role in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. We take a guided tour through its ancient alleys, exploring its rich history and enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding desert. We then journey over the Atlas Mountains, reaching your hotel or riad in Marrakech between 7:00 and 8:00 PM.

    The entire three-night experience in this 4 days desert tour involves two of the nights spent sleeping out in a Berber camp. The experience is fascinating with many stories of the desert told by the nomads, hundreds of visible stars to witness in the jet black night sky and the gentle beat of the Moroccan drums to help campers drift off to a good night’s sleep under the canopy of a Saharan night.

    Riding the camels is usually takes place in the times of sunrise or sunset, so you won’t expect to travel in heat of the late afternoon. The lunch stops at various cafes on the tour are not included in the price, so bring along some cash for extra spending, tips or drinks.

What is included

  • Complimentary Marrakech Airport arrival transfer to your hotel
  • Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech
  • Modern air conditioned minibus
  • Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou visit, Dades gorge valley, Todra gorge
  • Local guide who meet you at Todra gorge
  • Sunrise and sunset camel treks
  • Private tent in Erg Chebbi desert camp (1 night)
  • Standard tent in Zagora desert camp (1 night)
  • Hotel in Dades valley (1 night)
  • Shower and breakfast at Merzouga hotel, bring your own towel and bathroom condiments.
  • Breakfasts and dinners

What is not included

  • Lunches can be purchased at cafes along the tour route
  • Beverages and personal spending, tips (Ait Ben Haddou guide approx. €3)

FAQ – PRIVATE 4 DAYS DESERT TOUR

How are the bathrooms in desert camps in Zagora and Merzouga?

The comfortable desert camp provides shared bathrooms outside the tent. In luxury camp there is a private bathroom as a part of your tent.

Is there a shower in Merzouga desert camp?

Showers are available only in luxury desert camps. For those who stay at the comfortable desert camp, there is an option to take shower the next morning at the camp operator’s hotel.

Do we need to bring our own towels?

In luxury tents the towels are provided, otherwise please bring your own.

What is the duration of the camel ride?

Usually it is about 1 hour sunset camel trek and 1 hour camel ride back at sunrise.

If we do not want to ride camels, can we skip the camel treks?

Yes, there is an option to take a return transfer with 4×4 to the comfort desert camp for extra EUR 30. If you upgrade to a luxury desert camp, this transfer is for free.

Is there a quad bike rental in Merzouga?

Yes of course. Quadbike is an optional ADD-ON activity you can add to this trip at checkout. A one-hour quad bike trip can take you to see the sunrise for a short hour-long adventure in the dunes.

Can we do sand surfing?

Yes, if you stay at the comfort desert camp, please ask the local guide to bring a sand board with you before the camel trek starts. At the luxury camp sand boards are available on the spot.

Can we join a private tour (we are 2 persons)?

Private tour is only for the group that has booked the tour, other groups cannot join the private tour booked by somebody else. But you are welcome to check our offer for the shared tours: https://igomorocco.com/shared-desert-tours-from-marrakech

Duration
4 Days
Price
240 €
Availability
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