Marrakech Desert Tour 4 Days

4 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech Overview:

Start your 4 day Marrakech Desert Tour and discover the big south of Morocco. We take you from the lively city of Marrakech, over the big mountains, and all the way to the huge dunes of Merzouga. This trip is three nights and four days of amazing views and new experiences. You will see beautiful places, meet nice people and you sleep in the Sahara desert.

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The tour starts when we drive from Marrakech over the High Atlas Mountains. We cross the Tizi N’Tichka pass and stop for lunch, before we go to Dades Gorges for the first night. The second day is about amazing canyons, first Todra Canyon and then we reach Merzouga. Here you ride a camel and sleep under the stars in a desert camp. A very special day and an important day.

For day three, we wake up to see the sunrise and then we drive back to Ouarzazate, seeing the long Draa Valley on the way. The last day, we visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, this old village is very famous because many films are made here. After a final lunch, we drive over the mountains again to return you to your hotel in Marrakech and your trip is finished.

Highlights of The 4 Day Marrakech Desert Tour To Merzouga

Why To Choose Our Private Marrakech Desert Tour 4 Days

You should choose our private Marrakech Desert Tour because we make the trip just for you. It is a private trip, so you do not share the car with people you do not know. You can stop when you want to take pictures, this is important for your memories. Our drivers are good drivers and they speak English very well so you understand everything. We want you to feel comfortable and safe with us on your private tour.

We make the plan easy to change for you. If you want a different hotel or you want to stay one day more in the desert, just tell us. The price is good and there are no bad surprises later. We know Morocco very well, this is our home. Book this desert tour and you get the best way to see the Sahara desert, easy and without problems.

4 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Itinerary:

Here is the plan for our 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert. This is what we suggest but remember you can look at the detailed program for each day and tell us if you want to change anything you do not like. Just contact us and feel free to tell us what you like or what you do not like.

DAY 1: MARRAKECH CITY ⇢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ⇢ SKOURA ⇢ DADES GORGES

We start the desert tour from your hotel in Marrakech early, around 8 o’clock. We begin the long, long day of driving to Dades Gorges. The first part is the most beautiful part of the trip. We drive up the High Atlas Mountains. You will see Tizi N’Tichka Pass which is very high, 2260 meters. Please take your camera. We stop many times to take photos of the amazing mountain views and the small Berber villages.We continue to Ouarzazate, the city known for making films, where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we go on to the Skoura Oasis. This place is famous for its very old Kasbahs and many palm trees. If we have time we can stop to see the Kasbah Amridil. The view of the old building with the green palm trees is beautiful.Then we drive through the Valley of Roses to arrive at Dades Gorges in the evening. This valley is famous for the Damascus rose that makes rose water. We see the strange rock formations here, some people call them “monkey fingers”. We go to your nice hotel in the Dades Valley to have a good dinner and sleep.

DAY 2: DADES GORGES ⇢ TODRA CANYON ⇢ MERZOUGA DESERT

After breakfast at the hotel, we continue the trip to the desert. We drive along the Dades Valley, seeing more Kasbahs and palm trees. Our first stop is Todra Gorges. These are very big canyons, with rock walls that are 300 meters high. We will stop for a short walk between the canyon walls. It is a cool place, very popular.

We drive now for some hours to Merzouga. The landscape changes. You see big open land and then, the big orange sand dunes of Erg Chebbi start to appear. We stop for lunch on the road. When we arrive at Merzouga town, we get ready for the desert adventure.

In the late afternoon, you meet your camel friend. You ride the camel for about one hour into the dunes to see the sunset. The colors of the sand are changing, it is very beautiful and a moment you will remember always. We arrive at your desert camp. You have a very good Moroccan dinner, and you listen to local music, and then you see the stars in the night sky. The sky is full of stars, very very bright.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA ⇢ RISSANI ⇢ AGDEZ ⇢ OUARZAZATE CITY

You’ll wake up early before the sun is up. The sunrise over the dunes is the best thing to see in the desert. After breakfast at the camp, you ride your camel back to Merzouga town, or if you prefer you can take a 4×4 car. We start the long trip back to Ouarzazate, but the road is different and new.

We first stop in Rissani, an important city in history. It used to be a big point for trade caravans long ago. If it is a market day (Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday) we can visit the traditional local market, the Souk. It is very authentic and a good way to see local Moroccan life, very, very local.

Then we drive to Agdez and go through the Draa Valley. This is a very long green area with thousands of palm trees. The river Draa makes this valley very special. We stop many times for photos of the Draa Valley. Finally, we arrive in Ouarzazate city, the place for films, where you will have dinner and sleep in a nice hotel.

DAY 4: OUARZAZATE ⇢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ⇢ TELOUET KASBAH ⇢ MARRAKECH CITY

We eat breakfast and then we start the last day of the tour. We start by visiting the famous Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, an old house of the Glaoui family. Then we go to the main place, the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a very big fortified mud village and it is very beautiful to walk inside and see the old houses.

Ait Ben Haddou is very famous because many big movies were shot here, for example, Gladiator and the TV show Game of Thrones. After our visit and walking in the village, we have lunch in a local restaurant close to the Kasbah. A nice final lunch.

After lunch, we drive back to Marrakech. We make one more stop at the Telouet Kasbah. This Kasbah is old and partly broken but it is very interesting and it has a long history. Then we cross the Tizi N’Tichka pass again, going down this time. We arrive in Marrakech in the evening and we take you to your hotel or Riad. The tour is finished

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Desert Tour Marrakech To Merzouga 4 Days Price:

The price for our 4 days Desert Tour Marrakech To Merzouga can be change for many reasons, for example, what type of hotel you choose, if you want a luxury desert camp, how many people are with you in the group, and when you book the trip. Please contact us for your best price quote.

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Available Tour Options

Luxury Tour Pack

Standard Tour Pack

Mixed Tour Pack

Know Before You Go:

Please tell us if you have any food problems or allergies when you book. For example, if you are vegetarian or you cannot eat something. We need to know this information to speak to the hotels and the desert camp. We want your meals to be good and safe.
This trip has long driving times. The drive is long, long because we cross mountains and big areas. The car is comfortable, but you should be ready for many hours in the car, specially on day 1 and day 4. You can ask the driver to stop when you need a break or pictures, the driver will stop.
In the desert, the weather is very hot in summer days and cold in winter nights. You must bring clothes for both. Bring sunglasses, sunscreen for the sun and a warm jacket for the night. This is important for your comfort.
You should wear comfortable shoes for walking. We stop for walking in Todra Gorges and also Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. The ground can be uneven or sand. No high heels please, for safe walking.
We use Euros in Morocco for big payments, but the local money is Dirham. You will need cash for small things like water, snacks, and tips. There are ATMs in cities like Ouarzazate, but not many.
Remember to drink water many, many times to stay healthy during the long drives. The sun can be strong so please keep your body hydrated and enjoy the beautiful Morocco desert.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long is the drive each day on the tour?

The drive is long, for sure. The longest day is the first day and the last day because we must cross the big Atlas Mountains. The time in the car is about 6 to 8 hours on those days, including all our stops for photos and for a nice lunch. Days 2 and 3 have less driving, about 4 or 5 hours. We make sure you stop many times to stretch your legs and see the views.

Are there bathrooms and showers at the desert camp?

Yes, there are. For the regular camp, there is a shared bathroom and shower area. If you choose our luxury camp option, your tent will have its own private bathroom and hot shower inside. Please tell us when you book if you want the luxury camp.

Is it possible to charge my phone or camera at the desert camp?

Yes, there is electricity at the desert camp, usually in the common area like the restaurant tent, and sometimes in the luxury tents. You can charge your things. Just remember to bring your charger and maybe a power bank.

Can we add other activities in the desert like Quad Biking?

Yes, you can. Quad biking or buggy riding on the dunes is available as an extra fun activity in Merzouga. You can tell your guide you want to do this, and he will help you arrange it when we are there. This is a separate cost.