2 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech

2 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga with Atlas Mountains, camel trek, sunset dunes, desert camp, Berber music, and an unforgettable Sahara night.

  • 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Marrakech → Merzouga

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Tour Overview

This 2 Days Desert Tour starts from Marrakech and ends in Marrakech Visiting Merzouga in a short time and you will live an unforgettable trip to the Sahara Desert. You will travel through the High Atlas Mountains, pass beautiful Berber villages, valleys, and kasbahs, then reach the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.

In the desert, you will enjoy a camel trek across the dunes, watch the sunset, and spend the night in a desert camp under the stars. The next morning, you can see the sunrise over the dunes before driving back to Marrakech through the scenic desert landscapes and mountain roads.

Duration:

2 Days

Type:

Private Tour

Start

Marrakech

End

Marrakech

Trip Highlights

  • Crossing the stunning High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • A stop at the historic Kasbah Ait Benhaddou to see it from outside.
  • Driving through the scenic Draa Valley with its extensive palm groves.
  • Enjoying an unforgettable sunset camel ride in Merzouga Desert dunes.
  • Spending a night at a Berber desert camp.
  • Experiencing local music aound the campfire and stargazing under the clear desert sky.

Tour Memories

Daily Itinerary

This Marrakech Desert Tour 2 Days itinerary is planned for travelers who want to see the Sahara Desert in a short time. The trip includes scenic mountain roads, beautiful valleys, camel trekking in Merzouga, and one night in a desert camp under the stars.

Day1: From Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains to the Merzouga Desert

Your day starts with an early departure from Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka pass with beautiful views of Berber villages and changing landscapes.

By late afternoon, you arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in a desert camp.

Driving Distance: Approximately 560 km
Driving Time: Approximately 9 hours

DAY 2: Starting From the Merzouga Desert through Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah back to Marrakech

After breakfast, you travel toward the beautiful Todra Gorge, where high canyon walls create an impressive natural view.

The journey continues through changing landscapes until you reach the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. In Merzouga, you enjoy a sunset camel trek to your desert camp, followed by dinner, Berber music, and a night under the stars in a nomadic tent.

Tour Includes & Excludes:

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or minivan) for the entire 2-day trip.
  • One night stay at the desert camp (tents, often with private options available depending on the package).
  • Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2 (provided at the camp).
  • The core desert experience, which is the Camel Trek for sunset and sunrise.
  • An English-speaking driver who also acts as your guide for the journey.
  • Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.

What's Excluded

  • Air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or minivan) for the entire 2-day trip.
  • One night stay at the desert camp (tents, often with private options available depending on the package).
  • Dinner on Day 1 and Breakfast on Day 2 (provided at the camp).
  • The core desert experience, which is the Camel Trek for sunset and sunrise.
  • An English-speaking driver who also acts as your guide for the journey.
  • Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech.

Frequently Asked Question

It is possible, but it is fast paced and involves very long driving hours (often 9-10 hours each way). It is recommended for travelers with very limited time.

The driving time is approximately 9 to 10 hours each way (about 560-600 km), not including breaks for meals and sightseeing.

Tours usually start very early in the morning (e.g., 7:00 AM or 8:00 AM) on Day 1 and return to Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening.

Common stops include crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and quick stops in the Draa Valley or Ouarzazate.

Yes, we have an option that starts in Marrakech and ends in Fes, check out our Marrakech to Fes desert tour 2 days

You can pack light, loose, long-sleeved clothing for the day, a warm jacket/fleece for cold nights, plus sunscreen, a hat, and a water bottle.