# 4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Four days to the Merzouga dunes and back, with the long drive split over two days. - Length: 4 days - Route: Marrakech, round trip - Private tour with your own driver ## Price per person | Group | Price | |---|---| | 1-2 people | €620 | | 3-4 people | €558 | | 5-6 people | €527 | | 7+ people | €508 | Prices are per person. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; children count as full travellers. Book: https://privatedeserttours.com/book-now/?packid=2792 ## Highlights - The Dades Valley and its gorges - The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou - The Tizi n'Tichka pass over the High Atlas - The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga - The Todra Gorge - Camel ride in the dunes ## Itinerary ### Day 1 · Marrakech to Dades Valley via the High Atlas & Ait Ben Haddou, 310 KM | 5–6 Hours Drive Your 4 days desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early pick-up from your hotel or riad. Travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic views and photo stops along the way. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages and a filming location for many international movies. Continue through the Ouarzazate region and the Valley of Roses before reaching the beautiful Dades Valley, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional hotel or riad. Highlights: High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Dades Valley Overnight in Dades Valley Overnight: A traditional hotel or riad in Dades Valley ### Day 2 · Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todra Gorge & Erfoud, 270 KM | 4–5 Hours Drive After breakfast, the journey continues through dramatic landscapes toward the impressive Todra Gorge, famous for its towering canyon walls and natural beauty. Enjoy free time to walk through the gorge and take photos. Drive through palm-filled oases and desert towns such as Erfoud, known for fossils and desert culture, before arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. In the late afternoon, begin your camel trekking experience in Erg Chebbi, riding across the golden dunes at sunset. Arrive at your desert camp in Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy dinner, Berber music, and a night under the stars in the Sahara. Highlights : Todra Gorge, camel trekking Merzouga, Erg Chebbi dunes Overnight in luxury desert camp Overnight: Luxury desert camp at the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga ### Day 3 · Merzouga, Nomad Villages & Khamlia, Minimal Driving Wake up early to witness a sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the most memorable moments of your Sahara desert tour from Marrakech. After breakfast, explore the Merzouga region by 4×4. Visit nomad families, learn about traditional desert life, and stop in Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music and cultural heritage. Enjoy lunch in the desert before returning to your camp or hotel near the dunes. In the afternoon, relax, try sandboarding in the Sahara, or enjoy a walk among the dunes. Dinner and overnight stay at your desert accommodation. Highlights: Merzouga desert exploration, nomads, Gnawa music, sandboarding Overnight in Merzouga Luxury desert camp Overnight: Luxury desert camp at the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga ### Day 4 · Merzouga to Marrakech via the Draa Valley & Ouarzazate, 560 KM | 9–10 Hours Drive After breakfast, depart Merzouga and travel through the scenic Draa Valley, known for its palm groves, kasbahs, and traditional villages. Pass through Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Morocco,” with optional stops for photos. Cross the High Atlas Mountains once again, enjoying the changing landscapes before arriving back in Marrakech in the evening. Drop-off at your accommodation marks the end of your 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Highlights: Draa Valley, Ouarzazate, Atlas Mountains Tour ends in Marrakech ## Included - Private Transportation aboard a comfortable and air conditioned vehicle - Pick up from your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or from the airport) - Drop off at your Hotel/Riad in Marrakech (or at the airport) - English speaking Berber driver - All nights luxury accommodations - Diner & Breakfast - Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes - Sandboarding in Erg Chebbi dunes - Berber music at night around the fire under stars in Erg Chebbi luxury desert camp - All visits - Free stops when you want - Soft drinks during all your stay in the Chebbi luxury desert camp ## Not included - Flight - Lunch - Tips ## FAQ ### Is this a private tour or a group tour? It is a private tour. Only your own party travels in the vehicle with your driver-guide, there are no fixed departure dates, and no other travelers join along the way. Every tour on this site runs this way. ### How long is this tour, and where does it start and end? It takes 4 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Marrakech. On the last day you are dropped back at your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. Our driver meets you at the pickup point between the departure time and 30 minutes after it. ### How much does this tour cost? The price is per person and depends on the size of your group: EUR 620 for 1 or 2 people, EUR 558 for 3 or 4, EUR 527 for 5 or 6, and EUR 508 for 7 or more. A solo traveller pays the 2-person price and children count as full travellers. A 30% deposit confirms the booking; send us your dates and we confirm within 24 hours. ### What is the cancellation policy? Cancel more than 50 days before the departure date and you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 50 days before departure, and no-shows, are not refunded. Tickets for events or attractions and airport transfers are non-refundable. The full booking terms are on our Terms and Conditions page. ### How fit do I need to be for this tour? Most days are spent in a private vehicle, with stops for short walks in kasbahs, gorges and villages. The camel ride to the desert camp takes about one to two hours; if you would rather not ride, tell us when booking. Tell us about any mobility, dietary or medical needs in writing before you confirm and we plan the days around them. ### Can the itinerary be changed? Yes. The day-by-day plan on this page is a starting point. You can add a night, swap a stop, change the pace or combine it with another route; we confirm the changes and the price in writing before you book. ### Does the tour include camel trekking in Merzouga? Yes, the tour includes a camel trek at sunset across the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by an overnight stay in a desert camp. ### What type of desert camp is included? Luxury desert camp in Merzouga, private tents with private bathroom and traditional Moroccan hospitality. ### How long is the drive from Marrakech to Merzouga? The journey is split over scenic routes across the High Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, valleys, and gorges, making it comfortable and enjoyable. ### What Are the Pick-Up and Drop-Off Times for the 4 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech? For the 4 days desert tour from Marrakech, pick-up and drop-off times are carefully planned to make the most of daylight and ensure a smooth, comfortable journey through the Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert. Pick-Up Time Guests are picked up directly from their hotel or riad in Marrakech at around 8:00 a.m. During the winter months, the pick-up time is adjusted slightly earlier, around 7:30 a.m., to take advantage of daylight hours. Drop-Off Time The tour concludes with a drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech at approximately 6:30 p.m. In winter, the return time may vary slightly depending on road and weather conditions, but arrival is generally in the early evening. These times are designed to help you enjoy the highlights of your 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga while traveling comfortably and efficiently throughout the different seasons. --- Private Desert Tours · Rue la Marche Vert, Mhamid 47402, Morocco · Phone and WhatsApp +212667897512 · https://privatedeserttours.com/contact-us/