# Ouarzazate Desert Tour 3 Days 3-day private tour from Ouarzazate via Merzouga. - Length: 3 days - Route: Ouarzazate, round trip - Private tour with your own driver ## Price per person | Group | Price | |---|---| | 1-2 people | €585 | | 3-4 people | €527 | | 5-6 people | €497 | | 7+ people | €480 | 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=1935 ## Highlights - The Dades Valley and its gorges - The palm grove of Skoura - The Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga - The Todra Gorge - The market town of Rissani - Camel ride in the dunes ## Itinerary ### Day 1 · Ouarzazate to the Dades Gorges via Skoura, 130 KM | 2–3 Hours Drive Commence your journey at 8:30 in the morning from Ouarzazate towards the scenic Dades Gorge. Along the way, witness the Skoura Oasis, where ancient kasbahs gracefully stand amidst a backdrop of palm trees, although some are sadly in ruins. Continue your route through Kela'a M'gouna, known as the Valley of Roses, where you'll have the opportunity to observe and admire the locally made cosmetic articles derived from the valley's abundant blossoms. These products are highly renowned throughout Morocco. Set off on an off-road adventure, allowing you to truly spend time in the landscape and visit Berber nomads, who will warmly welcome you with a glass of tea. Enjoy a delectable lunch in the Dades Gorge, followed by leisurely walks through the gorges, fields, and gardens. Spend the night in a comfortable hotel or Kasbah, or if you prefer, venture into the hills and experience an overnight stay with a Berber family. Overnight: Hotel or riad in Dades Valley ### Day 2 · Dades Gorges to Merzouga via Todra Gorge, 270 KM | 4–5 Hours Drive After breakfast, continue your journey towards Tinghir and the remarkable Toudgha Gorges, offering wide views of the gorge's steep sides and the narrow expanse of sky above. From there, proceed to the Chebbi dunes, passing through Tinjdad and the Oasis of Tafilalet near Erfoud, renowned for its Date Festival. Rissani, the seat of the Alaouite family, the current ruling family of Morocco, is also on the route. Make a stop between Tinjdad and Erfoud to explore the fascinating underground water channels, providing cool temperatures and preserving this vital source of irrigation. In Erfoud, take a moment to witness the intricate craftsmanship of thousands of fossils transformed into various artifacts. Enjoy a delightful lunch in a Berber village along the way. Upon reaching the campsite, be greeted with a refreshing glass of tea before setting off on a memorable camel ride to the top of the dunes, where you can witness the sunset. Dinner awaits you at a luxurious camp equipped with private bathrooms, king-sized beds, and tastefully arranged Moroccan furnishings and lamps, enhancing your experience of the serene beauty of the dunes. Overnight: Desert camp at the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga ### Day 3 · Merzouga to Ouarzazate, 370 KM | 6–7 Hours Drive For the early risers, behold the spectacle of the sunrise, where the lively colors of the dunes and dancing shadows create a sight. The journey continues towards the Dra'a Valley, passing through the village of Tazzarine, featured in the film 'Babel,' and onward to N'Qob for a satisfying lunch. In the afternoon, explore Tanasikht and traverse the ancient caravan route, revealing the authentic beauty of the Dra'a Valley with its majestic palm trees and ancient villages. Outside Agdez, the valley's gateway, pay a visit to Kasbah Tamnougalte, the oldest Kasbah in the entire valley, still inhabited by several families. Return to Ouarzazate via the Anti Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-n-Tinfifte pass, arriving back in the late afternoon. Your three-day desert adventure from Ouarzazate to Merzouga concludes as your driver safely escorts you back to your riad. Expect to arrive in Ouarzazate around 18:00, marking the end of your memorable Ouarzazate to Erg Chebbi dunes tour spanning three incredible days. ## Included - Private transportation aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle - Pick up from your hotel or riad in Ouarzazate - Drop off at your accommodation at the end of the tour - English-speaking Berber driver - Fuel for the entire trip - All nights accommodation - Camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes - Sandboarding in the Erg Chebbi dunes - Berber music around the fire at the Erg Chebbi desert camp - Free stops when you want ## Not included - Lunches - Drinks - Tips - Extra ## 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 3 days. Pickup on day 1 is at your hotel, riad or the airport in Ouarzazate. On the last day you are dropped back at your hotel or the airport in Ouarzazate. 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 585 for 1 or 2 people, EUR 527 for 3 or 4, EUR 497 for 5 or 6, and EUR 480 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. --- Private Desert Tours · Rue la Marche Vert, Mhamid 47402, Morocco · Phone and WhatsApp +212667897512 · https://privatedeserttours.com/contact-us/