Trip Overview
This 4-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour gives you Morocco’s Sahara without committing a whole week. You leave Marrakech over the High Atlas, stop at the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and follow the road of a thousand kasbahs through the Dades Valley.
On day three you reach the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga. A camel trek takes you to your camp for sunset, dinner and a night under the stars. It works on its own, as an add-on to a Marrakech city break, or as the desert part of a longer trip. Ait Ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best stops on any Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.
Combine it with: our 7-day Morocco tour, 10-day Morocco tour from Marrakech to Fes and 14-day Egypt and Morocco tour. Or browse all our Morocco tours.
Price Includes
- Meet and assist at Marrakech airport
- 1 night in a Marrakech riad, 1 night in a Dades Valley hotel and 1 night in a Merzouga desert camp (private tent with bathroom)
- Breakfast daily, plus dinner in Dades and in the camp
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver
- Licensed local guide in Marrakech and Ait Ben Haddou
- Camel trek in Merzouga
- Drop-off at your Marrakech or Fes hotel, or the airport
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Quad biking or sandboarding in Merzouga (optional)
- Tips for drivers, guides and camp staff
Itinerary
Day 1 - Marrakech
Meet and assist at Marrakech airport and transfer to your riad. Afternoon guided walk through the souks and Jemaa el-Fna square. Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2 - Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou and the Dades Valley
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass and visit the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Continue past Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to the Dades Gorge. Dinner and overnight in Dades.
Day 3 - Todra Gorge to Merzouga
Walk the narrow Todra Gorge, then drive to Merzouga. Sunset camel trek into the dunes, dinner, Berber music and a night in a desert camp.
Day 4 - Sahara sunrise and return
Watch the sunrise from the dunes, ride back to the village and drive to Marrakech (about 9 hours with stops). You can finish in Fes instead (about 7 hours).
FAQ
Can this be done in 3 days?
Yes, by skipping the Marrakech day. The driving days are long, so 4 days is more comfortable.
Is the desert camp private?
You get a private tent with a proper bed and an en-suite bathroom; the dining tent is shared.
Can I end in Fes?
Yes. Finishing in Fes is shorter and fits well before a trip north to Chefchaouen.
Is it too hot in summer?
June to August days in Merzouga can pass 40°C. Spring and autumn are best; winter days are mild but nights are cold.
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