Marrakech ⇄ Merzouga · 4 days
4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and Back
A complete Sahara loop from Marrakech: Aït Benhaddou, the Dades and Todra gorges, a night in the dunes and the palm groves of the Draa Valley.
- Private tour & driver
- Hotel pick-up
- 3 nights incl. desert camp
- Camel ride included
4 days / 3 nights
Private, any day
On request
Per person
Start: Marrakech
Hotel pick-up
End: Marrakech
Drop-off at your hotel
The tour
A loop with no backtracking
We go out one way and come back another. After Aït Benhaddou and a night in the Dades Valley, you walk in the Todra Gorge and ride a camel into Erg Chebbi for a night in our camp.
The return takes you through Rissani, the kasbahs of N’Kob and the Draa Valley, with a night in a kasbah hotel, before crossing the High Atlas back to Marrakech.
- Private car and driver – stop whenever you like
- Standard or luxury desert camp
- Itinerary can be adapted
Highlights
Tour highlights
Aït Benhaddou
UNESCO kasbah.
Dades & Todra
Gorges and canyons.
Camel at sunset
Into Erg Chebbi.
Rissani
Traditional market town.
Draa Valley
Palm groves & kasbahs.
High Atlas
Back over Tizi n’Tichka.
Itinerary
Day by day
Driving times are approximate and include stops. The itinerary can be adapted to your wishes.
- Day 1Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Dades ValleyCross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, visit the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, continue via Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses. Night in the Dades Valley.
- Day 2Dades – Todra Gorge – MerzougaWalk in the Todra Gorge, drive via Tinejdad and Erfoud, then ride a camel into Erg Chebbi at sunset. Night in our desert camp.
- Day 3Merzouga – Rissani – N’Kob – AgdzRissani market, the kasbahs of N’Kob and the start of the Draa Valley. Night in a kasbah hotel.
- Day 4Agdz – Ouarzazate – MarrakechAlong the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate and over the High Atlas back to Marrakech.
Price & what’s included
What the tour includes
Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and fuel
- Multilingual driver
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Camel ride or 4x4 to the camp
- Night in our desert camp with dinner and breakfast
- 1 night hotel in the Dades Valley and 1 night kasbah hotel, with dinner & breakfast
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local guides (optional)
- Travel insurance
- Tips (optional)
On request
per person
Send us your dates and number of travellers – we reply with a personal quote within 24 hours.
Pay a deposit to confirm and the rest during the tour.
Booking this tour from Hong Kong
This private 4-day loop from Marrakech is quoted in Hong Kong dollars on request, depending on group size and season. Your desert night is at our own camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes – luxury tents from HK$590 or standard from HK$340 per person. Ask for a quote.
Good to know
Practical information
- Pick-up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech at around 7:30–8:00 am
- Expect 5–7 hours of driving on travel days, with regular stops
- Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals on request
- Bring warm layers – desert nights can be cold
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Warm jacket for the evenings
- Sunglasses, hat and sunscreen
- Cash for lunches, drinks and tips
- Passport (for hotels)
Suitable for
Couples, families, friends and solo travellers. Children are welcome – ask us about family prices.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can’t find your answer? Message us on WhatsApp at +212 673 555 408 – we usually reply within a few hours.
Yes. Every tour is private with your own driver – you can stop wherever you like.
In selected hotels or kasbahs on the way (dinner and breakfast included) and in our desert camp in Merzouga – standard or luxury, as you prefer.
Of course. We can add nights, activities or change the route – just tell us.
Request a quote; after confirmation you pay a deposit and the rest in cash during the tour.
It is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back problems – a 4×4 transfer to the camp is available.
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Plan your desert tour with us
Tell us your dates and group size – we will send you a personal quote within 24 hours.