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 the UK
This private 4-day loop from Marrakech is quoted in British pounds on request, depending on group size and season. Your desert night is at our own camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes – luxury tents from £60 or standard from £34 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.