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4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

  • Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
  • Starts in: Marrakech
  • Private

From €390 per person

4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

This 4-day desert tour from Marrakech covers the same great landscapes as our three-day trip, but adds a full day in the Merzouga area. That extra day changes everything: instead of arriving at the dunes tired and leaving at sunrise, you have time to explore the desert, visit Khamlia and simply sit on a dune doing nothing at all.

It is the version we suggest for families with children, for travellers who dislike long hours in the car, and for anyone who wants the Sahara to feel like a place rather than a stop. The return takes a different road through the Anti-Atlas and the Draa Valley, so you see new country on the way home.

Highlights

  • Tizi n'Tichka pass and the ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Night in the Dades Gorges
  • Todra Gorge on foot
  • Two nights in the Merzouga area
  • Gnawa music in the village of Khamlia
  • Sunset and sunrise in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Return via Alnif, Tazzarine and the Draa Valley

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Day 1: Marrakech to the Dades Gorges

    Morning departure over the High Atlas, with a stop at Ait Ben Haddou and a drive past Ouarzazate. Overnight in a guesthouse in the Dades Gorges.

  2. Day 2: Dades to Merzouga

    Walk in the Todra Gorge, lunch on the road, then Merzouga in the afternoon. Camel ride into Erg Chebbi for sunset and a night in a desert camp.

  3. Day 3: A day around Merzouga

    After sunrise and breakfast, explore the desert region at your own pace: the village of Khamlia and its Gnawa musicians, nomad encampments, the small lakes and palm groves around the dunes. Optional 4x4 or sandboarding. Second night in the Merzouga area.

  4. Day 4: Merzouga to Marrakech

    A different road home through Alnif, Tazzarine and the Draa Valley, with views of the Anti-Atlas. Arrival in Marrakech in the evening.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with a local driver
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
  • 3 nights' accommodation (guesthouse, desert camp, hotel or camp near the dunes)
  • 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
  • Camel ride in Erg Chebbi

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Optional 4x4 excursion or sandboarding
  • Entrance fees and local guides
  • Tips

Good to know

  • Best choice with children or if you want a slower pace
  • Day 4 is a long drive (about 9–10 hours with stops)
  • Light scarf and sunglasses help with wind and sand

Frequently asked questions

Can I spend two nights in the desert on the 4-day tour?

Yes. The first desert night is in a camp in Erg Chebbi, and the second night, in the Merzouga area, can also be in a desert camp, or in a hotel near the dunes if you prefer. Tell us your choice when you book.

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