4-Day Merzouga Desert Trip

Visit the enchanting Sahara Desert on a 4-day trip from Marrakech, exploring dirt roads, valleys, mountain passes, gorges, dunes, and villages.

Trip Description

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Valley of the Roses - Dadès Gorges

After pickup from your hotel, riad, or the airport, we will travel to Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Our first stop will be at Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, a notable fortified city. We will continue on the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs to Kelaat M'Gouna, concluding the day at the Dadès Gorges for overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we will head towards the Dadès Valley, passing through Todgha Gorges for lunch. We will then proceed to Merzouga, enjoying a camel ride to a Bedouin camp for an overnight stay and a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tazarine - Tizi N'Tfrkhin - Ouarzazate

On the third day, we will watch the sunrise over the desert before heading back to Ouarzazate, stopping at the Tafilalet Palm Grove and the village of Rissani. We will arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon, where we will spend the night in a hotel/kasbah.

Day 4: Ouarzazate - Marrakech

After breakfast, you will have free time to explore Ouarzazate. Departure is scheduled between 12 pm and 3:30 pm for a drop-off in Marrakech in the early afternoon.

Trip Accommodation

Accommodation options include:
Standard hotels: Options include Kasbah Tifawe, Dar Essyaha, and similar (Dadès); Haima Camp (Merzouga); and Hotel La Perle Du Sud, Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate, or similar (Ouarzazate).Luxury hotels: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar (Merzouga); Dades and Ouarzazate remain unchanged.

Rooms are available in double, triple, or family options. Standard rooms share facilities, while superior rooms have private bathrooms. During peak seasons, standard category camps may have shared bathrooms.

Hotel Pickup

Pickup from the Medina must occur at a meeting point. Hotels outside the Medina qualify for free pickup, with additional charges for further distances.

Other Day Trip from Marrakech

Shorter tours are available, such as the 2-Day Zagora Desert Trip and the 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour.

Private Tour

A private group tour is available for you and your companions by booking the Private Desert Trip.