Private Desert Trip

Make the most of your time in Marrakech exploring its desert landscapes on a private tour: discover Merzouga or Zagora with your partner, family or friends.

Description

If you're staying in Marrakech and want to explore the desert, you can book private tours lasting 2 to 4 days. These tours include pick-up from your hotel or riad, transport in a luxury private vehicle with an English-speaking driver, and standard or premium accommodation.

Here's what each trip includes:

2 Day Zagora Desert Tour

This trip provides an authentic experience in the Zagora Sahara Desert, visiting traditional Amazigh communities. You'll travel across the Atlas mountains and Drâa Valley, ride a camel, and spend a night in a traditional Amazigh haima. The second day includes a desert sunrise and return to Marrakech, with a stop at Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah Taourirt.

3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour

This tour showcases Morocco's diverse landscapes. You'll visit the Kasbah de Ait-Ben-Haddou, explore Ouarzazate, stay in the Dadès Gorges, and experience the Todra Gorge. The tour includes a camel ride in Merzouga with a sunrise experience and a return to Marrakech via the Drâa Valley, with the option to end in Fez.

4 Day Merzouga Desert Tour

This tour covers the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and the stunning landscapes of the Dadès Valley and Merzouga. Highlights include a camel ride and visits to the Atlas Film Studios, concluding back in Marrakech.

Accommodation

On the 2-day trip to Zagora, you'll stay at a desert camp with shared toilets and showers. For the 3 and 4-day trips to Merzouga, you'll stay in standard or superior accommodation, either a 3-4 star hotel or a desert camp with shared bathrooms. Some options include Babylon Hotel, Haima camp, and various hotels in Ouarzazate. Air-conditioning in luxury camps incurs an additional charge of 30EUR per person.

Advantages of a Private Tour

Booking a private tour offers personalized service with an exclusive English-speaking guide and flexibility in scheduling. Larger groups can also benefit from cost savings.

Temporary Closure of the Kasbah of Taourirt

The Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate is temporarily closed. However, you can take photos from outside.