Private Desert Trip

Make the most of your time in Marrakech exploring its spectacular 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 at your leisure, you can book any of our private tours. These tours are 2 to 4 days long and include pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, 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 tour offers an authentic experience of Morocco with a visit to traditional Amazigh communities. You'll travel through the Atlas mountain range and the Drâa Valley before entering the Zagora Desert, where a camel ride and an overnight stay in a traditional Amazigh haima are included. The return trip includes a stop at Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah Taourirt.

3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour

This tour showcases Morocco’s diverse landscapes. You will visit Kasbah de Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Valley of the Roses, and experience an overnight stay in Dadès Gorges. Day two focuses on the Dadès Valley and Todra Gorge before arriving in the Merzouga Desert with an overnight camping experience. The last day features a desert sunrise and stops through the scenic Anti-Atlas.

You may also end this tour in Fez instead of Marrakech.

4 Day Merzouga Desert Tour

This trip includes visits to the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, and Dadès Gorges. You’ll enjoy stunning views of Todra Gorge and an overnight stay in Merzouga. Activities include a camel ride and experiencing a sunrise in the desert. The final day concludes with a visit to the Atlas Film Studios and a return to Marrakech.

Accommodation

On the 2 day trip to Zagora, you'll stay at a desert camp with shared toilets and showers. The 3 and 4 day trips to Merzouga offer standard or superior accommodation in 3-4 star hotels or desert camps. Options include:

Standard Category: Babylon Hotel, Dar Ahlam, Augberge Tifawen or similar (Dades), Haima camp (Merzouga), and Hotel Les Jardins, Azoul Hotel or similar in Ouarzazate.Superior Category: Ksar Sulta, Riad Rihana, Hotel Xaluca Dades or similar (Dades), Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar (Merzouga) and Dar Chamaa, Riad Tama, Le Petit Riad, Riad Ouarzazate or similar (Ouarzazate).

The price is per person sharing a double room, with triple and family rooms available. Air-conditioning in luxury camps incurs an additional charge of 30EUR per person.

Advantages of a Private Tour

Private tours offer personalized services with an exclusive English-speaking guide. Tours can be conducted at your convenience, providing cost savings for larger groups.

Temporary Closure of the Kasbah of Taourirt

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