4 Days Tours From Marrakech Desert Overview

This 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will take you on a tour of the magnificent south Moroccan desert. You’ll drive past the Atlas Mountains, see their old buildings and small rivers beside them, and explore the ancient Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which is recognized as a Unesco World Heritage site. You’ll also pass through Ouarzazate and Roses Valley to arrive at Dades Valley, where you’ll spend your first unforgettable night. Finally, you’ll continue on to Merzouga Desert, where you can ride a camel in Erg Chebbi. Savor a night beneath the stars in your Sahara desert camp in Merzouga, Morocco. Travel through the Valley of Roses and the Road of 1001 Kasbahs. At last, take in the magnificent Ouarzazate Studios before returning to the red city of Marrakech, where our 4 days journey through the Merzouga Desert will come to a conclusion.

4 Days tour from Marrakech To Merzouga highlights:

Cross the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi Ntichka pass.
Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou.
Drive to Dades Gorges
Sleep under the stars in Desert camp.
Visit The Todgha Gorges & drive across Erfoud To Desert.
Ride a camel in Merzouga desert while assisting to a dramatic sunset
Visit The studios of Ouarzazate.

Day 1 :

Marrakech - Tichka - Ait benhaddou - Ouarzazate - roses valley - dades valley.

Our 4-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert begins at 8:00 a.m. from your riad or hotel. After breakfast, we'll leave Marrakesh and travel through the Tizi-Ntichka, or Atlas mountains, taking in the scenery and taking pictures. Next, we'll head to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, which is a large collection of traditional buildings and also features the names of some famous actors and the locations of four movies that were filmed there. Many tourists come to see this well-known Kasbah. Once we've explored the Kasbah, we have to have lunch at the same restaurant, where we'll have delicious Berber fare like Tajin, Moroccan salad, couscous, and Berber mint tea.
After lunch, we'll get in the vehicle and go to Ouarzazate, which is home to studios and is known for what else. From there, we'll head to Dades Valley, where we'll spend the first night, where we can learn more about the area's customs.

Day 2 :

Boumaln dades - Todra gorge - Erfoud - sahara desert Erg chebbi.

After breakfast, we'll embark on the second day of our four-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour. Our journey will take us through Tinghir, known for the stunning Todra Gorge. This gorge is a breathtaking sight, with a river running between towering cliffs. Many tourists visit this area, famous for its palm groves and agriculture.

We'll then continue through the Atlas Mountains, passing a striking landscape where black and white mountains meet. Our next stop is the small town of Touroge, where we'll enjoy a delicious lunch featuring local cuisine, including the renowned Moroccan tagine.

After lunch, we'll head to the desert camp, aiming to arrive by the afternoon. Camels and their guide will be waiting to take us on a scenic ride through the desert, perfect for catching the sunset and taking photos. In the evening, we'll settle into the desert camp, enjoying a magical night by the fire with Berber music under a sky full of stars. It promises to be a night to remember, filled with unique and unforgettable experiences.

Day 3 :

sahara desert Erg chebbi - Rissani - alnif - Draa valley - Ouarzazate

On the third day of our 4 days tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert, we'll start with a sunrise and breakfast at the camp. Then, we'll ride camels back to our starting point. From there, we'll set off for Ouarzazate.

Along the way, we'll visit Rissani, known for its bustling souk where locals trade traditional items like shoes, hats, and clothing. You'll experience a mix of Berber and Arabic cultures in this vibrant market.

After exploring Rissani, we'll continue through Alnif and the scenic Draa Valley. When we reach Nkob, we'll enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant before heading towards Ouarzazate. We'll drive through the stunning landscapes of the Anti-Atlas mountains and navigate the curves of Ait Saoun.

We'll wrap up the third day in Ouarzazate, marking the penultimate day of our Moroccan adventure.

Day 4 :

Ouarzazate - Marrakech

After breakfast, we'll head to a popular studio with a rich history of iconic films and legendary actors, a popular destination for many visitors. We'll enjoy lunch at the scenic Tizi Ntichka pass, famous for its winding roads, before making our way back to Marrakesh, concluding our unforgettable 4-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert.