Overview
Our 4 day Marrakech desert tour is a great balance between time and discovery. This 4 days desert tour from Marrakech crosses the High Atlas Mountains, visits Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge, and takes you by camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga.
After a night in a luxury desert camp, you visit Rissani and its market and return through the palm groves of the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate, so the drive back to Marrakech is shorter and calmer.
If you are looking for one of the best Marrakech desert trips, this 4-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech gives you culture, comfort and unforgettable desert moments, fully private.
Highlights
- Cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas
- Visit the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Walk in the Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
- Camel ride and night in a luxury camp in Merzouga
- Discover the market of Rissani
- Drive along the Draa Valley and visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
Itinerary · Day by Day
DAY1Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
A scenic drive through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, with views of the peaks and Berber villages.
Visit the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then continue through the Roses Valley to Boumalne Dades for dinner and the night.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY2Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga (Sahara)
Walk between the towering walls of the Todra Gorge.
Through Erfoud, the town of fossils, we reach Merzouga. A camel ride through the dunes takes you to your luxury desert camp for dinner under the stars.
Sahara Eden Camp, or similar
Private tent with a comfortable bed and a private bathroom with a hot shower. Dinner and breakfast included, with Berber music around the campfire under the stars. We never use basic camps or shared bathrooms.
DAY3Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp, then Rissani, its lively market and its old caravan routes.
The road continues through the palm groves of the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate, with time to see its kasbahs and film studios.
Clean and comfortable rooms with a private bathroom and your choice of double, twin or single beds. Breakfast and dinner included. If your preferred accommodation is unavailable, we arrange a similar option of the same category.
DAY4Ouarzazate – Taourirt Kasbah – High Atlas – Marrakech
Visit the Taourirt Kasbah, one of the best preserved in Morocco, then cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech.
Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
End of the tour · drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport
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Tour Map
Route: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Accommodations
Choose one category for your whole trip. The desert camp is always luxury. These are our usual choices; if one is fully booked we arrange a similar hotel of the same category.
| Night | Standard | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night 1 Dades Valley | Riad Gabsi | Riad Paradise or Dar Blues | Eden Boutique Hotel |
| Night 2 Sahara (erg chebbi) | Sahara Eden Camp, or similar · luxury desert camp only | ||
| Night 3 Ouarzazate | Hotel Riad Amlal | Palm View Palace | Oz Palace Ouarzazate |
Price
The “from” price is for a private group of 17 people or more in standard accommodation. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and the hotel category you choose. Ask us for a free quote.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van for 4 days
- English or Spanish speaking local driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your riad, hotel or the airport in Marrakech
- 2 nights in hotels or riads of your category + 1 night in a luxury desert camp
- Breakfast and dinner every day (vegetarian and vegan options)
- Camel ride in the dunes (one camel per person)
- Stops for photos and breaks whenever you want
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Personal expenses
Booking
If you’re looking to book or personalize this tour itinerary, let us know your ideas and preferences. We’ll craft an experience uniquely tailored to your vision. Our goal is to help you create the perfect Moroccan adventure. Don’t hesitate to contact us by email for more details.
If we haven’t replied to your message, please contact us on WhatsApp at +212 647-064454. We’ll be happy to help you!
Before You Go
- Bring layers: nights can be cold in the mountains and the desert, even in summer (and very cold from November to February).
- Pack sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen and a scarf to protect you from sun and sand.
- Wear comfortable shoes for the medinas, gorges and kasbahs.
- Bring a small bag for the desert night; your big luggage stays safe in the car.
- Have some cash in dirhams for lunches, drinks and small shopping; card payment is rare in villages.
- Roads in the mountains are winding: tell us if you get car sick and we will stop more often.
- Mobile network works in most places, and Wi-Fi is available in the hotels.
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FAQs
Is this tour private?
Yes. The car, the driver and the guide are only for you and your group. We never mix travelers from different bookings.
Are hotels included?
Yes, every night is included in the category you choose (standard, mid-range or luxury), and the desert night is always in a luxury camp.
Are meals included?
Breakfast and dinner are included every day. Lunches and drinks are not included, so you can choose where and what to eat.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. We pick you up at your riad, hotel or the airport in Marrakech and drop you off at the end of the tour in Marrakech.
Can the itinerary be customized?
Of course. You can add a night, change the hotels or add experiences like a nomad family visit, a cooking class or a romantic dinner in the dunes. Tell us your wishes.
What kind of vehicle is used?
A private air-conditioned 4×4 or deluxe van, depending on the size of your group.
What is the best time for this tour?
The tour runs all year. Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most pleasant. Summer days are hot, and winter nights in the mountains and the desert are cold.
