4-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour with Camel Trek and Atlas
About This Tour
Embark on a 4-day private journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert, exploring Morocco's iconic landscapes and heritage. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains,...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi · Languages: English, French, Japanese, Spanish
Know before you go: Small villages and desert shops rarely accept credit cards. Carry enough Moroccan Dirhams (MAD) for lunches, drinks, and souvenirs.; The camel ride into the dunes takes about 1 hour. It is a gentle experience, but it can be a bit "bumpy" - most people find it very fun and memorable.; If it's a bit windy, your driver can show you how to wrap a Moroccan scarf (Cheich) to keep sand out of your face.
About Rissani
Rissani
Head to far-flung Rissani and get a Morocco tour guide from Everest Global Hub to experience the Sahara Desert and a rich history of Berber trading routes
What's Included
- Private A/C vehicle and driver
- 3 nights' accommodation (Dades Valley, camp in the Merzouga Desert, and Ouarzazate)
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Camel trek
- Desert sunset and sunrise experience
Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to studios or museums
- Tips/gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Marrakech to Dades Valley via Tizi n'Tichka and Aït Ben Haddou
Your journey begins with a drive across the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest road pass in North Africa. Visit the UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, a famous fortified village used as a backdrop for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue through Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa, and along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs." Overnight in a traditional hotel or riad in the Dades Valley.
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2Day 02
Todra Gorges Walk and Merzouga Desert Camp
After breakfast, you'll head deeper into the desert landscape. Enjoy a morning stroll through the massive Todra Gorges, where limestone cliffs rise 300 meters high. Reach Merzouga by late afternoon, where you'll trade your vehicle for a camel caravan. Trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset, then spend the night in a luxury or traditional Berber desert camp with dinner and live drum music under the stars.
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3Day 03
Saharan Sunrise, Rissani, and the Draa Valley
Wake up early to witness a Saharan sunrise over the dunes before trekking back to the village. Visit the town of Rissani, known for its traditional souk and historical significance as the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty. Travel through the Draa Valley, Morocco's longest river valley, famous for its millions of date palms and ancient mud-brick villages. Overnight in Ouarzazate to break up the return journey.
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4Day 04
Kasbah of Telouet and Return through the High Atlas
On your final day, you'll take a slightly different route back to Marrakech to discover more hidden gems. Visit the Kasbah of Telouet, the former palatial residence of the "Lord of the Atlas." Descend back through the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech by late afternoon (around 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM).
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pick up from your hotel or riad · Tour start: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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