€250
/person
Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour
4-day Marrakech desert trip
4 Days desert tour to Merzouga & Erg-Chebbi.
Desert tours from Marrakech
Marrakech desert tours
Join our desert tours from Marrakech for an intimate experience in the Sahara desert and the Atlas Mountains!
The Best desert tours from Marrakech 4 Days
All our desert tours from Marrakech to Merzouga or/ and Marrakech to Fes desert tours departs from the city of Marrakech where there is an international airport. The Red City or the pearl of the South (Marrakesh) is one of the four imperial cities of Morocco.
The Morocco desert tours from Marrakech include the dunes of the Erg Chebbi and camel trekking with a desert guide. In either sand dunes, you have the option of a Berber desert camp or a luxury desert camp with your own private bathroom tent. Marrakech to Fes Desert Tours that include camel trekking (optional) in Erg Chebbi are a great way to get from one city to the other and experience the best of the southern oasis route. A camel trek in Erg Chebbi to overnight in a Berber desert camp is a popular choice however there is also the option to sleep in a luxury desert tent or hotel at the dune line.
Below is a suggested itinerary for the Marrakech desert trips that include the Erg Chebbi sand dunes at Merzouga. The dunes are a 10hrs drive from Marrakech although, on a 4-day trip, you break the journey each way to restrict the time spent in a vehicle.
The Highlights of 4 Days Sahara tours from Marrakech
- Tizi n’Tichka (2260m), the highest Atlas road pass
- World Heritage Site of Kasbah Ait Benhaddou
- Glaoua Kasbahs of Taourirt and Tifoultout in Ouarzazate
- Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate
- Rose Valley (Kelaa Mgouna); buy a garland of roses in Spring
- Valley of Dades Gorge with ruined hilltop kasbahs
- Todra Gorge, the highest gorge in Morocco; just 20m wide
- Valley of One Thousand Kasbahs
- Traditional Berber souk; buy tagine spices
- Overnight Erg Chebbi camel treks from Merzouga to sleep in the dunes
- Sunset Erg Chebbi camel rides with a night in a hotel at the dune line
- Fossil Mines; hunt for your own fossil
- Seasonal lakes around Merzouga; if the rains arrive
- Gnawa Musicians; dance to the rhythm of the desert
- Old Caravan Trade Route through Ounila Valley
- Kasbah of el Glaoui, former Pasha of Marrakech
- Ziz valley palm groves ( Marrakech to Fes )
- Cross the Middle Atlas mountains ( Marrakech to Fes )
- Break the drive to Fes in Azrou with a stop at the cedar forests ( Marrakech to Fes )
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What to expect from 4 Days Marrakech desert tours?
Camel trekking in Morocco, across the soft curves of the sand dunes of the Sahara, is the highlight for many clients. For one 1night ‘overnight’ Erg Chebbi camel treks, meet your desert guide at the edge of the dunes and camel trek for 1-2hrs to a desert camp where the accommodation is traditional Berber tents.
On arrival the camels are hobbled, mint tea is served and dinner is freshly prepared and served under the stars. Whilst waiting for supper, there is time to relax. Wake early to climb a dune and, in the pre-dawn stillness, wait for the sun to rise. after breakfast return to the village. Or, if you wish, spend another day or two of camel trekking with your desert guide.
- 4 Days Shared desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
During this Shared 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, you will see the wonderful landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, you will enter the desert from Merzouga on camelback and you will sleep in an authentic Berber tent in the desert. In addition, you will enjoy sunsets and sunrises that you will never forget. This will be the adventure of your life!.
Day 1 : Marrakech to Dades valley via Tizi-n-Tichka & Ourazazate
Transfer across the Atlas Mountains, via the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass, to Dades valley. Pass through & visit Ait ben Haddou kasbah, and Ouarzazate before arriving in Dades valley.
Day 2: Dades valley to Merzouga desert via Todra Gorges
Transfer to Erg Chebbi via todra gorges. On arrival at the dune line, there is the option of camel trekking to a Berber desert camp or staying in a luxury tent. Dinner is served under the stars, weather permitting.
Day 3: Full day in the desert of Merzouga and Erg-Chebbi
You can choose from riding camels in the desert and visiting a nomadic family and staying for the second night in the desert camp. or to join a 4×4 tour around Erg-Chebbi visiting Khamlia village to enjoy gnawa music, Lead mines, driving in the black desert and visit a nomadic family and spend the night in a hotel near the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga to Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech via Draa valley or on the same way as the first day of our 4 days shared Marrakech desert tour.
- Shared Marrakech to Fes 4-day desert tour
The 4-day shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour is an opportunity to visit Kasbahs and ancient villages and enjoy the landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, palm trees, canyons, Todra Gorges, Dades valley, the Sahara Desert, and a camel trek to spend a night in a desert camp under the shining stars. Admire the sunset over the dunes of Erg Chebbi and meet the local Berber families in the desert.
Day 1 : Marrakech to Dades valley via Tizi-n-Tichka & Ourazazate
Transfer to the Dades Valley via the Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka mountain pass. Before reaching the Dades Valley, pass through and visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate.
Day 2: Dades valley to Merzouga desert via Todra Gorges
Transfer to Erg Chebbi through the Todra gorges. When you get to the dune line, you can choose between camel riding to a Berber desert camp or a luxurious tent. If the weather permits, dinner is served under the stars.
Day 3: Full day in the desert of Merzouga and Erg-Chebbi
You have the option of riding camels in the desert, seeing a nomadic family, and spending the second night in a desert camp. or to join a 4×4 tour of Erg-Chebbi, visiting Khamlia town to hear Gnawa music, Lead mines, traveling in the black desert, meet a nomadic family, and spending the night in a guesthouse near the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga to Fes via cedar forest and ifrane
Transfer to Fes via Ziz valley, Middle atlas mountains, Cedar forest, and Ifrane. drop off in Fes in the evening. end of our 4 days shared Marrakech to Fes desert tour.
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Our 4 Days Marrakech desert tours testimonials
5/5
We just finished this 4-day desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga and I can’t believe we were able to see and experience so much in such a short time! When we chose it, we really focused on experiencing the desert. And the desert is definitely the pinnacle of this trip (we are still in awe and can’t wait to share photos with our family).
But we did not realize how much more we would see and do, from seeing a Berber village to the Dades Valley. FYI, if you can, try to appoint Hassan as your driver.
We realized in part that the trip isn’t completely pre-programmed and that you definitely want someone who has a good network and cares a lot about your experience. Hassan was very professional and gave us a great experience.
Chester C
1 days ago!
5/5
We had a very good experience on our Marrakech to Merzouga 4-day desert tour with Go 2 Sahara. We were able to visit many different places that we wouldn’t have otherwise. We also met many different local guides in different villages during our visit which made the experience much richer. Hassan was a very good driver and even made a long drive on the winding roads smooth and easy. I didn’t feel as good as before, because of the many stops. Hassan was also flexible and adaptive in timing and stopping. He was also able to teach us a lot along the way and we learned a lot from him and really enjoyed our conversations with him. Everything from the various guidebooks to the evening entertainment to the stunning views was fantastic and well worth the trip.
Nicholas B
4 days ago!
5/5
We had a great time during our shared 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Go 2 Sahara! Our guide Hassan was so helpful and informative that he truly made our experience exceptional.
All the other local camel tour guides were also friendly and helpful! we even got to go swimming in the afternoon – amazing considering the desert heat!
They also really accommodated the dietary restrictions. My sister is allergic to nuts and I’m a vegetarian, we never had to worry about food and everything we served was delicious!
Highly recommend this trip with Go 2 Sahara. Thanks again to Hassan for the wonderful desert trip!!
Can Temiz
2 Weeks ago!
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