4-Day Private Merzouga Desert Tour From Marrakech: Discover the Authentic Sahara Desert Adventure

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Embark on a 4-day private Merzouga desert tour from Marrakech and experience an authentic Sahara desert adventure. Enjoy camel rides and overnight stays in traditional desert camps.

Duration: 4 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Skoura - Dades Valley

Marrakech - Our tour will begin today in Marrakech, and we will meet you at the location where you are staying in Marrakech. After that, we will begin heading to the Dades Valley by way of the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. You are going to have a wonderful day today as you journey through the spectacular pass and take in the great sights of the Berber communities and the incredible terrain as it changes throughout the day.

Ouarzazate - You are going to make a detour to Ourazazate to see the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, which is widely considered to be among the most stunning Kasbahs in this region. It has been one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1987 (movie fans: several Hollywood films were shot here)

Dades Gorges - You will have lunch in the Kasbah, and then continue on to the Dades Gorge through the route of “the Thousand Kasbahs,” which provides many wonderful opportunities for taking photographs of both the natural world and its inhabitants. After that, we will arrive in Kalaat M’Gouna, which is the heart of the roses valley. After that, we make our way to Dades Valley, where you will get the opportunity to examine the incredible rock structure known as “the monkey toes.” Spend the night in a traditional riad and enjoy dinner there.

Dades - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga Desert

Dades Gorges - You will depart the Dades Valley after breakfast and head in the direction of Tinrghir and the Todgha valley. taking in the breathtaking vistas of the Berber towns built of mud and stone that overlook the valley.

Gargantas del Todra - When we reach the Gorge, we stroll at the base of the red cliff that is 300 meters high and is a popular destination for people who enjoy rock climbing as a sport.

Merzouga Desert - Your tour continues to Erfoud. On the way you will do stops in good spots for pictures and also stop at the place where peaple work to find fossils . You will get to Merzouga desert in the afternoon and you will ride your camels, guided by an experienced camel-man to explore what is hidden in the middle of the highest sand dunes in morocco and enjoy the sunset and spend the night at the camp with dinner with drum party and camp fire.

Merzouga - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate

Merzouga - You will get you up early in the morning to see one of the best sunrises of your whole life. After breakfast at the camp , you will leave the desert.

Rissani - After that, you will travel to Rissani, which was formerly known as Sijilmassa and is where the Alaouite dynasty, the current ruling family, got its start. This town in Morocco is highly traditional, as most of the women wear veils and the males cover their heads with hoods.

Ouarzazate - We will continue driving towards the magnificent kasbah Tamnougalt and the village of Agdz, via Alnif and Tazzarine, before we get to the fascinating Draa Valley at the edge of the Atlas Mountains, along which lay hundreds of Berber Kasbahs, and then we will head to Ouarzazate, where you will be staying at a riad.

Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - Marrakech

Ouarzazate - Following breakfast at your riad, you will begin your journey to Marrakech by passing through Ounila Valley and then heading across the Atlas Mountains. Your destination is Marrakech. As you continue on your journey to Kasbah Telouet through the Ounilla valley, you will have the opportunity to take in the breathtaking panoramic views and the picturesque terrain that is reminiscent of the moon, complete with the contrast of the Atlas Mountains and the Berber towns. You will also go to the Kasbah Telouet today, which is located in an area that was famous for the commerce caravans that were headed by descendants of the T-Hami El Glaoui family at the end of the 19th century.

Ait Ben Haddou - Your journey will continue over the majesty of the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m), which is located over the High Atlas Mountains,.

Marrakech - The next part of the tour consists of a drive across the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where your tour finishes at your hotel or wherever you want.

What's Included

Camel ride for sunset and night in desert camp
Local desert guides
Free WIFI at the desert camp and at all accommodations
Dinner
Breakfast
Private Tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
All comfortable accommodations
Private bathrooms at all accommodations and at the desert camp

What's Not Included

Lunches and soft drinks. Personal expenses.

Additional Information

Our exclusive 4-day journey from Marrakech to Fes is one of the most popular private Sahara desert trips. This tour allows tourists to explore the city of Merzouga and several other Moroccan locations.
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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504seweryns

Jun 1, 2024

Highly recommended tour - Highly recommended tour. The trip exceeded our expectations. Our guide Mubarak was excellent. Before choosing that trip we reviewed the other as well - including 3 days tours. We decided to take 4 days as it is more relaxed and it was good choice. Our guide picked us up punctually from the hotel on the first day and we drove through high Atlas mountains to the so called 'Morocco Hollywood' were famous movies (e.g. Game of Thrones, Gladiator) were done. Our guide Mubarak drove us very safe and comfortable. He adjusted the pace to our needs. He recommend the best places for lunch, cafe breaks, bathrooms etc. when needed. Our first accommodation was with pool which was good after whole day trip. Next day we drove to the desert and had a camel ride (if you don't want you can skip it but I would recommend to take it) with heartbreaking sunset on the dunes. Then we spent a night in luxury desert camp (private bathroom, hot shower, wireless and electricity). The dinner with entertainment and breakfast were amazing. Above I described only the highlights as we saw many other interesting sights on the way. Moreover our guide Mubarak explained as a lot about Morocco, Berbers and visited places. Mubarak has excellent English and is very knowledgeable. He was also very polite. During the entire trip we felt extremely safe. Everything was very good organized. The food was good and places were clean. Once again I would like to appreciate the job of our guide that made our trip unforgettable.

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Seweryn_s

Jun 1, 2024

Highly recommended tour - Highly recommended tour. The tour exceeded our expectations. Our guide Mubarak was excellent. Before choosing this tour we also checked the others - including 3 day tours. We decided to take the 4 day tour as it was more relaxed and it was a good choice. Our guide picked us up at the hotel on time on the first day and we drove through the High Atlas Mountains to the so called "Morocco Hollywood" where famous movies (e.g. Game of Thrones, Gladiator) have been filmed. Our guide Mubarak drove us very safely and comfortably. He adjusted the speed to our needs. He recommended the best places for lunch, coffee breaks, bathrooms etc. when needed. Our first accommodation was with pool which was good after the whole day trip. The next day we went to the desert and had a camel ride (if you don't want to, you can skip it, but I would recommend to take it) with a heartbreaking sunset on the dunes. Then we spent a night in a luxury desert camp (private bathroom, hot shower, wireless and electricity). Dinner with entertainment and breakfast were amazing. Above I have only described the highlights as we saw many other interesting sights along the way. In addition, our guide Mubarak explained a lot about Morocco, the Berbers and the places we visited. Mubarak speaks excellent English and is very knowledgeable. He was also very polite. During the whole trip we felt very safe. Everything was very well organized. The food was good and the places were clean. Once again I would like to commend the work of our guide who made our trip unforgettable.

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Melissaeo2608fu

Apr 3, 2024

Couples retreat Moroccan style (with great host) - Our trip with Abdou was absolutely incredible, and we are so thankful our friends recommended his families company. The accomodation we stayed in including the night glamping in the Sahara desert were sensational value for money. I felt the places we visited highlighted the variety of the Moroccan landscape and gave us such an insight into how the indigenous Berber people live. To have Abdou introduce us to his friends ands family throughout the trip made our experience so much more special. He was an excellent tour guide that looked after us, took time to explain his and his families culture and really integrated into our group of 4 friends. I will recommend this trip to any of my friends.

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Jadoogar99

Feb 25, 2024

Excellent Vacation - We are a family of 4, with 2 young kids (9 yrs and 5 yrs). We had a wonderful trip of Merzouga with Bari and his team. The trip was meticulously organised even though I confirmed only on the day before the day of arrival. Everything was well coordinated, right from airport pickup until the airport drop. Accommodation and food included in the package were fantastic. I personally did not have to prepare anything for the trip. It was quite hasslefree. Our driver and guide, Mohammed was a friendly and cheerful guy. He knows every nook and corner of the country. Ask him anything about the culture, food, tradition or politics, he has got the answer. A very punctual guy who is multilinguistic too. He was very careful in his driving, putting safety and comfort at the forefront. He helped us in getting good quality and cheap souvenirs from Morocco. His tips on what has to be done and what to be avoided were very valuable. Highly recommended 👍👍

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Shawnteaz

Dec 28, 2023

Delighted by my solo traveler experience with Morocco 4x4 - I cannot say enough good things about my trip to Morocco! I was flying into Marrakesh on a business trip and arrived four days early for a Sahara desert adventure. As a solo female traveler, I did a lot of research before choosing my tour operator. I am so happy with my decision to book with Morocco 4 x 4. First, all the correspondence with Bari were delightful and detail-oriented and built my confidence. Then, I chose a reputable company. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect booking in the off-season, December, but the temperatures were ideal, and the sights were stunning. Due to weather delays in London, I missed my connection and had to reach out to Bari, telling him of my delay. Together, we devised a new plan for my private desert adventure. He calmly made changes to overnight accommodations and shifted where needed. Mubarak was waiting for me at Marrakesh airport with a big welcome, and the journey began. Everything was handled beautifully from there on and throughout the entire trip in the Atlas mountains and out to the Merzouga Desert. Mubarak, with such a great fit—a local expert, storyteller, and personal guide. Throughout the mountainous journey, we stopped for tasty local food, scenic Vista, and toilet breaks throughout. Mubarak was open about local life, cultural tradition, religion and a great conversationalist. He offered to take photos, give any history, or answer questions along the way. From the selection of riads to the desert camp Glamping options—all the accommodations that were secured were lovely, unique, and well-appointed. The overnight in the Merzouga desert with the camel ride topped my list of experiences; I can’t rave enough about the stargazing and impressive dunes scenery. The luxurious tent was comfortable, and the overall operations were impressive. Morocco 4 x 4 created a wonderful itinerary for me to show me all the sights, and they worked within my specific timeframe. I can’t recommend them enough, and I’ve been telling all my friends back in the US.

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Megmooore

Nov 28, 2023

Amazing tour with great local knowledge - Amazing tour company! Our tour guide Muburak was excellent. So many memorable moments, with incredible local knowledge. Our 5 day / 4 night desert tour packed a lot in, yet at a relaxed and comfortable pace. We were able to request a particular drop off location on the coast, which made our overall time in Morocco so smooth. We were recommended this tour by our friends and we would definitely recommend again.

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Curiosity26472874204

Dec 23, 2022

This company’s the BEST you will find in Morocco! Can’t thank them enough. One word to describe our experience: magical! - Alfalfa fields, Berber rug looms, livestock markets, the glorious Sahara sunset - Mobarak and co will blow your mind!!

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Anastasia_k

Nov 26, 2022

Very happy with this... - Very happy with this tour. Very knowledgeable and kind driver, great accommodation througiut the journey, idyllic landscapes. I totally recommend it to everyone!

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Sherleyt2022

Mar 3, 2022

four days in morocco - Our plan was to tour Morocco beginning in Marrakech and ending in the Sahara desert. We visited the most renowned tourist sights and locations, as well as countless hidden gems in and around Dades and Ouarzazate. We had a wonderful time on our Marrakech tour thanks to our pleasant guide and driver. We finished our tour by exploring Marrakech's medina, which was incredible!

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Sebanib2022

Jan 25, 2022

morocco tour of lifetime - Without a doubt, this was the vacation of a lifetime!! I liked exploring Morocco and the Sahara desert in particular, with private transportation, delicious food, pleasant people, and a beautiful culture. Excellent experience, far above my expectations.

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