4 Days Marrakech Desert Tour
Overview
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Start : Marrakech City
- End: Marrakech Ciy
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Accommodation: Choice of standard, comfort, or luxury options -
Tour Style: Private, with your own driver guide who speaks English
- Price: Available upon request see pricing section below
Set off from the lively streets of Marrakech and journey deep into the heart of Morocco on this 4 days marrakech desert tour adventure.
Travel across the snow capped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, uncover the secrets of ancient kasbahs, and wander through lush valleys dotted with palm groves. The highlight awaits in Merzouga, where golden dunes stretch endlessly and a camel ride leads you to a luxury Berber camp under the stars.
Blending culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes, this tour is the perfect way to experience the magic of Morocco in just four unforgettable days.
Highlight of : 4 days marrakech desert tour adventure.
- Journey through the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit the historic Kasbah of Telouet and the stunning Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site)
- Explore Ouarzazate, the famous “Gateway to the sahara Desert” and home to movie studios
- Drive along the lush Draa Valley, passing authentic Berber villages
- Enjoy a sunset camel ride across the golden dunes of Merzouga
- Spend a peaceful night in a luxury desert camp under a sky full of stars
- Wake early to witness a magical Sahara sunrise
- Discover the local market of Rissani and visit fossil workshops in Erfoud
- Walk through the dramatic landscapes of the Todra Gorges
- Travel the scenic Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, through the Valley of Roses and Skoura’s palm groves
4 days marrakech desert tour ittinerary
Take a look at the 4 days Marrakech desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga to get a feel for what your journey could look like.
Day 1: from Marrakech city – High Atlas – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – to Ouarzazate city
our adventure begins with a morning pick-up you , from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. We will drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m), enjoying stops along the way for photos of Berber villages and sweeping landscapes. We’ll leave the main road to visit the lesser known Telouet Kasbah, once an important stronghold of the Glaoui family.
After lunch in a local restaurant, the road will takes us through the Ounila Valley, filled with small villages and fields hidden among the mountains.
The highlight of the afternoon is a guided visit of the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for countless movies and series. By evening, we reach Ouarzazate, known as the “Gate of the Desert,” where dinner and overnight stay await.
Day 2: from Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Nkob – to Merzouga Desert sahara
After breakfast, we continue through the Draa Valley, famous for its endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. The road winds past small towns and desert villages, offering plenty of chances to stop for photos.
We’ll pause for lunch in Nkob or Alnif, then continue toward the Sahara. By late afternoon, the dunes of Merzouga appear on the horizon. Here, we swap our vehicle for camels and ride across the sands of erg chebbi just as the sun sets.
In the heart of the desert, a traditional luxury desert camp awaits. After settling into your private tent, enjoy a warm Moroccan dinner and an evening of Berber music around campfire beneath a blanket of stars.
Day 3: from Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – to Dadès Valley
An early wake up rewards us with one of nature’s greatest shows ,the sunrise over the Desert Sahara. After breakfast back at the village, we visit Rissani’s lively market (on market days) and stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops.
The journey continues through lush palm groves and traditional villages until we reach the spectacular Todra Gorges. The towering canyon walls rise dramatically on either side, making it a favorite for walkers and climbers alike.
After free time for lunch and exploration, we travel onward to the Dadès Valley. Here, strange rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers” and breathtaking mountain scenery make for a memorable afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay in the valley.
Day 4: from Dadès Valley – Roses Valley – Skoura – High Atlas – to Marrakech
This morning begins with panoramic views of the Dadès Valley, dotted with fortified villages and kasbahs. Our route leads along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Roses Valley and the palm groves of Skoura.
We’ll stop in Ouarzazate to visit the Taourirt Kasbah and, if you wish, the film studios. After lunch, we cross the High Atlas once more via the Tizi n’Tichka pass, returning to Marrakech by early evening. Your driver will drop you off at your accommodation, marking the end of this unforgettable desert adventure.
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inclusive and exclusive of the tour
Tour discludes
Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments
Personal expenses and tips
Tour Includes
- Private modern 4x4 vehicle or minivan with A/C
- Professional English/French/Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in marrakech
- Camel ride in Merzouga
- 1 night in a desert camp at Erg Chebbi (dinner & breakfast included)
- 1 night in a hotel/riad in boumaln dades (dinner & breakfast included)
- Sandboarding (free & optional)
4 days marrakech desert tour price
4 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour – Starting at €400 per Person
on an unforgettable 4-day desert adventure from Marrakech to Merzouga, with prices starting at €400 per person. Please note that the total cost may vary depending on key factors such as:
- Group size
- Accommodation preferences
- Travel dates
Larger groups typically enjoy better per-person rates, making it a more cost-effective experience for everyone. For an accurate and personalized quote based on your group’s specific needs, please reach out to us using the contact form below. Our dedicated team will get back to you promptly with a tailored offer.
FAQs Answered
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Booking
To make a reservation or request more information, please fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible usually within 24 hours. If you don’t hear from us within that time, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp or call us using the contact details available at the bottom corner of the website. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you plan your unforgettable desert adventure!
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what to know before the tour
When you book your tour, please tell us if you have any special food needs like if you are vegetarian, vegan, or have any food allergies. This helps us make sure your meals are right for you.
During the trip, our guides choose amazing and good quality restaurants so you can enjoy your meals. If there is a specific restaurant you want to try, just tell your guide. They will do their best to take you there. We want you to be happy and comfortable.
The tour plan includes 3 nights in different Accommodation
One night in Ouarzazate
One night in luxury desert camp
- one night in dades valley
But if you prefer to spend both nights in the desert camp, just let us know when you book the tour ,we can arrange that for you.
If you don’t have 4 days for the full tour, we also offer shorter trips, like:
3 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech
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