✅ Overview:

This 4-day private desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the ideal option for travelers who want to explore the real Morocco at a relaxed pace. From the majestic Atlas Mountains and ancient kasbahs to breathtaking gorges and the magical Sahara Desert, this journey is packed with unforgettable moments, rich culture, and warm Berber hospitality.

🗓️ Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley (330 km / 7 hrs)

Your driver from MorokoTour will pick you up from your hotel/riad in Marrakech at 8:30 AM to start your adventure across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). You'll stop for panoramic views and visit local Berber villages nestled in the mountains.

We continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most iconic kasbahs in Morocco featured in famous films like Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy. After lunch, we explore Ouarzazate — known as the "Hollywood of Africa" — and visit Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios.

Next, we head through the lush Skoura palm groves and the beautiful Rose Valley, known for its annual Rose Festival, before arriving at Dades Valley for dinner and overnight in a local hotel with stunning views of the valley.

🗓️ Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert (270 km / 4 hrs)

After breakfast, we drive toward the dramatic Todra Gorges, a top rock-climbing spot with towering canyon walls reaching 300 meters high. Enjoy a walk through the gorge and take in the breathtaking scenery.

Next, we travel through Tinjdad and Touroug, stopping for lunch before heading to Erfoud, the gateway to the Sahara. We arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon, where your camel trekking adventure begins.

Ride your camel into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset over the golden sand, try sandboarding, and take photos before arriving at your Berber desert camp. Enjoy traditional mint tea, a delicious dinner, music around the fire, and sleep under the stars in a nomadic tent.

🗓️ Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate (370 km / 5 hrs)

Wake up early to catch the magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower at the camp, return by camel or 4x4 to meet your driver.

We'll head to Rissani to explore its traditional market (if the day aligns: Sunday, Tuesday, or Thursday), then continue through the arid pre-Sahara region, admiring acacia trees and vast desert landscapes.

Drive along the scenic Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river lined with lush palm groves. After lunch, we cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains to reach Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight in a comfortable hotel.

🗓️ Day 4: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas – Marrakech (190 km / 4 hrs)

After breakfast, we return to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah for a more in-depth visit and photo stop. From there, we continue through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for panoramic views and lunch along the way.

We’ll arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, concluding your 4-day Sahara desert tour filled with cultural experiences, epic landscapes, and lasting memories.