4-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech: Zagora and Merzouga
Hotel pickup · Pay on the day · Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Four days to see two deserts: the Draa Valley and the dunes of Zagora, then the great golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. On the way: the Tizi n’Tichka pass, the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Dades and Todra gorges and the Valley of Roses. Two nights in desert camps, one night in a hotel, transport, driver-guide, breakfasts and dinners included.
About the 4-day desert tour
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Departure from Marrakech around 7 am, back on day 4 around 8 pm
- Pickup from your hotel or riad (in the medina, at the nearest accessible point)
- 2 nights in desert camps (Zagora and Merzouga), 1 night in a hotel in the Dades Gorges
- Air-conditioned minibus with driver-guide, breakfasts and dinners included
- Pay on the day, free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Highlights
- Two deserts in one tour: Zagora and Erg Chebbi in Merzouga
- Two camel rides and two nights in desert camps under the stars
- The kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- The Dades and Todra gorges, and the Valley of Roses
- Crossing the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m)
Full description
Day 1: Marrakech – Zagora. Departure around 7 am over the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m) and visit of the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Lunch in Ouarzazate, then on through the Draa Valley to Zagora. About 1 hour 30 minutes on a camel to reach the camp at sunset. Dinner and night in the desert.
Day 2: Zagora – Dades Gorges. Sunrise over the desert, then 1 hour 30 minutes on a camel back to the minibus. Drive to Ouarzazate, where you have about 2 hours 30 minutes of free time (film studios, kasbah) and where the group changes minibus. You continue through the Skoura oasis and Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses, to the Dades Gorges. Dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 3: Dades Gorges – Merzouga. After breakfast, drive to Tinghir and the Todra Gorges, then Erfoud, Rissani and the Tafilalet oasis to Erg Chebbi. Sunset camel ride to the camp, dinner and night at the foot of the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga – Marrakech. Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast, then the long drive back via the Dades Valley, Ouarzazate and the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Arrival in Marrakech around 8 pm.
Plan your trip: read our Merzouga desert guide. Short on time? The 3-day Merzouga tour goes straight to Erg Chebbi. Prefer to travel privately? Discover our 4-day private desert tour.
Itinerary
- Day 1: Marrakech, Tizi n’Tichka, Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Draa Valley; camel ride and camp in Zagora
- Day 2, morning: sunrise, camel ride, then free time in Ouarzazate
- Day 2, afternoon: Skoura and Valley of Roses; night at a hotel in the Dades Gorges
- Day 3: Todra Gorges, Erfoud, Rissani; sunset camel ride and camp in Erg Chebbi
- Day 4, at dawn: sunrise over the dunes and breakfast
- Day 4, around 8 pm: back in Marrakech via Ouarzazate and the Tizi n’Tichka pass
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
- Air-conditioned minibus
- Driver-guide
- Camel rides
- 2 nights in desert camps and 1 night in a hotel
- Breakfasts and dinners
Not included
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to the sites and film studios
- Drinks and tips
Price
- Adult: 145 € / 1450 MAD
- Child (1 to 5 years): 100 € / 1000 MAD
4-day desert tour: frequently asked questions
What is the difference with the 3-day tour?
The 4-day tour adds a night in a desert camp in Zagora and the Draa Valley. The 3-day tour goes straight to Merzouga.
How much time is spent on the road?
It is a touring trip: allow 6 to 9 hours on the road each day including stops, the longest leg being the return from Merzouga to Marrakech on the last day.
What are the nights in the desert camps like?
You sleep in tents in camps at the foot of the dunes, with dinner and breakfast. Nights are cool: bring a warm jacket.
Do I need to know how to ride a camel?
No, the camels are led by cameleers. Each ride lasts about 1 hour 30 minutes.
What is the best time of year?
October to April for pleasant daytime temperatures. In summer the days are very hot.
Can I book a private tour?
Yes, with a dedicated vehicle and driver: 4-day private desert tour.
145 € / 1450 MAD
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A very good experience for the price. Comfortable van. Enough time riding the dromedary. Nice guides and able m some stops in interesting places. Disappointed with the hotel and the dinner in the 1st night (the same hotel). Expect that the tents in the desert were shared with 4 people which was surprising for me.
It was a long ride back to Marrakech but if you have the time it is 100% worth it.
A must see trip when you visit marocco. We had a really nice driver which was called abdoulla who brought us save to all the spots. All the attractions had been interesting and unique. My most favorite was the Stop at the Berbers Tent and Camel ride. Everyone was super nice and warmly welcomed us. The pice was really value what we got. Thanks so much for good times!
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