4-Day Desert Tour to Zagora & Merzouga : Program

If you would like to explore the beauty and the charm of Morocco’s Sahara, this 4-day private desert tour is made for you.

Discover amazing desert landscapes, oasis, Kasbahs and authentic Berber villages while travelling in complete comfort with a professional English speaking driver-guide.

Highlights of the tour

• Discover the panoramic views of the High Atlas
• Cross the splendid Tichka Pass
• Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou
• Visit Kasbah Taourirte and Cinema studio in Ouarzazate
• Enjoy the beautiful palm trees and oases of Draa Valley
• Experience the nomadic lifestyle of Sahara Desert
• Join a wonderful camel ride tour in Zagora & Merzouga dunes
• Appreciate breathtaking desert sunset and sunrise
• Enjoy a traditional evening with Berber music around the campfire

Program of the Tour

 Day 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Zagora

A private driver will pick you up from your hotel or Riad in Marrakech early in the morning to start your desert trip through the high Atlas Mountains. You will across the famous Tizi N’Tichka Pass and charming Berber villages before arriving to the great Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, where you will have the chance to explore this amazing historical world heritage with a local guide.

After a short break for lunch in Ouarzazate, we will continue to Draa Valley through Agdz to explore the real authentic Morocco with its large palm oasis and fortified Kasbahs.

Upon arrival at Zagora, you will join a camel ride tour in the middle of sand dunes before spending your first night in a traditional Berber guest house.

 Day 2: Zagora - Merzouga

An early pick up from your guest house after breakfast, and we will continue our excursion through the Anti Atlas Mountains direction Alnif where we will have lunch.

Continuation of our desert tour to Merzouga, we will start with a camel trek to explore the magic dunes of Erg Chebbi and the breathtaking sunset over the large desert before joining our Sahara camp to have dinner in a unique atmosphere with a desert Berber party around the campfire.

We will spend the second night under a nomadic tent between the dunes of Merzouga.

 Day 3: Merzouga - Tinghir - Boumalne Dades

You will have to wake up very early to enjoy the amazing sunrise in the middle of this vast and charming desert.

After breakfast, we will go back to Alnif, from where, we will get to the village of Tinghir for a small tour to discover the agriculture fields and old irrigation systems used by locals with a private guide as well as a Berber workshop to explore the art of traditional Berber carpets.

20 km after Tinghir, you will be amazed by the spectacular Todra Gorges & Canyons, one of the most beautiful natural sites in this region. We will have a stop for lunch then we will continue our desert excursion to Boulmane Dades. Dinner and overnight in a traditional Berber guesthouse.

 Day 4: Boumalne Dades – Ouarzazate - Marrakech

After having breakfast in your guesthouse, you will continue exploring the fabulous desert landscapes while driving through Ifri, Kelaat Mgouna and Skoura.

A lunch break in Ouarzazate and continuation to Marrakech where this great 4-day desert tour will end with a drop-off in your hotel or Riad in Marrakech.

Duration: 4 days
Distance: 480 Km x 2  
Availability: Every day
Deparature time: 07h00 am

• No Booking Fees
• Book Now and Pay Later
• Best Price Guaranteed
• Excellent Service
• Free cancellation

What is included?

• Transportation with an English speaking driver-guide
• Air-conditioning and comfortable Minivan or 4wd
• Half Board Accommodation:
  • 1st night: Riad Lamane or Similar
  • 2nd night: Nomadic Tent in Bivouac
  • 3rd night : Gazelle du Dades or Similar

• Camel ride tour in Zagora & Merzouga Dunes
• Transportation Insurance
• All taxes

What is not included?

• Lunches
• Guided visits
• Tips

Meeting place:

• Our driver will pick you up at your hotel/Riad or any other location at the agreed time.
• In case of any problem: please email us or call us on the numbers displayed on contact informations.

Easy Booking: Accepted until 6pm the day before (Marrakech time), If you have any difficulties to book or need another service, please use our Contact Form

Easy Cancellation: Cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Payment Methods:

• Online (we can send you a secure link on request)
• In cash (Euros or MAD) upon arrival
• Or by credit card upon arrival