Morocco 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This the best 4 days / 3 nights from Marrakech driving through the High Atlas Mountains and visit Ait Ben Haddou. Visit the Dades & Todra Gorges and take a camel ride in the Sahara Desert, witness a stunning sunset and spend the night at a desert camp. Witness the the sunrise over the dunes and visit the traditional market of Rissani. Drive through many desert towns like Agdez, Nkob along with the Draa Valley. Visit Ouarzazate, known as Morocco’s Hollywood, and see historic kasbahs and film studios. Finally, head back to Marrakech, enjoying the beautiful views along the way.
The 4 day desert tour from Marrakech starts with a pick up at Marrakech Menara Airport or your accommodation. After that, we start driving to Ait Ben Haddou, passing through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2260m), with stops to take photos and enjoy the breathtaking scenery of the Atlas Mountains.
After that, we then head towards the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou, a legendary village steeped in fame as the backdrop for epic cinematic movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones, and many others. Then we head toward Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco.
After having lunch in Ouarzazate, we continue through Boumalne Dades along the Road of Kasbahs and the large palm groves of Skoura to your accommodation, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a nice hotel overlooking the beautiful valley.
After a delicious breakfast, we continue through the Dades Valley, known for its verdant valleys and red rock formations. Along the way, we’ll stop to behold the stunning rock formations of the “Monkey fingers”. Afterwards, we’ll drive on the Road of 1000 Kasbah towards Todra Gorges. Towering limestone-red cliffs, reaching up to 300 meters high.
After that, we hit on the road of 1000 kasbahs, passing through the palm groves and many Berber villages such as Tinejdad and Touroug. By the afternoon, we reach Merzouga Desert, and there, your camels stand ready to take on a true nomadic experience. Ride your camel and traverse the golden dunes of Merzouga. As sunset approaches, a pause will be made for you to witness one of the most beautiful sunsets in your life.
After enjoying the sunset, continue to your desert camp, relax in your tent, and prepare for a delicious evening meal. Finally, the day ends with a party night by the fire, listening to the melodies of Berber drums performed by nomads.
Waking up early to watch the sun rise over the dunes is something you must do. After breakfast, you will have the option to return by camel or 4×4 to Merzouga. We’ll leave the Sahara Desert and head to Rissani, which was the ancient capital of Tafilalet and is still a major commercial center in the region, with a vibrant market on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.
Next, we’ll head to Ouarzazate ( Hollywood of Morocco) passing through the green Draa valley and desert towns like nkob and Agdez known for its famous oases. The afternoon we arrive at Ouarzazate check into your hotel and spend the night.
After breakfast, we’ll visit The Kasbah of Taourirt was built in the 19th century and was owned by the El Glaoui family. We may also visit the Atlas Studios to enjoy the magic of the studios, where many famous Hollywood films were shot around the world.
Afterwards, we continue to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been a Hollywood filming location, time and again. Wander through its streets and feel the history within its towering mud-brick walls. From there the road continue to Telouet Kasbah is a hidden spot boasts a rich history and architectural marvels.
Finally, we drive to Marrakech via Tizi N’tichka pass at an altitude of 2660 meters with stops for panoramic views. Your driver will drop you off either at the airport or your accommodation. And with that your 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with us ends. Until we meet again, safe travels.
By choosing a private 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga you’ll have the freedom to tailor your journey as you wish, according to your unique desires and preferences. So if the tour doesn’t align with your expectations, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
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My Moroccan Tours did a great job organizing an amazing 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga for us. It was incredible to have everything taken care of so we could fully enjoy the sights and sounds of Morocco. Our tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He made sure we were comfortable throughout the journey. One of the highlights was the desert camp and sleep under the stars! The tour price was reasonable and exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this company!