4 Days Marrakech Desert Tour

Overview

4 Days Marrakech Desert Tour: your Sahara journey

This 4-day private tour from Marrakech and back takes you through Dades Gorges, Merzouga — with your own driver-guide, comfortable hotels, riads and kasbahs, and 2 nights in the desert camp of Merzouga. Every day can be adapted to your rhythm and interests.

Highlights

Marrakech, the Red City, with its souks and the Jemaa el-Fna square
The winding road of the Dades Gorges
A camel trek and a night in the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara

At a glance

Pick-upMorning, at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
Start / EndMarrakech / Marrakech
Accommodation3 nights · hotels, riads & 2 in the desert
TransportPrivate 4x4 or minibus with A/C
Distance1189 km in total
LanguagesEnglish · Français · Español · Italiano
Tour stylePrivate (small group on request)
Best seasonSeptember – May

Day by day

Itinerary

4 days, 2 different stays and 1189 km of unforgettable landscapes from Marrakech.

Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Benhaddou · Ouarzazate · Dades Gorges

Day 1 · 344 km

Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Aït Benhaddou · Ouarzazate · Dades Gorges

Tizi n'Tichka
Aït Benhaddou
Ouarzazate
Valley of Roses
Dades Gorges

Your driver-guide picks you up at your riad or hotel in Marrakech in the morning to start your private journey.

Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with breathtaking views of Berber villages.

We continue via Aït Benhaddou.

Pass through Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”, with its Taourirt kasbah.

Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses.

Arrival in Dades Gorges. Hotel in the Dades Gorges.

Distance344 km
Driving≈ 9 h with stops
MealsDinner
NightHotel in the Dades Gorges

Dades Gorges · Tinghir · Tinejdad · Erfoud · Merzouga

Day 2 · 285 km

Dades Gorges · Tinghir · Tinejdad · Erfoud · Merzouga

Tinghir
Tinejdad
Erfoud
Merzouga

After breakfast, we leave Dades Gorges.

Drive past the palm grove of Tinghir.

Cross the oasis of Tinejdad and its ancient khettaras.

Stop in Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty.

In the late afternoon we reach Merzouga, where your camels are waiting to take you into the Erg Chebbi dunes for the sunset. Dinner, Berber drums by the fire and a night in the desert camp.

Distance285 km
Driving≈ 7 h 30 with stops
MealsBreakfast & dinner
NightDesert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes

Day 3 · 4x4 desert tour

Merzouga: a day in the Sahara

Merzouga

Explore the Erg Chebbi by 4x4: visit a nomad family, listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia and discover Rissani's market. In the late afternoon, camel trek to the camp for the sunset.

Desert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Distance4x4 desert tour
DrivingLocal visits
MealsBreakfast & dinner
NightDesert camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes

Merzouga · Alnif · Aït Benhaddou · Tizi n'Tichka · Marrakech

Day 4 · 561 km

Merzouga · Alnif · Aït Benhaddou · Tizi n'Tichka · Marrakech

Alnif
Aït Benhaddou
Tizi n'Tichka
Marrakech

After breakfast, we leave Merzouga.

Cross the lunar landscapes of the Jbel Saghro via Alnif, famous for its fossils.

We continue via Aït Benhaddou.

Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with breathtaking views of Berber villages.

Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon or evening; we drop you at your riad or hotel. End of our services.

Distance561 km
Driving≈ 14 h with stops
MealsBreakfast
EndEnd of the tour in Marrakech

The route

Map of the tour

⚑Marrakech
1Dades Gorges
★Merzouga

Accommodation

Choose your desert camp

Standard stay

Traditional Berber camp in the dunes

Comfortable beds with blankets
Dinner & breakfast
Music around the campfire

Luxury upgrade

Luxury tent in Merzouga

Private bathroom & shower
Spacious tent with real beds
Dinner & breakfast

Good to know

What's included

Included

Private transport in a 4x4 or minibus with A/C
Professional driver-guide for the whole tour
Pick-up at your riad, hotel or airport
3 nights' accommodation with breakfast & dinner
Night in a desert camp & camel trek in Merzouga

Not included

Lunches
Drinks during meals
Entrance fees to monuments
Tips and personal expenses
Flights & travel insurance

Know before you go

Every itinerary can be adapted: more time in a place, a different hotel category or the luxury camp in Merzouga.
We can also finish the tour in another city: just tell us.
Take a small bag for the night in the desert; your main luggage stays in the vehicle.
Bring a warm layer: desert and mountain nights can be cool, even in spring and autumn.
Let us know about any dietary needs when you book.

Reviews

What travellers say

5.0★★★★★Excellent

★★★★★

An unforgettable desert adventure!

“From the camel trek to the night under the stars in the Sahara, everything was perfectly organized. The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, and the experience felt genuinely local.”

Hendrik · Traveller

★★★★★

Outstanding hospitality

“The team created a customized itinerary for us and we got to experience the beauty of the country, from the imperial cities to the desert. The attention to detail and the hospitality were outstanding.”

Marina · Traveller

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Send us your dates and number of travellers with the form on this page or on WhatsApp. We confirm availability and send you the price; a small deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid in cash on arrival.

How much does the tour cost?

The price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation category. Ask us for a free, no-obligation quote.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made 5 days or more before the tour receive a 100% refund of the deposit, and 50% between 5 and 3 days before. Within 3 days of the tour, the deposit is non-refundable.

Is the tour private?

Yes, only you and your companions with your own driver-guide and vehicle.

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