About This Tour
Experience one of Morocco’s most unforgettable adventures on this 2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Designed for travelers with limited time, this private desert tour takes you across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, through ancient kasbahs, breathtaking valleys, and into the heart of the Sahara Desert.
The highlight of the journey is an overnight stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp, where you will ride camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, admire a magical Sahara sunset and sunrise, enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine, listen to Berber music around the campfire, and sleep in a luxury tent with a private ensuite bathroom.
This fast-paced itinerary is ideal for those who want to experience the beauty of the Moroccan Sahara in just two unforgettable days.
Tour Highlights
- Cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
- Drive through the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou
- Explore Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Sahara
- Pass through Skoura Oasis
- Discover Roses Valley
- Visit Todra Gorge
- Drive through Erfoud and Rissani
- Camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch the breathtaking Sahara sunset and sunrise
- Overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camp
- Luxury tent with private ensuite bathroom
- Sandboarding on the golden dunes
- Traditional Berber music around the campfire
- Stargazing in the Sahara Desert
Itinerary
Your private driver will collect you early in the morning from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Travel across the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass, where spectacular mountain scenery and traditional Berber villages await.
Continue to the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Morocco’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the country’s best-preserved fortified villages.
After exploring the kasbah, continue through:
Ouarzazate
Skoura Oasis
Roses Valley
Dades Valley
Todra Gorge
After a short walk through the impressive Todra Canyon, continue towards the Sahara Desert.
Pass through Erfoud and Rissani before arriving in Merzouga during the late afternoon.
Begin your unforgettable camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes.
Stop to admire the spectacular Sahara sunset before continuing to Merzouga Luxury Camp, where you will enjoy:
Welcome mint tea
Luxury private tent with ensuite bathroom
Traditional Moroccan dinner
Berber music around the campfire
Sandboarding
Stargazing beneath the desert sky
Overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camp.
Wake up early to admire one of the most beautiful sunrises in Morocco as the first light illuminates the golden dunes.
After breakfast, return from the camp by camel or private 4×4.
Begin the return journey to Marrakech.
Travel through:
Rissani
Erfoud
Ziz Valley
Midelt
Stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the spectacular Ziz Valley, one of Morocco’s largest palm groves.
Continue through the Middle Atlas Mountains before visiting the Cedar Forest near Azrou, home to the famous Barbary macaques.
Stop in Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," before continuing through the Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech.
Arrive in Marrakech during the evening.
End of our services.
What's Included & Excluded
✅ Included:
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Private air-conditioned vehicle
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Professional English-speaking driver
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Pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
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Driver's accommodation and meals
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One night at Merzouga Luxury Camp
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Traditional Moroccan dinner
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Camel trekking in the Sahara Desert
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Luxury private tent with ensuite bathroom
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Berber music around the campfire
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Luggage storage in Merzouga
❌ Excluded:
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Entrance fees to monuments
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Optional quad or buggy excursions
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation until 7 days before the tour. Partial refund 3-7 days before. No refund within 3 days.
Physical Requirements
Moderate fitness level required. Some walking and camel riding. Not suitable for people with severe back/knee problems.
What to Bring
Sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothes, camera, power bank. Desert temperatures vary significantly between day and night.
