About This Tour
Discover the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco on this unforgettable 5-day private tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, travel through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, and experience the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
The highlight of the journey is an unforgettable stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp, including a camel trek, Sahara sunset and sunrise, traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music, sandboarding, and a luxury private tent with an ensuite bathroom.
This private tour begins in Marrakech and can finish in either Marrakech or Fes, depending on your travel plans.
Tour Highlights
- Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Drive through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
- Visit Ouarzazate
- Discover Skoura Oasis and Roses Valley
- Explore the Dades Valley
- Walk through the spectacular Todra Gorge
- Visit traditional Berber villages
- Discover Erfoud and Rissani
- Explore Merzouga by private 4×4
- Visit a nomadic Berber family
- Enjoy traditional Gnawa music in Khamlia
- Ride a camel across the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Watch the Sahara sunset and sunrise
- Stay at Merzouga Luxury Camp
- Enjoy sandboarding on the dunes
- Listen to Berber music around the campfire
- Return to Marrakech through the Draa Valley or continue to Fes
Itinerary
Your private driver will pick you up from your hotel, riad, or Marrakech Airport in the morning.
Begin your journey by crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop at panoramic viewpoints to admire the mountain scenery, traditional Berber villages, and winding roads.
Continue to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s best-preserved fortified villages.
Enjoy free time to explore its narrow alleys, traditional earthen architecture, and panoramic viewpoints.
After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert.”
Depending on the available time, you may visit:
Taourirt Kasbah
Atlas Film Studios
Cinema Museum
Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, travel along the famous Road of One Thousand Kasbahs.
Stop at Skoura Oasis, known for its palm groves, historic kasbahs, and traditional villages.
Continue through the beautiful Roses Valley, famous for its rose gardens and locally produced rosewater and cosmetic products.
Travel through the Dades Valley and stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the impressive rock formations known as the Monkey Fingers.
Continue to Tinghir and admire the palm-filled oasis before reaching the spectacular Todra Gorge.
Enjoy free time to walk between the high canyon walls and beside the river.
Dinner and overnight near Todra Gorge.
After breakfast, depart Todra and travel through traditional Berber villages towards the Sahara Desert.
Pass through Tinjdad and Touroug before reaching Erfoud, known for fossils, dates, and marble workshops.
Continue to Rissani, a historic desert town and former trading center for ancient caravan routes. When the traditional market is open, enjoy time to discover its colorful sections selling dates, spices, crafts, clothing, and local products.
Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon and check into your desert hotel.
Enjoy free time to relax, admire the Erg Chebbi dunes, or choose an optional quad or buggy excursion.
Dinner and overnight in Merzouga.
After breakfast, begin a private 4×4 tour around the Merzouga desert.
The excursion may include:
Visit to a nomadic Berber family
Panoramic viewpoints over the Erg Chebbi dunes
M’Fis abandoned mining village
Seasonal desert lake, when water is available
Khamlia village
Traditional Gnawa music performance
Fossil areas and desert landscapes
Local Berber villages
Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant or with a Berber family, depending on the selected program.
In the afternoon, return to Merzouga and prepare for your camel trek.
Ride across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and stop on the sand to admire the Sahara sunset.
Continue 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
Stargazing
Sandboarding
Overnight at Merzouga Luxury Camp.
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Sahara dunes.
After breakfast, return from the camp by camel or private 4×4.
Your final route will depend on your chosen destination.
Option 1: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Travel through Alnif, Tazarine, Nkob, Agdez, and the beautiful Draa Valley.
Continue through Ouarzazate and cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech in the evening.
Option 2: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane – Fes
Travel north through the Ziz Valley and stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking its palm groves.
Continue through Midelt, the Cedar Forest, and Ifrane before arriving in Fes.
Your driver will drop you off at your hotel, riad, or airport.
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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Drop-off in Marrakech or Fes
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Driver’s accommodation and meals
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One night in Ouarzazate
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One night near Todra Gorge
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One night at Merzouga Luxury Camp
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Dinners at the accommodations
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Private Merzouga 4×4 desert tour
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Camel trekking in the Sahara
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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 and film studios
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Optional quad or buggy activities
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.
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