4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert
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96 hours
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Join us for a remarkable 4-day adventure from Marrakech to the stunning Merzouga Desert! Experience the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ait Ben Haddou while immersing yourself in authentic Berber culture. Travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains and the picturesque Dades Valley, and enjoy a camel ride at sunset followed by a peaceful night under the stars at a traditional Berber camp. Relax in charming riads with half-board meals included. Book now for an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
The standard and premium tent camps are completely separate. In addition to differences in the bathrooms—where the toilet and shower are inside the tent in the premium camp and outside in the standard camp—there are also variations in the food served, the furnishings, and the decoration of the tents.
On the second day of the tour, we will take a camel ride from the Erg Chebbi dunes to the tented camp where we’ll be spending the night. For those who prefer not to ride a camel, a 4x4 transfer service is available for €65, which is the price per vehicle.
We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
That the camel trek is not recommended for travelers with back pain.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Rose Valley - Dades Valley
Accommodations
Night in Riad Gabsi, Riad Villa Dades, Hotel Babylone or similar
Food and Drinks
DINNER
Dinner
Ait Ben Haddou
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Rose Valley - Dades Valley At 8:00 AM, we will depart from Marrakech and head towards the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N’Tichka Pass and making several stops to contemplate the spectacular landscapes. During the journey, we will also visit a cooperative that produces argan oil, where we will discover how this product, known for its numerous beneficial properties for the body, is made. We will then continue to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, where we will visit the kasbah, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Did you know that famous films like "Gladiator," "Asterix and Obelix," "Sahara," and "The Jewel of the Nile" were filmed here? After lunch, we will move on to Ouarzazate, considered the gateway to the desert, and from there we will continue to the Rose Valley and the Dades Valley, where we will have dinner and spend the night.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert
Accommodations
Night in Erg Chebbi desert in Le Cherif Luxury desert Camp or Similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, we will resume our excursion along the road of a thousand kasbahs, each with its unique charm, until we reach the Todra Gorges. Here, in ancient times, water carved the surface of these limestone walls, creating an unparalleled landscape. In this climbing paradise, we will stop for a walk and admire the scenery. Next, we will reach the village of Touroug, where we will have lunch before continuing our journey to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where a delicious mint tea awaits us. After a half-hour of relaxation, we will embark on a camel ride to reach the tent camp where we will spend the night. Along the way, we will have the opportunity to contemplate the sunset and see how the last rays of sunlight ignite this vast sea of sand. Upon arriving at the Berber camp, we will have dinner and spend the night enveloped in the peace and silence of the desert.
Day 3: Merzouga - Hassi Labied - Khamlia - Rissani - Merzouga
Accommodations
Night in Riad Caravasar or similar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Rissani Market
After witnessing a memorable sunrise in the desert, we will have breakfast and return on camels to Merzouga. We will dedicate the following hours to exploring the area of Hassi Labied, where we will visit its oasis and learn about its irrigation system, the Khettara. We will then head to the village of Khamlia, famous for its inhabitants of Sub-Saharan African descent and their music. Did you know that a famous music and dance festival is held here throughout the country? Next, we will head to Rissani, the ancient economic capital of Morocco. Here, we will visit the old market, which takes place three times a week and is known for the barter of animals and the presence of handicrafts, clothing, accessories, Berber medicines, and unique items. After our visit, we will return to Merzouga, where we will have dinner and spend the night in a riad.
Day 4: Merzouga - Alnif - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Ouarzazate
After a hearty breakfast, we will depart for Marrakech, passing through the Tafilalet palm grove. During the journey, we will cross acacia plateaus and rocky desert expanses until we arrive in Alnif. Here, we will take the road that will allow us to explore the Anti-Atlas mountain range and Tizi N'tfarkhin. Around noon, we will arrive in Kalaat M'Gouna, where we will stop to relax, stretch our legs, and enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes. We will then continue our return journey to the ochre city, passing through Ouarzazate and the High Atlas mountains. We will arrive in Marrakech around 8:30 PM, where we will say our goodbyes, concluding a fabulous experience in the Moroccan desert.
What‘s Included
2 nights in riad with half board
Transport by minibus/minivan/4x4
Camel ride (camel per each person)
Licensed Guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian
1 night in the desert camp with hald board
English-speaking driver
Lunch
Mineral water: between € 1 and € 2 per 1.5 liter bottle
Travel insurance
Pick up and drop off at riad/hotel (optional with extra charge)
Local Guide for Ait Ben Haddou: €2 per person
Tickets for museums and monuments
Drinks
Options
4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert
Standard Camp
4 Days Trip to Merzouga Desert
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Reviews
59 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience to do
A9030SLstefaniaz,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, beautiful riads with nice welcome. We traveled with Zakaria, kind and helpful, accompanied us on roads with magnificent landscapes giving a lot of information with excellent dialectics in Italian. We saw the old market of Rissani, ait ben haddou, the village and the house of Zakaria. Experience with dromedaries in exciting tented camp, the camp boys very kind, helpful and cute.
Enjoi Morocco
Franchi08,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was very satisfying. Zakaria always kind, knowledgeable and helpful, made us enjoy the places seen. Excellent accommodation and food.
The desert with brothers
gabriellaturo,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All right, the driver "Mua" super! The camp was a bit cold but in the end the view prevailed over everything else!
Great experience!!!
T5940QJariannac,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience!! Hassan was a very kind guide, speaks great Italian and explains many interesting curiosities about the places visited. The tour is worth doing, it is a road tour where you live real and local experiences that make the trip a wonderful experience!! Highly recommended!!
Wonderful experience
906saveriom,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Morocco was a state of mind! Wonderful experiences, beautiful places and magical places! Hassan, our guide, was super helpful, teaching us the culture of this beautiful country and putting us at ease at all times! Absolutely recommended
Experience absolutely to do if you come to Morocco
dvd200,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, helpful and kind guide. He made us experience the real Morocco by visiting places that are not usually seen on the web.
Desert and stars
E7998XDcarlap,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful experience, we had the chance to visit the south of Marocvo with Zakaria. Competent and always available to our every request. More than a driver we found a friend. I highly recommend it to everyone to learn more about the real Morocco
UNIQUE experience
samanthadF837FP,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip was great. We made the trip with Zakaria guide very well, she really wants to pass on her knowledge and still manages to make you feel welcomed. The trip is full of emotions, many surprises and lots of hospitality. It allows you to see real life among Berbers and desert families who even if they have little never stop being altruistic. The Riads we stayed in were spectacular, clean and with great food and delicious. Advice to all those who want to see the real Moroccan life and culture Thank you very much Zaki, thank you Morocco
Unforgettable experience!
matteobM8693KK,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took part in a 4-day desert tour organized by the agency and the experience was impeccable. Our guide, Zakaria, was professional, very prepared, nice and always available. He speaks perfect Italian and accompanied us through cities, markets and incredible landscapes, enriching the trip with clear and pleasant explanations. Excellent organization: clean and welcoming riads, excellent food, timely transfers and a comfortable means of travel and in perfect condition. A tour with attention to every detail, which allowed us to experience Morocco in an authentic and safe way. We absolutely recommend the agency and, if you can, ask to travel with Zakaria: it really makes a difference.
experience to be redone
Z4713SPsimoned,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00fantastic experience in any aspect, in my opinion November is the best time to live the experience in the desert because there is less chaos and more tranquility, our guide Zakaria knows how to entertain and explain very well the places you visit while also entertaining thanks to jokes, also speaks very good Italian, experience to try again
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