OVERVIEW OF 4-DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO ERG CHEBBI DESERT

This enjoyable 4-day tour from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi Desert will take you to explore the most interesting places in the southeastern part of Morocco. This 4 days desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga focuses on several areas, from stunning scenery of Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains to the ancient Kasbahs in the Sahara desert. Featuring a combination of history, culture, adventure and nature. This 4-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech will have you discover Berber culture, explore the Erg Chebbi desert and surrounding Kasbahs of the Sahara towns. This 4-day tour from Marrakech is one of the most popular safaris that connects the fourth imperial cities Marrakech and Sahara desert Erg Chebbi. It is a desert tour that starts from Marrakech and takes travelers travelling across spectacular landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains to Merzouga desert. This 4 days Desert tour takes travelers explorers to explore many new discoveries in southeastern Morocco such as spectacular views of Tizi N’tinififft pass in the Anti Atlas to the iconic Todra Gorge with its vast Oasis filled of date palm groves and stunning Valleys of Roses and Dades. Make sure that you will have an overview about the ancient berber architecture during this 4-day tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert by visiting Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate. And the adventure that offers this 4-day desert trip from Marrakech is camel trekking traverse sand dunes in order to experience a memorable overnight stay in Sahara desert camp where can watch stars at night and sleep in a cozy traditional berber tent in the heart of Morocco Desert but if you are not interested in trekking on a camel, you can catch a 4×4 vehicle and get to your camping easily.
If you would like to have more time in the Sahara desert and you wish to explore more in the southeastern part of Morocco, we highly recommend doing a 5 day tour with 2 overnight stays in the desert, instead of 4 days tour.

TOUR PRICE AND INFORMATION:

DURATION: 4 DAYS TOUR/3 OVERNIGHT STAY
TOUR STARTS FROM MARRAKECH ENDS IN MARRAKECH
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATIONS : CHECK THEM BELOW IN THE ITINERARY
TOUR CATEGORY: PRIVATE TOURS
PRICE FOR 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA STARTS FROM 390 EUROS PER PERSON FOR PRIVATE TOUR: THE PRICE CAN CHANGE DEPENDING ON YOUR GROUP SIZE AND CHOICE OF ACCOMMODATIONS. RIADS AND DESERT CAMPS, AND TIMING OF YOUR TOUR. FOR PERSONALIZED PRICING DETAILS AND INFO THAT SUIT YOUR GROUP, WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR WHATSAPP AND WILL PROVIDE PRICING TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS AND PREFERENCES.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 4-DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO ERG CHEBBI DESERT MERZOUGA:

Crossing through stunning sceneries of the Atlas Mountains.
Exploring UNESCO site of Ait Ben-haddou Kasbah.
Visiting fabulous valleys of Roses and Dades.
Strolling in Todra Gorges and its wonderful oasis.
Traversing Erg Chebbi Desert on camel trek.
Enjoy sunset and sunrise over unique sand dunes of the Sahara.
Spending a night under stars in cozy camp in the middle of the desert.
Admiring fantastic views of the Draa Valley
Traversing Tizi N’tinififft pass in the Anti Atlas mountains.

BRIEF ITINERARY FOR 4-DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains -Ait BenHaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley. Total driving time approximately 6 hours: distance 320 kilometres.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge and Oasis – Erfoud – Merzouga Erg Chebbi Desert. Total driving time approximately 5 Hours: distance 260 Kilometres.
Day 3: Merzouga Erg Chebbi Desert – Draa Valley – Agdz – Tizi-n-Tinififft pass – Ouarzazate. Total driving time approximately 5 Hours: distance 370 Kilometres.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Tizi-n-Tichka pass high Atlas mountains – Marrakech. Total driving time approximately 4 hours: distance 200 Kilometres.

THE MAP FOR 4-DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT:

DETAILED ITINERARY FOR 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA:

Browse the detailed itinerary for 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert below to have full overview for the highlights of this trip. if this itinerary does not match what you are looking for, contact us we are happy to customize an itinerary that fits your needs.

Day 1: MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - KSAR AIT BEN HADDOU - OUARZAZATE - ROSES AND DADES VALLEYS: (6 HOURS DRIVE)

We highly recommend starting your “4-Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert“. At 08:00 AM, to have enough time embarking on a great drive through the bustling imperial city of Marrakech, to the stunning High Atlas Mountains. This 6-hour trip takes you over the fabulous Tizi n’Tichka pass. From November to March, snow can often cover the pass, but it gets warm all year round in the strong sunshine. The pass has been believed to reach an elevation of 2,260 metres above sea level. Here picturesque old Berber villages, spectacular mountain landscapes and stunning Valleys await, offering great opportunities for breathtaking and fantastic photos. Your first stop will be in the heart of the Atlas Mountains after a 1,5 hours drive, you’ll admire a panoramic view over the mountains to see berber villages striking along the valley, here you’ll have the opportunity to hike and enjoy the atmosphere of Moroccan nature. Afterward, continue your adventure towards Aït Benhaddou Kasbah. Once you get to the Ksar Ait Ben-Haddou you will have a chance to hike through spectacular views of Ounila River and visit this UNESCO site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah to explore authentic berber architecture.This adobe Kasbah is striking example of ancient Sahara desert architecture is a place of wonder. While you are walking through narrow alleys of the Kasbah. You’ll feel like you have gone back in time to the days of caravans and gladiators, Sahara desert bedouins and ancient trading souks (markets). After this historical and cultural sightseeing tour of the Kasbah, you will stop in a Moroccan traditional restaurant to enjoy a delicious lunch, before traveling to the nearby town Ouarzazate. Here you can visit the world’s largest film Atlas Studio, where many blockbuster movies and films have been filmed. Classics like The Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Kingdom of Heaven, Gladiator are among the several films which have taken place in the city often called “Hollywood of Africa” or “The Gateway to the Sahara Desert”. Afterwards, continue your adventure towards fabulous Dades Valley by passing through Skoura Oasis, Road of thousand Kasbahs and Valley of Roses. Overnight stay in cozy Riad in Dades Valley and relax, get ready for the next day for a spectacular journey to the desert.

Average Accommodation: Hotel Babylon Dades or similar.

Superior Accommodation: Ksar Sultan Dades or similar.

DAY 2: DADES VALLEY - TODRA GORGES - TAFILALET OASIS - MERZOUGA ERG CHEBBI DESERT: (5 HOURS DRIVE).

At your accommodation you will have a hearty breakfast at 8:00 then leave for the Todra Gorges. After one hour drive from Dades Valley you will get jaw-dropping off Todra Gorges. Highly recommended to have a nice Walk through this stunning valley to enjoy the atmosphere for this beautiful oasis filled with date groves. Here you will see Berber farmers watering their fields and herding sheep and goats. Explore the Berber culture who live in the mountains then travel to discover a different Berber culture in the Sahara desert Merzouga. Before getting to the desert you will pass through some Berber villages such as Tinejdad, Touroug, Erfoud and Tafilalet Oasis. Once you get to Tinejdad you will stop to have lunch, then continue your trip to Erfoud. in Erfoud you may have a short visit to the date markets and fossils museum. From here, you will drive 30 minutes to get to Merzouga Village near the sahara desert, here you will find camels are waiting to take you atravers the sand dunes to reach your camp in the heart of the sahara, when you arrive your camp you have free time so you can trek up the sand dunes near your camp to watch sunset over Erg Chebbi Dunes. you will enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in a cozy traditional Berber tent. Note, in case you are not interested in riding camels, we can transfer you by 4×4 Jeep to your camp. And if the weather not comfortable (windy or raining) you can stay in a cozy accommodation a Riad or a Kasbah in the Village instead of desert camp.

Average Camp: Merzouga Activities Camp or similar.
Superior Camp: Berber Camp Merzouga or similar.

DAY 3: MERZOUGA DESERT - DRAA VALLEY - ANTI ATLAS MOUNTAINS - OUARZAZATE:

Today is the third day of your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, highly recommended to wake up early to admire a stunning sunrise over the desert then take a warm shower and delicious traditional saharan breakfast at your camp. Then be ready for long driving back to Marrakech, Today you will take different road from Merzouga desert to Ouarzazate, passing through some beautiful Villages and Kasbahs spread along the road, after two hours of driving, your first stop will be in small oasis village called Alnif, here you will stop for coffee and loo breaks. Then keep hitting the road towards Ouarzazate, through fabulous views of Oued Draa, the longest river in Morocco, at 1,100 kilometres. Next stop in the town of Agdz, here you will enjoy delicious lunch before continuing tour trip via spectacular landscape of Tizi N-tinififft in the Anti Atlas mountains to Ouarzazate. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate at cozy Riad.

Average accommodation: Riad Dar Barbara or similar.
Superior accommodation: Le Petit Riad Ouarzazate or similar.

DAY 4: OUARZAZATE - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - MARRAKECH:

Have delicious breakfast at your Riad, then travel for Marrakech through stunning sceneries of ragged mountains in the high Atlas, there you will make few stops to admire this views before you get to Marrakech at around 4 PM, your driver will drop you off at your accommodation.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS 4-DAY TOUR:

Pick up you at 8:00 from your accommodation in Marrakech.
Drop you of on the last day of the tour at your accommodation in Marrakech.
Private comfortable air conditioned 4X4 SUV, a Minivan or Minibus.
Fuel, Parking, and car insurance.
Professional english speaking driver during the tour.
3 Overnights stays with dinner & breakfast
1 hiking to visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
1 hour walking in Todra Gorges and its Oasis
1 hour camel ride in across Erg Chebbi Desert.
Sandboarding on the Sahara dunes.
Many stops in panoramic views in Atlas Mountains to admire the stunning scenery.

What is not included:

GOOD ADVICE TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FOR 4-DAY DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA:

You should know 3 day Desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga not suitable for Families traveling with kids, because of a lot of driving, especially on the last day from Marrakech to Merzouga, 560 kilometers approximately 9 hours drive which is hard for kids to do it. Suitable desert tour for families with kids is this 4 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This tour is less driving because you will spend the night in Ouarzazate, instead of driving all the way from Merzouga desert to Marrakech in one day. So, you will drive 5 hours from Merzouga to Ouarzazate and next day 4 hours from Ouarzazate to Marrakech.
The best time to do this 4 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is during spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November). The weather is warm but nice, unlike the cold temperatures in the desert and snow of winter in the High Atlas Mountains, or the scorching heat of the summer. But if you do this trip in winter, you will enjoy a big contrast landscape, from white snow mountains in the Atlas, to the orange sand dunes in the Sahara desert.
This 4 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is one of shortest desert trip to Erg Chebbi Dunes, if you wish to have more time in the desert, choose this 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This tour will allow you to Explore more and learn more about nomadic lifestyle and Berber culture in the Desert areas.
If you go for this 4 day Desert trip in winter, please bring warm clothes, closed toe shoes and umbrellas. And if you go in summer bring sunscreen, sunglasses and scarf so if it is windy in the desert to cover your face from sand storm. And even in summer we advise you to wear closed toe shoes, there are some poisonous insects like scorpions, snakes and spiders. When you go out of the camp and walk over the sand dunes you may meet one of these insects. so we highly advise you to have closed toe shoes for your desert trip.
If you are vegan or gluten, you should advise us in advance, our accommodations and desert camps provide this kind of food.
This 3 days is private tour if you want to travel with other people from different nationalities join this 3 days group desert safari from Marrakech to Merzouga.
This 3 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga can end in Fes city by choosing this 3 days tour from Marrakech to Fes via Merzouga Desert. Alternatively, the tour can start from Fes and end in Marrakech through 3 or 4 days tour from Fes to Marrakech desert tours.

Booking process for 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

To book this 4-day desert tour. Contact our team through Email or Whatsapp, and provide us with number of travelers, type of hotels, Riad accommodations (average or superior). provide us with your trip date.
Plan your desert trip with one of our knowledgeable and expert travel agents, agree in the tour and the price.
Officially to book your 4-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with our company, you will need send us a small deposit via one of our payement methods (PayPal or Bank Transfer). the remaining amount will be paid when you meet your Driver Guide in Marrakech.

Customers Reviews!

What an unforgettable desert tour experience! From the moment of our departure from Marrakech, we knew this was going to be a wonderful tour. Our private tour was well taken care of in the hands of Yusuf. They were extremely hands-on. Our driver, the AMAZING Yusuf, was very knowledgeable, patient and very kind. Every detail was thoughtfully planned out - the overnight stay in the sahara desert is not to be missed. The hotel in Dades was ok, but The camp in the Sahara desert was unbelievable. Our driver, Yusuf, was excellent. For sure we will be back! Thank you, Morocco Holiday, for sharing your expertise and wisdom. We will recommend this Sahara desert trips from Marrakech to our friends to experience a memorable trip.

Sarah W

Liverpool, UK

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