4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech – Sahara Experience

🌟 4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech

4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech

 4-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech

 Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Maximum Group Size: 30
Pick-up: Marrakech Airport or Hotel


🏜 Tour Overview

Experience the full Sahara Desert adventure on this 4-day tour from Marrakech. Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains, explore historic kasbahs, traverse stunning valleys and gorges, and enjoy an unforgettable night in the dunes of Merzouga.

This tour is perfect for travelers who want to combine adventure, culture, and nature while taking their time to enjoy Morocco’s landscapes and hospitality.


✅ What’s Included

  • Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech (airport or hotel)

  • English/Spanish-speaking driver

  • Private 4×4 or minivan with air conditioning

  • Accommodation in hotels and desert camp

  • Breakfasts and dinners

  • Camel ride in the desert

❌ What’s Not Included

  • Airfare

  • Entrance fees to monuments

  • Lunches

  • Drinks and tips


📍 Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Marrakech → High Atlas → Ouarzazate → Dades Gorge

  • Pick-up at 8:00 AM from your hotel or airport.

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views and Berber villages.

  • Visit Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital.

  • Drive along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, with palm groves and breathtaking landscapes.

  • Arrive at Dades Gorge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2 – Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Merzouga (Desert Night)

  • Breakfast and short visit to the Dades Gorge.

  • Continue to the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with rivers and unique vegetation.

  • Arrive in Merzouga and ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes to reach the desert camp.

  • Traditional Berber dinner and overnight under the Sahara stars.

  • Tented accommodations include bathroom and hot water for comfort.

Day 3 – Desert → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

  • Optional early morning sunrise in the desert.

  • Return by camel to the vehicle.

  • Stop in Rissani to visit the traditional souk, famous for handicrafts, carpets, spices, and local products.

  • Drive through the Draa Valley, one of the largest palm oases in the world.

  • Arrival in Ouarzazate for overnight stay.

Day 4 – Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech

  • Visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, filming location for Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains again with final panoramic views.

  • Return to Marrakech and tour ends.


📸 Tour Highlights

  • Panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains

  • Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

  • Dades and Todra Gorges

  • Draa Valley and Berber villages

  • Overnight in a desert camp with traditional dinner

  • Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes


💡 Recommendations

  • Comfortable and light clothing for the day, warm clothes for the night

  • Sunscreen and sunglasses

  • Camera to capture Sahara landscapes

  • Comfortable shoes for walking on the dunes

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