4 Days desert tour from Marrakech

The 4 days desert tour from Marrakech begins with a picturesque drive over the High Atlas Mountains, with the memorable Tizi n’Tichka Pass, situated 2,260 meters above sea level. Admire stunning mountain views and visit colorful Berber villages along the way. First, you will make an important stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a well-preserved fortified village with the status of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular film set. Explore the Ksar and continue to Ouarzazate, also known as “Hollywood of Morocco.” Continue further into the beautiful Valley of Roses, then to the Dades Valley. You will stay overnight in a local Riad, stylized as a kasbah, surrounded by impressive rock walls.

• Overnight: in a Lovely Riad
• Meals: Dinner

Enjoy breakfast before we head further south to the spectacular Todra Gorges a lush oasis in an otherwise desolate landscape, where steep limestone cliffs rise dramatically over 300 meters on either side. A favorite among day climbers and nature lovers, the gorge offers the perfect setting to pause for a short hike or relax by the river with a cup of tea. From there, we’ll drive through the palm groves of the Ziz Valley and continue to the very edge of the Sahara Desert.

In the late afternoon, we’ll arrive in Merzouga, where your camel caravan will be waiting. As we ride toward our desert camp in the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, you’ll experience an unforgettable evening with dinner under the stars and Berber music around the campfire.

• Overnight: Merzouga Desert
• Meals: Dinner & Breakfast

After a memorable sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at your desert camp, leave Merzouga and head toward Rissani, a town known for its authentic souk and rich history. Then, journey through the remote desert landscapes of southern Morocco, passing quiet Berber villages and scattered oases. Travel through the rugged Anti-Atlas Mountains and arrive in Tazarine, an oasis town surrounded by palm groves. Make a stop in Nkob a traditional village famous for its 45 mud-brick kasbahs nestled in dramatic scenery. Take in the diverse landscapes on the way to Ouarzazate, where you’ll spend the night in a comfortable hotel or riad.

• Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
• Overnight: Ouarzazate

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy frequent photo stops along this winding mountain road as you take in the ever-changing landscapes marveling at the stark contrast between the arid South and the lush, green North. By the afternoon or early evening, you’ll arrive in Marrakech, bringing your unforgettable 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to a close.

• Meals: Breakfast