The 4-day private Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga dunes and Zagora will take you through the spectacular Moroccan Sahara desert. Follow the routes of the old caravan roads as you drive through the Draa Valley, which is lined with palm palms and fortified Kasbahs. Then, pass the volcanic massif of the Anti Atlas Mountains. Camels can be ridden at Erg Chebbi. Sleep under the stars in Merzouga, Morocco’s Sahara desert camp. Cross the Valley of Roses and the 1001 Kasbah Road. Finally, behold the magnificent Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou!
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Explore the Sahara desert on a 4 days private tour from Marrakech to the stunning Merzouga Erg Chebbi dunes.
Explore old Berber settlements and go camel trekking on the sand dunes. Spend a wonderful night in a desert tent with friendly residents and learn about their distinctive Berber culture. Immerse yourself in their way of life and you will feel right at home.
The 4 days Marrakech desert tour is highly recommended because there is so much to see and learn about in this region of Morocco.
This 4 days private sahara desert tour from Marrakech Departs at 07h from your hotel or riad; the Tizi N’ Tichka Pass winds up through the Atlas Mountains and reaches to 2260 meters above sea level, providing spectacular views. There are numerous breaks to enjoy the scenery and take photographs.
We arrive in Ouarzazate and explore Taourirte Kasbahs. Lunch (at leisure) before we travel to Zagora via the Draa Valley.
This wonderful river has given birth to a massive oasis around 200 kilometers away at the foothills of the anti-Atlas mountains. The Sahara desert nomads have long inhabited the Draa Valley.
Several palm trees will provide shade between Kasbahs and Ksours, which will be interspersed with fields of grain, barley, vegetables, and henna plants.
Zagora for dinner and an overnight stay.
Today, you’ll drive southeast through insane landscapes and past oases in the midst of nowhere, across the volcanic peaks of the Anti Atlas mountains.
You will stop for lunch in the oasis of Alnif before continuing on to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, where your Sahara desert tent is located.
Upon arrival, change modes of conveyance to camels and engage on an Erg Chebbi dunes camel journey to watch one of the world’s most sought-after views: Erg Chebbi’s stunning sunset over the color-changing sand dunes!
Drive back to the camp and prepare for a fantastic Moroccan meal under the stars, accompanied by the sounds of local nomads playing drums.
After breakfast at your desert camp, travel across the 1001 Kasbahs past rivers, oases, and fortified Kasbahs to Tinghir, where you can walk through the oasis along the Todgha river bank to the Todrha canyons for lunch.
Drive around the Dades Valley in the early afternoon, passing some stunning fortified Kasbahs and Berber villages, with the sunset as a background to Dades Gorges, to marvel at the scenery and take photos.
Dinner and a stay at your Dads Valley hotel.
After breakfast, you’ll drive to Kalaa Mgouna, passing through the Valley of Roses. You can go to the rose water ladies’ cooperative and discover how the locals make rose water perfume essences.
We proceed to Skoura Oasis, one of the largest in the South, and see one of its Kasbahs (time allowed) before continuing on to Ouarzazate and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou.
The fortified settlement is one of Morocco’s most popular tourist attractions, and it has served as the filming setting for numerous Hollywood blockbusters.
After lunch in the Kasbah, we drive to Marrakech via the Tizi Ntichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains.
This 4 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech will conclude with a drop-off at your hotel or Riad.
An unforgettable journey through the vast Sahara Desert! Mohamed was not just a guide but a storyteller, weaving tales of the desert’s history and culture as we traversed its dunes. His expertise ensured our safety and comfort throughout the four days, and his genuine passion for the region truly enhanced our experience.
Highly recommend this four-day Sahara Desert tour with Mohamed as your guide! From Marrakech, we embarked on an adventure that exceeded all expectations. Mohamed’s knowledge of the desert’s terrain and his ability to navigate it flawlessly made us feel secure at all times. His warm hospitality and attention to detail made every moment of the journey truly special.