4-Day Merzouga Desert Trip From Marrakech - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: 4-Day Merzouga Desert Trip
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 232.57 USD
Rating: 8.9 (612 reviews)

The last accommodation could be much better. The facilities at the hotel in Ouarzazate, La Perle du Sud, were in a deplo...

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Visit the enchanting Sahara Desert on a 4-day trip from Marrakech. Explore dirt roads, valleys, mountain passes, gorges, dunes and picturesque villages and discover this unique country.

Details

Duration

4 days.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking driver
3 nights accommodation with dinner and breakfast included
Fuel, tolls and all associated costs
Camel ride
Towels in the accommodation
Shampoo (only in the luxury category)
Basic WiFi for instant messaging (only in the luxury category)

Not included

Lunches
Air conditioning: 30EUR per haima (for the luxury–category camps)
Mineral water: between 1EUR and 2EUR per 1.5 liter bottle

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 3 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

8.9

Excellent 5,941 Travelers·612 reviews

October 10, 2026
Ruben
Spain
The last accommodation could be much better. The facilities at the hotel in Ouarzazate, La Perle du Sud, were in a deplorable state. There was a much ...
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October 2, 2026
Maria
Outes, Spain
An incredible experience in Merzouga! Two friends from Galicia and I loved everything. Taoufik, our driver, was incredibly attentive and friendly: he ...
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October 1, 2026
Eva Castaño Villoldo
Spain
It was an incredible experience, 100% recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed the activities, the group we were with, which made the excursion three times ...
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September 9, 2026
Juan
Asturias, Spain
A long excursion due to the hustle and bustle of Morocco and the distance to the destination, but well worth it. The views from the transport are part...
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August 30, 2026
Sara
Barcelona, Spain
A 10/10 Experience! We took the 4-day excursion to the Merzouga desert and it was an incredible experience. Everything was very well organized and the...
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August 26, 2026
Cristina Garcia Velasco
Barcelona, Spain
Our guide, Hamid, was an excellent professional, a wonderful person, resourceful, kind, knowledgeable about his country, and had a real gift for conne...
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August 17, 2026
Mailo Virto Lekuona
Zerain, Spain
The excursion was very well organized. The places we visited were worthwhile. The hotels were very good. In Merzouga, it's worth choosing the superior...
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July 3, 2026
Sendybell
Guadalajara, Mexico
It was a completely different and unique experience. The rest stops were very well chosen, strategically selected. The brief explanations during the c...
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June 10, 2026
Miguel Martín Tuerto
Spain
Excellent 4-day experience in Merzouga with Joussef!! A spectacular and perfectly organized trip. The desert is magical, the accommodations were great...
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May 18, 2026
Alberto Camarero
Salobreña, Spain
A wonderful experience, partly thanks to our guide and driver Hamid, who was attentive to our needs at all times. Many noteworthy things; the accommod...
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Visit the enchanting Sahara Desert on a 4-day trip from Marrakech. Explore dirt roads, valleys, mountain passes, gorges, dunes and picturesque villages and discover this unique country.

Trip Details

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Valley of the Roses - Dadès Gorges

After collecting you from your hotel, riad or from the airport, we'll head to Ouarzazate. On the way, we'll pass through the striking Atlas Mountains via the stunning Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, which offers spectacular views from its 2,260 metres.

Having crossed through the Atlas Mountains, we'll arrive at Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, one of the most impressive fortified cities in Morocco and the emblematic filming location of movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.

We'll then take the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs to Skoura and to Kelaat M'Gouna, a pretty city in Tinghir Province and capital of the Valley of the Roses. At the end of the first day, we'll drive to the Dadès Gorges, where we'll spend the night.

Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we'll set off towards the Dadès Valley, travelling through the incredible Todgha Gorges, where we'll have lunch.

With renewed energy, we'll continue on our journey in the direction of Merzouga, passing through the Jorf palm grove, an area known for its excellent dates, and Erfoud, home to intriguing fragments of fossils.

Having arrived in Merzouga, we'll swap our vehicles for camels to immerse ourselves in the desert and make our way to a Bedouin camp, where we'll spend the night and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tazarine - Tizi N'Tfrkhin - Ouarzazate

We'll begin the third day of our tour io the most magical day: watching the sunrise over the desert. After an early start, we'll climb back onto our camels and explore the area.

On the way back to Ouarzazate, we'll take a different route. Passing the Tafilalet Palm Grove and the village of Rissani, ancient capital and home to the founder of the Alaouite Dynasty, we'll reach the town of Alnif. Here, we'll join the road that cuts across the stunning Anti-Atlas mountain range.

After taking in the spectacular colours and shapes of the mountains, we'll arrive at Tizi N'tfarkhin, Tinghir and an amazing palm grove in the Dadès Valley. At lunchtime, we'll stop at Klaat M'Gouna to eat and rest before continuing the route.

In the afternoon, we'll arrive in Ouarzazate, where we'll spend the night in a hotel/kasbah.

Day 4: Ouarzazate - Marrakech

After a delicious breakfast, you'll have the morning free to explore Ouarzazate at your own pace. We recommend visiting the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Film Studios, known as the Hollywood of the desert. We'll leave Ouarzazate between 12 and 3:30 pm.

We'll leave at some point between noon and 3:30 pm, and finally drop you off in Marrakech in the late evening, depending on traffic.

Trip Accommodation

There are two options, standard (2 - 3 stars) and luxury (4 stars):

Standard hotels: Kasbah Tifawe / Dar Essyaha / La Kasbah de Dades or similar (Dadès), Haima Camp (Merzouga) and Hotel La Perle Du Sud, Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate, Hotel Riad Amlal or similar (Ouarzazate).
Luxury hotels: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar (Merzouga). The luxury option does not change the accommodation in Dades or Ouarzazate.

For both the hotels and the tents in the desert, there is no possibility of a single room, only double rooms. If you prefer, triple or family rooms (for 4 or 5 people) are also available. Standard rooms have communal showers in the camp, while superior rooms have a private bathroom in the haimas tents and showers in the camp. If a single-person booking is made, a supplement will be applied.

If you prefer, triple or family rooms are also available. The haimas of the standard category can accommodate up to 4 people and have private bathrooms. The haimas of the superior category can accommodate up to 5 people and also have private bathrooms.

The standard and superior camps are completely separate, and there are differences in the food and the interior decoration of the haimas.

However, please note that during the peak season, like Easter or Christmas, you may have camps with shared bathrooms in the standard category.

Pickup Info

If you are staying in the Medina, you should go to one of the following meeting points:

KFC Marrakech, in the Medina, located on Av. Mohammed V
Moulay El Yazid Mosque, at 23 Rue de La Kasbah
Mohamed V School, Riad Laarouss
Abdelmoumen School
Bab Doukkala Pharmacy

If you're staying outside the Medina, we'll pick you up free of charge from your hotel or riad. If the hotel is located outside Marrakech, there will be a supplement of 10EUR to 40EUR, depending on the distance.

Marrakech to Fez: 4-Day Tour

If you want, you can enjoy the Marrakech to Fez: Merzouga Desert 4-Day Tour.

2 or 3-Day Desert Trip

If you would like to explore the Moroccan desert, but you're looking for a shorter tour, check out our other day trips: 2-Day Zagora Desert Trip and 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour.

Private Tour

If you'd like, you can do this day trip in a private group of just you and your partner, family or friends by booking our Private Desert Trip.

8.9

Excellent 5,941 Travelers·612 reviews

October 10, 2026
Ruben
Spain
The last accommodation could be much better. The facilities at the hotel in Ouarzazate, La Perle du Sud, were in a deplorable state. There was a much ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 2, 2026
Maria
Outes, Spain
An incredible experience in Merzouga! Two friends from Galicia and I loved everything. Taoufik, our driver, was incredibly attentive and friendly: he ...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 1, 2026
Eva Castaño Villoldo
Spain
It was an incredible experience, 100% recommended. We thoroughly enjoyed the activities, the group we were with, which made the excursion three times ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 9, 2026
Juan
Asturias, Spain
A long excursion due to the hustle and bustle of Morocco and the distance to the destination, but well worth it. The views from the transport are part...
Is this useful?
August 30, 2026
Sara
Barcelona, Spain
A 10/10 Experience! We took the 4-day excursion to the Merzouga desert and it was an incredible experience. Everything was very well organized and the...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 26, 2026
Cristina Garcia Velasco
Barcelona, Spain
Our guide, Hamid, was an excellent professional, a wonderful person, resourceful, kind, knowledgeable about his country, and had a real gift for conne...
Is this useful?
August 17, 2026
Mailo Virto Lekuona
Zerain, Spain
The excursion was very well organized. The places we visited were worthwhile. The hotels were very good. In Merzouga, it's worth choosing the superior...
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 3, 2026
Sendybell
Guadalajara, Mexico
It was a completely different and unique experience. The rest stops were very well chosen, strategically selected. The brief explanations during the c...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
June 10, 2026
Miguel Martín Tuerto
Spain
Excellent 4-day experience in Merzouga with Joussef!! A spectacular and perfectly organized trip. The desert is magical, the accommodations were great...
As a couple
Is this useful?
May 18, 2026
Alberto Camarero
Salobreña, Spain
A wonderful experience, partly thanks to our guide and driver Hamid, who was attentive to our needs at all times. Many noteworthy things; the accommod...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

Visit the enchanting Sahara Desert on a 4-day trip from Marrakech. Explore dirt roads, valleys, mountain passes, gorges, dunes and picturesque villages and discover this unique country.

Trip Details

Day 1: Marrakesh - Aït Benhaddou - Valley of the Roses - Dadès Gorges

Day 2: Dadès Gorges - Todgha Gorges - Merzouga

After breakfast, we'll set off towards the Dadès Valley, travelling through the incredible Todgha Gorges, where we'll have lunch.

Day 3: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Tazarine - Tizi N'Tfrkhin - Ouarzazate

We'll begin the third day of our tour io the most magical day: watching the sunrise over the desert. After an early start, we'll climb back onto our camels and explore the area.

In the afternoon, we'll arrive in Ouarzazate, where we'll spend the night in a hotel/kasbah.

Day 4: Ouarzazate - Marrakech

We'll leave at some point between noon and 3:30 pm, and finally drop you off in Marrakech in the late evening, depending on traffic.

Trip Accommodation

There are two options, standard (2 - 3 stars) and luxury (4 stars):

Standard hotels: Kasbah Tifawe / Dar Essyaha / La Kasbah de Dades or similar (Dadès), Haima Camp (Merzouga) and Hotel La Perle Du Sud, Hotel Les Jardins de Ouarzazate, Hotel Riad Amlal or similar (Ouarzazate).
Luxury hotels: Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar (Merzouga). The luxury option does not change the accommodation in Dades or Ouarzazate.

The standard and superior camps are completely separate, and there are differences in the food and the interior decoration of the haimas.

However, please note that during the peak season, like Easter or Christmas, you may have camps with shared bathrooms in the standard category.

Pickup Info

If you are staying in the Medina, you should go to one of the following meeting points:

KFC Marrakech, in the Medina, located on Av. Mohammed V
Moulay El Yazid Mosque, at 23 Rue de La Kasbah
Mohamed V School, Riad Laarouss
Abdelmoumen School
Bab Doukkala Pharmacy

Marrakech to Fez: 4-Day Tour

If you want, you can enjoy the Marrakech to Fez: Merzouga Desert 4-Day Tour.

2 or 3-Day Desert Trip

If you would like to explore the Moroccan desert, but you're looking for a shorter tour, check out our other day trips: 2-Day Zagora Desert Trip and 3-Day Sahara Desert Tour.

Private Tour

If you'd like, you can do this day trip in a private group of just you and your partner, family or friends by booking our Private Desert Trip.

4-Day Merzouga Desert Trip