Tour overview

Experience the ultimate Morocco Sahara desert tour with our 4-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga. Asara Morocco Tours offers an unforgettable adventure through the majestic Moroccan Sahara. Explore the captivating Draa Valley with its lush oases, palm trees, and ancient fortified Kasbahs. Cross the stunning Anti-Atlas Mountains, enjoy a camel ride on the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, and spend a night under the stars at a luxury desert camp in Merzouga. Discover the Valley of the Roses and the remarkable 1001 Kasbahs road, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.

Map of the Tour:

MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Historical Sites of the Red City of Marrakech
  • High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka Pass
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Zagora Sahara Desert & Draa Valley Oasis
  • Camel Ride, Sunset, and Sunrise in the Desert
  • Overnight at Erg Chebbi Desert Camp
  • Todra Gorges and Dades Valley

Included

  • A/C modern 4×4 or Minivan driven by an English speaking river /guide
  • Pick up & drop off from your Marrakech hotel / Riad
  • Accommodations with Dinners & Breakfast

Not Included

  • Beverages & lunches
  • Entrance fees if any
  • local guides if any
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fee for the attractions
  • Flight ticket
  • Tips

Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate and Zagora

On your first day, your driver will pick you up from your Marrakech accommodation around 7:30 AM. We’ll drive through the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, reaching 2,260 meters above sea level. We’ll make several stops to stretch our legs and capture the breathtaking landscapes. In Ouarzazate, visit the Kasbah Taourirt and enjoy lunch. Continue to Zagora via the scenic Draa Valley, known for its palm trees, cornfields, barley, vegetables, and henna plantations. Overnight stay in Zagora.

Day 2: Zagora to Tazarine and Merzouga

After breakfast, cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains and admire the unique landscapes. We’ll stop frequently to take in the scenery before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Enjoy a camel trek in the evening to an oasis, witness a spectacular Sahara sunset, and spend the night at a luxury desert camp. Enjoy dinner around a campfire, listen to traditional Berber music, and gaze at the star-filled sky. Overnight in the luxury Sahara desert camp.

Day 3: Merzouga to Erfoud, Tinjdad, and Todra Gorges

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the Sahara dunes and have breakfast at your luxury camp. Depart for Todra Gorges, stopping in Erfoud to visit the Museum of Fossils and Minerals. After lunch in Tinjdad, continue your journey through Berber villages and towns, and see the traditional underground irrigation system known as khettara. Arrive at Todra Gorges for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Todra Gorges to Dades Valley, Ait Ben Haddou, and Marrakech

After breakfast, head to Dades Valley and the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs, passing through lush fields and orchards. Visit the Rose Valley, renowned for its rose water used in beauty products and its annual Rose Festival. Stop at Amridil Kasbah, built in the 17th century, and cross the palm groves of Skoura. Continue to Ouarzazate, then to Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou for a guided tour and lunch. Finally, drive over the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech.