Embark on a 4-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga. Explore ancient sites, traverse the High Atlas Mountains, and ride camels through the stunning desert landscapes.
Embark on a 4-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga. Explore ancient sites, traverse the High Atlas Mountains, and ride camels through the stunning desert landscapes.
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora
Marrakech - Pickup will be between 7:00 and 7:30 AM from your hotel or hostel. If you are more than 5KM from the city center, there will be an additional charge for pickup, or you can meet at a nearby point.
Ait Ben Haddou - Stop here to explore a large Kasbah, possibly have lunch, and take a break.
**Tizi n…
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Zagora
Marrakech - Pickup will be between 7:00 and 7:30 AM from your hotel or hostel. If you are more than 5KM from the city center, there will be an additional charge for pickup, or you can meet at a nearby point.
Ait Ben Haddou - Stop here to explore a large Kasbah, possibly have lunch, and take a break.
Tizi n Tichka - This is your route to the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, a well-known path through the High Atlas Mountains.
Anti-Atlas Mountains - The highest mountains in Africa.
Ouarzazate - Discover the interior of the Moroccan Sahara Desert.
Zagora - Spend your first night in the desert here.
Zagora – Alnif – Merzouga
Zagora - Have breakfast.
Merzouga - Spend the second night in a camp, enjoying the beautiful desert weather.
Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
Merzouga - Have breakfast and then continue to spend a night in a hotel along the way.
Dades Gorges - Spend the night in a hotel.
Boumalne Dades - A stop along your route.
Boumalne du Dadès – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Boumalne Dades - A route to follow.
Ouarzazate - Pass through on your way back.
Marrakech - Arrive in Marrakech around 7:00 - 8:00 PM. Drop-off will be at the same location as pickup or any other place you choose in the city center.
- 3 nights’ accommodation (2 desert camps and 1 hotel)
- Dinner included
- Breakfast included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- 3 nights’ accommodation (2 desert camps and 1 hotel)
- Dinner included
- Breakfast included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Embark on a 4-day journey through Morocco’s Sahara Desert, encompassing Zagora and Merzouga, from Marrakech, and experience a tranquil rhythm of life removed from the bustling tourist trails. Take a scenic route via the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, with an expert…
Embark on a 4-day journey through Morocco’s Sahara Desert, encompassing Zagora and Merzouga, from Marrakech, and experience a tranquil rhythm of life removed from the bustling tourist trails. Take a scenic route via the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, with an expert guide. Voyage down the ‘Road of 1,000 Kasbahs’ all the way to the impressive Todgha Gorge and appreciate the spellbinding vistas of open Moroccan countryside at the Dadès Gorge. Experience desert life in Zagora and Erg Chebbi while riding camels, marvelling at towering sand dunes and star-strewn skies. The tour accommodates a maximum of 17 individuals to maintain an intimate group dynamic.
- Not recommended for children under 6 years old
- Good walking shoes, sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended
- A conservative dress code is recommended in Morocco. Men and women should keep their upper body as well as their knees covered at all times as a sign of respect to the local culture. Wearing shorts is not recommended. It can be cold at night and in the winter so please bring appropriate clothing
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of a slight itinerary change on day 2 if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements.
- Due to the distances covered you will spend about seven hours in the car on day 1, four hours on day 2, four hours on day 3, and six hours on day 4.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
