This 4 Days / 3 Nights Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech takes you deep into the heart of southern Morocco, blending the charm of the High Atlas Mountains with the magic of the Sahara Desert. Travel through Berber villages, ancient Kasbahs, lush valleys, and gorges before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Experience an unforgettable camel trekking adventure, sleep under the stars in a traditional Berber desert camp, and explore iconic sites such as Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, and the Draa Valley.
This Marrakech desert trip is the perfect combination of culture, landscapes, and adventure in just four days.
Your journey begins in Marrakech, where you’ll meet your driver/guide and travel across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Stop to admire Berber villages, terraced farms, and panoramic landscapes.
Visit the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous filming location for movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Game of Thrones. Continue through Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” then pass through the Skoura Oasis and the Roses Valley. End the day in Dades Gorges, where you will enjoy dinner and overnight stay at a charming hotel.
After breakfast, explore the rock formations of Dades Gorges, including the famous “Monkey Fingers.” Continue to the dramatic Todra Gorges, also called Morocco’s “Grand Canyon,” where you can walk along the towering cliffs.
Drive through Tinjdad palm groves, stop for lunch, then continue to Erfoud, known for its fossils and marble workshops. Arrive at Merzouga, where you’ll swap your vehicle for camels and ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset.
Spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp, enjoy a Moroccan dinner, and sleep under the stars in a camel-hair tent.
Wake up early to witness a magical sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a camel ride back to the hotel, continue toward Rissani, home to the largest traditional souk in southern Morocco.
Travel through Alnif, Tazarin Oasis, and N’kob, before driving along the lush Draa Valley, famous for its date palms and fortified ksars. Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains (1,660 m) via the Berber village of Agdez before arriving in Ouarzazate, where you will have dinner and spend the night in a hotel.
After breakfast, visit Ouarzazate’s film studios, where famous Hollywood movies were filmed. Then, drive back to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains once again via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop along the way for photos before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your desert adventure.
