Full Description
Immerse yourself in the magic of the Sahara on this 5-day round trip from Marrakech. With two full days in the Merzouga area, you'll have ample time to explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomadic families, experience 4x4 adventures, and enjoy both a night in a luxury desert camp and a comfortable hotel near the dunes. This relaxed pace allows for authentic cultural encounters and unforgettable desert experiences.
Highlights
- Extended time in Sahara Desert
- Two nights in Merzouga area
- 4x4 desert exploration
- Nomadic family visit
- Sandboarding and stargazing
Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- 4 nights accommodation (1 night desert camp, 3 nights hotels)
- Camel trekking experiences
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech – High Atlas – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades
Departure from Marrakech crossing the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and continue to Dades Valley for the night.
📏 340 km, 6 hours
Day 2
Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
Morning visit of Todra Gorges, then continue to Merzouga for camel trekking and overnight in desert camp.
📏 160 km, 3 hours + camel trek
Day 3
Full Day Merzouga 4x4 Adventure
Full day exploring the Sahara with 4x4 tours, visiting nomadic families, fossil mines, and oasis. Overnight at hotel near dunes.
📏 100 km of 4x4 touring
Day 4
Free Day in Merzouga
Enjoy a free day to relax, sandboard, take optional quad biking, or simply enjoy the desert atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
📏 Free day
Day 5
Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Return journey through the spectacular Draa Valley with thousands of palm trees, crossing the Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech.
📏 560 km, 8 hours