4 days Marrakech to Marrakech, via Merzouga Desert

 

Start:  Marrakech | End:  Marrakech

Duration  4 days, 3 nights

 

This desert escape takes you from Marrakech’s bustle to the silence of the dunes, passing through cinematic kasbahs, winding gorges, and palm-filled valleys.  It’s perfect for travellers craving contrast—city colour, canyon depth, and an unforgettable night under the stars.

 

Day 1  Marrakech → Ait Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Skoura → Dades valley

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• collect from accommodation

• departure from Marrakech via the Tizi n Tichka mountain pass

• visit ksar at Aït Ben Haddou and continue through Ouarzazate 

• visit Kasbah Amridil at Skoura village

• drive along zig-zag road to scenic Dades valley & panoramic viewpoint

 

Day 2  Dades valley → Todra gorge → El Jorf → erg Chebbi, Merzouga

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• visit scenic Todra Gorge with its cliff-sided canyon

• visit Oasis museum at El Khorbat village or Lalla Mimouna water museum at Ksar Lbour village

• visit khettara, ancient underground irrigation canal system, roadside at El Jorf

 

Day 3  erg Chebbi, Merzouga → Tamnougalt → Agdz

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• explore authentic locals souk market at Rissani town (if market day)

• visit Casbah des Caids at Tamnougalt

• journey along scenic Draa valley

 

Day 4  Agdz → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

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• visit Atlas film studio at Ouarzazate 

• cross the Tizi n Tichka mountain pass road

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tour ends

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What’s included

✔ 0.5ltr bottled water per person per day

✔ vehicle - well-maintained, fully licenced & insured

✔ associated vehicle costs (fuel, parking)

✔ driver – professional, experienced, friendly & careful

✔ associated driver costs (meals, accommodation)

 

What’s not included

🗶  accommodation

🗶  meals & drinks

🗶  entrance fees to places of interest (typically range between 20-100dh per person)

    & use of local guides at such places if required

🗶  optional activities such as camel trek, dune buggy, guided walk, rock climbing, cooking class

🗶  personal purchases

🗶  personal travel & health insurance