Morocco Tour: Explore the Sahara Desert 4 Days From Marrakech
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A 4-day loop from Marrakech: Ait Benhaddou and the Dades, a private camel ride and a night at a desert camp in Merzouga, the Draa valley and Agdz, and back over the Atlas by Ouarzazate and Telouet.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish
Group Size 1 – 15
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- The Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) and the High Atlas
- The “Monkey Toes” rock formations in the Dades
- Private camel ride at sunset and a private tent in Merzouga
- The Draa valley palm oasis and the Kasbah Oulad Othman
- The Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate
Route map
Use “Show on map” on a day to centre the map on its stops.
Itinerary
Day 1Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses – Boumalne Dades
Your private transport meets you at 9:00 at Marrakech airport or your accommodation. Over the High Atlas at more than 2,000 m to the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO), through the Valley of Roses to the “Monkey Toes” rock formations and Boumalne Dades. Optional: a stop in Ouarzazate.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Boumalne Dades to Merzouga Sahara Desert
East to Merzouga for a private camel ride at sunset and a night in a private tent at the desert camp. Optional: buggy or sandboarding.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Merzouga to Agdz
Sunrise over the dunes, back by camel or with your driver, then west to the Draa valley, the Kasbah Oulad Othman and one of Morocco’s largest palm oases at Agdz.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3
Ecolodge Bab el Oued Maroc Oasis Guesthouse or Similar
Agdz
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Agdz – Ouarzazate – Telouet – Marrakech
Through the volcanic Anti-Atlas to the Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate, then over the High Atlas by Telouet to Marrakech, where your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation.
Breakfast
What’s included
Accommodation
3 nights in a hotel, a desert camp and an oasis guesthouse
Boumalne Dades
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Merzouga
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Agdz
Ecolodge Bab el Oued Maroc Oasis Guesthouse or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: traditional breakfast at your riad, lunch, dinner
- Day 2: breakfast, dinner at the desert camp
- Day 3: open-air breakfast, lunch, dinner at your riad
- Day 4: breakfast on the terrace
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1
Dar Rihana Dades or Similar
Boumalne Dades
5-star upgrade available
Day 2
Nomad Comfort Camp or Similar
Merzouga
5-star upgrade available
Day 3
Ecolodge Bab el Oued Maroc Oasis Guesthouse or Similar
Agdz
5-star upgrade available
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