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Camel caravan crossing the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga

4-Day Sahara Journey: Marrakech to the Merzouga Dunes

Cross the High Atlas, walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, follow the valley of a thousand kasbahs and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night under the stars.

Camel caravan crossing the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga
Camel caravan crossing the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga
The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou above the river
The ksar of Aït Ben Haddou above the river
Travellers in a red rock canyon, Todra Gorge
Travellers in a red rock canyon, Todra Gorge
Luxury desert camp tents in the Sahara
Luxury desert camp tents in the Sahara
Duration4 days
Starts inMarrakech
€From €325

Quick answer

4-Day Sahara Journey: Marrakech to the Merzouga Dunes is a private tour from Marrakech (duration: 4 days), via Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dadès Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Marrakech. Prices start from €325 per person, based on a group of 7 (smaller groups pay a little more). It includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed driver who speaks English, French or Spanish, and pick-up from your hotel or riad. You can request a quote with no payment; we reply within a few hours.

Cross the High Atlas, walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, follow the valley of a thousand kasbahs and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night under the stars.

Route: Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dadès Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → Marrakech

Highlights

  • Private 4x4 and driver
  • Camel trek at sunset
  • Night in a desert camp
  • Todra Gorge walk

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Marrakech → Tizi n'Tichka → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès

    Cross the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), explore the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou and sleep in the Dadès Valley.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Dadès → Todra Gorge → Merzouga

    Walk between the 300 m walls of the Todra Gorge, reach Merzouga in the afternoon and ride a camel at sunset to your camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes.

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

    Watch sunrise from the dunes, then drive west through Alnif and the palm oases of the Draa to Ouarzazate.

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Ouarzazate → Marrakech

    Last views of the Atlas and a relaxed drive back over Tizi n'Tichka; drop-off at your riad in the afternoon.

Included

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Licensed English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
  • Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off
  • Fuel, tolls and parking

Not included

  • Flights and travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips

Good to know

Best time to goOctober to April is ideal for the desert and the south; spring and autumn are best for the whole country. Summer is hot in the Sahara but fine in the north.
What to packLayers for cold desert nights, a scarf against sun and sand, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a small bag for the camp night.
MoneyBring some dirhams in cash for drinks, tips and small purchases; ATMs are available in towns along the route.

*Prices are per person based on a group of 7; smaller groups pay a little more. Final price confirmed by email.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the 4-Day Sahara Journey: Marrakech to the Merzouga Dunes cost?

Prices start from €325 per person, based on a group of 7 (smaller groups pay a little more). The final price is confirmed by email before anything is booked.

Is it a private trip?

Yes. It is private for your group only, with your own vehicle and driver, so you never share with strangers and can stop whenever you like.

Where does it start, and is pick-up included?

It starts in Marrakech. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Merzouga?

Merzouga is about 560 km from Marrakech. We split the drive over two days with stops at Aït Ben Haddou, the Dadès Valley and the Todra Gorge, so no day has more than 6–7 hours on the road.

How do I book?

Send the request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 841 106. No payment is needed to request a quote: we confirm availability and the final price within a few hours.

Written and checked by the Marrakech Africa Tours local team · Updated October 2026

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