An unhurried desert loop with extra time in the dunes: visit Khamlia's Gnawa musicians, swim in a desert oasis lake and return via the Draa palm valley.
Golden Sahara dunes near MerzougaLuxury desert camp tents in the SaharaPalm oasis and village in the Draa ValleyEarthen kasbah in southern Morocco
Duration5 days
Starts inMarrakech
€From €385
Quick answer
5-Day Private Merzouga Desert Escape is a private tour from Marrakech (duration: 5 days), via Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès → Merzouga (2 nights) → Draa Valley → Marrakech. Prices start from €385 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.
An unhurried desert loop with extra time in the dunes: visit Khamlia's Gnawa musicians, swim in a desert oasis lake and return via the Draa palm valley.
Route: Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès → Merzouga (2 nights) → Draa Valley → Marrakech
Highlights
Extra day in the Sahara
Gnawa music in Khamlia
Draa Valley palm groves
Comfort desert camp
Day-by-day itinerary
1
Day 1 · Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès
High Atlas, the UNESCO ksar and the road of the kasbahs.
2
Day 2 · Dadès → Todra → Merzouga
Todra Gorge walk and a sunset camel ride to camp.
3
Day 3 · Merzouga
A full day in the desert: Gnawa music in Khamlia, a swim in the seasonal oasis lake and sunset on the highest dune.
4
Day 4 · Merzouga → Draa Valley
Through Alnif and N'Kob to the palm groves of the Draa; night in a kasbah.
5
Day 5 · Draa Valley → Marrakech
Agdz, Ouarzazate and the Tizi n'Tichka pass back to Marrakech.
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.
How much does the 5-Day Private Merzouga Desert Escape cost?
Prices start from €385 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.
Why choose 5 days instead of 4 for Merzouga?
The extra day gives you two nights in the dunes and a relaxed return through the Draa Valley, so the trip feels like a holiday rather than a long drive.
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
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.
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