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Golden Sahara dunes near Merzouga

5-Day Private Merzouga Desert Escape

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.

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. 1

    Day 1 · Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dadès

    High Atlas, the UNESCO ksar and the road of the kasbahs.

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Dadès → Todra → Merzouga

    Todra Gorge walk and a sunset camel ride to camp.

  3. 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. 4

    Day 4 · Merzouga → Draa Valley

    Through Alnif and N'Kob to the palm groves of the Draa; night in a kasbah.

  5. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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