4 DAYS MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT TOUR

4 DAYS MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT TOUR

Life is short, and the world is wide. Seize the moment, book your 4 days Marrakech to Sahara desert tour, and let the adventure begin.

Note: If you are looking for a 4 day tour starting from Marrakech and ending in Fes, check out this 4 day desert tour Marrakech to Fes.

TOUR OVERVIEW 

This 4 Days tour Marrakech to Sahara desert is one of the popular tours from Marrakech, start from Marrakech and enjoy our tour by crossing the twisted road of Tizi Ntichka pass,( 2260 Meters), making a major stop to discover and visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site, Dades valley, Todra Gorge. 

On the second day head to a major destination beautiful Sahara desert dunes Erg Chebbi, where we will be staying for an entire third day to discover several amazing places and have a fun time with a local barber nomad. Last day of your 4 days tour from Marrakech, you will drive all the way back to Marrakech. If it seems quite exausted or very lond driving, let us know to customise it.

Starting Point

Marrakech

Ending Point

Optional

Pick up Point

Any Place In Marrakech

Style

Private Tour

Duration

4 days/3 nights

THE HIGHLIGHT OF 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT

  • Across the high Atlas mountains via Tizi N’tchika.
  • Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views.
  • Get to know about the authentic Berber Villages.
  • Visit the UNESCO Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
  • Spend a night in Dades Gorge.
  • Admire the stunning canyons of Toudra Gorge
  • Experience Camel Trek
  • Overnight in the Berber camp
  • Enjoy watching starry sky
  • Full day to discover the Sahara desert Merzouga by 4×4 car
  • Enjoy watching sunset and sunrise over the dunes.

OPTION 1: 4 DAYS TOUR MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT ITINERARY

This option is distinguished by having two nights in the Sahara desert.

DAY 1:
MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY

Your 4 Days tour Marrakech to Sahara desert will start in the morning at 07:30 am, hitting the road to Ouarzazate through the high Atlas mountains and driving uphill on the windy roads of Tizi N’tichka pass,(2260 meters high) where a few stops will be made to take braethtaking photos of the Berber villages and landscapes. 

Reaching to the famous major historical and cultural stop for sightseeing and exploring, it is the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO world heritage site, is also known as a set of major Hollywood epics filmed, such as Game of Thrones, Kingdom of Heaven, Lawrence of Arabia, and Gladiator, etc. you will have around one hour to discover it with your driver/guide. 

After lunch at one of the local cafes/restaurants. 

Continue our 4 days tour from Marrakech to Dades Valley Gorges through Ouarzazate, Skoura Oasis, and Klaa Mgouna, the capital of the Valley of the Roses, famous for its annual rose festival. 

Arriving in the evening, the dinner and overnight at your hotel/riad in Dades Gorges.

  • Driving distance from Marrakech to Dades Valley is approximately 360 km.
  • Driving time is around 6-7 hours, depending on traffic.

DAY 2:
DADES VALLEY - TODGHA GORGE – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT

After breakfast at your hotel, our Marrakech to Sahara desert tour 4 day will start the next day with enthusiasm reaching to Sahara desert, following along the road to the oasis of Tinghir, where we will have a stop for a walk in the oasis under the shade of palm trees and continue to Todgha Gorge to enjoying a walk under the 300 meters high cliffs. Continue our journey with a stop in one of the restaurant on the way.

Afterward follow our 4 days tour from Marrakech, via Erfoud famous for its dates market, arriving at the gate of the majestic desert, the point where we meet our camel caravan waiting for us, then ride your camels through the amazing color-changing sand dunes with the magic sunset, after the sun goes down we will go down to the desert camp which is the major experience you will never forget. Be ready when your dinner is finished for a Beber music around the bonfire, followed by Berbe dancing and singing.

  • Driving distance is approximately 265 km.
  • Driving time is around 4-6 hours, depending on traffic.

DAY 3:
Entire Day To Sightseeingthe Sahara Desert

On the third day of our 4 days desert tour from Marrakech, we will go on an exploration tour of the Sahara desert Merzouga starting with a camel trek back, finding a vehicle 4×4, and start driving through the erg Chebbi dunes enjoying the golden orange dunes, and visiting one of tthe nomadic family in aremore place and get to know alittle bit about their lifestyle before we head to the village of dark-skinned people (village of the Gnaoua) originally slaves of Sudan there we will listen to a Gnaoua music and explore their experience of lifestyle. Lunch will be in the local restaurant, where you will taste the Berber Pizza.

In the evening, you will drive to your hotel in the heart of the Sahara desert, enjoy a swimming pool, or venture into the sand dunes by Quad biking as an excluded desert activity.

The overnight will be in the local hotel in Merzouga..

  • Driving time is around 2-3 hours.

DAY 4:
MERZOUGA DESERT - AGDEZ– MARRAKECH

Following a delicious breakfast in your hotel, we will depart for the vibrant city of Marrakech. Our 4 days tour Marrakech to Merzouga desert this time will take us through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest valley. During this Marrakech to Merzouga desert 4 days, we will stop in Agdez to enjoy a panoramic view of this palm-filled valley.

We will have the opportunity to stop in Ouarzazate for a delicious lunch. After that, our Marrakech desert tour will take us back through the stunning High Atlas mountains to Marrakech. We will drop you off at your hotel, bringing this 4 day tour Marrakech to Sahara desert to a end.

  • Driving distance is approximately 550 km.
  • Driving time is around 8-9 hours, depending on traffic.

OPTION 2: 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT ITINERARY

This option is distinguished by having only one night in the desert and driving back to Marrakech by splitting the way by overnight in Ouarzazate, unlike in option 1 which you will drive back to Marrakech in the last day.

DAY 1:
MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – KASBAH AIT BEN HADOU – DADES VALLEY

  • Our 4 days tour Marrakech to Sahara desert will depart from Marrakech at 8:00 AM.
  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
  • Stop for photos and breaks at scenic spots.
  • Visit the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Lunch in a local restaurant along the way.
  • Continue to Dades Valley, passing by Oasis of Skoura and the Valley of Roses.
  • Arrive in Dades Valley where we can see the rock formations that called “Monkeys Fingers” and the stunning Dades Gorge.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

DAY 2:
DADES VALLEY - TODGHA GORGE – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT

  • We will our Marrakech desert tour 4 days by a freash breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the Todra Gorge, famous for its stunning high cliffs.
  • Lunch in a local restaurant along the way.
  • Continue our 4 day tour Marrakech to Sahara desert to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert of Morocco.
  • In the evening Arrive in Merzouga and switch to camels for a amazing experience of camel trek into the desert.
  • Watch the magical sunset over the dunes.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in a desert camp, enjoying traditional Berber music around the bonfire.

DAY 3:
MERZOUGA DESERT - ANTI-ATLAS - OUARZAZATE

  • We will wake early morning  foranother stunning sunrise over the dunes and return tothe camp for the fresh breakfast.
  • Depart for Ouarzazate, passing through Alnif and Tazarine.
  • Traditional lunch in a local restaurant on the way.
  • Drive through the Draa Valley, known for its palm groves and old kasbahs.
  • Drive through te windy road of Anti-Atlas mountains.
  • Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

DAY : 4
OUARZAZATE - MARRAKECH

  • Our 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert will start in  the morning after  a breakfast at the hotel.
  • Visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate. (optional)
  • Drive back to Marrakech via high Atlas mountains.
  • Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon or early evening.
  • End of the 4 day tour Marrakech to Sahara desert.

This Marrakech Sahara desert tour 4 days offers a comprehensive 4-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert, perfect for those looking to explore the beauty of Morocco.

INCLUDED & EXCLUDED IN 4 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

INCLUDED:
  • Private comfortable car with air-conditioner.
  • Experienced driver/guide.
  • Visit the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou.
  • 2 Nights at hotel with private room and toilet.
  • 1 Night at the camp with private tent and toilet.
  • Camel ride in the desert to watch the sunset.
  • Daily Breakfast & Dinner (vegetarian and vegan options available)
  • Off-road tour around the Sahara desert.
  • Bottled water in the vehicle
EXCLUDED:
  • Lunch meals
  • Tips for the driver/guide and camp staff (optional but appreciated)
  • Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
  • Personal expenses, such as souvenirs or snacks
EXTRA ACTIVITIES TO DO:
  • Romantic dinner in the desert
  • Romantic desert proposal setup
  • Quad biking activity
  • Buggy driving activity

GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT THIS 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT

  • This Marrakech desert tour 4 days can be tailored to be more personalized and unique.
  • You can always consult your driver about skipping some stops to spend more time elsewhere.
  • It is also possible to include Quad Biking activity withing your booking.
  • Children seater is available, just let us know about it withing your booking.
  • It is possible also to include any special event (honeymoon, engagement, birthday,…)
  • To reserve the car, we require a 15% deposit of the total price.
  • We accept PayPal, bank transfers in Europe, credit cards, and cash (USD, Euro, GBP, or MAD).
  • Children under the age of 12 receive a 25% discount, while children under the age of 5 are not charged.

ACCOMMODATIONS OF THE 4 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA

Within the Marrakech desert tour 4 days/3 nights, the accommodations are included in the price we offer, to ensure your stay in a good hotel and camp we have chosen these below, based on their quality, conditions, and friendly budget. Each accommodation has a different price based on your preferred category. 

According to the camps in the desert, we don’t offer the standard category “Basic Lodge” in which the bathing facilities are shared. Our staff is always keen on the high-quality services to our clients by offering private tents with private bathing facilities.

  • Medium Lodge: 1st Night at Babylon Dades / 2nd Night at Moonlight Desert Camp / 3rd night at Kasbah Mohayut.
  • Luxury Lodge: 1st Night at Dades Paradise / 2nd Night at Ideal Desert Camp / 3rd night at Riad Serai Merzouga
 

Note: Bear in mind that it’s possible to mix between these accommodations; for example choosing the Medium Lodge on the first night and luxury on the second night and vice versa. As well in case one of these hotels or camp are fully booked, we will take a similar ones.

4 DAY DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH PRICE

We can give you a general idea of what to expect when booking a 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.

The cost of this 4 days Marrakech to Sahara desert tour can vary greatly depending on factors such as the level of accommodation, inclusions (meals, activities, etc.), and the number of travelers. A tour can cost anyway from $290 per person on average.

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    Reviews about 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert

    Best 4 days tour from Marrakech

    Our Marrakech desert tours 4 days was very informative and Hassan catered the tour to our interests. We had a large group of people, and we were able to navigate all the activities we wanted and saw everything we wanted to see. The tour of the desert is once in a lifetime! I wouldn’t miss it!

    Top 4 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

    We had an amazing 4 days tour from Marrakech with our wonderful tour guide Hassan who was friendly, welcoming and very informative. He kindly customized our trip so we could sandbread with a nomad woman, try dune buggying, and visit all the places we wanted to see. We especially enjoyed learning about Hassan’s upbringing, experiences and perspectives on Morocco and the Berber way of life…

    Awesome 4 Days tour from Marrakech

    The best trip by far! I loved our tour with Hassan. He took us to all the must see attractions and he was very patient with us as we stopped by a few shops for souvenirs. Hassan also invited us to his house for tea! Super hospitable. He would definitely go back to Morocco again. Thank you Hassan and tomorocco travel agency for making this trip the trip of a lifetime.

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    DAY TRIPS BEFORE AND AFTER 4 DAYS SAHARA DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH

    Are you staying enough in Marrakech or looking for what to do after or before your 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert? Here are the top rated day trips from Marrakech to do:

    EXCLUDED ACTIVITIES OF 4 DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT

    Do you like to enjoy your 4-day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to the fulest and looking for adventurous activities to do while you are in the Sahara desert? Explore our selection of additional activities to do:

    • ATV or quad bike: 60 euros per person per hour.
    • Buggy ride on the dunes costs 120 euros per limited of 2 people per hour.
    • Sandboarding is free and available upon request at the camp.
    • Birthday Cake: arranging a short birthday party with a cake to surprise your loved one.
    • Honeymoon Events: arranging a magical and romantic setup over the big dune with a drink while watching a stunning sunset.
    • Horse Ride: Enjoy a breathtaking horse ride through the immense expanse of the desert.

    4 DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT'S FAQ

    What should I pack for the Sahara Desert tour?

    You should pack comfortable clothing suitable for both hot days and cooler nights in the desert. Don’t forget essentials like sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. It’s also advisable to bring a backpack for personal items and a warm layer for the chilly desert nights.

    Are there any health precautions I should take?

    It’s recommended to consult your doctor or a travel clinic before your trip to ensure you’re up-to-date on vaccinations and to discuss any necessary medications or health precautions. Also, stay hydrated in the desert and be prepared for the physical demands of camel riding.

    What is the accommodation like in the Sahara Desert?

    Accommodations in the Sahara Desert typically consist of traditional desert camps. These camps offer basic but comfortable amenities, including beds or sleeping mats, blankets, and shared toilet facilities. Some luxury tours may offer more upscale options with private tents and en-suite bathrooms.

    Is the tour suitable for children and elderly travelers?

    The tour can be suitable for a range of ages, but it’s essential to check with the us for specific age restrictions and recommendations. The desert environment can be physically demanding, so consider the fitness and comfort of elderly travelers and children.

    What is the best time of year to take this tour?

    The best time for the tour is during the cooler months, which are typically from October to April. Summers in the Sahara Desert can be scorching, making it uncomfortable for travel. However, it’s essential to check weather conditions and tour availability with the operator.

    How do I book a Marrakech to Sahara Desert tour?

    To book your tour is easily than you think, simply we need a small deposit over our PayPal account, or through bank transfer. Then you will receive the tour confirmation. The rest of the payment should be paid during the first day of the trip to your driver/guide.

    What is the cost of a 4-day Marrakech to Sahara Desert tour?

    The cost can vary widely depending on the type of tour (standard or luxury), the season, and the number of the travelers.

    Do I need a visa to visit Morocco for this tour?

    Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Many visitors to Morocco can enter as tourists for up to 90 days without a visa. However, it’s crucial to check the specific visa requirements for your country of residence before traveling.

    Can I customize the tour itinerary or add extra days?

    Yes we offer customization options and the ability to extend your tour. Discuss your preferences and any extra days you’d like to add with us when booking to see what options are available.

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