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Free cancellation
Up to 48 hours before departure.
Booking confirmation
Details arrive by email.
Duration 4 days
Choose your personal starting date.
Live tour guide
Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
Pickup included
From the airport or your hotel.
Private tour available
Just you and your group.
What travelers loved
What’s included
Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.
- Explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
- Walk along the Todra Gorge.
- Ride a camel at sunset into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Spend the night in a Berber desert camp with dinner and music by the fire.
Includes
- Air-conditioned transport, private or shared
- Driver and guide
- Hotel nights and one night in a desert camp
- 3 breakfasts and 3 dinners
- Camel treks at sunset and sunrise
- Taxes and service fees
- International flights
- Tips, personal expenses and drinks not listed
Itinerary
Overview4 Day Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
Travel from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga and back in four days. Day one crosses the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and stops at Ait Benhaddou before the Dades Valley. On day two, walk along the Todra Gorge and reach Merzouga. On day three, ride a camel at sunset to a Berber camp. On day four, return via Ouarzazate to Marrakech.
Day 1Marrakech, Ait Benhaddou and the Dades Valley
In the morning you drive through the High Atlas and over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. You explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of the Roses to the Dades Valley, have dinner and spend the night there.
Day 2Dades Valley, Todra Gorge and Merzouga
After breakfast you drive through the Dades Valley to the Todra Gorge with photo stops and a gentle walk along the river. In the afternoon you continue to Merzouga and spend the night in desert accommodation.
Day 3Merzouga and the desert camp
Watch the sunrise over the dunes if you like, then explore Merzouga and nearby villages. At sunset you ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes to a Berber camp, with dinner and music by the fire. You spend the night in the camp.
Day 4Merzouga to Marrakech
Watch the sunrise and return by camel to Merzouga. After breakfast you take the scenic drive via Ouarzazate with photo stops and arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
The tour returns to Marrakech.
Getting your ticket
After you book, Bokun sends your confirmation and ticket details by email.
Important information
What to bring: layers for cool desert nights, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera.
Photos from the tour
FAQ: Desert Tour from Marrakech
Can I customize the itinerary?
Yes. You can ask for extra stops or a different pace.
What should I bring?
Layers for cool desert nights, a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera.
Is the camel trek difficult?
No. The camels are well trained, the pace is gentle and the trek suits all fitness levels.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 48 hours before departure. The deposit is non-refundable, as it secures accommodation, transport and other arrangements in advance. Any remaining amount you paid is refunded if you cancel at least 48 hours before departure.
Which meals are included?
3 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
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