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Marrakech desert tours 4 days

Key details

Duration

4 Days

Departure

Marrakech

Destination

Merzouga

Price per person

1 €695
2 €399
3 €299
4 €249
5 €219
6 €199
7 €195
8-9 €189
10-17 €175

Overview

Our private 4 day Morocco Sahara desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga sand dunes and Zagora is the perfect opportunity for travelers to explore the majestic Sahara Desert. You’ll follow the path of the ancient camel caravans as you travel through the beautiful Draa Valley with its oases surrounded by fortified Kasbahs and thousands of date palm trees. Then, cross the massif of volcanic origin, the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Interestingly, its highest summit ranges at 3,304 meters. In addition, you’ll experience riding like a nomad as you become part of a camel trek in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, the Valley of Roses, and you’ll travel the route of 1001 Kasbahs. And perhaps best of all, you’ll visit the simply magnificent Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddow!

Highlights

Highlights of Your 4 Day 3 Night Morocco Desert Tour

  • You’ll visit the world-renowned Kasbah Air Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1987;
  • We’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass;
  • We’ll visit the fascinating film studios in the city of Ouarzazate;
  • You’ll experience sunset camel trekking to your Berber desert camp, and an early morning camel trek back to your hotel;
  • You’ll have a night to remember in a Berber tent, enjoying local Berber stories, a bonfire, and entertaining music by local musicians;
  • You’ll climb the Dades Valley canyons, and spend a comfortable night in a guest house in Dades;
  • We’ll visit the beautiful Todra Gorges and take a walk along the river.

Itinerary

Our English-speaking driver will pick you up from your Marrakesh hotel at around 7 am, in preparation for a 7:20 am departure. If you’re in a private tour you’ll be travelling in an air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle, and if you’re joining a shared tour you’ll be travelling in a modern air-conditioned minibus.

We’ll start by heading to the world-renowned Kasbahs at Ait Ben Haddou, now a UNESCO World Heritage site, then move on to the city of Ouarzazate where you’ll marvel at the “Hollywood” film set locations. From Ouarzazate we’ll travel through the magnificent Draa Valley, and by late afternoon we’ll arrive in Zagora.

But the fun still hasn’t really started, because now we’ll be taking a 90-minute camel ride to our secluded Berber desert camp where we’ll spend the night. This will be an evening to remember, as we sit around a bonfire enjoying a beautiful Moroccan meal, before retiring for the night to our Berber tent. Perhaps you’ll choose to sleep out under the magnificent starry skies!

In the morning you’ll awaken to a traditional nomad breakfast and enjoy an unbelievable desert sunrise. Then, we’re back on our camels for a trek back to Zagora. From Zagora we’ll head back to Ouarzazate, often known as the Gateway to the Desert, where we’ll change vehicles ready for the next exciting leg of our adventure.

We’ll enjoy a leisurely lunch in Ourzazate, then proceed on to the beautiful Dades Valley. The photographic opportunities here are endless, with the picturesque winding roads, steep cliffs, and beautiful river deltas.

Tonight, we’ll stay in Dade’s Valley in a smart guest house where you’ll enjoy ensuite rooms, a sumptuous evening meal, and a hearty breakfast.

Make sure your cameras are charged and ready, because today is the day we’ll be exploring more of Dades Valley, then moving on to the simply stunning Todra Gorge. You’ll be guided around the gorge by a local guide, which is included in your tour price. Lunch can be enjoyed at any of the cafes on the way to Merzouga, which will be our next port of call. At Merzouga you’ll have another opportunity to experience camel trekking and sleeping under the stars at our secluded Berber camp somewhere in the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.

On the outskirts of Merzouga on day three we’ll camel-trek across the Erg Chebbi sand dunes, and it’s here you’ll experience the most unbelievable sunrise and sunset. The undulating, windswept sand dunes provide a natural environment for camel caravans, which effortlessly and gracefully negotiate this arid terrain. Tonight, the final night of your Marrakesh to Zagora desert tour, you’ll have another opportunity to enjoy a typical Moroccan meal and the opportunity to sleep either under the stars or in a Berber tent.

After a leisurely breakfast at our Berber camp we’ll again mount our camels for the return trip to Merzouga. Today we’ll further explore the Draa Valley, the city of Ouarzazate, and experience travelling through the stunning Atlas Mountains as we head back to Marrakesh. We expect to have you back at your hotel in Marrakesh sometime between 7 pm and 8 pm.

Good to know

What’s Included in Your 4 Day 3 night Morocco Desert Tour

  • On the day of your arrival in Marrakesh we’re happy to provide complimentary airport transfers from the airport to your hotel in Marrakesh city;
  • You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Marrakesh on the morning of your tour;
  • You’ll travel in a modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle;
  • One of the highlights of your tour will be a visit to world-famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou; plus, we’ll visit beautiful Dades Gorge Valley and Todra Gorge, where we’ll be met by a local guide;
  • Adventurous camel trekkers will enjoy sunrise and sunset excursions on the Erg Chebbi sand dunes;
  • You’ll spend one night in a standard tent at our traditional desert camp in Erg Chebbi; and
  • Another night in a standard tent at a standard desert camp in Zagora;
  • One night will be spent in a hotel in Dades Valley;
  • Your tour includes evening meals and breakfasts;
  • Your tour includes transportation with an English-speaking driver from Merzouga to Marrakesh.

What’s NOT Included in Your 4-Day 3-Night Morocco Desert Tour

  • Lunches (which can be purchased at cafes along the tour route), drinks, tips, and personal purchases; and
  • Guide at Ait Ben Haddow, if required – typically around 3 euro.

FAQs

People that possess the US, Canadian, UK nationalities do not require a visa to enter Morocco as a tourist.

If you’re a citizen in one of the countries listed below, you do not need a visa to enter Morocco:

Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Guinea, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Korea, Kuwait, Libya, Liechtenstein, Mali, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Niger, Norway, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Venezuela.

Your passport must be valid for atlas six months in order to enter Morocco. Please make sure that you stamp your passport once you’re in Morocco. That will allow you to stay for up to 90 days. Entry fees are not charged.

  • You can wear clothes that are adequate to each season in Morocco.
  • You can check information about the weather in Morocco.

  • Not camels, we’ve got plenty.
  • You may want to bring a pack to help you carry extra snacks and your bottled water. And, of course, a camera to make amazing moments immortal.

If you are to cancel your tour, your cancellation request must be written, either via fax or email.

In some cases, you are entitled to a partial refund. A standard fee will apply, as it is clearly outlined on your receipt, and Signature Morocco must receive your original voucher before your refund applies.

The following scale of charges will be applied if you cancel your tour prior to the balance due date:

  • More than 40 days : 10% deposit retains + transaction fee.
  • More than 30 days: 25% of the total will be charged.
  • More than 15 days: 50% of the total will be charged.
  • More than 08 days: 75% of the total will be charged.
  • 7 days or less : 100% of the total will be charged.

No-show cases will not yield a refund.

You will be refunded once Signature Morocco has received the funds back from its suppliers (i.e. hotels, transport companies, service providers)

Unfortunately, you can not.

Reservations are required in order to have a guaranteed spot on all of our tours.

Reservations also help us determine what you might need. Otherwise, Signature Morocco will not be able to ensure that its tours to remain manageable and joyous.

You will be notified if the tour changed due to unwanted circumstances.

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