Best 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) Desert Trip

This Fantastic 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Trip takes you on a breathtaking expedition in southern of Morocco through the Mountains of high Atlas with its Berber villages, Kasbahs, Gorge, Canyon, Palm Groves, and Sahara desert (Erg Chebbi dunes) with its oasis.

Trip Information

  • Destination: From Marrakech to Merzouga ( Erg Chebbi Dunes)
  • Duration: 4 Days/3 Nights
  • Starting time: 8:00/9:00 AM
  • Ending time: 18:00/19:00 Pm
  • Category: Private or Shared tour.
  • Accommodation: Standard or luxury hotels and desert camps depending on your choice.
  • Languages: English-speaking driver or depending on your language availability.
  • Payment: Direct payment to the driver in Cash in any currency

Trip Highlights

  • The high Atlas Mountains
  • Ksar Ait Ben Haddou
  • Ouarzazate (Film Studios)
  • Skoura
  • Rose and Dades valley
  • Todra Valley & gorge
  • Erg Chebbi dunes ( Merzouga)
  • Rissani
  • Draa Valley

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Inclusion: 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga

The Tour Price Includes

  • Private A/C Vans or 4×4 vehicles
  • Fuel
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
  • Typical hotels, Kasbahs, Riads
  • Camel ride
  • Camel man (guide of the camel caravan)
  • Overnight in a traditional nomad tent
  • All breakfasts
  • All Dinners in the desert line:  Midelt,  Ifrane, Azrou, Desert, Zagora, Dades, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou, and all the regions. (Vegetarian meal option available)
  • Enough time to explore the sites: Kasbahs, Walks, Canyons, stops for photos, and toilet.

Exclusion: 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga

The Tour Price Excludes
  • Lunches
  • Drinks
  • Dinners in: Marrakech, Fes,  Agadir, Essaouira,  Meknes, Casablanca, Rabat, Chefchaouen, Tanger.. and all cities outside the desert line are NOT included.
  • Entrance fees to all sites and monuments
  • Tipping Driver & Guides
  • Accommodations in the pickup and drop off cities, unless you want us to book them.

Itinerary: Best 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga

The 3 Nights/ 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga – Via Erg Chebbi Dunes:

These private or shared 4 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tours are the most popular Morocco tours.

3 Nights / 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Trip – 1 night in the desert

Day 1: Marrakech-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate-Kelaa M’gouna or Boumalne Dades.

Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant.

In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt.

After that, you will head to Kalaa M’gouna or Boumalne du Dades for a night.

Dinner and overnight in a  hotel.

Day 2: Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges-Tinejdad-Erfoud-Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

This morning after breakfast in the hotel, driving towards Tineghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley.

Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Imider and Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views while hiking on foot.

In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.

After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a traditional nomad tent.

Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N’kob – Agdz – Ouarzazate

Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower.

Later on, we will drive back to Ouarzazate via Rissani, Alnif, N’kob, Agdz. you will have time to investigate the souk of Rissani then drive to Alnif, home of Trilobite.

Later we will continue to N’kob for lunch. And after lunch we head toward Agdez and stop for a panoramic view of the palm groves of Daraa Valley. Later we will cross Ait Saoun Mountains to reach Ouarzazate.

Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 4: Ouarzazate-Ait benhaddou -Tizi N’tichka Pass- High Atlas Mounatins-Marrakech.

Today after breakfast in the hotel. You will have time to see the Kasbah of Taourirt then another photo stop near the atlas film studios.

After that, you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village.

In the Afternoon we will continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude).

Arrival to Marrakech and drop you off in your address provided earlier.

4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Trip – 2 nights in the desert

Day 1: Marrakech-Tizi N’tichka Pass-Ait Benhaddou-Ouarzazate-Kelaa M’gouna or Boumalne Dades.

Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant.

In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt.

After that, you will head to Kalaa M’gouna or Boumalne du Dades for a night.

Dinner and overnight in a  hotel.

Day 2: Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges-Tinejdad-Erfoud-Erg Chebbi (Merzouga).

This morning after breakfast in the hotel, driving towards Tineghir passing by Boumalne du Dades and stopping for a panoramic view of Dades valley.

Later on, we will continue to Todra gorges via Imider and Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrive at Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous Canyon views while hiking on foot.

In the afternoon we continue to Tinejdad and have a break for lunch then to Erfoud where you will visit a local fossil craft workshop.

After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in a traditional nomad tent.

Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 3: Merzouga – Hassi labied – Khamlia – Nomad family – fossil Site – Tour of the dunes

Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments.

You will have a tour of the dunes on a 4×4 allowing you to visit the black volcanic rocks of fossils, visit a nomad family living in a tent, visit Khamlia village and entertainment of their spiritual music of Gnawa, and visit the lake Dayte Sarji that forms in springtime which attracts pink flamingos and wildlife. Then you will have a break for lunch in Merzouga or Hassi Labied.

After lunch, you will see the canal irrigation system and have a walk on the oasis located at the foot of the dunes. Continue to your camp/hotel to shower and relax.

Dinner and Overnight in a camp/hotel

Day 4: Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) – Marrakech

After enjoying the amazing sunrise among the sand dunes and having breakfast, 

You will travel back directly to Marrakech and have a few stops on the way. Enjoy your lunch then continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 meters in altitude). Arrival in Marrakech and Drop off in your accommodation in Marrakech.

Accommodation For Desert Tours

Note: We book the standard and luxury Accommodation (such as Luxury desert camp) depending on availability. Also, in high season, we may book you on similar hotels that are not listed or provided by email.

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THE PRICING OF 4 DAYS MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

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FAQ ABOUT 4 DAYS MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

The most famous itinerary of  4 days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is below:

  • Day 1: Marrakech – The Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Hadou – Boumalne Du Dades.
  • In Day 2: Boumalne Du Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi Dunes.
  • On Day 3: Tour Around Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Day 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – the Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

The nearest Airport to Merzouga is Errachidia Airport. You can find cheap Flights from Marrakesh (RAK) to Merzouga (ERH). To use our travel services from Errachidia airport, you can check our page Errachidia Desert Tours

 

All the Morocco Tours from Marrakech that we propose on our official website are amazingly chosen. With that in mind, let’s jump into Marrakech Merzouga distance. do you have an idea about it? have you ever looked at it on the map?
As we like our customers to be informed, The route from Marrakech to Merzouga is more than 560 kilometers and it takes:

  • 8 hr 51 min (563.6 km) via N9 and N10
  • 10 hr 30 min (675.2 km) via N8 and N13
  • 10 hr (597.4 km) via Rue 307/R307

That in case that the road is in good condition. In the snowy season, you will end up taking an alternative route which is way too long.

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