4 Days Tour from Marrakech with Desert & Kasbahs
Enjoy a 4 Days Tour from Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, and Dades Valley. Camel trek in Erg Chebbi and sleep under Saharan stars
Description:
This 4 Days Tour from Marrakech is carefully designed to give you the best of Morocco — from the Atlas Mountains and ancient kasbahs to camel rides in the Sahara Desert. However, we understand that every traveler is different. That’s why this tour can be fully customized based on your preferences.
Whether you want to add or skip certain destinations, choose your preferred accommodation, adjust the travel pace, or include special activities like quad biking, hot air balloon rides, or cultural experiences — we’ll tailor the journey to make it truly yours.
Your adventure, your way!
Overview
Your starting point is Marrakech for a 4 days tour from Marrakech. Our English-speaking driver will pick you from the Marrakech airport or hotel/riad to start the tour. In this tour, you will explore from Marrakech to Merzouga many beautiful places like Atlas Mountains, Old Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Roses Valley, and Dades Valley. After exploring all these places, you will spend the first night with us in the Dades Valley.
The next day, we will continue our 4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert to Todra Gorges (Tinghir), Erfoud (famous for fossil workshops), and Rissani (historic town known for its traditional souk). Our desert adventure will conclude in Merzouga. In Merzouga, experience a breathtaking camel ride as the sun sets over the golden dunes. After spending the last night in Merzouga, we’ll drive you back to Marrakech. This is the end of our 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Marrakech with you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Tizi n’Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley
In the morning after breakfast, you will be picked up probably at 7:30 or 8:00 A.M from the hotel/riad or airport from Marrakech for the 4 days tour from Marrakech. Before going in more depth, we want to tell you that you can request the driver at any heartwarming moment to stop and take pictures for Instagram status or to make this tour memorable. Your friendly driver will respect your wishes and stop at every beautiful spot.
Now, we will drive from Marrakech to High Atlas Mountains via its landscape and traditional buildings, passing through Tizi n’Tichka which is 2260 m above sea level. After stopping at all the beautiful places in Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka, you will head towards the UNESCO Old Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. You can explore many beautiful places if you have free time. In Ait Ben Haddou, we will have lunch here. It has many traditional buildings.
Ait Ben Haddou is home to ancient villages that reflect a deep and fascinating history. In Ait Ben Haddou, four movies were filmed. After lunch, our journey proceeds to Dades Valley and passes through Ouarzazate, Skoura, and Rose Valley. You can visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura before reaching Dades Valley. It depends on you if you want to stop to explore Roses Valley. After reaching Dades Valley, here we will have dinner and spend the first night in best accommodations/hotels.
Estimated Journey: 353 km covered in around 6 to 7 hours of scenic driving.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi (Sahara Desert)
In the morning after breakfast in the Valley of Thousand Kasbahs called Dades Valley (Dades Gorges), we will be ready to drive for the second day of our 4 days tour from Marrakech. About 45 km ahead, you’ll pass through the scenic town of Tinghir. Tinghir is famous for its high cliffs and natural beauty. You can see scenic views along the Todra River which is lined with palm trees and Berber villages.
If you have free time, you can explore the 280m high canyons during the drive to Todra Gorge. Afterwards, we will leave the Todra Gorge and pass through Erfoud. We’ll take a lunch break in Erfoud before heading onward to Merzouga to continue our journey.
When you reach Merzouga, our driver will suggest a visit to a traditional Berber shop in Merzouga. There you can buy something or you can take pictures. You’re free to skip it if you prefer — the choice is entirely yours.
When you reach the Merzouga desert, you will meet with the camel rider in Erg Chebbi (Sahara Desert). You’ll experience a memorable camel ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, a peaceful journey into the heart of the Sahara. You will come back to spend the night and have dinner under the stars at your luxury camp with a private bathroom, double bed, and beautiful light. If you are interested in music, you can listen to local music of Moroccan people. It’s a great chance to take pictures with the people of Morocco.
Total Distance Covered: Around 310 kilometers through scenic landscapes
Estimated Drive Time: Approximately 5 to 6 hours of immersive travel across southern Morocco
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Tazzarine – N’Kob – Draa Valley – Agdez – Ouarzazate
In the 3rd day of tour, If you wake up early in the morning, you can see a beautiful sunrise in the Merzouga Desert from your desert camp. After delicious breakfast at the desert camp you can do some activities in Merzouga desert. Explore Merzouga area by 4*4 desert jeep. Ride your Quad bike on the golden sand dunes on your own expensive. Buggy riding experience great for couple and groups. Meet desert nomadic Berber families and enjoy mint tea with him. Visit Khamila village and enjoy sandboarding, a simple but super fun activity in desert.
Morning is perfect time for capturing beautiful desert sceneries and make your tour memorable day. After these activities we will continue our journey towards Rissani city. Rissani is a small charming Saharan desert town known for its rich history and traditional souks. The people of Rissani are warm, hospitable, and deeply connected to their Berber and Arab roots. Many locals are doing trading, farming, and running traditional markets where you can find spices, dates, and handmade crafts.
After exploring we will go from there and cross the Tazzarine and arrive the N’Kob. In N’Kob we will stop for lunch in hotel/restaurant. After lunch we will continue our journey towards Ouarzazate, passing through the stunning Draa Valley (Morocco’s longest river valley) and Agdez (small scenic town at the base of the Jebel Kissane Mountains). After crossing these beautiful places we will arrive at Ouarzazate and will rest in our accommodation. Now, we spend night in Ouarzazate.
Total Distance Traveled: About 370 kilometers across scenic southern Morocco
Estimated Drive Time: Roughly 5 to 6 hours of comfortable overland journey
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet Kasbah – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
In the morning after delightful breakfast our adventure begins to explore Ouarzazate, known as Hollywood of Africa. We will enjoy cinema sets and Atlas Studio in Ouarzazate. After enjoying the stunning view of Ouarzazate, our journey will continue towards Ait Ben Haddou. Explore more — Ait Benhaddou is a famous UNESCO site where many movies, TV series and shows like Game of Thrones and The Mummy have been filmed. We will have lunch here and then our journey will be continued to Marrakech. Before reaching Marrakech, we will pass through Telouet Kasbah and High Atlas Mountains. In the High Atlas Mountains, Berber locals still use a rare herb called Taza — a natural remedy for breathing issues, unknown to most travelers. We’ll arrive in Marrakech, where you’ll be dropped off at your accommodation, bringing this unforgettable journey to a perfect end.
Total Distance Covered: Around 194 kilometers
Estimated Travel Time: Approximately 3 to 4 hours of scenic driving
Note:
Your 4 days tour from Marrakech can be customized based on your preferences and travel requirements.
Please keep in mind that minor adjustments may be made to the itinerary depending on your pickup location and timing, ensuring the best possible experience tailored to your schedule.
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Tour includes
- Pick up service from your Airport/Hotel in Casablanca
- Private Transport by an A/C vehicle
- Overnight in desert camp dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel each
- You can stop everywhere to take pictures
- Fuel included
- Professional English speaking driver
- Half-board accommodations in selected hotels & Riads or Kasbahs ( breakfasts are included)
- Drop off service at your accommodation/Airport
Tour excludes
- The flights tickets to and from your homeland
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees
- Tips and gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the program
Testimonials
Desert Dreams Come True
A Journey Through the Mountains
Discovering Morocco’s Heart
FAQ,s
Throughout the journey, you will enjoy traditional Moroccan dishes such as tagines, couscous, grilled meats, and fresh salads. Vegetarian options are always available upon request. In desert camps, meals are freshly prepared with authentic local flavors.
Comfortable clothing, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light jacket for the cool desert nights are recommended. Scarves are also useful to protect against sand and wind.
We recommend packing comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a light jacket for cool desert nights, and loose clothing for the daytime heat. Don’t forget a power bank for your devices, as charging options in desert camps can be limited.