Merzouga Express
From the souks of Marrakech to the dunes of Erg Chebbi in one intense escape.
from 180€ / person
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From Marrakech to Fes with two desert nights, Ait Ben Haddou and Erg Chebbi by 4WD.
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4 days / 3 nights
Shared tour
From 280€
From Marrakech to the Sahara and Fes
From Marrakech to Fes with two nights in the Merzouga area: Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, a 4WD day in Erg Chebbi, Khamlia and the nomads.
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Todra
- Erg Chebbi by 4WD
- Khamlia (Gnawa)
- Ziz Valley
Day by day
Suggested route. If you book it as a private tour, we can change the departure and arrival points and the pace to suit you.
DAY1
Day 1 · Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka · Ait Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Dades
Pick-up at your accommodation in Marrakech around 8:00 and over the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, among Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO), a famous film location, and on through Ouarzazate and the Skoura oasis. Along the 'road of a thousand kasbahs' to the Valley of Roses (Kalaat M'Gouna) and the Dades valley, where we have dinner and spend the night.
- Marrakech
- Tizi n'Tichka
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate
- Dades
DAY2
Day 2 · Dades · Todra Gorges · Erfoud · Merzouga
After breakfast, drive through the Dades canyon and Berber villages to the Todra Gorges, with rock walls up to 300 m high. On through Erfoud to Merzouga and the great Erg Chebbi dunes. Sunset camel ride to camp: mint tea, Berber music, dinner and a night in a tent under the stars.
- Dades
- Todra Gorges
- Erfoud
- Merzouga
DAY3
Day 3 · Merzouga · Erg Chebbi · Nomads · Khamlia · Rissani
A full day exploring Erg Chebbi by 4WD: visit nomad families, the village of Khamlia and its Gnawa music, and the desert surroundings. In the afternoon, the Rissani souk, the largest in the area. Back to Merzouga for another sunset over the dunes; dinner and night in a riad facing the desert.
- Merzouga
- Erg Chebbi
- Nomads
- Khamlia
- Rissani
DAY4
Day 4 · Merzouga · Ziz Valley · Azrou · Ifrane · Fez
Optional sunrise and breakfast. We leave the desert towards Fez via Errachidia and the Ziz valley viewpoint. On through Midelt, the Azrou cedar forest (with its monkeys) and Ifrane before reaching Fez, where the trip ends.
- Merzouga
- Ziz Valley
- Azrou
- Ifrane
- Fez
Accommodation
Choice of Standard or Premium category. Charming riads and hotels hand-picked by us; if any is unavailable, it is replaced by another of similar category and services.
Charming riads and hotels
Half-board · Standard or Premium category
Desert camp
Standard or Luxury camp (private tent, dinner, Berber music)
What's included
- Modern air-conditioned transportation
- 1 night in the Dades valley (dinner & breakfast)
- Overnight in a desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation
- multilingual (Spanish, English, French, Italian) driver-guide
- Camel trek (one per person) at sunset/sunrise
- Free time at Ait Ben Haddou, film studios, etc.
- Visit to a women's argan cooperative
- Sandboarding (if you wish)
- 1 night in a charming riad in Merzouga
- 4WD tour in Erg Chebbi (nomads and Khamlia)
- Visit to the Rissani souk
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional monument entrance fees
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
Price · daily departures
Standard
- From €280 per person
- Daily departures
- Standard accommodation
Luxury
- From €330 per person
- Daily departures
- Luxury riads and camp
Price per person for the shared tour (group of 16 to 18 people). Prefer to travel privately? We can organise this same programme tailored to you: we adapt the itinerary, choose the accommodation with you and prepare a no-obligation quote. Write to us with your dates.
Gallery
Ait Ben Haddou by the river
Todra Gorges
Camel caravan
Caravan in the dunes
Quad biking (optional)
Artisan souk of Fez
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The price depends on the season, number of travellers and category (standard/superior/luxury). Write to us for a firm, no-obligation quote.
What should I bring?
Comfortable layered clothing, closed shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and your camera.
Can the route be adapted?
Yes, if you book it as a private tour: we can change departure/arrival points, pace and activities.
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