Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga on this unforgettable 2-day adventure through Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes. Cross the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, pass through traditional Berber villages, and admire the scenic beauty of Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley. Ride a camel across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, watch a breathtaking desert sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp beneath a sky filled with stars. The journey concludes in Fes, with the option to return to Marrakech instead.

2 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Start:

Marrakech

Duration:

2 Days

Accommodation:

Various Options

Tour Style:

Private

Language:

English

End:

Marrakech

Overview

Experience the magic of the Moroccan Sahara on this unforgettable 2-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga. Travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, cross the famous Tizi n'Tichka Pass, visit traditional Berber villages, and admire the stunning landscapes of Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, and the Dades Valley. Ride a camel across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, witness a spectacular desert sunset and sunrise, and spend the night in a traditional Berber desert camp under a sky full of stars. The tour ends in Fes, with the option to return to Marrakech instead.

Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Merzouga

After breakfast, your driver will pick you up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Your journey begins by crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, reaching an altitude of 2,260 meters. Along the way, you’ll enjoy panoramic mountain views, traditional Berber villages, and ever-changing landscapes.

Continue through Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Sahara,” before passing through the beautiful Valley of Roses and the Dades region. By late afternoon, you will arrive in Merzouga, where a traditional kasbah awaits at the edge of the magnificent Erg Chebbi dunes.

After a refreshing mint tea, you’ll meet your camel guide and begin an unforgettable camel trek across the golden sand dunes. Pause along the way to admire the breathtaking sunset before continuing to your desert camp.

Upon arrival, settle into your private Berber tent. Enjoy a delicious traditional Moroccan dinner followed by an evening around the campfire with Berber music, drums, and stories beneath a sky filled with countless stars.

Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga.

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Wake up early to witness one of the highlights of your trip a spectacular sunrise over the Sahara Desert. Take a peaceful walk across the dunes before riding your camel back to the hotel.

After breakfast, enjoy a shower and some time to relax before departing for Fes. Travel through the historic town of Rissani, the lush Ziz Valley with its thousands of palm trees, picturesque Berber villages, and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas Mountains. Pass through Midelt before continuing to Fes.

You will arrive in Fes in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable desert adventure.

Optional: If you prefer, this tour can also end in Marrakech instead of Fes.

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Inclusive and Exclusive of the tour

What’s Included

Not included

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour lasts 2 days, starting and ending in Fes (or Marrakech if requested).

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