Venture deep into the Moroccan Sahara with this 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga, a perfect option for those wishing to explore the hidden treasures of the south of Morocco and seize the opportunity to get introduced to the nomadic life in the immense Sahara Desert.
It is an incredible experience that covers a drive over spectacular Toudgha Gorges, visits to the Kasbah Amredhil & Tamnougalt, the verdant Dra’a Valley with its thousands of palm trees, and the massive Dades Gorges. To top off, you will arrive in the tranquil Merzouga Desert, where you will enjoy a camel trek adventure and a celestial overnight in a private tent in a luxury desert camp under the gleaming stars-filled sky.
An unforgettable desert adventure to cherish for a long time to come!
| Number of persons | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons |
| Price per person | 295 € | 265 € | 245 € | 245 € | 225 € |
| Total price | 590 € | 795 € | 980 € | 1125 € | 1395 € |
After breakfast, you set out our your 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga as your driver picks you up at 08:30 from your riad. You follow the route of a thousand Kasbahs to Skoura Oasis. Here, you will stop to visit Kasbah Amridhil, which used to be depicted in the old 50 dirham banknote. The kasbah has been beautifully restored and is well worth visiting; constructed entirely of adobe, an excellent building material that keeps room temperature cool in the summer and warm in the winter due to the thickness of the walls.
From here, you travel through the beautiful Valley of the Roses as far as Kel’aa M’gouna. Here, you can visit a local cooperative producing cosmetic articles from the valley’s abundant roses. These organic products are highly valued. There is no obligation to buy or stop here!
Having arrived in the Dades Valley, you have lunch in one of the nearby restaurants. In the afternoon, you continue your adventure southeast. In Toudgha Gorges, there are plenty of opportunities to walk alongside the river through the gardens or up the road on the other side of the gorges. Between Tinjdad and Erfoud, you can stop to go down into “Khettara,” a fascinating underground water channel system deep below the earth, always cool and preventing the evaporation of water.
Next, you continue your desert trip alongside the Ziz Valley, which is very remarkable for its huge groves and fortified kasbahs standing tall among the palm trees. In Erfoud itself, you can stop at a local workshop to see the workings of thousands of fossils made into all sorts of artefacts. From here, we continue driving east as far as Merzouga, where sand dunes indicate the start of the mighty Sahara Desert.
At the campsite, you check into your tent and enjoy a relaxing glass of tea and Moroccan biscuits. Then, you take a camel ride up to the summit of the Erg Chebbi dunes (250 m). You will enjoy the sunset from the top of the dunes!
Back at the camp, dinner is served, followed by an evening of nomad music and drumming around a campfire. You spend the night in your tent, equipped with a private toilet & shower, king-sized beds, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets & carpets, lamps and beautiful Moroccan furnishings, all tastefully arranged to enhance your stay.
If you wake up early enough, you can watch the spectacle of the sunrise, when the colour of the dunes and the play of shadows are an incredible sight. You will also have some time to wander the dunes and experience the tranquillity of this magical setting.
After breakfast, the drive back east to Marrakech takes us along the length of the Saghro Mountains via the villages of Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine (featured in the film ‘Babel’), and then N’Qob just in time for lunch.
After a visit to Kasbah Tamnougalte, you travel north via the Dra’a Valley’s unlimited palm trees and green oases along the ancient Caravans road. We rejoin the paved road in Agdez and reach Ouarzazate, crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains and the pass of Tizi-n-Tinfifite (1660m).
You arrive back in Ouarzazate by the end of the afternoon. Your driver will transfer you to your hotel bringing your 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga to an end.
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Anita K27/07/2024Bahia Palace, Medrassa Ben Youssef and Souk We visited Bahia Palace, Medrassa Ben Youssef , Medina &Souk of Marrakech with travel guide Brahim ! Great experience! The most beautiful palaces in the city. Brahim was so politely, well informed, with charisma and sense of humour.we appreciated so much that he never forced to go and buy anything in the souk ! We strongly recommend this beautiful activity ! Thank you so muchVerified
Wendy B22/07/2024Beautiful Medina tour We had Yassine as a guide and he did an excellent job! He showed us the beautiful Medina, the palace and Madrassa Ben Youssef. It was a very nice experience for us because it is a bit quieter in the morning so you can observe everything clearly! Recommended!Verified
zhlf23308/07/2024Tour We had a wonderful tour with our guide, Yassine. He was informative, answered all of our questions and gave us time to explore independently. Would definitely recommend.Verified
Ashley K04/07/2024Great intro to Marrakech with our guide, Yassine We loved our guide, Yassine! He did a great job going at a pace that was suitable for our two young boys (ages 7 & 4) and kept them engaged as my husband and I shopped for rugs. He brought us to very high quality vendors as well but we never felt pushed to purchase.Verified
Steve B03/07/2024Outstanding The tour was amazing! The guide, Brahim was an awesome. Great experience for the price. The walking part of the tour took us through multiple areas of the Souk and was very fulfilling culturally.Verified
Aleksandra M15/06/2024Great city tour - strongly recommended Me and my friend came to Marrakesh for 1 day and a city tour was what we needed. Our guide, namesd Said, comes from a Berber tribe and speaks good english. Very friendly and chatty guy who has a lot of information about the monuments and history. We took a walk through Medina (old city) passing by multiple shops and food stols. Onlybthat itself was an experience. Combination of colors, smells, proportions, design, esthetics of the architecture was overwhelming. Absolutely senses stimulating. Use reccommendations for the tour - comfy shoes, water and a sunscreen are a must. The tour took us nearly 4h, we walked over 8km. If you need a toilet there are free ones in the Bahia Palace ( go to the one AFTER small riad). Make sure to have cash on you because very often ATMs are not working, currency exchange points, restaurants and local shops don't accept cards. We also visited a para pharmacy to learn about argan oil, spices, herbs and teas. We got a cup of fantastic local tea and tested a lot of products - we could pay by card there. However, it wasn't the cheapest place, so if you have time, have a strall in the market to compare the prices. Tips for the guid are more then welcome. Read how to tip in Morocco because it's usually higher in european countries. Strongly recommended. Thank you Said!Verified
Katarzyna Z15/06/2024Great day in Marrakech Said was great guide and made our day showing us the best gems of the city. Highly recommend for all who want to experience not a regular sight seeing ✨????Verified
Antoine T15/06/2024A memorable trip with a dedicated team!! Hamza and his team are very, very professional! We loved our trip, especially thanks to Aziz who was an exceptional guide in every way. Traveling with 3 young children is never easy, especially when you cover a lot of kilometers but it was really great. We recommend without reservationVerified
Erica Gall24/05/2024Very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend! Brahim was very knowledgeable and led us through the medina. He even took me to a very reputable rug shop and waited for me after. We chatted a lot about the craftsmanship and architecture on our walk and I could tell he sincerely loves Morocco. He was patient while everyone took photos as we waded through the crowdsVerified
Nicole A16/05/2024A successful and unforgettable stay We spent 3 unforgettable days. Magnificent landscapes and sites, superb walks and especially in the company of Abdel. In a very relaxed atmosphere and with measured discretion, he guided us to the right places and made great discoveries. We learned a lot alongside him. It was a real success. Nicole and Co.
