4 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech

Escape to the Sahara on this 4 days condensed desert adventure from Marrakech. Perfect for travelers short on time but craving an authentic Moroccan experience, this tour packs in dramatic mountain scenery, ancient kasbahs, and a magical night under the stars in the Erg Chebbi dunes.

Why Travelers Love This Tour

✓ Time-efficient – Sahara experience in just 4 days
✓ Small groups – Personalized attention
✓ Luxury desert camp – Comfort in the dunes
✓ Expert local guides – Authentic insights

✔ Explore Marrakech’s historic medina and bustling souks
✔ Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✔ Visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou and film studios in Ouarzazate
✔ Marvel at the stunning Todra Gorge canyon
✔ Camel trek at sunset and spend a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars
✔ Discover the scenic Dades Valley and its unique rock formations

Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley

After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m) through the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient fortified village featured in Hollywood films. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as “Morocco’s Hollywood,” before winding through the Rose Valley to reach your hotel in the dramatic Dades Gorge. Enjoy dinner with stunning canyon views.

Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert

Morning visit to the breathtaking Todra Gorge, where 300m-high cliffs tower above a palm-fringed river. Drive south through desert landscapes, arriving in Merzouga by late afternoon. Mount your camel for a sunset trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, arriving at your luxury desert camp as the sky turns fiery orange. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner, drum music, and stargazing before sleeping in a private tent.

Day 3: Merzouga → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

Wake early for a sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga for breakfast. Visit the lively Rissani market, then journey through the lush Draa Valley with its endless date palms. Arrive in Ouarzazate by evening, where you can relax at your hotel or explore the town’s film studios.

Day 4: Ouarzazate → Atlas Mountains → Marrakech

After breakfast, return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the historic Kasbah Telouet. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon, with time for last-minute shopping or a farewell dinner before departure.