Private 3-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

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Duration3 days / 2 nights

Tour typePrivate tour

GroupPrivate – your group only (1–17 travellers)

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

This is the classic Sahara loop done at your pace. A private driver-guide collects you in Marrakech and takes you over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, through the kasbah country of the south and on to the tall orange dunes of Erg Chebbi near Merzouga.

Night one is spent in a boutique hotel in the Dades Valley, night two in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms. Because the vehicle is yours, every photo stop, coffee break and detour is up to you – and the route can be adjusted to end in Fes instead of Marrakech if you plan ahead.

Highlights

Cross the High Atlas over the 2,260 m Tizi n'Tichka pass
Walk the lanes of UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou
See the twisting Tissadrine road and the 'Monkey Fingers' rocks of the Dades
Stroll between the 300 m walls of Todra Gorge
Ride a camel into Erg Chebbi as the sun goes down
Sleep in an ensuite luxury tent with drumming and a sky full of stars

What's included

Private air-conditioned vehicle with English-speaking driver-guide for 3 days
Hotel/riad pickup and drop-off in Marrakech
1 night in a Dades Valley boutique hotel with dinner and breakfast
1 night in a luxury Erg Chebbi camp (ensuite tent, hot shower) with dinner and breakfast
Sunset camel trek
Sandboards at camp
Fuel and flexible stops

Lunches and extra drinks (approx. €8–12 per lunch)
Monument entry fees and local guides
Optional activities such as quad biking or buggy rides
Tips for your driver

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

Pickup from your riad and a scenic climb across the High Atlas. Stop at Aït Ben Haddou for a wander through the fortified village and lunch nearby, then continue past Ouarzazate and the Rose Valley to a boutique hotel in the Dades Valley for dinner and the night.

Day 2Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga

Morning viewpoints over the Dades Gorge, then a walk through the towering Todra canyon. Optional stops at a fossil workshop in Erfoud and the Rissani market. Late afternoon you swap the car for a camel and ride into the dunes for sunset, dinner and a night at the luxury camp.

Day 3Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Climb a dune for sunrise if you like, enjoy breakfast at camp and begin the drive back west. Lunch in Ouarzazate (Atlas Film Studios optional) before re-crossing the mountains and arriving in Marrakech in the early evening.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

Door-to-door pickup from your Marrakech hotel or riad, around 08:00

End point

Back at your Marrakech accommodation around 18:00–19:00 on day 3

Price per person by group size

Private tours get cheaper per person as your group grows. Prices include everything listed under "What's included".

1 traveller€790

2 travellers€435

3 travellers€365

4 travellers€325

5 travellers€295

6 travellers€265

7–9 travellers€245

10–13 travellers€215

14–17 travellers€195

Frequently asked questions

How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?

Roughly 560 km – about 8–9 hours of driving each way – which is why the trip is spread across three days with a night in the Dades Valley.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. Child seats are free on request and the camel ride can be shortened or replaced by a 4×4 transfer to camp.

Can the tour finish in Fes?

Yes, with advance notice. Day 3 then continues north through the Ziz Valley to Fes.

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable walking shoes and sandals
Warm layer for desert nights (it gets cold after sunset)
Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen
Scarf to protect from sand and sun
Small overnight bag for the camp night
Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Additional info

Confirmation is sent by email or WhatsApp after we check availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Child seats available free of charge on request
Most travellers can take part – camel rides can be replaced by a 4×4 transfer
Vegetarian meals available on request
Long driving days with regular photo and rest stops

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days before departure.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before departure: the deposit is kept as credit valid for 12 months.
Date changes are free when requested at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
If weather or safety conditions make the tour impossible, we offer a new date or a full refund.