Private 4-Day Desert Tour: Zagora & Merzouga from Marrakech

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Duration4 days / 3 nights

Tour typePrivate tour

GroupPrivate – your group only (1–17 travellers)

DifficultyEasy

LanguagesEnglish & French

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About this tour

This round trip takes the less-travelled southern route to the Sahara. After the Atlas crossing you follow the Draa Valley to Zagora, then traverse the volcanic Anti-Atlas past fossil-rich Alnif to reach Erg Chebbi.

The return leg runs through Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, the Valley of the Roses and Skoura, finishing with lunch and a guided walk at Aït Ben Haddou. The luxury ensuite camp is included as standard.

Highlights

Draa Valley palm groves and Zagora
Anti-Atlas crossing with a fossil stop in Alnif
Luxury ensuite camp in Erg Chebbi
Sunset trek and sunrise camel ride
Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
Rose water cooperative, Skoura and Aït Ben Haddou

What's included

Private air-conditioned 4×4 or van with driver-guide for 4 days
Marrakech pickup and drop-off
Half-board in Zagora, at the luxury camp and in Dades
Sunset camel trek and sunrise camel ride

Lunches and drinks
Entrance fees
Driver-guide tips
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Day 1Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora (≈7 h)

Cross Tizi n'Tichka, visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and follow the Draa Valley south to Zagora for dinner and the night.

Day 2Zagora – Anti-Atlas – Alnif – Merzouga (≈6 h)

Traverse the volcanic Anti-Atlas via Tazarine, lunch in Alnif and continue through Erfoud to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and a night at the luxury camp.

Day 3Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorge – Dades (≈4 h)

Sunrise ride, Rissani market, the Tinghir oasis and Todra Gorge, then the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley.

Day 4Dades – Rose Valley – Skoura – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech (≈6 h)

Visit a rose water cooperative near Kelaat M'Gouna, Kasbah Amridil in Skoura and Aït Ben Haddou for lunch and a guided walk before the final Atlas crossing.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup

Marrakech hotel/riad around 07:30

End point

Marrakech, late afternoon on day 4

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€895

2 travellers€495

3 travellers€425

4 travellers€385

5 travellers€365

6 travellers€325

7–9 travellers€305

10–13 travellers€295

14–17 travellers€265

Frequently asked questions

How is this different from the standard 4-day tour?

It heads south to Zagora first and crosses the Anti-Atlas to Merzouga, instead of going east via Dades on the way out.

Is the luxury camp included?

Yes, the ensuite camp is standard on this tour.

Can I avoid the camel ride?

Yes, a 4×4 transfer is available free of charge.

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.