Four Days in the Sahara from Marrakech
This 4-day private tour gives you a fuller taste of southern Morocco, with an unhurried pace and a night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You cross the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, travel through the Dades and Todra gorges, ride camels to a Sahara camp, and loop back through Berber villages and the mountains to Marrakech.
Moments From the Road
What Makes This Tour Special
- Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Explore the UNESCO kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou
- See the Dades Valley and Monkey Fingers rocks
- Hike into Todra Gorge
- Camel trek and overnight camp in Erg Chebbi
- Sunrise over the golden dunes
- Discover Ouarzazate, Morocco's film capital
- Meet Berber families along the way
Your 4-Day Itinerary
Tap any day to read the full plan. Every itinerary is private and can be tailored to your pace and interests.
Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades
We leave Marrakech in the morning and cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m) into the land of kasbahs. After exploring the UNESCO site of Aït Ben Haddou, we continue via Ouarzazate and Skoura, through the Valley of Roses, to the Dades Gorges, famous for their sculpted rock formations, for dinner and the night.
Overnight in the Dades Valley · hotelDades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Following breakfast we travel the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Berber villages to Tinghir and Todra Gorge, with its dramatic canyon walls. We then head to Merzouga, where a camel ride at golden hour brings you over the Erg Chebbi dunes to a desert camp, with dinner and drumming under a canopy of stars.
Overnight in a luxury desert camp · Erg ChebbiMerzouga – Berber Villages – Ouarzazate
Catch the sunrise over the dunes before breakfast at your camp. We make our way back across the desert, stopping in Berber and nomad villages, and travel through Tinghir and the Todra area before reaching Ouarzazate for the night.
Overnight in Ouarzazate · hotelOuarzazate – Aït Ben Haddou – Marrakech
After breakfast we return to Aït Ben Haddou for a closer look at the fortified village that has starred in Gladiator, The Mummy and Game of Thrones, then cross the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and the High Atlas back to Marrakech, arriving by evening.
Tour ends in Marrakech · drop-off at your hotelWhat's Included & What's Not
Included
- Private pick-up & drop-off at your hotel
- Private A/C vehicle (4x4 or van)
- Experienced English / Spanish-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation in hotels & riads
- One night in a Sahara desert camp
- Breakfasts & dinners as per itinerary
- Camel ride over the Erg Chebbi dunes
Not Included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips & gratuities
- Anything not mentioned above
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the tour start?
Pick-up is usually between 7:30 and 8:00 AM from your hotel, though the exact time can be adjusted to suit you.
Is this a private tour?
Yes — it is fully private for you and your group, with your own driver-guide and vehicle. Up to four passengers travel comfortably in a 4×4; larger groups use a spacious minivan.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. The pace, stops and accommodation can all be tailored to your preferences. Just tell us what you would like and we will build the perfect version for you.
What should I bring?
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen and a light jacket for the cooler desert nights. Sandboarding is available on request at the desert camp.
Are entrance fees included?
Admission fees to monuments and any local guides are paid directly at each site and are not included in the tour price.
How do I book?
Send us your preferred dates through the quote form or on WhatsApp. A small deposit secures your tour and the balance is settled on arrival.
