4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes: Private & Luxury
4-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Dunes: Private & Luxury
Book EXCLUSIVELY for you and your family or groupThis is the perfect adventure packed tour into Morocco's great Sahara desert where you will get stunned by Morocco's largest sandy dunes. This 4-day Erg Chebbi desert tour from Marrakech takes you over the High Atlas mountains and the famous pass of Tichka to the city of a 1000 Kasbahs to the great desert for an unforgettable overnight in the heart of the sandy dunes.You will be enjoying stunning views at the heights across the mountains, and by making few stops you can take the most memorable photos of your group with Berber villages and valleys. You will visit several interesting Moroccan historical sites, Todra Gorges, the most famous kasbahs and one of Ouarzazate’s film studios to photograph the film sets.''For more private tours please do refer to our TripAdvisor page Comfort Travel Morocco Private Tours (if you're not already there)''Your Privacy and Comfort are our top priority.
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Tizi n Tichka
Translated from Berber Language to English as (The Pass of Tichka) It is located at the High Atlas Mountain range with an Altitude of (2260 m - 7414 ft) As a road it is considered the highest mountain pass in Morocco, or highest road point. It offers a stunning view over the north version with its Berber villages due to its location and height. We'll be stopping here to to take some panorama pictures in interested.
40 minutesTelouet
The current kasbah was built starting in 1860 by Mohammed Ibiyet, the head of the Glaoui clan in the High Atlas. Construction took 5 years and is said to have involved some 300 craftsmen brought from many parts of Morocco, including Fes. In later years, the kasbah continued to be expanded as the family grew in power and wealth.
Ait Ben Haddou
Lots of American popular movies had been shot here, like The Gladiator, Asterix Obelix, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Jewel of the Nile, The last temptation of Christ and many more.
3 hoursValley of the Roses
We will be driving across the beautiful city of roses, that is well known for the roses and Berber Daggers at first place, an optional stop is scheduled here perhaps to purchase the rosewater or other cosmetic roses products in case of interest.
20 minutesAuberge Panorama Ait Hani
Day 2: Dades Valley - Boumalne – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga
10 hoursBoumalne Dades
Once after your Breakfast at your Riad/Hotel, we will leave Dades valley and as soon as we do so we will drive across the beautiful city of Boumalne, Laos called Boumalne Dades being attached to the Dades valley, here a stop is also scheduled for panorama pictures and admire the valley.
Tinghir
After we leave Boumalne Dades heading for Merzouga city, but only after 40min we'll be crossing the city of Tinghir, also know as the city of a 1000 Kasbah, to get to the Moroccan famous canyons of Todra right afterwards.
Gargantas del Todra
These amazing Moroccan famous canyons of Todra Gorges we will stop for a walk to admire and take pictures, the altitude of the Gorges is about 300m (984 ft.), and if you are lucky you will meet some people doing mountaineering there, after a long walk in the heart of Todra Gorges, then an optional lunch is scheduled here just before we continue our way passing by the city of Alnif and Rissani.
2 hours 40 minutesMerzouga Desert
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Agdz – Ouarzazate
17 hoursRissani
As for these fossils, during the Paleozoic era - about 540 million to 250 million years ago - the southeast of Morocco lay under the sea, you may try some fresh camel's milk in this city if interested.
30 minutesAgdz
It is also know for it's large amazing Palm Oasis.
Ouarzazate
Day 4: Ouarzazate - Telouat - Tizi N’tichka - Marrakech
16 hoursTaourirt Kasbah
It was first built in the 17th century by the Imzwarn, a powerful local family. More certainly, however, the kasbah was taken over and expanded by the Glaoui family in the 19th century.
45 minutesAtlas Studios
First Film Studio located in North Africa, the site is spread over 20 hectares and offers all necessary services and equipment for productions: exterior and interior sets, production offices, workshops, stables with trained animals and accommodation in the Oscar Hotel. Perfect for business events or festive evenings, the studios is open daily for visitors that will discover Tibetan Temple, Egyptian palaces, Kasbahs and other unusual environments.
45 minutesTizi n Tichka
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Camel ride to the camp back & forth (If picked as option)
- Mini bottled water in the van
- Expert English speaking driver
- Private & Luxury air-conditioned Mercedes Van
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Dinner x3 (If picked as option)
- Breakfast x3 (If picked as option)
- Cinema Studio Guided tour + Entrance fee (If picked as option)
- Ait Ben Haddou guided visit (If picked as option)
- Taourirte Kasbah guided visit + Entrance fee (If picked as option)
- Accommodation included: 3 nights
- Entry/Admission - Auberge Panorama Ait Hani
- Entry/Admission - Atlas Studios
- Entry/Admission - Merzouga Desert
- Entry/Admission - Taourirt Kasbah
Not Included
- Activities such as ATV ride
- Drinks during dinner
- Lunches
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.