Merzouga or Zagora desert tours
3-day excursion to the Moroccan desert:
Marrakech - Zagora/Merzouga
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Moroccan desert on an unforgettable 3-day, 2-night (or 2-day, 1-night) excursion from Marrakech, featuring a magical night in a bivouac under the stars, a camel ride and breathtaking sunsets over the golden dunes.
Tour description
Day 1: Marrakech - Aït Ben Haddou - Drâa Valley - Zagora/Merzouga
Early morning departure from Marrakech, heading for the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), offering spectacular panoramic views of verdant valleys and Berber villages clinging to the mountains.
Stop off at Aït Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage ksar where many films have been shot (Gladiator, Game of Thrones...). You can visit this impressive kasbah and its red earthen streets before continuing on to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert.
In the afternoon, drive to the Drâa Valley, famous for its immense palm groves and oases, before arriving in Zagora or Merzouga at the end of the day.
Overnight bivouac under the stars: after a camel ride, you reach your nomad camp in the heart of the dunes. A traditional Moroccan dinner awaits you, followed by Berber songs and music around the fire.
Day 2: Desert - Excursion and discovery - Todra Gorges or return to Marrakech
- 3-day option (Merzouga) :
After an early wake-up call to admire the sunrise over the dunes, you're off to immerse yourself in the desert: discover nomadic villages, fossil mines and the Merzouga lake (depending on the season). Then on to the Todra Gorge, an impressive canyon with 300-meter-high rock walls. Overnight in a hostel in Tinghir or in the gorges.
- 2-day option (Zagora) :
After sunrise and breakfast in the tent, return by camel to Zagora, then on to Marrakech via the Drâa Valley and Ouarzazate.
Day 3: Return to Marrakech
In the morning, drive back to Marrakech through the contrasting landscapes of southern Morocco, with stops to enjoy the breathtaking panoramas. Arrival late afternoon or evening.
Tour highlights
✔️ Crossing the High Atlas and the Tizi n'Tichka pass
✔️ Visit to Aït Ben Haddou and Berber kasbahs
✔️ Sunset and sunrise over the dunes
✔️ Camel ride and overnight bivouac under the stars
✔️ Exploring valleys, palm groves and gorges
The perfect way to discover the magic of the Moroccan desert in a short space of time!
"Our excursions are available as private or group tours to suit all budgets - please contact us at reception for detailed rates."