2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

2-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

  • 2 Days / 1 Night
  • Marrakech
  • Private Tour
  • From 1 traveller
Summary

Tour details

Designed for travellers short on time who don’t want to leave Morocco without a night in the Sahara. It means two long days on the road, going via the Todra and returning by a different route through the Draa Valley, so the scenery never repeats.

A private tour with a driver, departing from Marrakech on any day, with pick-up at your hotel, riad or the airport.

Scenic routesMoroccan landscapes
Local experienceCulture and traditions
Expert guidesLocal driver-guide
Comfort and safetyPrivate and flexible

Highlights

A night in the Sahara in just 2 days

  • A camel ride and a night in the Merzouga desert
  • The Todra Gorge and the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas
  • The return route via Alnif and the palm groves of the Draa Valley
Itinerary

Day-by-day itinerary

Day1

Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Todra Gorge → Merzouga

A very early start to cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Drive via Ouarzazate, the Dades Valley and the Todra Gorge, with short stops to stretch your legs. Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon for a camel ride over the dunes and a night at a desert camp.

Accommodation: Desert camp in Merzouga

Day2

Merzouga → Alnif → Draa Valley → Tizi n’Tichka → Marrakech

Sunrise over the dunes and a camel ride back to the meeting point. The return takes a different road: Rissani, the mining village of Alnif, famous for its fossils, and the palm groves of the Draa Valley to Ouarzazate. Cross the High Atlas and arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where the trip ends.

Please note: this is a suggested itinerary. As a private trip, we adapt the pace, the nights in each place and the accommodation level to your dates and preferences.

Tour map

Tour route

Route: Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Dades → Todra → Erfoud → Merzouga → Rissani → Alnif → N’Kob → Agdz → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

1Marrakech2Ouarzazate3Todra4Merzouga5Alnif1176 km aprox. por carretera
Frequently asked questions

About this tour

It starts and ends in Marrakech, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad.

If you only have two days, yes: you will sleep among the Erg Chebbi dunes. But it means about nine hours of driving each day; if you can, the 3- or 4-day tour is much more relaxed.

Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). In summer the desert is very hot, and in winter nights are cold in the Atlas and the Sahara.

Yes. Cars cannot enter the medina lanes, so we wait at the nearest accessible point and someone walks over from the riad with you and your luggage.

Traveller reviews

What our travellers say

The best experience from start to finish!

We travelled as a family with Marruecos Tours from 28 July to 2 August and the experience was wonderful from start to finish. Communication with Mohammed was excellent and our guide Said was attentive, friendly and fun throughout. He took us to places only locals know. Thoroughly recommended.

Liliana Zaragoza
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Marrocos superou minhas expectativas

We would like to thank Youssef of Marrocos Tours for the excellent private tour of Morocco. It was an unforgettable experience, with a very well planned itinerary, great excursions and service that was always attentive and professional. We recommend Youssef to anyone who wants to see Morocco calmly and safely.

Ester780
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The Perfect Family Trip to Morocco

We recently returned from an incredible 12-day tour from Casablanca with our two children, and booking with Agencia Marruecos Tours was the best decision we made. Our driver and guide, Hassan, didn't just drive us from place to place — he became part of our family's story. The overnight desert camp in Merzouga was pure magic for all of us.

Convenient t
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A trip to northern Morocco

It was our first time with them and the result was very good. They adapted to our needs throughout and looked after us constantly. Without doubt an agency worth recommending. The trip through northern Morocco was a great success. Thank you for your work.

Santiago M
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From Fes to Marrakech

The three-day route from Fes to Marrakech made our trip to Morocco unforgettable. Our guide Said, charming and an excellent driver, brought deep knowledge of Amazigh culture and customs. The route is well organised, with stops at beautiful and interesting places.

Jet573220
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Kindness and exceptional service

They were very kind from the very start of the tour. Our guide Said was extremely patient; with him we discovered not only spectacular places and incredible views, but Moroccan culture too.

Jessrodmor
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Unforgettable

We had the opportunity to view different scenarios during the 12 days trip. Incredible! Hassan was our guide and was excellent!

Jose F
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An amazing experience

I finally fulfilled a lifelong ambition of mine to go to Morocco. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences of my life! The nine days spent travelling were filled with such breathtaking scenery. My favourite part was spending the night in a tent in the Sahara Desert and riding camels around the desert.

Diana H
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Highly recommended

An excellent personalised experience, helped along by Idir’s passion for his country and its customs — and, despite his youth, his knowledge of every corner of Morocco.

Gabriel C
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