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4-Day Marrakech to Sahara Desert (Round Trip) | Morocco Travel Portal

4-Day Desert Tour • Marrakech ↔ Sahara

4-Day Tour: Marrakech → Sahara Desert → Marrakech

4 Days / 3 Nights Pick-up & Drop-off: Marrakech Private or Small-Group Extended Sahara Route

Trip Overview

Begin in Marrakech and climb the High Atlas via the panoramic Tizi n’ Tichka pass to reach Ouarzazate. Day two explores Atlas Studios and Taourirt Kasbah before continuing through the Dades and Todra gorges to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and nomad-style camp under Saharan stars. Day three travels the classic desert route via Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine and Nkob, following the palm-filled Draa Valley to an overnight in Zagora. On day four, tour Zagora’s palm grove and souk, then cross back over the Atlas to arrive in Marrakech.

Tour Highlights

Tizi n’ Tichka Pass

Highest mountain road in Morocco (2,260 m) with sweeping views.

Ouarzazate & Atlas Studios

Film backlots and the historic Taourirt Kasbah.

Dades & Todra Gorges

Iconic canyons, kasbahs and oasis towns.

Erg Chebbi Camel Trek

Sunset ride, dinner, music & stargazing at a desert camp.

Draa Valley to Zagora

Nkob & Agdez palm oases and classic caravan towns.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech → Ouarzazate

Pick-up after breakfast and drive over the Tizi n’ Tichka pass linking Marrakech to the southeast, with photo stops for valleys, oases and Amazigh (Berber) villages. Lunch among the palm groves in the Draa province. Evening arrival to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight in a local hotel.

Day 2 — Ouarzazate → Dades & Todra → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

Morning visit to Atlas Studios and the historic Taourirt Kasbah. Continue via the scenic Dades Gorge to the towering Todra Gorge at Tinghir. Arrive in Merzouga, switch to camels for a sunset trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to a well‑equipped desert camp. Dinner, Berber rhythms by the fire, and a night under the stars.

Day 3 — Merzouga → Rissani → Alnif → Tazarine → Nkob → Zagora

Wake early for sunrise. Camel ride (or 4×4 transfer) back for showers and breakfast. Travel through Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine and Nkob, following the palm‑lined Draa Valley to Zagora. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel.

Day 4 — Zagora → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Explore Zagora’s vast palm grove, the Draa River area, and the lively souk (street art sightings possible). Then drive via Ouarzazate and across Tizi n’ Tichka to reach Marrakech for evening drop‑off at your riad/hotel.

What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Pick-up & drop-off from your riad/hotel (or nearest accessible point)
  • Private, air-conditioned vehicle & fuel
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Night in desert camp (dinner & breakfast)

Not Included

  • Lunches & drinks
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional entrance fees (studios/monuments)

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