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  • 68 reviews | 1,368 travellers
    Salem was a fantastic guide. Always smiling, helpful, friendly, attentive and discreet. We saw very different views, really beautiful and interesting glimpses. (Un)lucky tourists, the rain in the desert caught us - and that's not for everyone! Roads were interrupted, but we managed to complete the tour without major problems. The location where we slept the first night was very beautiful, the staff at the desert camp was not very friendly. However, it was a great experience.
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Make the most of your time in Marrakech exploring its spectacular desert landscapes on a private tour: discover Merzouga or Zagora with your partner, family or friends.

Make the most of your time in Marrakech exploring its spectacular desert landscapes on a private tour: discover Merzouga or Zagora with your partner, family or friends.

Description

If you're staying in Marrakech and want to explore the desert at your leisure, you can book any of our private tours. These tours are 2 to 4 days long and include pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech, transport in a luxury private vehicle with an English-speaking driver and standard or premium accommodation.

Here's what each trip includes:

2 Day Zagora Desert Tour

Get an authentic experience of Morocco on a 2-day trip to the Zagora Sahara Desert and visit traditional Amazigh communities. The itinerary is similar to our 2 Day Zagora Desert Trip.

You'll travel across part of the Atlas mountain range, the Drâa Valley and its palm grove before entering the magical Zagora Desert, where you'll ride a camel and spend the night in a traditional Amazigh haima.

The next day, you'll get up early to enjoy an unforgettable desert sunrise and head back to Marrakech via the Drâa Valley and Agdez. On the way, you'll stop at Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah Taourirt.

3 Day Merzouga Desert Tour

Discover the contrasts of the different landscapes of Morocco on a fun-filled 3-day tour to Merzouga from Marrakech. The itinerary is similar to our 3 Day Sahara Desert Trip.

On the first day, you'll head to Kasbah de Ait-Ben-Haddou, a fascinating fortified city. Afterwards, upon arrival in Ouarzazate, you'll explore the Kasbah of Taourirt. Then you'll head across the Valley of the Roses and spend the night in the stunning Dadès Gorges.

On the second day, you'll explore the Dadès Valley and the Todra Gorge and before crossing the Jorf Palm Grove and Erfoud until you reach the Merzouga Desert, where you'll spend the night.

You'll begin the last day of the tour with a magnificent desert sunrise before driving through the spectacular Anti-Atlas until you get to Tazarine. Then you'll continue back to Ouarzazate along the spectacular Drâa Valley. You'll stop at Ouarzazate to have lunch before heading back to Marrakech.

When making your reservation, you'll have the option of ending this tour in Fez instead.

4 Day Merzouga Desert Tour

Discover one of Morocco's most beautiful deserts as well as some of the most incredible landscapes on this 4-day trip. The route will be similar to our 4 Day Merzouga Desert Trip.

On the first day we'll head to the Atlas Mountains until we reach the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the most impressive fortified city in Morocco, and the set for movies such as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. From there we'll make our way to the Skoura, Kelaat M'gouna and Dadès Gorges, where we'll spend the night.

The second day will take us on a tour of the Dadès Valley, the Todra Gorge and the Jorf Palm Grove. We'll also cross the beautiful village of Erfoud to reach Merzouga, where we'll go on a camel ride through the desert. 

On the third day of the tour we'll hop back on the camels to enjoy a sunrise in the desert. We'll return to Ouarzazate heading through the Tafilalet Palm Grove and Rissani before arriving in Alnif to take the Anti Atlas road to Tazarine, N'kob and finally to the Drâa Valley. At the end of the day, we'll return to the hotel in Ouarzazate.

On the last day, we'll visit the Atlas Film Studios and the famous Kashbah Taourirt. The tour will end in Marrakech. 

Accommodation

On the 2 day trip to Zagora, you'll stay at a desert camp with lots of facilities, including shared toilets and showers. The nomad tents have a capacity of up to 5 people, but you won’t have to share your tent with other guests.

On the 3 and 4 day trips to Merzouga, you'll stay in standard or superior accommodation, either a 3-4 star hotel or a desert camp with shared bathrooms:

  • Standard Category: Babylon Hotel, Dar Ahlam, Augberge Tifawen or similar (Dades), Haima camp (Merzouga), and Hotel Les Jardins, Azoul Hotel or similar in Ouarzazate.
  • Superior Category: Ksar Sulta, Riad Rihana, Hotel Xaluca Dades or similar (Dades), Azawad Luxury Desert Camp or similar (Merzouga) and Dar Chamaa, Riad Tama, Le Petit Riad, Riad Ouarzazate or similar (Ouarzazate).

In both the hotels and the desert camps, the price indicated is per person sharing a double room. If you would prefer, triple and family rooms are also available. Also, air-conditioning in the luxury camps has an additional charge of 30 (US$ 32.10) per person.

Advantages of a Private Tour

When you book a private tour, you'll enjoy a personalised service with an exclusive English-speaking guide just for you, and you can do the tour whenever you like! What's more, if you're a bigger group, you'll save money!

Temporary Closure of the Kasbah of Taourirt

The Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate is temporarily closed. However, you can take photos from outside.

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More Information

Duration

2 - 4d.

Language The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English and other languages.

Included

Pickup and drop–off at your hotel, riad, or other preferred location

Transport by private 4x4 or minivan with air conditioning

English–speaking driver

Fuel, tolls, and all associated expenses

Standard or premium accommodation with half board

Not included

Use of the air–conditioning in the luxury haimas: 30 (US$ 32.10) per person

When to book?

You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Maroc Expedition Show more

  • Maroc Expedition

    Corporate name: Maroc Expedition Travel S.A.R.L

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Pets

Permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Is this activity appropriate for small children?

    A - The private option is good to do with small children, yes.

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

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