4 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga

• Explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou and the historic Kasbah Amridil in Skoura.

• Drive along the Valley of Roses and through the dramatic Dades Gorge.

• Wander through the Todra Gorges with their towering cliffs.

• Experience a camel trek in Merzouga to admire the desert sunset.

• Spend a night in a traditional desert camp beneath the starry sky.

• Cross the scenic Draa Valley via Nkob and Agdez on the return to Ouarzazate.

• All these experiences are part of the 4 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga, offering a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and Sahara landscapes.

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades – Todra Gorges

Your 4 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga begins in Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert.” The first stop is the fortified ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient architecture and appearances in international films.

Next, travel to the Skoura oasis to visit Kasbah Amridil, one of southern Morocco’s most well-preserved fortresses. Continue along the scenic “Route of the Thousand Kasbahs” and the Valley of Roses, renowned for its vibrant springtime blooms and rose-based products. By afternoon, arrive at the spectacular Dades Valley, carved by the Dades River, before heading to the Todra Gorges. Dinner and overnight are near the gorge.

Day 2: Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga

After breakfast, enjoy a walk through the Todra Gorges, where sheer cliffs rise dramatically on either side. Travel toward the Sahara, passing Tinjdad and stopping at underground water channels used for traditional irrigation. Continue through Erfoud, famous for fossils, and Rissani, a historic market town and former caravan hub.

Arrive in Merzouga, where camels await to take you across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Watch a magical sunset from the top of the dunes before heading to your desert camp. Enjoy dinner by the fire, Berber drumming, and a memorable night in nomadic-style tents under the starry desert sky. This marks one of the highlights of the 4 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga.

Day 3: Exploring the Merzouga Desert

Wake early to witness the sunrise over Erg Chebbi’s golden dunes. After breakfast, embark on a desert excursion to explore Merzouga’s surroundings: lush desert oases, black volcanic rocks of the Hamada, the Gnawa village of Khamlia with its spiritual music, and the Mifiss mines.

Meet nomadic families who still live in traditional tents and visit the Tissardmine oasis before returning to your accommodation in Merzouga. This full day of exploration is one of the most immersive experiences of the 4 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Nkob – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Rise early for a spectacular sunrise over the dunes. Begin the return journey after breakfast, stopping in Rissani, the birthplace of Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty. Continue through Alnif, Nkob, and the fertile Draa Valley, dotted with thousands of palm trees and historic kasbahs. Enjoy lunch along the way in Agdez.

By late afternoon, arrive back in Ouarzazate, concluding your 4 Days Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga. This final day perfectly wraps up a journey of culture, adventure, and unforgettable Sahara landscapes.