2, 3, or 4-Day Private Desert Trip from Marrakech

We took the 4-day private tour in the superior category and I can only describe it as excellent. The hotels were superb,...

Juan Antonio

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.

Details

Duration

2 days.

Language

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

Air conditioning: 30 EUR per tent (superior category camp)

When to book

You can book up to 12 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Night in the Agafay Desert

Free cancellation

3-Day Merzouga Desert Tour

Free cancellation

Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip

Free cancellation

Reviews of our customers

9.0

Exceptional 2,362 Travelers·124 reviews

October 5, 2026
Juan Antonio Sanchez Rodrigo
Madrid, Spain
We took the 4-day private tour in the superior category and I can only describe it as excellent. The hotels were superb, as was the overnight camp in ...
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September 3, 2026
Andrea
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent activity!!!! If you're in Marrakech, it's absolutely worth it. A fantastic experience, top-notch accommodations, delicious food, and best of...
With friends
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April 11, 2026
Magüi
Bilbao, Spain
After two days in Marrakech, we absolutely loved our excursion to Merzouga. There was so much to see and enjoy, and the desert experience was incredib...
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April 7, 2026
Amaia
Etxalar, Spain
We spent three days of adventure in the Merzouga desert with the guide Iddir. A very professional, attentive, and friendly man. On this excursion, it'...
With friends
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September 5, 2026
Adriana
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was excellent. Very well organized. Our driver, Midi, was super friendly and patient with my parents and children. I 100% recommend the exp...
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April 18, 2026
Riccardo
Siena, Italy
Excellent experience. The driver was punctual, present but not intrusive. The route was full of interesting stops. The hotels and restaurants were exc...
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April 12, 2026
Michel
Wangenbourg Engenthal, France
Very disappointed by the noise made by the quads.
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April 9, 2026
Fernando Santacroce
Valencia, Spain
Everything was great, the tour passing through very beautiful villages and the guide was very friendly
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April 4, 2026
Maria Antonia Rossello
Palma, Spain
We took the three-day desert excursion and it was a wonderful experience, an unforgettable trip. Mustafa was a fantastic day; we won't forget it and h...
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January 26, 2026
Roberto Antonio
Querétaro, Mexico
Excellent experience and 100% recommended. Our guide, Medi, was excellent and had a great attitude. He explained everything we asked and pointed out t...
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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.

Private Desert Trip Details

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. We'll leave the desert through the stunning landscapes of the Rissani palm grove and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. We'll also pass through Tinghir, Boumalne Dades, and the village of Imassine, where we'll stop for lunch before beginning our return journey to Marrakech.

During the booking process, 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 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 Kasbah Taourirt. The tour will end in Marrakech.

Tour 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 or 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 30EUR per tent.

Why Book 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.

9.0

Exceptional 2,362 Travelers·124 reviews

October 5, 2026
Juan Antonio Sanchez Rodrigo
Madrid, Spain
We took the 4-day private tour in the superior category and I can only describe it as excellent. The hotels were superb, as was the overnight camp in ...
Is this useful?
September 3, 2026
Andrea
Bogota, Colombia
Excellent activity!!!! If you're in Marrakech, it's absolutely worth it. A fantastic experience, top-notch accommodations, delicious food, and best of...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 11, 2026
Magüi
Bilbao, Spain
After two days in Marrakech, we absolutely loved our excursion to Merzouga. There was so much to see and enjoy, and the desert experience was incredib...
Is this useful?
April 7, 2026
Amaia
Etxalar, Spain
We spent three days of adventure in the Merzouga desert with the guide Iddir. A very professional, attentive, and friendly man. On this excursion, it'...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 5, 2026
Adriana
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was excellent. Very well organized. Our driver, Midi, was super friendly and patient with my parents and children. I 100% recommend the exp...
Is this useful?
April 18, 2026
Riccardo
Siena, Italy
Excellent experience. The driver was punctual, present but not intrusive. The route was full of interesting stops. The hotels and restaurants were exc...
Is this useful?
April 12, 2026
Michel
Wangenbourg Engenthal, France
Very disappointed by the noise made by the quads.
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 9, 2026
Fernando Santacroce
Valencia, Spain
Everything was great, the tour passing through very beautiful villages and the guide was very friendly
As a couple
Is this useful?
April 4, 2026
Maria Antonia Rossello
Palma, Spain
We took the three-day desert excursion and it was a wonderful experience, an unforgettable trip. Mustafa was a fantastic day; we won't forget it and h...
Is this useful?
January 26, 2026
Roberto Antonio
Querétaro, Mexico
Excellent experience and 100% recommended. Our guide, Medi, was excellent and had a great attitude. He explained everything we asked and pointed out t...
As a couple
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

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.

Private Desert Trip Details

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.

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.

During the booking process, 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 last day, we'll visit the Atlas Film Studios and the famous Kasbah Taourirt. The tour will end in Marrakech.

Tour Accommodation

On the 3 and 4-day trips to Merzouga, you'll stay in standard or superior accommodation, either a 3 or 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).

Why Book a Private Tour?

Temporary Closure of the Kasbah of Taourirt

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

2, 3, or 4-Day Private Desert Trip