2 Days Merzouga Desert Tour From Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate
2 Days Desert Tour From Ouarzazate
Get Ready for Our 2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate, tracing the Route of the Thousand Kasbahs, exploring picturesque valleys, and discovering the Gorges of Todra. Experience the beauty of Merzouga Desert with traditional Moroccan tea, a mesmerizing sunset, and an overnight stay in a Berber Jaima. Day two includes a sunrise viewing, followed by a return to Ouarzazate through charming villages and the Draa Valley. This brief yet immersive adventure reveals the diverse landscapes and cultural richness of Morocco.
Trip highlights
- Explore the Skoura palm grove.
- Visit Kasbah Amredyl.
- Admire the Valleys of Roses and Dades.
- Capture the beauty of the Todra Gorges.
- Enjoy sunset in the Merzouga Desert.
- Enjoy a camel ride to the Berber camp.
- Stay overnight in a traditional Berber Jaima.
- Experience sunrise in Merzouga.
- Discover the Berber villages of Alnif, Tazarine, and Nkob.
- Experience Morocco’s diverse landscapes.
Itinerary
1
Ouarzazate – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
On the first day of the desert tour from Ouarzazate: the Hollywood of Africa, we will travel to Merzouga. Going through the route of the Thousand Kasbahs, the palm grove of Skoura, the kasbah Amredyl, the valley of Roses, and the valley of Dades where we stop to take pictures and enjoy the beautiful views. After visiting the Gorges of Todra, we will leave in the direction of Erfoud, passing through the palm grove of Tinjdad to get to Touroug where lunch will take place. From here we have only one and last stop and it will be the desert of Merzouga. Once arrived, we will have a cup of Moroccan tea before heading to the highest dune to attend the sunset and continue on the dromedaries to the Berber camp where we will spend the first night of the trip.
2
Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
On the second day, wake up early to attend the sunrise. After returning to the lodge to shower, rest, and have breakfast, we will depart to Ouarzazate. Passing through Rissani whose market is the largest in the country, the Berber villages of Alnif, Tazarine, Nkob, and the Draa Valley where the kasbah of Alkaid Ali is located in Tamnougale. We will follow the road to Agdez and then cross the Tizi-n-Tinififft port 1660 meters of altitude to reach Ouarzazate. This will end our desert tour from Ouarzazate.
What’s included
- ✓ Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- ✓ English-speaking local driver/guide
- ✓ Luxury desert camp
- ✓ Daily breakfast
- ✓ Dinner in Merzouga
- ✓ Vegetarian & vegan meal options
- ✓ Camel ride & sandboarding
- ✓ Photo and rest stops
- ✓ Free time to explore
- ✓ Airport, hotel & riad transfers
- × Lunches, drinks & extra dinners
- × Entrance fees
- × Tips
- × Personal expenses
- × Anything not listed
Map
Before you book
Is the camel ride in Merzouga included in the tour?
Yes. The itinerary includes a camel ride across the Merzouga dunes to the Berber camp, allowing you to enjoy the desert sunset along the way.
What type of accommodation is provided at the Berber camp?
The tour includes dinner and overnight accommodation in a traditional Berber Jaima at the desert camp.
Is the 2-day Ouarzazate to Merzouga tour suitable for families?
Every departure is exclusive to your party — no joining strangers, no fixed schedule.
Guides who know the Atlas roads and desert routes firsthand, not a rotating subcontractor pool.
Adjust the return leg, add nights, or change the pace — all before you book.
One point of contact in Marrakech for the full trip, before and during travel.
