Private Morocco journey

4-day Zagora and Merzouga Desert Tour

A four-day Sahara route linking Zagora, Merzouga, Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley.

Route dossier · 4 days / 3 nights

Made for the long way around.

A private Marrakech desert tour that combines two contrasting desert regions with the Draa Valley, gorges and kasbah landscapes.

Signature moments

  • 01Draa Valley and Zagora.
  • 02Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga.
  • 03Todra Gorge, Dades Valley and Ait Benhaddou.

Itinerary · Day by day

A journey that unfolds slowly.

Day01

Marrakech to Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley and Zagora

Cross the Atlas, continue through Ouarzazate and follow the Draa Valley to Zagora.

Day02

Zagora to Tansikht, Tazarine, Rissani and Merzouga

Travel east through desert towns and oases before arriving at the Erg Chebbi dune line.

Day03

Merzouga to Erfoud, Todra Gorge and Dades Gorge

Leave the dunes for fossil country, the Todra canyon and an overnight in the Dades area.

Day04

Dades to Skoura, Ouarzazate, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech

Return via Skoura and Ait Benhaddou before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Follow the route

Map of itinerary

Follow the Atlas crossing and Draa Valley route from Marrakech to Zagora.

Included

Everything for the road.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (SUV, 4×4, or minibus).
  • English-speaking driver.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation.
  • Accommodation with dinner and breakfast, including vegetarian options on request.
  • Sunset or sunrise camel trek.
  • Private-tent desert-camp night with dinner and breakfast.
  • Time to explore route highlights such as Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.

Not included

Make it yours.

  • International flights.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Lunches and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to attractions.
  • Tips and personal expenses.

Travel, personally arranged

Let’s make this your Morocco.

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