2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Want a taste of the majestic Moroccan Sahara in just 48 hours? Our 2-day Marrakech to Merzouga tour is perfect for you. This exciting trip will have you glued to the window, switching from one vibrant scene to another.

Start in the bustling city of Marrakech, surrounded by the rich Haouz plains. Then, we’ll journey through the impressive High Atlas Mountains, with valleys and hidden oases dotting the landscape. The scenery keeps changing as we reach the mountainous plateaus until finally, the Merzouga dunes rise in all their golden glory. Get ready for an unforgettable desert adventure!

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

Marrakech/Merzouga

DEPARTURE TIME

Between 6 am and 7 am.

INCLUDED

Arrival and departure from lodging.	A camel for every individual.
Berber tent lodging.	A vehicle with gasoline.

NOT INCLUDED

Travel insurance.

Lunches

2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga: FAQ

What is the distance between Marrakech and Merzouga?

Merzouga it’s not right next door to Marrakech. It’s about a drive, roughly 8 hours and 36 minutes, or 558 kilometers. Get ready for some epic sights along the way!

What is the distance between Merzouga and Marrakech?

After enjoying the sunrise, we bid farewell to the desert. We’ll be back in a car or ride camels, cruising through valleys and Berber villages for about 8 hours to reach Marrakech again.

What type of cars is utilized for this tour?

The car you use for this tour depends on how many people are in your group. They usually have big Toyota Land Cruisers, vans, or comfy minibusses.

How do you pay to book this tour?

To hold your spot on the tour, you’ll need to pay a small deposit upfront. It’s easy – you can use PayPal or bank transfer. Then, on the first day of your adventure, you’ll pay the rest of the cost in cash directly to your awesome tour guide. They’ll accept euros, dollars, or Moroccan dirhams (their local money).

Day 1: Marrakech to Merzouga

Get ready for an epic adventure! We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech and head straight for the mountains. Buckle up as we cross the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, offering stunning views.

Our first stop is a historic Kasbah (an old fortified city) before continuing to the “Valley of the Roses” – a place bursting with colorful flowers. Keep your eyes peeled for Berber villages and towns along the way!

In the evening, we’ll reach the edge of the Sahara Desert. You’ll ride a camel across the golden dunes and enjoy a magical desert sunset. This night, you’ll sleep under the stars in a cozy nomad tent!

Day 2: Merzouga to Marrakech

Rise and shine! Witness a breathtaking desert sunrise before enjoying a delicious breakfast. You can back by car or in your camel to the village, ready to head back to Marrakech.

On the way, we’ll pass through the Ziz Valley, known for its lush palm groves. We’ll also stop by some Berber villages to see their unique way of life. Before reaching Ouarzazate, keep an eye out for cool souvenirs to remember your trip by!

The Atlas Mountains

The 2-day Fes to Merzouga tour takes you through the Atlas Mountains, a giant range stretching across Morocco. Nicknamed Morocco’s “backbone,” the Atlas Mountains are famous for their dramatic landscapes with peaks over 4,000 meters tall! Ready for epic views and pics as we wind through these mountain wonders?

Merzouga

Merzouga Desert is a vast land of golden dunes. This is where your adventure kicks off! Imagine riding a camel across the rippling dunes at sunset, feeling the warm sand, and watching the sky explode with color. At night, you’ll experience the magic of a desert camp beneath a blanket of stars – an unforgettable memory in the making!

Ouarzazate

Ouarzazate, also known as “Hollywood” is cool, right? This city is a filming hotspot, You might recognize the scenery from movies! Here’s your chance to visit a real movie studio, Atlas Studios, where scenes from Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and more were filmed! Ouarzazate is also famous for its Kasbahs, which are old fortified villages. The road west of Ait Ben Haddou is called the “Thousand Kasbahs Road” for a reason – keep your eyes peeled for these historic gems!

Tour Reviews

Robirto

April 13, 2024

My wife and I just went on this super cool 2-day trip to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech! The tour company was awesome, they helped us with everything from the start to the end. Our tour guide, Youssef, was super smart about Morocco and answered all our questions, no matter how weird. He even joked that our driver, Mohammed, was the best in all of Africa, and let me tell you, the guy could seriously drive! Both Youssef and Mohammed were nice and made the trip a blast.

Lina H

April 13, 2024

Five of us just went on a 2-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga! We found a company with good prices for a classic tour. Everything was great – comfy places to stay, yummy breakfasts and dinners, and even a funny driver! Ali, our driver, grew up right in the Merzouga desert, and our tour guide was the son of nomads! He told us awesome stories about the desert.

2 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga