9 Days / 8 Nights Start: Marrakech • Finish: Marrakech Difficulty: Easy–Moderate 4.9Best Value
Sahara camel trek & dunes
Desert camp under stars
Breakfasts + camp dinner
Private AC vehicle
Visita Description – 9 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
9 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour — cross the High Atlas over Tizi n’Tichka, explore the UNESCO ksar of
Ait Ben Haddou, wander palm-filled Skoura, cruise the Valley of Roses, and marvel at the
red walls of Todra Gorge before your sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga. Dine by the fire,
sleep in a starry desert camp, and travel with licensed nomad guides in a private AC vehicle for comfort and flexibility.
Detailed Itinerary – 9 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour
Pickup at Marrakech airport or your riad. Easy-paced walking tour of the medina: Koutoubia exterior,
Jemaa el-Fna atmosphere, and souks. Overnight in Marrakech riad.
Cross Tizi n’Tichka (2,260 m) with Atlas viewpoints. Guided visit of Ait Ben Haddou ksar (UNESCO).
Continue to Ouarzazate (Taourirt Kasbah). Overnight in Ouarzazate.
Explore Skoura palm groves and Amridil Kasbah. Drive through the Valley of Roses (El Kelaa M’Gouna).
Sunset viewpoints in Dades. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Short walk inside Todra Gorge. Continue via Tinjdad and Erfoud (dates & fossils). Arrive Merzouga,
switch to camels for a sunset trek into the dunes. Dinner & music at desert camp. Overnight in camp.
Sunrise over dunes, optional sandboarding. 4x4 around Erg Chebbi to Khamlia (Gnawa music),
nomad family tea, seasonal lake (if present). Camel or 4x4 return. Overnight in Merzouga village or camp.
Visit Rissani market (timings vary). Long palm-fringed drive through the Draa Valley,
ksour and oases photo stops. Overnight in Agdz/Tamnougalt area.
Scenic return via Ouarzazate studios (optional) and the High Atlas. Arrive Marrakech by evening.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Guided tour: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, medina artisans. Optional Majorelle Garden / YSL Museum.
Free time for hammam or shopping. Overnight in Marrakech.
Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport. Optional extra night or day trip addons on request.
What’s Included – 9 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
FAQ – 9 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Camel Trek & Camp
October–May offers milder daytime temperatures. In hotter months we adjust timings (early starts,
sunset activities) to avoid midday heat.
Breathable layers, windbreaker, hat/scarf, sunglasses, sunscreen, headlamp, power bank, and
comfortable walking shoes. Nights can be cool; a light jacket is useful.
Yes. Vegetarian/vegan options on request. The camel trek is gentle and family-friendly;
we can tailor pacing and vehicle support for comfort.