The 4-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech covers two desert regions in one trip — the Draa Valley and Zagora on Day 1, the Anti-Atlas volcanic crossing to Erg Chebbi on Day 2 for a sunset camel ride and luxury camp, then Todra Gorge and Aït Ben Haddou on the return. Three mountain ranges, two deserts, one trip. From €265/person.
At a Glance
Tour Highlights
The Draa Valley — 200km Oasis
Day 1 drives the full length of Morocco's longest river valley — date palms, fortified kasbahs, and traditional Berber agriculture. A landscape most desert tours miss entirely.
Day 1 · ZagoraAnti-Atlas Volcanic Crossing
Day 2 crosses the volcanic Saghro massif — a lunar landscape of dark rock, remote oases, and vast horizons via Tazarine and Alnif. One of Morocco's most dramatic and least-visited driving stretches.
Day 2 · UniqueSunset & Sunrise at Erg Chebbi
Ride a camel into the golden dunes at sunset, sleep in a luxury ensuite camp under the stars, and ride back at sunrise. Both treks included.
Day 2–3 · CampTodra Gorge — 300m Canyon
Day 3 visits the dramatic Todra Gorge — towering limestone cliffs from a walkable riverbed — plus the Tinghir oasis walk and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Day 3 · TodraValley of Roses & Skoura
Day 4 passes through the Rose Valley and the Skoura oasis, home to Kasbah Amridil — a restored private museum of Berber architecture.
Day 4 · ScenicAït Ben Haddou — UNESCO Ksar
Day 4 includes a guided visit to the iconic fortified village — filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones — before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.
Day 4 · UNESCOPhoto Gallery
Day by Day
Four days covering two desert regions — south to Zagora, east across the Anti-Atlas to Merzouga, then back through the gorges, kasbahs, and the High Atlas.
Pickup at 07:30 AM. Drive southeast through the High Atlas Mountains to the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m). Photo stops at Berber villages along the way.
Arrive in Ouarzazate. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah and lunch at leisure. Continue south into the Draa Valley — Morocco's longest river valley, stretching over 200km. Date palms, fortified kasbahs, fields of corn, barley, and henna.
Arrive in Zagora. Check into Hotel La Fibule — ensuite rooms, AC, pool, garden. Dinner at the hotel.
After breakfast, head east across the volcanic peaks of the Anti-Atlas Mountains. The landscape is striking — dark rock, lunar terrain, and vast horizons. Pass through remote oases and the village of Tazarine.
Lunch at the oasis of Alnif — famous for its fossils and trilobites. Continue via Erfoud to Merzouga, arriving in the late afternoon.
Mount your camel for a sunset trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes — the golden light turning amber, then rose. Arrive at your luxury ensuite camp — private tent with hot shower, real beds, quality linens. Moroccan dinner under the stars, Berber drumming, and crystal-clear night skies.
Wake before dawn for a sunrise camel ride over the dunes. Breakfast at camp. Drive to Rissani — birthplace of Morocco's Alaouite dynasty.
Continue to the Tinghir oasis for a walk along the palm-lined riverbank, then into Todra Gorge — 300m limestone cliffs. Lunch at the gorge.
Drive the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Dades Valley. Sunset views over the fortified villages. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Babylon.
Drive through the Valley of the Roses to Kalaat M'Gouna — visit a rose water cooperative to see how locals produce essential oils and perfumes. Continue to the Skoura oasis and Kasbah Amridil.
Continue to Ouarzazate and the iconic UNESCO Aït Ben Haddou — filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Cross the river with a guide to explore. Lunch nearby.
Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or riad.
Tour Pricing
Price per person decreases as your group size increases.
| Participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7–9 | 10–13 | 14–17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / person | 895€ | 495€ | 425€ | 385€ | 365€ | 325€ | 305€ | 295€ | 265€ |
Prices verified March 2026 · +212 615 346 108
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ Included in Your Tour
- Private AC 4×4 or van with English-speaking driver-guide — 4 days
- Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Night 1: Hotel La Fibule, Zagora — half-board, ensuite, AC
- Night 2: Erg Chebbi luxury ensuite desert camp — half-board, hot shower
- Night 3: Hotel Babylon, Dades Valley — half-board, ensuite, AC
- Sunset camel trek (Day 2) and sunrise camel ride (Day 3)
Not Included
- Lunches and beverages
- Entrance fees to sites (pay directly)
- Tips for driver-guide
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Traveller Reviews
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"This was the perfect 4-day itinerary. Starting with the Draa Valley on Day 1 gave us something most desert tours skip entirely — the palm groves were stunning. Then the Anti-Atlas crossing on Day 2 was like driving on the moon before we arrived at the dunes at sunset. Incredible diversity."
"What sold me was the route — Zagora AND Merzouga in one trip. Most tours only do one. The volcanic Anti-Atlas drive was a highlight I didn't expect, and Alnif's fossil shops were a fun surprise. The luxury camp was outstanding."
"As a family of four with two teenagers, this was ideal. Every day was completely different — palms, volcanoes, dunes, gorges, kasbahs. The kids loved the camel ride and the quad bikes at Merzouga. Our driver Hassan was fantastic."
"Four days, four completely different landscapes. The Draa Valley felt like Morocco's hidden garden. The Anti-Atlas was raw and otherworldly. Erg Chebbi was pure magic at sunset. And Aït Ben Haddou on Day 4 was the perfect finale. Best tour we've ever done."