2-Day Tour from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga Desert
Private Tour

2-Day Tour from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga Desert

Two days between kasbahs and dunes

(64 reviews)
2 Days/ 1 Nights
Private Tour
StartOuarzazate
EndOuarzazate
DeparturesDaily

Overview

Two days are enough to leave Ouarzazate, cross the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and sleep under the stars in the Sahara. It is the ideal itinerary for travellers already in southern Morocco who want to see the desert without a long journey.

Tour type

Private, just for your group

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish, French

Starting point

Your hotel, riad or airport in Ouarzazate

Ending point

Ouarzazate

Duration

2 Days / 1 Nights

Availability

All year round, with daily departures

Detailed itinerary

Day1Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

Departure from Ouarzazate after breakfast towards the Skoura palm grove and the Amerhidil Kasbah. We continue through the Valley of the Roses and the Dades Valley, with stops at the finest viewpoints along the road. In the afternoon, visit of the Todra Gorge, a canyon with vertical walls reaching 300 metres. Arrival in Merzouga in the late afternoon, camel ride across the dunes of Erg Chebbi to the camp. Berber dinner and a night under a starry sky.

Day2Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Ouarzazate

Sunrise over the dunes before the camel ride back and breakfast. Departure via Rissani, cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, and its old market. The road continues through Alnif and the mineral landscapes of the Anti-Atlas to Ouarzazate, with a lunch stop along the way. Arrival in the late afternoon and end of our services.

What's included

  • Transport: private air-conditioned vehicle for the whole route
  • Driver/Guide: English-speaking professional throughout the tour
  • Accommodation: hotels, riads and one night at a desert camp
  • Meals: all breakfasts and the dinners listed in the itinerary
  • Experiences: camel ride in the desert for sunset and sunrise
  • All local fees and taxes

What's not included

  • International flights to and from Morocco
  • Alcoholic drinks with meals
  • Lunches on travelling days
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses and travel insurance
  • Entrance fees to monuments not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Anything not specifically listed as included.

Tour gallery

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Route map

Ouarzazate → Skoura → Vallée du Dadès → Gorges du Todra → Merzouga → Rissani → Alnif → Ouarzazate

Open route in Google Maps

Frequently asked questions

Is a 2-Day Tour from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga Desert worth it?

Yes. It is the most practical way to make the most of your time departing from here, with no connecting journeys and an itinerary built just for your group.

What should I pack for a 2-Day Tour from Ouarzazate to the Merzouga Desert?

We recommend comfortable clothing, a warm jacket for the cold desert nights, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera to capture the landscapes of the kasbah route.

Is the tour private?

Yes. All our itineraries are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver-guide and vehicle, and you can adjust timings and stops along the way.

Reviews from our travellers

5,0

Excellent

Based on 64 reviews

Tripadvisor
“Incredible experience! Everything was perfect — the guides, the hotels, the desert. They went beyond all our expectations.”
Juliana & RicardoSão Paulo, Brazil
“Flawless service in our own language and always reachable on WhatsApp. I highly recommend Agencia Marrocos Tours!”
Camila FerreiraRio de Janeiro, Brazil
“Best trip of our lives! Morocco is magical and Moroccan hospitality is one of a kind.”
André & FamilyBelo Horizonte, Brazil

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