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4 Days Rabat to Merzouga Sahara Tour
- 4 days
- Departure: Rabat
- Private tour
- Free cancellation
Overview
A 4-day desert tour from Rabat across the imperial cities and the Middle Atlas to the golden dunes of Merzouga, returning via the Todra Gorge, Ait Ben Haddou and Marrakech.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Rabat → Meknes → Volubilis → Fes
Drive from Rabat to the imperial city of Meknes and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, then continue to Fes for an overnight in the medieval heart of Morocco.
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Day 2
Fes → Ifrane → Midelt → Merzouga
Travel south through Ifrane — the 'Switzerland of Morocco' — and the Middle Atlas cedar forests, then via Midelt and the Ziz Valley to Merzouga, where a camel trek carries you into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night in a Sahara desert camp.
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Day 3
Merzouga → Rissani → Todra Gorge → Dades
After a spectacular Sahara sunrise, you visit the market town of Rissani, then travel to the towering red cliffs of the Todra Gorge and the sculpted Dades Valley.
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Day 4
Dades → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Following the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, you reach Ouarzazate and the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then cross the High Atlas to Marrakech.
What's included
What's included
- Private air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan with fuel
- Experienced English/French-speaking driver-guide
- Hotel & riad accommodation
- Camel trek and night in a desert camp (on desert routes)
- Pick-up & drop-off at your hotel or riad
Not included
- International & domestic flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Monument & site entrance fees
- Personal expenses and tips
Frequently asked questions
Can this tour start and end in my departure city?
Yes — every tour includes pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad. We can also adjust the start or end point on request.
Is the tour private?
Yes, all our tours are 100% private — just you and your group, with your own driver-guide, at your own pace.
Can the itinerary be customised?
Absolutely. Tell us your dates, interests and pace, and we tailor the route, hotels and stops to you.
What our customers say
Real, verified reviews from our travellers on Google
There honestly are not enough words to describe how incredible Ibrahim was in every sense of guide and facilitator. Beyond a great human being as well! It’s been three years now and I’ve still communicated with him on WhatsApp. Ibrahim started as a tour guide and after just one trip I write this review as a life long friend!
We highly recommend the 4 days tour in Merzouga Sahara Desert (from Marrakesh). Brahim was a great guide, a very good and safe driver and a great DJ. The highlight of our trip was the camel ride to see the sunset (+ sandboarding) and the quad in the desert — an absolutely breathtaking experience!
Merci à Ibrahim pour ce séjour riche en découvertes. Une expérience de 6 jours/5 nuits de Marrakech au désert (Erg Chebbi). Ibrahim est un excellent guide et conducteur qui a su s’adapter à nos envies au fil du parcours. Mention spéciale pour les cours d’arabe ! Une expérience recommandée.
Il nostro autista Brahim è stato fantastico... ha reso il nostro giro in Marocco stupendo con la sua simpatia e la sua professionalità, raccontandoci durante il viaggio aneddoti interessanti.
Une super expérience où Ibrahim notre super guide a été à l’écoute et a su s’adapter à nos exigences. Merci pour les cours d’arabe.
Ruta pel desert. Mirar i veure, gaudir i descobrir, és el que ens ha donat aquesta ruta. Un entorn sorprenent per als viatgers que venim d'altres països. Acompanyats per gent de la zona, gràcies Ibrahim, ens mostra amb dedicació i estima tot allò que coneixen i viuen dia a dia.
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