3-Day Private Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

This 3-day private tour from Marrakech to Merzouga takes you across the High Atlas to the Sahara with your own driver. You visit the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou with a local guide, drive through the Dades and Todra gorges and watch the sunset over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, then return to Marrakech.

Your 3-Day Itinerary at a Glance

• Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
• Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
• Day 3: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Marrakech

See the full day-by-day program in the Itinerary section below.

Why Choose a Private Desert Tour

• Your own vehicle and driver: no shared minibus, no fixed group schedule.
• Stops when you want: viewpoints, kasbahs, photos and breaks.
• Local guide in Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO World Heritage kasbah.
• Comfort: air-conditioning, Wi-Fi and bottled water on board.
• English- or French-speaking driver who knows the mountain and desert roads.

Price of the 3-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Tour

The total price is €650 for the private tour. It includes private transportation, the driver, fuel, road fees and the local guide in Aït Ben Haddou. Accommodation, meals, entrance fees and activities in Merzouga (camel ride, desert camp, quad) are not included, so you choose the options you want.

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What’s Included

• Private transportation throughout the itinerary.
• Professional English- or French-speaking driver.
• Fuel, taxes and road-related fees.
• Wi-Fi and bottled water on board.
• Local guide in Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah.

Not Included

• Accommodation and meals.
• All monument and attraction entrance fees.
• Optional excursions and activities in Merzouga.
• Tips and gratuities.
• Personal expenses and any services not explicitly mentioned as included.

Book Your Desert Tour

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a 3-day private tour from Marrakech to Merzouga cost?

The total price is €650. It includes the private vehicle, the driver, fuel, road fees and a local guide in Aït Ben Haddou.

Is the night in the desert included?

No. Accommodation, the desert camp and the camel ride are not included. We can recommend camps and hotels in Merzouga.

How long is the drive from Marrakech to Merzouga?

About 560 km, or 9 to 10 hours of driving. That is why the trip is split over 3 days, with a night in the Dades Valley and a night in Merzouga.

Can the tour start or end somewhere else?

Yes. As it is a private tour, we can end in Fes instead of Marrakech or adapt the route. Ask us for a quote.