Private tour from Marrakech
From Marrakech to Marrakech. The orange dots show where you sleep each night.
Indicative itinerary: times and stops adapt to your pace. Approximate distances and driving times, not counting stops.
Pick-up around 8:00 am at your hotel or riad in Marrakech (we can also pick you up at the airport). Departure in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
We cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), with viewpoints over valleys, adobe Berber villages and peaks that are snow-capped in winter.
Walking visit of the ksar of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for films such as Gladiator and series such as Game of Thrones. We climb up to the fortified granary to see the whole Ounila valley.
Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert”: view of the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios, where dozens of international productions have been shot.
Tinghir, a large palm oasis with an old Jewish quarter and spectacular views from the road.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
In the late afternoon we arrive in Merzouga, where the camel caravan is waiting. We leave the big luggage at the guesthouse and, with a small backpack, cross the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel (approx. 1 h 30 min) as the sun sets over the Sahara. Arrival at the camp, welcome tea, Berber dinner and music around the fire under a sky full of stars.
We get up early to watch the sunrise from the top of the dunes. Breakfast at the camp and return by camel (or 4x4) to the guesthouse, where there are showers and we pick up the luggage. Departure towards Rissani.
Rissani, cradle of the Alaouite dynasty: its traditional market (the “donkey car park” on market days) and the old ksar.
N'Kob, the village of 45 kasbahs, at the foot of the Jbel Saghro massif.
Agdz and the Jbel Kissane viewpoint, at the entrance to the Draa Valley.
Ouarzazate, the “gateway to the desert”: view of the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas film studios, where dozens of international productions have been shot.
We cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), with viewpoints over valleys, adobe Berber villages and peaks that are snow-capped in winter.
Marrakech, the red city: Jemaa el-Fna square, the Koutoubia mosque and the souks of the medina.
We stop for lunch at a local restaurant on the way (lunch not included) and for photos at the viewpoints you like best.
Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, riad or the airport. End of our services. See you soon!
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Easy booking
No middlemen: you talk directly to our local team in Merzouga.
Send us your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation (standard, superior or luxury) by WhatsApp or email.
We send you the adapted itinerary and the final price per person, with no obligation. We can change stops, nights or the final city.
When you're happy, we confirm the booking and explain how to pay and the conditions.
We pick you up on the first day at your hotel, riad or the airport. During the trip you have 24/7 assistance on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
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Ask on WhatsAppThe Merzouga desert is about 560 km from Marrakech, which means 8–9 hours by road. That's why our tour includes stops at iconic places such as Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley, so the journey is comfortable and full of experiences.
The 2-day desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga is only available as a private option. Contact us for prices and more details.
We recommend bringing comfortable clothes, a scarf or turban to protect yourself from the sun and sand, sunglasses, sunscreen and a jacket or sweater, as it gets quite cool at night in the desert. A small backpack with water, your camera and personal items for the night at the camp is also useful.
Yes. We offer different categories of desert camp, from standard camps to luxury camps with a private bathroom. We can also adapt the accommodation along the route to your budget and preferences. Just tell us what you'd like when booking.
We use modern private air-conditioned vehicles, fully equipped for long, comfortable journeys. Depending on the size of your group, you'll travel in a comfortable minivan or a 4x4. All our drivers are professional guides with extensive experience on desert routes.
We usually leave around 8:00 am. We pick you up at your hotel or riad in Marrakech; if you arrive by plane the same day, we can pick you up at the airport and adjust the departure time.
Approximate driving times, not counting stops: day 1: 9 h 45 min; day 2: 9 h 30 min. We stop whenever you need for photos, a rest or a meal.
night 1: Camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes (standard, superior or luxury tent). You can choose standard, superior or luxury category.
The tour ends in Marrakech, at your hotel, riad or the airport. If you'd rather finish in another city, we adapt the route.
Write to us on WhatsApp (+212 673 85 10 91) or by email (nomad.berber@gmail.com) with your dates, the number of people and the type of accommodation. We'll send you the proposal with the final price and, when you confirm, explain how to pay.
Yes. The “from” price is per person and varies with group size, season and accommodation category. The larger the group, the cheaper it is per person.
A small backpack with what you need for one night: warm clothes (it gets cool at night, especially from November to March), a torch or charged phone, a power bank, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf for the sand and comfortable shoes. Your big luggage stays at the guesthouse or in the vehicle.
The superior and luxury camps have tents with a private bathroom and shower. At the standard camp the bathrooms are shared. Tell us which you prefer when booking.
Yes. As it's a private tour, we adapt the pace, the stops and the length of the camel ride. We can also replace the camel with a 4x4 if you prefer.
Tour reviews
Although it's a lot of hours in the car, the stops are spectacular and the sunset camel ride in Merzouga was unforgettable. The night at the camp under the stars is priceless. Highly recommended!
The driver-guide spoke perfect Spanish and knew every corner. Very comfortable vehicle with air conditioning. Ait Benhaddou and the Todra Gorge are impressive. We'll definitely do it again.
Sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. The Berber dinner with music around the fire was magical. Everything perfectly organised from the first contact on WhatsApp. Thank you!