Sahara desert trip from Marrakech, 4 days
Four days with a private driver from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes at a slower pace, with a free day in the desert, ending in Marrakech or Fes.
Length
4 days
Stops
4
Farthest point
Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)
556 km, 10 h 10
Price per vehicle
from 6,000 MAD
per car
Four days with a private driver from Marrakech to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, 556 km away, with shorter driving days and a full day around the dunes. You can finish in Fes instead of Marrakech. The price starts at 6,000 MAD for up to 3 guests and covers the vehicle, driver, fuel and tolls. Your camp nights are quoted in your written confirmation.
Day by day
Day 1
Marrakech to the Dades valley
Over the Tizi n'Tichka (2,260 m), a stop at Aït Benhaddou and lunch in Ouarzazate, then east on the N10 to a night in the Dades valley.
Day 2
Todra gorge to Merzouga
A walk in the Todra gorge near Tinghir, then on across the desert to Merzouga and a night at a partner camp.
Day 3
a day in the dunes
A free day around Erg Chebbi, with dunes up to about 150 m. The driver takes you where you want to go nearby; camel and 4x4 outings are booked with the camp.
Day 4
back to Marrakech, or on to Fes
An early start for the long drive back to Marrakech, or north to Fes.
Where the trip goes
556 km · 10 h 10
The road from Marrakech to Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), the farthest point of the trip. Your driver takes the same car all the way.
On the route
- Marrakech
- Aït Benhaddou 171 km
- Ouarzazate 191 km
- Tinghir & Todra Gorge 362 km
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) 556 km
Included
- Private car and driver for all four days, just your group
- Fuel and motorway tolls
- Pickup at your Marrakech hotel and drop-off in Marrakech or Fes
Not included
- Entry tickets
- Local guides
- Meals and drinks
- Camel, mule or quad rides
- Tips
- Camp and hotel nights, unless listed in your written confirmation
Before you go
- Desert-camp nights are arranged with partner camps and quoted in your written confirmation.
- Choose this over the 3-day trip if you have children or want time in the dunes.
- Desert nights are cold from November to March; days are very hot from June to August.
- Groups of up to 7 travel by van and up to 16 by minibus; the office quotes those in writing.
Questions about this trip
What is the difference between the 3-day and 4-day trips?
The 4-day trip adds a full day around the dunes, so you are not in the car every day. The route is the same.
Can we change the route?
Yes. It is a private trip, so you can add a night in Ouarzazate or a stop in the Draa valley. The office re-quotes in writing before you travel.
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Send your flight details now. The office replies Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00; drivers work around the clock.
- Price fixed before you travel
- Nothing to pay online
- Written confirmation from the office