Best 2 day tour from marrakech to merzouga , drive across the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou kasbah and Ouarzazate, as well as Draa valley. Furthermore, explore Merzouga Desert, enjoy camel trekking and overnight in a Saharan tent.
Firstly, around 8:00 you will meet your driver/guide in order to start our 2 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, through the magnific high Atlas Mountains and pass of Tizi N-tichka (2260m), after an impressive landscape in the middle of this mountains, chain to Ouarzazate” The Hollywood of Africa” where there are many studios and also kasbahs, many films have been filmed here.
Stop for lunch. Then, through Rose valle, Skoura. Subsequently, we reach to Merzouga desert Where you switch to camel trekking to enjoy the magical sunset on the way to your camp. Where you will enjoy the Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire, under a vast open sky of stars. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Today, it will be great to wake up early to enjoy a magical sunrise in the dunes. Then, head back to your camp for breakfast and a shower, before leaving for Marrakech via Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine and the village of Nkob where you will have time for lunch. Thereafter, we pass by Draa valley towards Agdaz. In the Afternoon cross the High Atlas Mountains to reach your hotel/ riad in Marrakech, and eventually, end the 2 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
Departure & Return Location
Marrakech – Merzouga – Marrakech
Departure Time
About 8 O’clock
Marrakech to Merzouga distance is 560 Km. However, the Marrakech to Merzouga 2-day tour includes a lot of driving. So, if you have enough time in Morocco, we’d advise you to book a 3 day Marrakech desert tour or 4-day or 5-day desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga.
You have the choice between standard and luxury accommodation.
No, you don’t need a sleeping bag, you will stay at an equipped desert camp with all amenities.
If you prefer to stay in a standard tent the shower and toilets are shared, but if you choose to upgrade to a luxury desert camp, you will have a private shower and toilet inside your tent.
Yes, it’s possible to provide vegetarian or vegan food. Please let your driver/guide know on the first day.
To confirm This tour, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal to our account, the balance is payable in cash at the pick-up, to be paid to your driver in euros, or equal in dollars or dirhams.
Usually, we request balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s a world institution. Also, we can in some cases accept the complete payment via PayPal however a 5% fee is going to be applied to hide the additional transaction charges. Just in case you’re considering this method, it’s best to rearrange the payment before the tour.
If this 2 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga does not match what you’re looking for, then contact us. Besides, we provide customized desert tours in Morocco according to your duration of stay and your preferences. On the other hand, our Team at Excursion in Morocco is at your service to answer any questions and give you detailed quotes about tours, and also an advice about the best time and places to visit. Whether you’re thinking about leading a tour or simply have questions we’re here to help.