3 days · 2 nights
Private tours from Ouarzazate
4-Day Ouarzazate Desert Loop Tour
A round trip from Ouarzazate with more time in the Sahara — the Draa Valley, a camel trek and a night in a luxury camp, a full day in the Merzouga region, then the Todra and Dades gorges and Skoura.
- Duration
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Departure
- Ouarzazate
- Destination
- Merzouga (Erg Chebbi dunes) and the southern gorges
- Ends in
- Ouarzazate
Overview
This four-day loop from Ouarzazate gives the desert more time. You reach the Erg Chebbi dunes on the first day by the Draa Valley route, ride a camel to a high dune for sunset and spend the night at a luxury camp — then stay on for a full day in the Merzouga region, with a nomad family, the Gnawa musicians of Khamlia and the seasonal lake.
The way back follows the Todra Gorge, the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses and the palm groves of Skoura to Ouarzazate, where the tour ends with the film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah.
Route
- Ouarzazate
- Agdz
- Draa Valley
- N'kob
- Rissani
- Merzouga
- Khamlia
- Todra Gorge
- Dades Valley
- Skoura
- Ouarzazate
Highlights
- Start and finish in Ouarzazate, with pick-up from Ouarzazate airport
- The palm groves and kasbahs of the Draa Valley
- Camel ride to a high dune for sunset and a night in a luxury desert camp
- A full day in the Merzouga region with a nomad family and Gnawa musicians
- The Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley
- The Valley of Roses, Skoura and the film studios of Ouarzazate
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Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – N'kob – Rissani – Merzouga
We pick you up at Ouarzazate airport or your accommodation and head towards Agdz to follow the Draa Valley, stopping for views of palm groves, kasbahs and Berber villages, with free time for lunch in N'kob or Alnif. In the afternoon we continue through Rissani to the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you switch to camels and ride to a high dune for sunset. Your camp combines the traditional nomad tent with hotel comforts; enjoy Berber drums by the campfire, dinner and a night under the stars.
- Overnight:
- Luxury desert camp, Erg Chebbi
- Meals:
- Dinner
Day 2
Exploring the Merzouga region – nomads, Khamlia, lake and palm grove
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast and a camel ride back to your driver. We explore the region by 4×4 — an old kohl (eyeliner) mine, Berber tea with a nomad family, Gnawa music in Khamlia, lunch, a palm grove walk and the seasonal lake known for flamingos when there is water. Dinner and the night at a hotel.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in Merzouga
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 3
Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After breakfast we visit Rissani, the historic capital of the Tafilalet, whose large market is busiest on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, and a fossil-marble workshop in Erfoud. Through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinejdad we reach the Todra Gorge, a canyon of high red cliffs popular with rock climbers, with time to walk and have lunch. We continue via Boumalne Dades to the "Monkey Fingers" rock formations and a viewpoint over the Dades Valley before dinner and the night.
- Overnight:
- Hotel in the Dades Valley
- Meals:
- Breakfast, dinner
Day 4
Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Skoura – Ouarzazate
We visit Kelaat M'Gouna and the Valley of Roses, where local cooperatives make rose water, oils and cosmetics and a rose festival is held each May. After lunch we drive through the palm groves of Skoura to Kasbah Amridil, then on to Ouarzazate to visit the film studios and the Taourirt Kasbah, and drop you at your accommodation or the airport.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or Ouarzazate airport
- Private transport in an air-conditioned 4×4, including fuel
- English-speaking driver
- 2 nights in hotels
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (one camel per person)
- Sandboards available at the camp
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Stops at points of interest along the route
- Berber drumming evening at the camp
What's not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
Accommodation
- Night 1: luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Night 2: hotel in Merzouga
- Night 3: hotel in the Dades Valley
Practical information
- Tour type
- Private round trip from Ouarzazate with your own driver and vehicle
- Pick-up
- Your accommodation or Ouarzazate Airport (OZZ)
- Longest drive
- Day 1, from Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley to Merzouga, with stops along the way
Frequently asked questions
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Our tours are private: you travel only with your own group, with a dedicated driver and vehicle. You will not be joined by other travellers.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts in Ouarzazate, with pick-up from your accommodation or the airport, and finishes in Ouarzazate. If you would like to start or finish somewhere else, let us know — the starting and end points can be adapted.
How much does this tour cost?
The price depends on the number of travellers, your travel dates and your choice of accommodation. Send us your dates and group size by WhatsApp or email and we will reply with a personal quote.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every itinerary can be adapted to your pace, interests and budget — you can add nights, skip stops or combine routes. Tell us what you have in mind when you enquire.
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