Merzouga Sand and Dunes, Private tour

Merzouga Sand and Dunes, Private tour

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Tour Overview

Discover the many facets of Morocco on this exciting five-day tour that takes you from the imperial city of Marrakech and the country’s more modern cities, to the beautiful Moroccan desert, dunes, oasis and Kasbahs. Join this tour and discover a still intact part of nature and its native’s nomad lifestyle.

Highlights

  • :Marrakech: Admire the famous Koutoubia Mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, the Agdal Garden, and wander through its bustling souks and Jemaa el-Fnaa Square

  • Ouarzazate: The perfect start point for a journey of desert discovery, known as a popular cinema-city and for its well-preserved Kasbahs

  • Merzouga: This jewel of the Sahara desert is highly popular amongst the tourists who know it; also renowned for its dunes and number of birds

Itinerary

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Day 1 : ARRIVAL MARRAKECH

Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah & SPA or similar 4*

Meals Included: Dinner

After you land at Marrakech Airport, you’ll be welcomed by a tour representative, who will be waiting for you outside the airport, in front of the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name on it. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having meet the agent/driver first. You’ll then hop onto a transfer to your hotel. Once you’re checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure, be that going out to start exploring the colourful city of Marrakech at your own rhythm or making the most of the services available at the hotel. 

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2 : MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – GORGES DE DADES (330 Km – 6 hrs)

Accommodation Name: Ksar Sultan or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you’ll be met by your driver at about 8:00 in the hotel’s reception. Embark on a tour that begins by driving you through the winding 2,226-metre-high Tizi n’Tichka pass, by a number of traditional villages and past some truly breath-taking views of the High Atlas Mountains. You’ll then reach the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and is well-known to film buffs for being the backdrop of numerous scenes in ‘Gladiator’, ‘Game of Thrones’ and more. After enjoying a break for lunch in the town of Ait ben Haddou, continue to Ouarzazate, where you’ll visit the Atlas movie studios. Your next stop will be at the fortified village of Kelaat M'Gouna, famous for its yearly rose festival. Continue toward Dadés Gorges, where you’ll check in at your selected hotel.

Overnight in Gorges de Dades.

Day 3 : GORGES TODRA – MERZOUGA (215 Km – 3.5 hrs)

Merzouga, Morocco

Location: Merzouga

Accommodation Name: Bivouac Erg Chebbi or similar (Desert Camp)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to breakfast in the hotel and depart from Dades to George’s Todra, a natural landscape with such vivid colours you will want to stop several times to snap some beautiful pictures. Continue then to Erfoud, where you’ll stop for lunch (included), and then proceed to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here you’ll climb into a 4x4 to continue the journey to Merzouga. Upon arrival, make yourself at home in the desert camp and admire the sunset from the top of one of the sand dunes. Enjoy dinner sitting around a cosy campfire with your team of local Berbers.

Overnight in Merzouga.

Day 4 : MERZOUGA – RISSANI – ALNIF – TAZZRINE – DRAA VALLEY – MARRAKECH (565 Km – 8hrs)

Accommodation Name: Zalagh Kasbah & SPA or similar 4*

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you’ll be woken up early in the morning – and with good reason! Climb in the pre-dawn darkness to the top of a sand dune and wait to contemplate the sunrise, a truly unforgettable experience. Then, after breakfast, drive toward Rissani in the 4x4. This little town is the capital of Tafilalt, where prominent members of the Alawite dynasty are buried. You’ll continue then to the town of Alnif and then cross Jbel Saghro to reach the Berber village of Tazarine. Lunch will be served in N’kob. Continue driving through the Draa Valley, a shockingly contrasting green oasis in the heart of the desert landscape. The road then takes you back up into the Atlas Mountains and past a number of Berber villages until you finally reach Marrakech at about 20:00. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a well-deserved.

Overnight in Marrakech.

Day 5 : DEPARTURE MARRAKECH

Meals Included: Breakfast

After one last breakfast in the hotel, bid farewell to Morocco as you’re transferred to Marrakech Airport to catch your onward flight to your following destination.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE:

  • Operated with French, English or Spanish-speaking driver
  • German-speaking guide upon an additional cost (optional extra) 

ACCOMMODATION: 

  • 4 nights’ accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 4 Marrakech:

Standard Hotel Category = Zalagh Kasbah & SPA or similar 4*

Day 2 Gorges de Dades:

Standard Hotel Category = Ksar Sultan or similar 4*

Day 3 Merzouga:

Standard Hotel Category = Bivouac Erg Chebbi or similar (Desert Camp)


MEALS:

  • 4 Breakfast
  • 3 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners

TRANSPORTATION:

  • Private vehicle 4x4 with A/C with driver speaking French, English or Spanish
  • Arrival airport transfer/departure airport transfer

OTHERS:

  • Meet & Greet on day 1

What's Not Included

  • Visas and international flights, and airport taxes (clients pay direct)
  • Driver-guideTips
  • Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
  • Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature such as drinks

Requirements

Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • Once you have collected your luggage, the driver will be waiting for you outside the airport, in front of the arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first
  • Unmarried couples with Moroccan nationality, please inquire about locale legislation concerning accomodation.    
  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to tour contents without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 4 Marrakech:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Zalagh Kasbah & SPA or similar 4*
Day 2 Gorges de Dades:
  • Standard Hotel Category = Ksar Sultan or similar 4*
Day 3 Merzouga:
  • Standard Hotel Category = Bivouac Erg Chebbi or similar (Desert Camp)

Mode of Transport

Travel in a private 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning and a driver who speaks French, English, or Spanish. Airport transfers for arrival and departure are included.

Accommodation

Enjoy 4 nights of accommodation in Morocco, including stays at the Zalagh Kasbah & SPA in Marrakech, Ksar Sultan in Gorges de Dades, and Bivouac Erg Chebbi in Merzouga's desert camp, all offering 4-star comfort.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 4 Marrakech:

  • Standard Hotel Category = Zalagh Kasbah & SPA or similar 4*
Day 2 Gorges de Dades:
  • Standard Hotel Category = Ksar Sultan or similar 4*
Day 3 Merzouga:
  • Standard Hotel Category = Bivouac Erg Chebbi or similar (Desert Camp)

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour?

    Yes, airport transfers for arrival and departure are included in the tour.

  • What activities are included in Merzouga?

    In Merzouga, you will admire the sunset from the top of a sand dune, enjoy dinner around a campfire with local Berbers, and experience the sunrise from the top of a sand dune.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners.

  • Are there any specific clothing requirements for visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco?

    Yes, visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Morocco.

  • What should I bring for sun protection and insect repellent?

    Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat, and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

  • Is a tour guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is operated with a French, English, or Spanish-speaking driver. A German-speaking guide is available at an additional cost.

  • Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

    Yes, visas, international flights, airport taxes, tips for the driver-guide, personal travel, baggage, and medical insurance, as well as personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry, and drinks, are not included.

  • What should I do if I can't find the driver at the airport upon arrival?

    The driver will be waiting for you outside the airport, in front of the arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name on it. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first.

  • What type of vehicle will we be traveling in during the tour?

    You will be traveling in a private 4x4 vehicle with air conditioning and a driver who speaks French, English, or Spanish.

  • What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 4 nights of accommodation in Morocco, with stays at the Zalagh Kasbah & SPA in Marrakech, Ksar Sultan in Gorges de Dades, and Bivouac Erg Chebbi in Merzouga's desert camp, all offering 4-star comfort.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

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Merzouga Sand and Dunes, Private tour

5 Days Starting and ending in Marrakech, Morocco

Visiting: Merzouga, Morocco

Tour code:

74608

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 8

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English , French , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing

From: $1167 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 15-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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