Morocco · MERZOUGA DESERT TOURS IN OUARZAZATE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 merzouga desert tours in Ouarzazate worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga with a driver-guide, crossing the High Atlas, visiting Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, and Todgha Gorges. Ride camels at sunset, try sandboarding, enjoy dinner and Berber music at camp, and choose an optional ATV or buggy ride for about €40.
“Nice activity. Our guide (Hakim) was really funny and friendly. 10/10”
Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will ride camels to a private desert tent, watch sunset and sunrise over Erg Chebbi, enjoy sandboarding and Berber music, and return by minivan.
“Be prepared for a LONG van ride — but worth it for the desert experience. The 8.5-hour drive is definitely a haul, but it’s hard to avoid if you want to reach the Sahara. The trip included one night in a hotel and one night in the desert, which maRead more”
Travel from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and Merzouga. You will ride camels at sunset, sleep in a desert camp, watch sunrise, and cross the Middle Atlas with multilingual guides such as Omar, Mustapha, and Youssef.
“Houssine was really nice and reliable, really good experience for such a low price”
Travel from Ouarzazate through Ait Ben Haddou and the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs to Dades Gorge and Merzouga. Ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sandboard, eat at camp, and sleep under the stars. Guides including Tarik, Omar, Hassan, and Shaima may lead private or small-group departures.
“It was a great experience with Hamilton Oukasfoul et Ayoub Seggaoui. We always felt safe and we had great stops where they explained things to us! Highly recommended tours!!!!”
Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Merzouga in three busy days. You will visit Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorge, Erfoud, and the Dades Valley, then ride camels to a luxury Sahara camp. Guides such as Hakim, Simo, and Moncef are frequently assigned, with meals and transport included.
“Moncef group is the best. He’s very fun and helpful. You shouldn’t miss this activity. The desert is amazing!”
You’ll cross the Atlas Mountains, explore Ait Ben Haddou, visit Todgha Gorge, ride camels across Erg Chebbi, and sleep at a Berber desert camp before reaching Fes. Guides such as Mustapha, Mohammad, Younes, Haadi, and Simo are noted for attentive service and strong language skills.
“A great experience. Loved every aspect. Had a great driver and host, Mustapha. Thank you!!”
Travel from Marrakech to Fes through the High Atlas, Ouarzazate, Rose Valley, and Ziz Valley. You will ride camels into Erg Chebbi, watch sunset from the dunes, sleep in a desert camp, and return by camel after sunrise. Drivers named Driss and Hassan have been praised for thoughtful guiding.
“The trip was increíble, our guide took us to many different places on the way to Fes which was a nice surprise! Our first bus had wifi but the second did not. The hotel in the desert was wonderful with great food, it was a long day in the car but so worth it to get to see the desert!”
Travel by minibus from Marrakech through Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades, and Todra Gorge to Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a desert camp, and have time for sandboarding or paid quad biking. Drivers speak Arabic, English, and French.
“Nous avons adoré notre expérience et particulièrement le chauffeur de bus Abderrahman abbassi! Très gentil et très drôle. Il a rendu notre séjour mémorable. Nous recommandons! PS. La nuit supplémentaire vaut vraiment la peine.”
Pick a dune, a valley, a medina or a steam room.
