Morocco · OUARZAZATE TOURS
The 15 best ouarzazate tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Travel from Marrakech to the 110-meter Ouzoud Waterfalls by air-conditioned vehicle, then walk with a local guide, spot Barbary apes, and take an optional boat ride beneath the falls. Guides such as Khalid and Imad are praised for clear explanations and careful group care.
“Huge thanks to our guide Abdelouahed! Time flew by with him — it was so much fun. Thank you!”
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 to Essaouira in an air-conditioned minibus or 4x4 with an English, French, or Arabic-speaking driver. Stop at an argan cooperative, enjoy about four hours to explore the port, medina, and beach independently, then return to your hotel or riad.
“I had the time of my life. Anas and Muhammad were amazing! I loved the drive there, plenty of information about the area, answered all of our equations and the place itself is beyond beautiful. Totally worth it! Book it now!”
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 the Draa Valley to Zagora, riding a camel to camp for dinner, music, and a night in a Berber-style tent. Guides including Mohammed, Abdul, Ibrahim, and Yousef lead private or small groups in English, French, or Spanish.
“I had a fantastic time on this tour! Both the transportation and guide were amazing!”
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!!!!”
Explore Monkey Fingers near Tamellalt on a 2.5-hour guided hike through green paths, dry mountains, narrow gorges, and rounded rock towers. Guides such as Mehdi, Omar, Ibrahim, and Houssine help you over tricky rocks. Families can add a donkey ride, and a Berber meal is available for €15.
“This is great. We met at the cafe in the listing, the man there was super nice (gave us a spare backpack, I only had a tote bag). Our guide, Mehdi, was terrific. Super knowledgeable. Also helped over the challenging rocks. I would recommend brRead more”
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 across the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate in an air-conditioned van. You’ll see Berber villages, Atlas scenery, a film studio, and a famous adobe kasbah. Expect roughly seven hours on the road, extra fees, and a demanding day.
“We visited some amazing places on this tour, but it is a long day. The driver was safe on the windy mountain roads but didn't give much information about where we were going. I was really not happy with the lunch stop, the food was nearly cold, there were flies everywhere and we had no option to go anywhere else as it is located out of town. The food was not good value for the money. Ait Benhaddou was really interesting, but not suited for anyone with mobility issues, and the Kasbah in Ouarzazate was so peaceful and the guide was fantastic for the short tour.”
Join Lahcene’s professional guiding team for a 3.5-hour private hike through the Dades Gorge and Monkey Fingers near Boumalne Dades. Expect canyon geology, local birds, valley farming, Atlas scenery, and encounters with people who live along the Dades Valley. Lunch is not included.
“Our hike through the Dades Gorge was spectacular! The colors of the stones, the sky and view spectacular. It felt like we were inside the earth during much of the hike. The energy and silence was powerful. We enjoyed seeing the plots of alfalfRead more”
Travel from Marrakech through the High Atlas to Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate in an air-conditioned van. You’ll cross the 2,260-meter Tizi n’Tichka Pass, visit the famous kasbah, and have time for Atlas Film Studios. Guides speak Arabic, French, English, or Spanish, and private groups are available.
“el conductor Orami, encantador gracias a el el viaje fue ameno se esforzó hablando español con nosotros y contándonos cosas durante el viaje”
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 air-conditioned minibus from Marrakech to Merzouga, stopping at Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Todra Gorge, Rissani, and the Draa Valley. Ride one camel at sunset and sunrise, sleep in a desert camp, and share dinner and music by the fire. Guides may include Mustafa, Jawad, or Bashir.
“Il faut faire cette excursion car les paysages sont à couper le souffle. Notre chauffeur a été adorable, même si, malheureusement, je crois que l’accompagnateur ne nous a pas compris et nous a déposé à l’autre bout.. d’ailleurs, on avait choisit l’option en français, et nous nous sommes retrouvés avec des allemands !.. Passe encore, mais la communication est vraiment mauvaise à cause d’une mauvaise organisation, c’était stressant pour certain(e)s. Dommage, nous n’avons pas eu le dernier arrêt concernant les temples.. et nous n’en avons même pas été mit au courant ! On suit le mouvement, mais c’est toujours un peu perturbant quand on ne sait pas comment ni quand……”
Pick a dune, a valley, a medina or a steam room.
