Tours from Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate, the “door of the desert”, sits at the meeting point of the High Atlas and the Sahara valleys. It has its own airport, the famous film studios and Ait Ben Haddou just 30 km away. From here we drive you east through the Valley of Roses and the Dades and Todgha Gorges to the dunes of Merzouga, then on to Fes or back to Marrakech.
Tour at a glance
Our tours from Ouarzazate are private trips planned around you, with your own driver and a comfortable vehicle. Compare the itineraries and prices below, then book online or message us on WhatsApp.
- Duration: 2 to 3 days (longer on request)
- Start: Ouarzazate airport, bus station or hotel
- End: Fes or Marrakech
- Private tour: just you and your group, any day of the year
- Desert: a night in a camp in the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga
From
€180
per person
Final price depends on group size, season and accommodation level. Ask us for your exact quote.
2-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes
- Day 1: Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset and night in a desert camp.
- Day 2: Sunrise over the dunes, then Ziz Valley – Midelt – Middle Atlas – Ifrane – Fes.
From
€180
per person
3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech
- Day 1: Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga. Camel ride and night in a desert camp.
- Day 2: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Draa Valley, night in Agdz or Ouarzazate.
- Day 3: Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n’Tichka pass – Marrakech.
From
€250
per person
3-day desert tour from Ouarzazate to Fes
- Day 1: Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges, night in the gorges.
- Day 2: Todgha Gorges – Merzouga. Camel ride at sunset and night in a desert camp.
- Day 3: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Middle Atlas cedar forests – Ifrane – Fes.
From
€280
per person
Tours from Ouarzazate highlights
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou and the Ouarzazate film studios
- Drive the Valley of Roses and the Dades Gorges
- Walk through the towering Todgha Gorges
- Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
- Sleep in a desert camp under the stars
- Finish in Fes or Marrakech
What is included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with fuel
- Experienced English-speaking driver
- Pickup at the airport, bus station or your hotel
- Accommodation with breakfast and dinner
- Night(s) in a desert camp in the Merzouga dunes
- Camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sandboarding on the dunes
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional local guides
- Entrance fees
- Tips for your driver and camp staff
- Flights and travel insurance
Accommodation
Desert camp, Merzouga: nights in a camp among the Erg Chebbi dunes, reached by camel. Standard tents or luxury tents with a private bathroom are available, with dinner and Berber music around the fire.
Hotels and kasbahs: on tours that continue to Fes or Marrakech, you stay in comfortable hotels or kasbahs with private bathrooms, breakfast and dinner included.
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Tours from Ouarzazate: frequently asked questions
At Ouarzazate airport, the bus station or your hotel. Send us your arrival time and we will be waiting.
Prices start from €180 per person. The final price depends on the number of travelers, the season and your choice of tent and hotels. Message us for your exact quote.
Yes. All our tours are private, so you can finish in Merzouga, Fes, Marrakech or another city. Tell us your plans and we will adapt the route.
About 360 km, or around 6 hours with stops through the Dades and Todgha Gorges.
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, a scarf against sand and wind, and warm layers for the desert night, especially from October to March.
Yes. Children love the camel ride and the camp. Tell us their ages and we will plan rest stops and family tents.