The reddish mud-brick Taourirt kasbah in Ouarzazate, with palm trees in front

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Ouarzazate to Merzouga desert tour

Ouarzazate is the gateway to the south, on the far side of the High Atlas. From here you can reach the Merzouga desert in a day along the Road of the Kasbahs, without having to cross the mountains first.

The tours compared

DaysRouteEnds in
3 3 days from Ouarzazate to MerzougaSkoura palm grove · Valley of Roses · Dades Valley · Todra Gorge · Erg Chebbi dunes Round trip from Ouarzazate View
3 3 days from Ouarzazate to FesSkoura palm grove · Valley of Roses · Dades Valley · Todra Gorge · Erg Chebbi dunes Fes View
3 3 days from Ouarzazate to MarrakechSkoura palm grove · Valley of Roses · Dades Valley · Todra Gorge · Erg Chebbi dunes Marrakech View
4 4 days from Ouarzazate to MerzougaSkoura palm grove · Valley of Roses · Dades Valley · Todra Gorge · Erg Chebbi dunes Round trip from Ouarzazate View

From Ouarzazate to Merzouga

The route passes the Skoura palm grove, the Valley of Roses and the Dades and Todra gorges, and reaches the Erg Chebbi dunes via Tinghir and Erfoud. The way back can take the southern route, through N’kob and the Draa Valley, or go via Zagora and Tamegroute.

If your trip continues north, the 2- and 3-day tours to Fes or Errachidia finish there, without returning to Ouarzazate.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get from Ouarzazate to Merzouga in a day?

Yes. It’s a long day, but with stops in the Dades and the Todra you arrive in time for sunset.

Which tour should I choose if I’m returning to Ouarzazate?

The 3-day tour, with a full day in the desert, or the 4-day tour, which comes back via Zagora and the Draa Valley.

Tassili Luxury Desert Camp at dusk, with the tents lit up
The tents of Tassili Luxury Desert Camp among the dunes

Where to sleep in the desert

A night in a private tent

If you want to stay longer in the desert, Tassili Luxury Desert Camp has ten tents with private bathrooms in Erg Znaigui, away from the main camp area.

  • Ten private tents
  • A private bathroom in every tent
  • In Erg Znaigui, away from the main camp area
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