7-Day Private Morocco Tour from Marrakech: Merzouga, Zagora and Erg Lihoudi
Description :
Explore the cultural heritage and contrasting landscapes of southern Morocco on a seven-day private tour from Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, visit historic kasbahs, discover the Todra and Dades gorges, and enjoy desert stays at Erg Chebbi and Erg Lihoudi. If you prefer two nights at Erg Chegaga instead of separate Erg Chebbi and Erg Lihoudi stays, compare our six-day Chegaga journey.
Highlights:
• Cross the High Atlas and Ounila Valley to Ait Ben Haddou
• Visit the Kasbahs of Taourirt and Amridil
• Explore the Dades and Todra Gorges
• Enjoy a sunset camel ride and camp night near Merzouga
• Follow the Draa Valley through Agdez, Zagora and Tamegroute
• Spend a desert night at Erg Lihoudi near M’Hamid
• Visit Tamnougalt on the return towards Ouarzazate
Inclusions and Exclusions:
Transportation in a 4×4 vehicle with an experienced driver, including fuel and insurance
Accommodation with typical Moroccan breakfasts and dinners
Camel ride in Sahara Desert
Local guides as specified in the itinerary
Tea breaks at local homes
Lunches
Personal drinks
Entrance fees to monuments and guided tours (approximately 6 euros per person for casbahs, plus guide fees)
Note:
| Departure Location: |
Marrakech |
| Return Location: |
Marrakech |
| Departure Time: |
Day 1 from your accommodation in Marrakech. |
| Return Time: |
Marrakech on Day 7 at approximately 5:00 p.m. |
| Destination: |
Merzouga and Erg Lihoudi |
Overnight locations
Night 1: Ait Ben Haddou area. Night 2: Tinghir. Night 3: Merzouga desert camp. Night 4: Agdez. Night 5: Erg Lihoudi desert camp. Night 6: Ouarzazate.
Confirmed tour route
Stops are shown in travel order. This route overview is schematic and not to scale; 4×4 desert tracks may not appear in standard road navigation.
- Day 1
Marrakech – Telouet – Ounila Valley – Ait Ben Haddou
- Day 2
Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges – Tinghir
- Day 3
Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
- Day 4
Merzouga – Alnif – Tazzarine – N’Kob – Agdez
- Day 5
Agdez – Zagora – Tamegroute – Erg Lihoudi
- Day 6
Erg Lihoudi – Tagounite – Draa Valley – Tamnougalt – Ouarzazate
- Day 7
Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Full stop sequence: Marrakech → Telouet → Ounila Valley → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Skoura → Rose Valley → Dades Gorges → Tinghir → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga → Alnif → Tazzarine → N’Kob → Agdez → Zagora → Tamegroute → Erg Lihoudi → Tagounite → Tamnougalt → Ouarzazate → Marrakech.
What to Bring
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Scarf or cap
• Towels
• Handkerchiefs
Booking and Payment
A deposit of 40% of the total tour price is required to confirm the booking. The remaining 60% balance must be paid no later than 15 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your trip for any reason, please inform Alternative Desert Morocco as soon as possible.
| More than 30 days before departure: |
The 40% deposit is retained, and a €15 administration fee applies. Alternatively, you may postpone your trip free of charge for up to one year. |
| 30 to 15 days before departure: |
50% of the deposit paid is retained. |
| Less than 15 days before departure: |
The entire deposit paid is retained. |
If the trip is postponed, the deposit will be held and applied towards the rescheduled stay for up to one year.
Read the full Terms of Sales before booking.
Alternative Desert Morocco Cancellation :
If alternative desert morocco cancels your stay due to unforeseen circumstances, you will receive a full refund without compensation.
Force Majeure : If exceptional events such as strikes, flight cancellations (with proof) or pandemics affect your journey, please contact us promptly to discuss your trip.
