4 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is a fantastic way to explore Morocco’s varied landscapes from the bustling medina of Marrakech to the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert.Here is a recommended 4 day itinerary, covering top sights and provinding a balanced mix of driving and exploration: 

Day 1: Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley

• Drive time: ~6–7 hours with stops

• Highlights:

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass

  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou

  • Optional stop at Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate

  • Continue through the Valley of the Roses

  • Overnight in Dades Gorge or Dades Valley

Day 2: Dades Valley → Todgha Gorge → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

• Drive time: ~5 hours

• Highlights:

  • Scenic drive through the Dades Gorges

  • Walk through the dramatic Todgha Gorge

  • Arrive in Merzouga

  • Camel trek into the Sahara at sunset

  • Overnight in a desert camp under the stars (Berber tents)

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration

• Activities:

  • Sunrise camel ride

  • Visit Khamlia village (Gnawa music)

  • See the Nomadic families in the desert

  • Explore fossil sites, desert oases, or take a 4×4 tour of the dunes

  • Optional quad biking or sandboarding

  • Second night in the desert (camp or hotel)

Day 4: Merzouga → Alnif → Agdz → Marrakech

• Drive time: ~9–10 hours

• Highlights:

  • Early departure from Merzouga

  • Scenic stops in Alnif, Nkob, and Draa Valley

  • Return to Marrakech by evening