2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech

2 Day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga. Join us on an unforgettable Morocco Desert Tour with experienced local Guides in the desert in a Berber style.

2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech Detail

The cost of the 2-day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech starts from 170 Euros per person, depending on the number of travelers and the level of accommodation you choose in the desert.
The drive between Marrakech and Merzouga Desert is 9 hours. Please prepare yourselves for it.
A 4×4 vehicle can easily seat up to four adult guests. However, if your 2 days desert trip from Marrakech has more than five individuals, a van will be used.
Local guides and (if applicable) entrance fees are not included. You make direct payments to suppliers for those.
The pick-up time for this 2-day desert tour in Marrakech is between 05:30 and 06:00, depending on which season.
If you prefer a more relaxed experience, we recommend choosing the 3 days desert tour from Marrakech or 4 days Marrakech desert tour version of this tour, which allows for shorter driving days and more time in the Sahara.

What Makes Our Tour Unique?

Our 2-day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech isn’t just a quick getaway; it’s a thoughtfully designed adventure that gives you a real taste of Morocco, even with limited time. What sets us apart is our deep connection to the desert, our roots in the region, and the personal attention we give to every traveler.

We make sure every hour counts. From the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains to the legendary Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and the breathtaking dunes of Merzouga, the journey is fast-paced but unforgettable.

Throughout the trip, you’ll be guided by experienced local Sahara guides who know the land, the culture, and the hidden gems along the way. In Merzouga, you’ll ride camels with Berber guides, watch the sun set over the dunes, and spend the night under a sky full of stars in one of our desert camps.

Every detail is chosen with care. Every traveler is treated like a guest in our home. That’s what makes our Morocco Desert tours truly unique, even in just two days.

Overview

Morocco desert tours agency created this 2-day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga itinerary, especially for those who don’t have enough time in Morocco. instead of 3 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.

Our fantastic 2 days desert tour from Marrakech will begin in Marrakech, the most famous Moroccan architecture, and bustling city, then go to Merzouga passing by several stunning locations that will undoubtedly astound you. Among the highlights of our itinerary we will see the Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou, a fortified village. Apart from that, we’ll cross by Ouarzazate, then go to Merzouga desert, where you will ride camels and stay in a Berber camp for the night.

Finally, after spending the night in the desert, we will return to Marrakech through a different route, and end the 2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech adventure.

Highlights

Crossing through the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi N’Tichka pass.
See Ait Ben Haddou’s Casbah and learn about the Berber village.
Promenade along the Todra oasis’s stream to the beautiful gorges.
Taking a camel ride across the dunes.
Enjoy the sights of Erg Chebbi Dunes and its magnificent sunset.
Spend the night in the Merzouga desert camp after enjoying a Berber meal under the stars.

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2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Merzouga.

After picking you up from your hotel in Marrakesh early, our 2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech will start by driving to the High Atlas, you will pass through the Tizi N’Tichka pass, where you can take pictures of the small Berber villages that blend into the landscape.

You’ll have some time to have lunch in Tinejdad or Touroug. Then, we’ll continue our 2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech adventure keeps going through the desert until we reach the spectacular dunes of Merzouga.

Camel rides will take us one hour to our nomadic camp in the middle of a sea of dunes. We’ll stay overnight. Before dinner, we’ll watch the sunset from the top of a dune and sleep beneath a starry sky in a tent.

Day 2 : Merzouga – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

On the last day of our 2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech, We have to get up early to see the sunrise. If you want to see the best sunrise you’ve ever seen from the top of a nearby dune in the middle of the desert, you have to get up early. After breakfast, we will ride back to Merzouga on camels or in a vehicle to go back through Marrakech.

On the way to the Draa Valley, we’ll make some stops to enjoy the beautiful views of the river that gives the valley its name. It’s the longest river in Morocco, going through the whole country before reaching Mauritania.

Then we’ll go to see the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986) from a panoramic view and learn about it. It has been used in many worldwide movies, like Gladiator, Obelix, The Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penélope Cruz, and a lot more.

Our trip continues to reach Ouarzazate, going through the Anti Atlas. This closes our 2 day Sahara desert trip from Marrakech, and we wish you a safe return home.

Note! You have to know that the distance between Marrakech and Merzouga is approximately 9 hours driving each way! So if you wish to customize this tour with your ideas and travel arrangements, we will construct a comparable or different itinerary that meets your needs, please contact us.