TOUR 8
From Marrakech to Merzouga and back 3 days & 2 nights
Private Tour
Fully Guided
All ages welcome
Designed for families, kids, and seniors—everyone is welcome!
Guided in English
Clear and friendly guidance in English throughout your journey.
Highlights
✔ Scenic 4×4 journey from Foum Zguid across the desert, passing the dried Iriki Lake
✔ Ride camels to the towering Erg Chegaga dunes and witness an unforgettable Sunset
✔ Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and campfire under a sky full of stars
✔ Spend a night in a nomadic-style desert tent, surrounded by peace and silence
✔ Wake up early to see the Sunrise over the desert dunes
✔ Return journey through ever-changing Sahara landscapes—rocky plains, plateaus, and desert vistas
Itinerary
The tour begins in Foum Zguid, passing through Laajirmia Oasis, with a 15-minute stop for photos and to enjoy some picturesque views. We then continue to Iriki Lake, where you’ll visit nomadic homes, meet the local people, and have lunch with a stunning desert view. After lunch, we head to Erg Chegaga to reach our desert campsite, where you can enjoy a sunset, take a camel ride, and spend the night under the stars around a campfire with live music.
After breakfast, we head back to Foum Zguid, stopping first at a nomadic school. We then visit the fossil site near Iriki Lake, where you can see fascinating formations before returning to Foum Zguid to end the journey, having experienced the desert’s beauty and its timeless allure.
What's Included
✔Private 4×4 or minivan with air conditioning
✔ Fuel included
✔ English-speaking driver
✔ 1 night in desert camp
✔ Private tent with bed and blankets
✔ Dinner and breakfast included
✔ Camel ride to and from camp
✔ Sunset and sunrise camel ride
✔ Sandboarding (optional)
✔ Dinner & breakfast (at hotel and camp)
✔ Vegetarian meals available
✔ Driver is also your guide
✔ Local Berber hosts in the camp
What's Not Included
✘ Plane tickets to/from Morocco
✘ Lunch not included
✘ We stop at local restaurants for lunch
✘ Drinks, tips, souvenirs, etc.
✘ Quad biking, or luxury upgrade (unless booked in advance)