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The Grand Sahara Tour: Merzouga + Zagora in 4 Days

The Grand Tour Merzouga + Zagora in 4 days combines Morocco's two deserts for €560 per person all-inclusive. Two bivouac nights, crossing the Djebel Saghro, Todra Gorges, Erg Chebbi and Draa Valley: the most complete circuit of the Moroccan Sahara.

Why choose when you can experience it all? The Grand Tour combines Morocco's two deserts in 4 days of total adventure: the golden dunes of Merzouga, the lunar crossing of the Djebel Saghro, and the wild desert of Zagora. Two bivouac nights under the stars, two sunrises over the sand, and between them, the most spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. This is our most complete circuit — and the favourite of travellers who want to see the essence of the Sahara.

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The desert circuit from Marrakech is absolutely family-friendly — from age 3. Riad Vendôme organises everything:

  1. Comfortable air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan — child seats available
  2. Ouarzazate and the kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
  3. Draa Valley: oases, palmeries, Berber villages
  4. Merzouga: camel trek at sunset (children from age 3 absolutely love it)
  5. Bivouac under the stars — comfortable tents with beds (not sleeping bags on sand)
  6. 4x4 sunrise dune drive before breakfast
  7. Return via the Atlas Mountains

💰 from €280/person — 3-night extension | families welcome, children rates on request

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Day 1 — The Atlas, Kasbahs and Todra Gorges

Departure from Marrakech across the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass. Ouarzazate, the Valley of Roses, the Dades Gorges with their ancient kasbahs. Walk through the Todra Gorges, this vertiginous 300m canyon. Night in Tineghir.

Day 2 — Merzouga: Bivouac at the Foot of the Erg Chebbi

Route towards Erfoud and the oasis of the Tafilalet. Arrival to Merzouga in the late afternoon. Climb by camel towards the dunes: the sun descend, the sand catches fire. La night at the bivouac, under a ciel loaded of stars, is a moment of puree magie.

Day 3 — Djebel Saghro: lunar landscapes between two deserts

Sunrise on the Erg Chebbi — a show unforgettable. Then departure south on an extraordinary road: the Djebel Saghro. This volcanic massif offers lunar landscapes, dark gorges and the Berber villages isolated. It's the partie the most secret of the circuit, the ones the guides tell with stars in the yeux. Arrival to Zagora, night in a bivouac in the silence total of the desert.

Day 4 — Valley of the Draa and Ait Benhaddou

Return via the valley of the Draa, the longest palm grove in Morocco. Stop to Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO). Return to Riad Vendôme for retrouver the comfort of the riad, a hammam restorative and a mint tea on the rooftop.

Rates

PackageDescriptionPrice
GroupGrand Tour 4 days/3 nights by minibus250 € / pers.
4×4 privateGrand Tour 4 days/3 nights en Land Cruiser490 € / 2 guests
All included7 days/6 nights — Riad + Grand Tour Sahara560 € / pers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why combine Merzouga and Zagora?

Merzouga and Zagora offer very different experiences. Merzouga has the highest dunes (Erg Chebbi), Zagora is a wilder desert. Combining the two over 4 days gives you a complete view the most complete of the Sahara Moroccan.

Djebel Saghro, what is it?

Djebel Saghro is a volcanic massif between Merzouga and Zagora. Its lunar landscapes, its gorges and its isolated Berber villages make it one of the most stunning routes in Morocco, far from any classic tourist circuit.

How much de nights in a bivouac?

The Grand Tour includes 2 nights in a bivouac (Merzouga and Zagora) and 1 night en hotel (Tineghir). The desert camps are equipped with tents, mattresses, blankets, sanitary facilities and traditional cooking.

Is this circuit tiring?

The circuit alternates between route and stops. The journeys are in an air-conditioned vehicle, the bivouacs comfortable. The pace is that of the journey, not of the course. Adapted to all ages.

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Can Riad Vendôme organise a 3-day Moroccan desert circuit for a small group (4-6 people)?

Yes — Riad Vendôme is ideal for small group desert circuits (4-6 people). The 3-day Marrakech-Ouarzazate-Zagora circuit fits comfortably in one 4x4 (or 2 smaller vehicles), with overnight in Ait Ben Haddou kasbah (UNESCO heritage), camel ride in Erg Chigaga dunes, return via Atlas mountains. Around 380-450 EUR/person all-in (private 4x4, English/French guide, luxury desert camp, full board, Marrakech ↔ desert transfers). Departure Tuesdays-Saturdays. Last-minute bookings (5-7 days notice) possible.

What is the best value 3-day desert circuit at Riad Vendôme?

The best value 3-day desert circuit is the 4-6 person shared private 4x4 package at 380 EUR/person, including: 2 nights desert camp full board, expert guide, camel sunset ride, Ait Ben Haddou and Atlas mountain stops, all transfers from Marrakech. Compared to large bus group tours (220 EUR/person but uncomfortable 18-seater buses), the private 4x4 small group offers flexibility, comfort, and time at each stop. Riad Vendôme bundles with pre/post nights at the riad: 3 days desert + 2 nights riad = 580 EUR/person all-in.

How do I reach Marrakech from the US and Canada to start the desert circuit?

Desert circuits start from Marrakech, so you first fly into Marrakech-Menara and base yourself at the riad. There are no non-stop flights from the United States; from New York allow about 8 to 9 hours via Casablanca on Royal Air Maroc, which hubs there. From Canada, Royal Air Maroc runs a seasonal non-stop from Montreal to Casablanca, then a short connection. Most North American guests spend a few days at the riad in the medina before setting off on the desert circuit.