Marrakech to Merzouga via Imilchil 4D

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Tour Overview

This tour offers you a mini road trip to visit the Ouzoud falls, the authentic and the beaten track mountain village of Imilchil before travelling on the popular Merzouga desert.

Discover some of the best of Morocco’s less visited natural environment at the time forgotten and steeped in tradition community of Imilchil, known internationally for its annual Berber marriage gathering and ceremony in addition to the beautiful nature and wilderness of its high plateau steeped in folklore.

Take a few hours trek in the mighty Todra Gorge exploring the rich and unique geology of the region before visiting the sandcastle-like Kasbahs and date palm oases, spend the night under the 1000 stars and  enjoy the beautifel drive trought the Draa valley.

The road from Ouarzazate goes to the highest part of the Atlas forests, at an altitude of 2,200 meters, in the area known as Col de Tichka. Then comes the spectacular descent to Marrakech and its beautiful surroundings

 

 

Tour map

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Tour Itinerary

After breakfast, we start our trip to the magical 100-meter-high Ouzoud waterfall at the southern end of the Middle Atlas, one of the most visited sites in the area. The white falls thunder down to the bottom of a chasm of greenery, all around which are found flour mills, monkeys, and pools lined with reeds. After lunch, next to Lake Bin El Ouidane we continue to Imilchil, a small Berber village that lies at the heart of the Middle Atlas. It is a village well-known in Morocco for its traditional Berber wedding festival. We will visit the two famous lakes of Izli and Tizlit before heading to the hotel in Imilchil,

Overnight Options
  • SILVER
    • Auberge Chez Bassou
    • Auberge Izlane

After a typical local breakfast, we leave Imilchil towards the small village of Agoudal where we will stop to have tea with a Berber family then we continue to Todra for a short walk to admire the fascinating Todra gorges and the valley, lunch in one of the restaurants we drive to the dunes of Merzouga across Tinjdad and Erfoud. Camel ride to the camp with a stop at the top of the dunes to watch the sunset. Overnight under the tent with dinner and some local music.

Overnight Options
  • GOLD
    • Sahara stars Camp

Early morning, you will wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, followed by breakfast in the camp, the camel ride back to the departure spot. from there We drive to Rissani, a small Saharian town in the southeast of Morocco where we can stop to visit a fossil workshop before we continue to Agdez and Draa valley, then we head north to Ouarzazate after crossing the small volcanic Atlas Mountains. Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Overnight Options
  • SILVER
    • Le petit Riad
    • Dar Amoudou
    • Riad Tama
  • GOLD
    • OZ Palace
    • Temple Des Arts
    • La sultana Royal Golf
  • DIAMOND
    • Berber Palace

After breakfast, we can enjoy a visit to cinema sets & studios . Afterwards, we will visit the universal Heritage Site of Ksar Ait Benhaddou awhich is a world UNESCO heritage site since 1986.

Ait Benhaddou is a World Heritage site that has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films, including “Gladiator”, “Indiana Jones”, and “Lawrence of Arabia”. Enjoy a walk to explore the traditional Moroccan style of architecture in which the Kasbahs are built. We continue our way to Marrakesh through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’Tichka pass. Break for lunch in the high Atlas Mountains. then we continue our way to ritch the red city. 

Tour Inclusions

  • 4 Days Private tour

    A private tour with your personal driver, for ultimate flexibility.

  • 3 nights accommodations

    Private rooms/tents with private sanitaries and showers.

  • Luxury desert camp

    Overnight in luxury desert camp, for a cozy and unforgettable night

  • Luxury vehicle with A/C

    Air-conditioned luxury vehicle for enjoyable drives.

  • Language speaking driver

    Our tours are in English, however you can request another language.

  • Car Wifi

    Driver can share Wifi hotspot connection on-demand.

  • Bottled water

    Bottled water will be provided throughout the tour.

  • Daily breakfast

    Breakfast is included in all accommodations during the tour.

  • Dinner meals

    Dinner meals are included in the southern part of our tours.

  • Certified city guides

    Certified guides speaking your chosen language for city visits.

  • Tickets to city monuments

    Entrance fees for all monuments included in the cities visits.

  • Local taxes

    Local taxes and toll fees are included.

  • Photo breaks & pauses

    Photo breaks and pauses in sites of interest throughout the tour.

  • Camel ride in Desert

    Included in desert tours but not mandatory if you prefer not to.

  • Baby Car Seat

    On-demand baby car seat for the kids comfort and security.

Not included :
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Entrance fees to optional visits
Important notice:

The tour can be reversed, shortened, extended or altered in any way to suite your specific needs and schedule ! Don't hesitate to contact us and ask for other combinations

Frequently Asked Questions

All our multi-day tours are fully private. You will travel only with your own party — no shared vehicles, no fixed group schedules, and no strangers joining your experience.

Absolutely. Every tour can be tailored to your interests, travel pace, accommodation preferences, and pickup/drop-off locations. We design the journey around you.

Morocco is a large country, and some scenic routes require longer drives (typically 4–8 hours). However, we include frequent stops for sightseeing, photography, meals, and rest to ensure a comfortable journey.

You will travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle appropriate for your group size — typically a premium SUV or a spacious minibus for families and small groups.

Yes. We work exclusively with luxury desert camps offering spacious private tents, real beds, private bathrooms, fine dining, and high levels of comfort — far from the basic camping experience many travelers expect.

Yes. Your dedicated driver/guide accompanies you for the entire journey, ensuring continuity, safety, and a more personalized experience.

Yes. Many of our tours are flexible and can begin and end in different cities such as Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, or Tangier, depending on your travel plans.

Yes. While your itinerary includes guided experiences, we also allow time for independent exploration, shopping, relaxation, and spontaneous discoveries.

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