2 Days
2 Days Ouarzazate to Merzouga
Ouarzazate → Dades Valley → Merzouga
Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Erg Chebbi and return via the gorges.
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Private Tours from Ouarzazate
Begin at the door of the desert and explore Ait Ben Haddou, the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, the Dades and Todra gorges and the Sahara, with onward journeys to Marrakech or Fes.
Journey from the door of the desert
Start your Morocco journey in Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate, often called the door of the desert, is ideal if you want Ait Ben Haddou, Skoura and the Dades and Todra valleys without backtracking through Marrakech first. Private tours from here reach Merzouga in a well-paced two or three days, or continue to Fes and the north.
Every itinerary is private. See all private Morocco tours or Morocco desert tours.
Background on this city: Visit Morocco page for Ouarzazate, Zagora and Tinghir (Visit Morocco — Ouarzazate, Zagora and Tinghir).
Featured tours from Ouarzazate
Popular private tours from Ouarzazate
Handpicked multi-day journeys from Ouarzazate, designed for a deeper and more authentic Morocco experience.
3 Days
3 Days Ouarzazate Desert Tour
Ouarzazate → Dades Valley → Todra Gorge
Kasbahs, gorges and a full day in the dunes, looping back to Ouarzazate.
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4 Days
4 Days Ouarzazate Sahara Tour
Ouarzazate → Dades Valley → Merzouga
Two nights near Erg Chebbi plus valley time, returning to Ouarzazate.
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5 Days
5 Days Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
East to the dunes, then west over the Atlas into Marrakech.
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5 Days
5 Days Ouarzazate to Fes
Ouarzazate → Ziz Valley → Fes
From the Hollywood of Africa through Erg Chebbi and the Middle Atlas to Fes.
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6 Days
6 Days Morocco Tour from Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate → Merzouga → Marrakech
Kasbahs, Sahara, Atlas and Marrakech — a six-day private tour from Ouarzazate.
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7 Days
7 Days Morocco Tour from Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate → Merzouga → Fes
A week from Ouarzazate through the Sahara to Fes, with Marrakech if you want a detour.
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Why start in Ouarzazate?
The perfect starting point
Ouarzazate’s airport and position on the kasbah road make it an ideal gateway to the gorges, valleys and dunes of southern Morocco without backtracking through Marrakech.
Ouarzazate is for guests who want Ait Ben Haddou, Skoura and the gorges without backtracking through Marrakech on day one — including travelers who fly into the desert door.
Kasbah country
Ait Ben Haddou, Skoura and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs start on your doorstep.
Shorter desert roads
Reach the Erg Chebbi dunes at Merzouga in two well-paced days via the Dades and Todra valleys.
Flexible pickup
We meet you at Ouarzazate airport or your hotel and create a private tour, tailored to your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions about tours from Ouarzazate
Is Ait Ben Haddou included from Ouarzazate?
Usually on day one or on the return. It is twenty minutes from town and belongs on almost every Ouarzazate itinerary we write.
Film studios or ksar?
The ksar is the better hour. Studios are optional if you care about movie sets; say so and we build them in without making them the day.
What are the typical routes from Ouarzazate?
Ait Ben Haddou and the kasbah road east: Skoura, Dades, Todra, Rissani, Erg Chebbi. Westbound days recross Tizi n’Tichka to Marrakech.
How many days do I need for a tour from Ouarzazate?
Two days is a desert dash. Three or four days is the pace this landscape deserves. Add Marrakech nights before or after if you still want the medina.
Which tour styles start in Ouarzazate?
2–3 day runs to Merzouga, 4-day Sahara tours with valley nights, and 5–7 day itineraries onward to Marrakech or Fes.
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Every traveller is different. Tell us about your plans and we’ll create a personalised itinerary from Ouarzazate, with the right pace, accommodation and experiences for you.