How long is the Ouarzazate to Merzouga tour?
This private tour runs 2 days and 1 night, the shortest standard route to the Sahara Desert from any of Morocco’s major towns, since Ouarzazate already sits on the direct road east toward Merzouga.
Route and stops
The route follows the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge — the same stretch used by the longer Marrakech-based tours — before reaching Merzouga for the desert camp, and returns the same way the next day.
Who this tour suits
This itinerary is designed for travelers who are already in Ouarzazate, whether at the end of another trip or as a dedicated stop, and want to reach the Sahara Desert without the longer drive required from Marrakech or Fes.