- Duration / 5 Days - 4 Night
- Start / Marrakech
- End / Marrakech
OVERVIEW
Take a 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with us and discover the beautiful secrets of Sahara. Traverse High Atlas Mountains, delve into ancient kasbahs and landscapes of Morocco drastically different from New York.
Spend a night in the middle of the desert, possibly camping by yourself for several days with only the locals to guide you. On the way, experience the beautiful towns precious green woods and also the public and hospitality of southern Morocco.
The 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is an ideal trip to explore the Moroccan landscape, and nature and culture. Lose yourself in the beauty and history you can only find while traveling.
Itinerary 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Dades Valley
Begin your 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with pick-up from your Marrakech hotel or airport. Head south through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the picturesque Tizi-n-Tichka pass. Along the way, stop for photos then Continue to the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and known for its roles in major films and TV series After exploring the historic fortress, travel to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Desert,” where you will have lunch. In the afternoon, pass through the palm groves of Skoura and the Valley of Roses, known for its fragrant flowers. Arrival in Boumalne Dades, dinner and overnight in a hotel in the picturesque Dades Gorges.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Gorge
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Day 2: Dades valley - Todra Gorge - sahara desert merzouga
After breakfast at your hotel in Boumalne Dades, begin your journey toward the striking Todra Gorge. The Todra River has shaped this dramatic canyon, where limestone cliffs rise up to 300 meters. Take time for a short walk through the gorge and capture some photos of the impressive scenery.
Continue on through the Berber villages of Tinghir and see the green palm groves that stretch across the Tafilalt region. Pause along the way for lunch before reaching Merzouga, known as the entrance to the Sahara Desert.
In the late afternoon, swap your 4×4 for a camel and ride across the orange dunes of Erg Chebbi as the sun sets. Your journey leads to a desert camp set among the dunes, where you can relax with a traditional Moroccan dinner. Spend the night around the campfire with Berber music, then sleep under the stars in the heart of the desert.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga (standard or luxury)
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Activity: Camel ride + Sandboarding available
Day 3: Merzouga Area — Gnaoua Village — Nomadic Families
Consider even waking up early for the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at camp. Rather than rushing off, take the time to explore the desert region surrounding Merzouga for the day.
Khamlia Village: Located near Merzouga, Khamlia is one of the traditional villages and it has the unique habitants there who are the Gnaoua people where you can listen to their very spiritually music. We continue to tour aboard a 4×4 where we visit nomadic families, oases hidden in the desert. Go back to your hotel or camp late afternoon and experience another evening of peace in the Sahara.
Overnight: Sahara Desert Hotel
Meals:Dinner & breakfast
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani -Agdz — Ouarzazate
Rise early that morning to watch the sun come up over the dunes. After breakfast, you choose camel or 4×4 back to Merzouga desert sahara and you’ll start the journey towards the west. Travel through the heart of the desert, pass Rissani, believed to be where the Alaouite dynasty originated from and head on to Alnif and N’Kob, both towns well known for their rich Berber culture.
Travel across the Draa Valley with its luxurious palm groves and historic kasbahs. Afterwards drive to Agdz and then to Ouarzazate, night accommodation.
Overnight in: Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner & Breakfast
DAY 4: Ouarzazate – Berber Villages - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
on the last day of 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Breakfast then we leave Ouarzazate back to Marrakech by the beautiful route. Take in the colors of remote Berber villages, terraced valleys and multi-hued High Atlas Mountains as we head back over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
Finish your adventurous desert trip by arriving in Marrakech at afternoon or earlyevening. Pick Up Point: Your hotel or Riad in Marrakech
End of Tour: Drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
What’s Included
- Private Transportation
- Experienced English/Spanish-Speaking Driver/Guide
- Pick up And Drop Off
- Four nights’ accommodation
- Camel trek & Sandboarding
- Dinner & breakfast
- Fuel and road tolls
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and drinks
- Personal expenses like tips
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities
- Entrance fees
Maps
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