5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Explore the Sahara Desert in Just 5 Days
This 5-day Morocco tour takes you on an unforgettable journey from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert in Merzouga. Travel through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and discover the cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate and the stunning Dades and Todra Gorges.
Your adventure continues into the heart of the Sahara, where you’ll ride camels across the dunes at sunset and spend a magical night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. Along the way, immerse yourself in traditional Berber villages, lush oases, and panoramic desert valleys. This tour is perfect for those with limited time who want to experience the soul of southern Morocco and the magic of the Sahara in comfort and style.
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5 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga Itinerary:
Day 1:Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate - Amridil Kasbah - Roses valley - Dades Valley
Day 2:Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Berber Villages - Erg Chebbi Merzouga (Camel ride & overnight in a desert camp)
Today, our journey start as we head towards the Sahara desert. Our first stop will be at Todra gorges, where you’ll have the opportunity to freely explore and admire the stunning grand canyons and the green Todra valley. We’ll drive through various Berber villages along the way, such as Tinjdad, Mellab, Jorf, and Erfoud, offering you the chance to relish the beauty of Tafilalte Oasis and its palm groves.
As we proceed to the Sahara desert Merzouga, you’ll find a waiting caravan of camels ready to offer you the ultimate experience in the Erg Chebbi dunes. The camel ride will be around 2H with a sunset break, allowing you to hike through the captivating Merzouga sand dunes. In the journey to the authentic desert camp, there will be ample time to relish the sunset amidst the vastness of the Sahara, you can also try Sandboarding (optional).
Once you arrive at your destination, a warm welcome with tea and smiles awaits you. Following a delicious dinner, you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere by the campfire, accompanied by the mesmerizing music of Berbers and the gentle presence of camels under the starry night sky. The adventure concludes with an overnight stay in the desert camp.
Day 3:Merzouga Desert Tour - 4x4 Discovery of Erg Chebbi
The following day, on our tour, You will wake up early to appreciate an incredible sunrise over Erg Chebbi sand dunes. After breakfast & shower in the desert camp. We will explore the Merzouga desert and its incredible sites, from dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossil areas to fabulous oases.
We start our journey in Merzouga, We will visit Nomads in their tents, on this way you will have a chance to dive deeply into Berber culture, and explore their lifestyle while sharing Berber tea at their authentic tents and enjoying the locals’ hospitality. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Then, at lunchtime, we take a stroll in a palm tree grove of Hassi Lbied Oasis. Later on, we will finish our desert discovery at your hotel to relax, overnight stay in a Hotel.
Day 4: Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Nkoub - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate
Today, we will start our drive back to Marrakech. In two days, we will begin our journey toward Rissani and Tafilalte Oasis. We will have a visit to the old Market That is why visiting Rissani on any day other than Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday would imply not do justice to the essence of this city, because you would miss a unique opportunity to connect with its past by visiting its vibrant souk (traditional market) where all the local merchants from the area come to do business in the Market.
Explore the historic capital of the Alaouite Sultans before continuing on to Alnif and Anti-Atlas Mountain. As you travel past the significant Berber communities of Tazzarine and Nkob, will travel along Draa Valley, which is known for its rows of towering palms. Drive to Ouarzazate in the late afternoon through the Anti-Atlas Mountain, once you arrive at Ouarzazate where you will have an overnight stay in a Riad.
Day 5:Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah - Telouat Kasbah - Back to Marrakech
After visiting Ouarzazate we will drive around 27 km of the road, and we will reach Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has been used as a backdrop for shooting numerous Hollywood Movies including “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Gladiator”, “Kingdom of Heaven”, “Prince of Persia” and much more… The Kasbahs(fortresses) reflect the Exotic Moroccan architecture & culture. After exploring the kasbah, we will continue a little further on the High Atlas Mountains through the “Tichka pass” which will lead us to Marrakech..
5 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga Inclusions & Exclusions:
Price Includes
✔️ Private car (Suv or Minivan) A/C.
✔️ Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation.
✔️ Multilingual Driver/Guide.
✔️ Camel trek (Camel per person).
✔️ Visit all interesting attractions along the road.
✔️ 4 Nights Accommodation (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ Free time to explore attractions like Ait Benhaddou, Cinema studios, Taourirt Kasbah, etc.
✔️ Sandboarding (Optional).
✔️ Overnight stay in a desert camp (Dinner & breakfast included).
✔️ Flexible Stops.
Price Excludes
❌ Flights or Ferry Tickets.
❌ Monuments Entrance Fees.
❌ Lunches, Drinks…
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