This 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga takes you through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, starting with the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and Ouarzazate film studios. Then, the journey continues through the Valley of Roses, Dades Valley, and Todgha Gorges, following the famous Road of 1000 Kasbahs. Afterward, you reach Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes for an unforgettable camel trek in the Sahara Desert, overnight stays in a traditional Berber desert camp, and cultural visits to Khamlia and Rissani. Finally, the tour returns to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and the Atlas Mountains, offering a complete and authentic Morocco desert experience.
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
5 days desert tour marrakech merzouga starts. After your breakfast, we pick you up from your hotel and travel. So we depart Marrakech for Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou via Tizi N’Tichka, passing an elevation of 2,260 m (7,413 ft.). Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a spectacular fortified village (Ksar). Lunch will be in a traditional restaurant in Ait Benhaddou. Likewise, we continue to Ouarzazate, visiting Kasbah Taourirte and the cinema studios of Atlas & CLA Studios, where many movies were produced, thus earning the nickname The Hollywood of Africa, such as Lawrence of Arabia, Sahara…
In the afternoon, we drive to Boumalne Dades via the Valley of the Roses, which is known for the extensive harvest of roses, used in the production of perfume. More than rose water and cosmetic products. Before we reach our small hotel located in the Dades Valley. Your accommodations and dinner will be in a hotel in the Dades Valley
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga – Camel Ride
After breakfast, you will leave your hotel and begin your journey towards the Sahara Desert. First, you’ll drive along the road of 1000 Kasbahs, passing through several Berber villages. Then, you’ll arrive at Todgha Gorges, a series of limestone river canyons in the High Atlas Mountains. Next, in Tinejdad, you’ll stop to visit a Berber village famous for its palm trees. Afterward, you’ll continue to Jorf, where you’ll visit the old irrigation canal.
Following this, you’ll head to Erfoud, where you’ll explore the fossil workshops and the Dates Market. Finally, you’ll reach the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes, where your adventure into the Sahara begins with a camel trek. You will journey through the dunes to a small Oasis, where you will spend the evening. As the stars fill the clear sky, you’ll settle in a Nomad Berber Tent for the night.
In the evening, a campfire will be lit, and traditional music will be played to share the local culture. Dinner will then be served under the Saharan sky, either around the campfire or in the restaurant tent.
Day 3: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Erg Chebbi
Earlier, after your breakfast, you will tour the area of Erg Chebbi. Visiting Khamlia is a little village in the desert by the biggest dunes in Erg Chebbi; Also you will visit a Berber residence and listen to the indigenous Gnawa music, which originated in West Africa. Moreover, you will visit some deserted mines and the Oasis of the Palm Trees. Equally important, you will visit the small oasis town of Rissani, which is near the northwest edge of the Sahara.
This picturesque city has gained popularity, not only as the Tafilalet capital but also as a destination where visitors can still experience the true mystique of Morocco. In addition, visit the famous market where you can find jewelry, souvenirs, gifts, spices, art, and crafts. Also, lunch will be a traditional Moroccan pizza called “Medfouna”. After, you will come back to the hotel in Merzouga and prepare for your journey to Erg Chebbi to take a camel ride back to the desert camp, where you will enjoy a second night under the stars.
Day 4: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todgha Gorges – Ouarzazate
We continue our 5 days desert tour Marrakech Merzouga In the morning, after having a sunrise breakfast, we will break camp and ride our camels out of the desert and back to our original point of departure. Next, travel back to the hotel so that you can shower, breakfast. Collect your luggage before starting on your way back toward Dades. Visit the canal of irrigation in Jorf. After that, we continue our road to Todgha Gorges, where we will stop to visit the highest gorges in all of Morocco.
Then we will cross the valley of roses, and visit the cooperative of women where you can find all kinds of rose products and bio products. moreover, Dades Valley. Once you arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon, your accommodations and dinner will be in a hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After your morning breakfast, you will travel to Marrakech by way of the Atlas Mountains. You will stop in Taddart to have lunch at a Berber village in a panoramic restaurant. After you complete your lunch, you will continue your travel to Marrakech. Once you arrive in Marrakech, you will be dropped off at your hotel, and this will complete your 5 days desert tour marrakech merzouga and end our services.
Included / Excluded
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included and what's not included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- 4×4 vehicle or Minibus (with A/C)
- Fuel
- An English speaking driver/guide
- Hotel overnight stays
- Breakfast & dinner
- A camel ride
- night in desert camp
- An English-speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation at hotel
- Visit The old Market in Erfoud
- Flights
- Lunches
- Beverages
- All that is not mentioned above