Tour Overview & Timing
This 5-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is a private journey designed to showcase Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, from the High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Travel through scenic valleys, dramatic gorges, and historic kasbahs while enjoying a relaxed pace and authentic local experiences.
The tour includes highlights such as Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, a camel trek in the Merzouga Desert, exploration of Sahara life, the lush Draa Valley, and a visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. With a private driver, comfortable accommodations, and flexible stops, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a memorable Sahara desert experience from Marrakech with comfort, authenticity, and great value.
Day By Day Itinerary
This 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is a classic Sahara desert journey, perfect for travelers who want to experience Morocco’s mountains, valleys, and golden dunes at a relaxed pace. Travel with a private driver, enjoy handpicked stays, and discover authentic desert life, from scenic valleys to camel trekking in the Sahara.
Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Dades Valley
Your desert tour starts in Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy panoramic views, Berber villages, and scenic stops along the way. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses before arriving in the beautiful Dades Valley, known for its rock formations and green oasis landscapes. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel or riad.
Day 2: Dades Valley - Todra Gorge - Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, travel to the impressive Todra Gorge, with its high canyon walls and palm-lined river. Continue east through desert towns and changing landscapes until you reach Merzouga, at the edge of the Sahara. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, watching the sunset over the sand. Dinner and overnight in an authentic desert camp under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration
Wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes. Today is dedicated to exploring Merzouga and the surrounding desert. Visit nomad families, enjoy traditional music in a desert village, and discover fossil areas and palm oases. This relaxed day allows you to truly experience Sahara life. Dinner and overnight in a hotel near the dunes or in the desert camp.
Day 4: Merzouga - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate
Leave Merzouga and drive through remote desert roads toward the lush Draa Valley, famous for its long palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop for photos and short walks along the oasis villages. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara” and home to famous film studios. Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 5: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
On the final day, visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of Morocco’s most iconic sites. After exploring the ksar, drive back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains, with scenic stops along the way. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 5-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.
What’s Included & Not Included
This tour is fully tailor-made and can be adjusted to your pace, interests, and comfort level. Accommodations, driving times, and activities can be customized to ensure a relaxed and enjoyable experience throughout your journey.
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