5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH :
☞ TOUR PLAN :
📍 STARTING POINT : MARRAKECH
📍 ENDING POINT : MARRAKECH
✈︎ DESTINATION : SAHARA DESERT
➤ TOUR DURATION : 5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS
◉ OVERVIEW :
⇢ This 5-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and back takes you deep into Morocco’s most spectacular landscapes. You’ll travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, discover lush valleys, and ride camels into the golden dunes of Merzouga. With two nights in the desert and stops in historic towns and gorges, this tour offers a relaxed pace and an immersive cultural experience before returning to Marrakech.
☀︎ HIGHLIGHTS :
- Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site Aït Benhaddou Kasbah
- Explore the cinematic town of Ouarzazate and the Skoura Oasis
- Drive through the spectacular Dades Valley and walk in the Todra Gorge
- Sunset camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Overnight stay in a luxury Sahara desert camp with dinner and music
- Explore Berber villages, nomadic life, and visit Khamlia village
- Discover the vast landscapes of the Draa Valley and Alnif
- Relaxed pace with two nights in the desert for deeper experience
❇︎ ITINERARY :
☞ DAY 1 : MARRAKECH – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – AIT BENHADDOU KASBAH – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY :
❖ Depart from Marrakech and cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, with stops for photos and Berber villages. Visit the stunning Aït Benhaddou Kasbah, then continue to Ouarzazate and through the Skoura Oasisand Rose Valley to reach Dades Valley for your overnight stay with dinner.
☞ DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA DESERT :
❖ Travel through the dramatic landscapes of Dades Gorges and visit the towering canyon of Todra Gorge. Continue to Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes. Watch the sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the stars with dinner and live music.
☞ DAY 3 : FULL DAY TO EXPLORE THE SAHARA DESERT :
❖ Enjoy a full day in the Sahara. After breakfast, visit nearby nomadic families, explore Khamlia village (known for Gnawa music), and explore the black desert and seasonal lake (when present). Return to your hotel in Merzouga for a relaxing evening and overnight stay.
☞ DAY 4 : MERZOUGA DESERT – RISSANI MARKET – NKOB – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE :
❖ Depart from Merzouga after sunrise and travel through Rissani and Alnif, stopping at the traditional villages of the Draa Valley. Continue to Nkob and enjoy the desert landscapes before reaching Ouarzazate for your overnight stay.
☞ DAY 5 : OUARZAZTE – ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH :
❖ After breakfast, visit the Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Studios, then travel back through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying the scenic road before arriving back in Marrakech in the afternoon.
✔︎ INCLUDED & ✗ NOT INCLUDED :
✔︎ INCLUDED :
✔︎ Private air-conditioned transportation
✔︎ English-speaking driver/guide
✔︎ 4 nights’ accommodation (1 in Dades, 2 in Merzouga, 1 in Ouarzazate)
✔︎ Breakfasts and dinners during the tour
✔︎ Camel trek in the Merzouga dunes
✔︎ Luxury desert camp and hotel stay in Merzouga
✔︎ Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech
✔︎ Sightseeing stops along the route
✗ NOT INCLUDED :
✗ Lunches and drinks
✗ Tips and personal expenses
✗ Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
✗ Entrance fees to monuments (e.g., Atlas Studios, Kasbahs)
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