5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert
OVERVIEW :
Embark on an unforgettable 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, exploring Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture. On Day 1, journey through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at Tizi N’Tichka for panoramic views, before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou and continuing to Ouarzazate and Dades Valley. Day 2 takes you along the “Road of 1000 Kasbahs,” exploring the majestic Todra Gorges and the desert town of Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga. On Day 3, experience the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi on a 4×4 tour, meet nomadic families, and enjoy a camel ride to a desert camp, where you’ll be treated to traditional Berber music and a starry night under the desert sky. On Day 4, witness the desert sunrise, then trek back to Merzouga before heading to Ouarzazate, passing through Berber villages and the bustling market of Rissani. The final day (Day 5) takes you back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, with stops at the Atlas Studios and Tizi N’Tichka Pass, ending your adventure in the heart of Morocco
highlights :
- Tizi N’Tichka Pass – Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking panoramic views.
- Ait Benhaddou – Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site and iconic kasbahs featured in many famous films.
- Ouarzazate – Visit the “Hollywood of Morocco” and Atlas Film Studios.
- Dades Valley & Todra Gorges – Discover the stunning “Road of 1000 Kasbahs” and hike the dramatic 300m high cliffs of Todra Gorge.
- Merzouga Desert – Camel trek through the mesmerizing golden dunes of Erg Chebbi and experience a magical desert sunset.
- Nomadic Culture – Visit traditional Berber nomads and the Gnawa people of Khamlia, enjoying their unique music and hospitality.
- Desert Camp Experience – Spend the night under the stars at a traditional Berber camp with fire, music, and dancing.
- Sunrise over the Dunes – Wake up early for a spectacular sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes.
- Rissani Market – Visit the largest market in southern Morocco, known for its vibrant atmosphere and local crafts.
- Scenic Drive Through Draa Valley – Pass through beautiful palm groves, Berber villages, and picturesque valleys.
- Atlas Studios – Explore the famous film studios in Ouarzazate, where major international films have been shot.
- Tizi N’Tichka Pass Return – Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains on the return journey to Marrakech, enjoying more spectacular landscapes.
Itinerary
Day : 1 Marrakech – Tizi .N.Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley
The First day of our 5 days Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara camel tours. starts at 8 a.m. The driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakesh, drive toward Ouarzazate, passing through the High Atlas Mountains of (Tizi-N-Tichka) and stop there for a break to take some lovely pictures for this fantastic panoramic place. Then we will continue our way to Ouarzazate passing through Berber villages arriving To the kasbah Ait Benhaddou a UNESCO World heritage site recognized in 1987 ,which is an important destination for film makers. We will have a lunch in Ait Benhaddou & visit the Kasbah/ksar. After that we will continue our tour to Ouarzazate, and kasbah amridel i skoura ouasis then to Rose Valley then to Dades Valley where we will spend our night.this is the end of our first day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara camel tours on 5 days .
Day : 2 Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga.
On the second day of our sahara tours from Marrakech to Merzouga desert & after breakfast, we will drive along the road of 1000 kasbahs from Dades Valley to Todra Gorges.We will visit one of the most fascinating Oasis in Morocco ; Todra and walk along the Canyons of about 300 m high which is the best place for mountain climbers.Then we will continue our journey to Merzouga desert. On our road we will pass through many Berber villages, Tinjdad_jerf_outorgu_ Erfoud, which will give us a feeling of the beginning of Sahara atmosphere. The final step of the second day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara camel tours of 5 days will be arrival to Merzouga & overnight in atraditional hotel.
Day : 3 Merzouga –Erg Chebbi Desert – 4×4 Tour
On the 3rd day of Marrakech to Merzouga 5 days sahara tour; we will leave the hotel after having our breakfast. We’ll continue our journey driving between the golden dunes of Erg-Chebbi Sahara desert by 4*4, we will visit some nomadic families & visit Gnawa people hwo are orginaly from mali but many year agos the live in small village. of khamlia they still played they traditional music by african instrumant.
back to your hotel in afternoon. to prepare to ride camels for 1h30 mint you will stop in your way to the desert camp to watch, sunset over sand dunes of Erg chebbi desert, then continue to the camp, we will served you some meant tea for hospitality, then we served you dinner later, after dinner we will make fire and we play berber music by traditional berber drumas, around fire, stay overnight at desert camp you have your private tent.
Day : 4 Camel Trekking back to Merzouga – Berber Villages – Ouarzazate
The 4th day of our 5 days sahara camel tours from Marrakech to Merzouga desert will start earlier, as we will wake up to enjoy the sunrise in Merzouga Desert Then we will ride camels back to the hotel for breakfast and shower. After that, we will drive back to Ourzazate, along the way we will pass through Berber villages, and .Rissani Town to visit the begest maket in south of morocco to Alnif & Tazaren_ Nkoub there where we will stop to have lunch, then continue our trip pass through draa valley_ Agdez. Arrival to the hotel in Ouarzazate will stay overnight.
Day : 5 Ouarzazate – Tizi-N-Tichka – Marrakech
In The Last day of our desert tour Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara 5 days, after breakfast we will drive back from Ouarzazate to Marrakech visit moves Atlas Studios and High Atlas Mountains & Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. We will enjoy fantastic & wonderful views and landscapes along the way. When we arrive to Marrakech, the driver will drop you off at your accommodation & that would make an end of our 5 dyas tour marrakech to merzouga Desert. we will drop of in your accomodation. in marrakech
included :
- Transport in 4×4 car with Air condition
- Private driver/English speaking guide
- Accommodation (dinner and breakfast) in hotels
- Camel ride through the desert
- Sleep in desert tent
excluded :
- Airline tickets
- Noon meals
- Drinks
- Entrance fees