Explore the south of Morocco In this 5 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and visit the rocky peaks of the High Atlas mountains with the Beautiful traditional buildings of the Berber People and the colossal dunes of the Sahara. You’ll wander medieval medinas and souks, marvel at palaces and mosques, and explore ancient kasbahs and desert towns.
through your 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you will enjoy the breathtaking sceneries of the south of Morocco, The Beautiful Buildings of the Berber, gorges, green valleys, and old Kasbah, Oasis, and dunes. Ride your camels while you walk on the dunes to see the beautiful sunset and get to know about Berber people and their lifestyle, in this 5 Days tour From Marrakech To Merzouga desert, you will taste and discover an unforgettable desert experience of Merzouga Erg Chebbi.

5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Info

+ Duration: 5 Days & 4 nights
+ Departure: 08:00 am
+ Starting location: Marrakech
+ Ending Location: Marrakech

5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Tour Highlights

+ Cross the High Atlas Mountains and its Tizi Ntichka pass
+ Visit the UNESCO world heritage site of Ait Ben Hadou 
+ Drive to Dades Gorges
+ Visit  The Todgha Gorges and drive across Erfoud To Desert
+ Ride a camel in Merzouga while assisting to a dramatic sunset
+ Sleep under the stars in Erg Chebbi Sahara camp
+ drive through the Draa valley To Marrakech

Itinerary of 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Valley of the Roses – Dades Valley

We will start Our first day of 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert Tour by crossing the Atlas Mountains, we will pass through the part of Tizi “nTichka” and we will stop to take photos and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views, we will visit the cooperative of argan oil producers to know the extraction process and its use.
We will visit the fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou and its famous Kasbah (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). This site is recognized because scenes from some movies such as “Gladiator”, “The Jewel of the Nile” and series such as “Game of Thrones” were filmed there. After lunch in town, we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate, considered the great gate of the desert. Later we will pass through the Valley of Roses through the great palm grove of Skoura and Boumalne. Dinner at the hotel in the Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

In the morning we will leave for Merzouga, after having breakfast at the hotel, and we will cross the Todra gorges.
We will stop for lunch and continue the trip to the desert. We will observe the impressive dunes of Merzouga where we will enjoy a welcome tea and begin to feel the hospitality of the people of the desert. When we arrive at the hotel, which is the entrance to the desert, we will leave our bags and only take what is necessary to spend the night in the desert. There we will meet the dromedaries that will take us to the camp. We will get to see the sunset and we will have a traditional dinner and typical music, we will spend the third night of Our 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga.

Day 3: Discovering the Merzouga region – Nomads – Khamlia – Hassi Labied Oasis

It is important to get up early to admire the marvelous sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then it’s back to Merzouga by camel, where your driver will be waiting for you. We will spend the day exploring the Merzouga region. The area offers many incredible sites, from dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossilized areas to fairytale oases. These are ideal places for numerous outdoor activities.

We start our journey to Merzouga with a visit to an old eyeliner mine. Then we visit the nomads in their hand-woven tents. We learn about their way of life over a glass of Berber tea. Our next destination is the village of Khamlia, where we can watch the music and dance of the Gnaouas. The inhabitants come from countries south of the Sahara such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then take a walk through a palm grove. We then drive a few kilometers to the wild Oasis of Hassi labiad, Dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel/riad.

Day 4: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate

We will wake up before sunrise to see it, then we start our fourth day of 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert return to Ouarzazate and we will cross the interesting landscapes of the Draa Valley.
We will cross the Anti Atlas to get to Ouarzazate, then we will have a night at the hotel / Riad.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Tizi N’tichika – Marrakech city

We will leave the hotel / Riad after taking your breakfast towards The Kasbah Taourirt and Studios that made the city of Ouarzazate very famous, after visiting the fantastic places we will drive back to Marrakech through the landscapes of the High Atlas mountains, we will have some stops including the visit of Kasbah Telouet which is one of the oldest Kasbahs in the High Atlas, after visiting this ancient kasbah we will continue our way via the Tizi N’tichka pass then stop for lunch before arriving the red city, after this local lunch and delicious one, we will continue the way back to Marrakech. the end of Our 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.

5 Days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Includes

Private Transport with Air-condition.
Pick up / Drop of at Your accommodation.
Professional English speaking Guide / Driver.
1 Night in Marrakech with Bed and Breakfast include.
2 Nights in Hotel / Riad with Dinner & Breakfast Include.
Camel Ride for each person.
1 Night in a Desert Camp include Dinner and Breakfast.

5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour excludes

Plane Tickets.
Drinks of all kinds.
Lunches.
Entrance fees to Kasbahs and movie locations.

NOTE: If this 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert does not match what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us and we will prepare the trip for your needs and requirements.