Destination

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Duration
5 Days 4 Nights
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Tour Type
Desert tours ( Private)
Desert tours (Shared)
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Group Size
17 Max
Marrakech

5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga. This tour offers the perfect blend of culture, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes – from the majestic High Atlas Mountains to the serene Sahara Desert. Ideal for travelers looking to deeply experience the beauty and diversity of southern Morocco.

Included
  • Private A/C vehicle with an English-speaking driver/guide
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad in Marrakech
  • 3 nights in hotels/guesthouses (private rooms with dinner & breakfast)
  • 1 night in a luxury or standard desert camp (private tent)
  • Camel trek in the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Sandboarding experience (optional)
  • Fuel and local taxes
Excluded
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Tips and personal expenses
Day of operation : Daily

Details

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day journey from the vibrant city of Marrakech to the golden dunes of Merzouga.

  • Departure from Marrakech in the morning via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260 m).

  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, famous for its appearance in movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

  • Continue to Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa", with an optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios.

  • Drive through the Valley of Roses to reach the Dades Gorges.

  • Dinner and overnight in a charming guesthouse or hotel in Dades.

  • Explore the impressive rock formations of the Dades Valley.

  • Travel to Todra Gorges, ideal for photos and a short walk along the canyon.

  • Continue toward the Sahara, passing palm groves and Berber villages.

  • Arrive at Merzouga, where your camel will be waiting.

  • Camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset.

  • Dinner and overnight in a traditional desert camp under the stars.

  • Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes.

  • Return by camel or 4x4 to Merzouga village.

  • Enjoy a full day exploring the region:

    • Visit the Gnawa musicians in Khamlia village.

    • Discover the fossil workshops and explore the black desert.

    • Meet local nomadic families living in the desert.

  • Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad near the dunes.

  • After breakfast, depart towards Rissani, the old capital of Tafilalet, known for its traditional souk.

  • Cross the scenic Draa Valley, full of date palms and fortified kasbahs.

  • Short stops along the way to take photos and explore Berber villages.

  • Arrive in Ouarzazate, overnight in a riad or hotel.

  • Visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate if time permits.

  • Drive back to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains.

  • Stop for lunch and panoramic views along the way.

  • Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon.

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