Explore the south of Morocco over these 5 days tour from Marrakech. 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 will stroll through medieval medinas and souks, marvel at palaces and mosques, and explore ancient kasbahs and desert towns.
Throughout your 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, you will enjoy the breathtaking landscapes of southern Morocco, the beautiful buildings of the Berbers, gorges, green valleys, and ancient Kasbah, Oasis, and dunes. Ride a camel while walking on the dunes to see the beautiful sunset and meet the Berbers and their lifestyle, on this 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, you will taste and discover an unforgettable experience in the desert of Merzouga Erg Chebbi.
5 Days / 4 Nights
Hotel or Airport in Marrakech
Hotel or Airport in Marrakech
8:00 AM
Private
Choose our Marrakech to Merzouga private tour to experience the splendor of southern Morocco. You will get the chance to appreciate everything, from seeing old Kasbahs to riding camels in the desert. Spend the full day exploring the Merzouga desert, including a visit with a nomadic family. The greatest aspect is that this schedule cuts down on travel time, enabling you to concentrate on enjoying the beauty of the Sahara desert.
Check out the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech below to get an idea of what you can expect on this trip. You are welcome to change the program to fit your interests.
We will start our 5 days tour from Marrakech, we will travel through the High Atlas Mountains “Tizi-n-Tichka pass”. You will see the Berber villages made of adobe and the green valleys below.
We will continue descending through the Atlas Mountains until we reach Ouarzazate. We will continue our way to the Oasis of Skoura, full of palm trees and fortified Kasbahs, very interesting for having a fortified Kasbah in the middle of palm trees (Kasbah of Amridil) where we will visit to approach the Sub-Saharan stories and discover the Moroccan architecture … . We will pass through the road of the Thousand Kasbah in an easterly direction. We will continue to Kalaat Mgouna after the Valley of the Roses. We will arrive at the Dades Valley, where you will spend the first night of the tour.
Driving distance: Approximately 358 km.
Driving time: Approximately 6 hr 30 min.
Today, our 5 days from Marrakech journey begins as we head towards the Sahara Desert. Our first stop will be in the Todra Gorges, where you will have the opportunity to explore freely and admire the impressive canyons and the green Todra Valley. We will pass through several Berber villages along the way, such as Tinjdad, Mellab, Jorf, and Erfoud, offering you the opportunity to savor the beauty of the oasis of Tafilalte and its palm groves.
When we head to the Sahara desert, Merzouga, a caravan of camels will be waiting for you ready to offer you the ultimate experience in the dunes of Erg Chebbi. The camel ride will be about 1 hour and a half with a break at sunset, allowing you to walk in the captivating dunes of Merzouga. On the way to the authentic desert camp, there will be enough time to savor the sunset in the middle of the immensity of the Sahara, you can also try Sandboarding (optional).
You will be greeted warmly with tea and smiles when you arrive at the destination. After a delicious dinner, you will enjoy the cozy atmosphere by the campfire, accompanied by the mesmerizing music of the Berbers and the gentle presence of camels under the starry night sky. The adventure concludes with a night in the desert camp.
Driving distance: Approximately 273 km.
Driving time: Approximately 4 hr 45 min.
The next day, on our 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, you will wake up early to appreciate an incredible sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. After breakfast and a shower in the desert camp. We will explore the desert of Merzouga and its incredible landscapes, from dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossil areas to fabulous Oasis.
We will start our journey in Merzouga, where we will visit the nomads in their tents, this way you will have the opportunity to dive deep into the Berber culture and explore their way of life while sharing Berber tea in their authentic tents and enjoying the hospitality of the locals. Our next stop is the village of Khamlia, where you may experience Gnaoua music and dancing. Its inhabitants are originally from sub-Saharan countries such as Mali, Sudan and Niger. Then, at lunchtime, we will take a walk in a palm grove in the Hassi Lbied oasis. Later, we will finish our discovery of the desert in your hotel to relax, accommodation in a hotel.
Driving distance: Approximately 57 km.
Driving time: Approximately 2 hr 40 min.
After breakfast at your hotel, we will travel to Ouarzazate driving through Rissani to visit its traditional weekly market if we are lucky enough to be here on one of the market days (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday) then we continue through the arid pre-desert area where we will see acacias typical of these landscapes.
On our trip to the Draa Valley, we will stop to appreciate the breathtaking views of the Draa River, Morocco’s longest river. Our 5-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga continues to Ouarzazate crossing the Anti Atlas. Free time for lunch in the city and the afternoon we will continue our journey to Ouarzazate arrival in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Driving distance: Approximately 375 km.
Driving time: Approximately 5 hr 35 min.
After breakfast at your hotel, drive to visit the ksar (fortified village) of Ait ben Haddou the famous Kasbah was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 numerous movies were filmed in this spectacular place including Gladiator, Obelix, the Mummy, The Jewel of the Nile, Sahara with Penelope Cruz.
Before traveling through Tizi n’Tichka making stops along the way to enjoy the superb views of these mountains and authentic Berber villages lunch in a restaurant in the middle of the Atlas. Then we will continue to Marrakech arriving in the afternoon, transfer to your hotel, and end our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
Driving distance: Approximately 205 km.
Driving time: Approximately 3 hr 30 min.
IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion; if it does not meet your requirements, please do not hesitate to email us. We will create a customized itinerary based on your choices and stay length. We offer personalized and tailor-made trips and vacations around Morocco.
The price varies depending on the number of people; the more people who join the tour, the lower the price. Because the transportation payment is set, the price will be split based on the number of persons. The price is also determined by the quality of the accommodations. Please contact us for a specific quote.
The 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins at €290 per person. It is essential to remember that the total price will vary based on your group size, hotel options, and travel dates. The bigger your group, the less it costs per person.
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Before booking this 5 days trip from Marrakech to Merzouga desert, please read the following points:
When you book your Marrakech itinerary 5 days, you can add on extra activities and excursions that you can do before, during, or after your main desert tour to make your experience even better. Please let us know when you make your reservation if any of these events sound like fun to you. We’ll be happy to help you set them up.
• Airport transfers
• Hot Air Ballon ride in Marrakech
• Marrakech guided tour
• Day trip to Essaouira
• Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls
• Day trip to Ourika Valley
• A professional photographer
• Romantic dinner in the desert
• Romantic desert proposal setup
• Quad biking activity
• Buggy driving activity
Amazing trip in the deep south!!!
We will never forget our 5-day tour with DESERT MERZOUGA TOURS from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. Houssien, our driver, was great. He was friendly, knew a lot, and always made sure we were comfortable. The trip was well-planned and included stops at beautiful places like the Dades Gorges, the High Atlas Mountains, and the old Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.
The best part was certainly the Merzouga Desert, where we rode camels at sunset and slept in a traditional Berber camp under the stars. Houssien’s knowledge was very helpful, and he told us interesting things about the history and culture of the area as we went. Everything about the trip was better than we expected, from the beautiful scenery to the friendly people we met. You should definitely go on DESERT MERZOUGA TOURS with Houssien if you want to really experience the Moroccan desert.
We had a great time on our Marrakech to Merzouga tour with DESERT MERZOUGA TOURS from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. Our guide, Hassan, was great. He was always on time, friendly, and willing to share what he knew about Morocco’s culture and scenery. Through the beautiful Atlas Mountains, past the historic site of Ait Benhaddou, and into the stunning Dades Valley, our trip took us. When we got to Merzouga, riding horses across the golden dunes and spending the night in a Berber camp was the best part. The food, music, and atmosphere will stay with me forever.
We felt safe and at ease on the trip thanks to Houssien’s careful attention to detail. The tour was very well planned, and we had plenty of time to see everything at each stop. I strongly suggest DESERT MERZOUGA TOURS to anyone who wants to see the beauty of Morocco with a trustworthy and friendly guide like Hassan!
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