5 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Our 5 day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the best way to enjoy Morocco at a slow and comfortable pace. Cross the Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and ride camels in Erg Chebbi dunes before spending magical nights in a Sahara desert camp.

5 days from Marrakech to desert

5 Days Tour info:

Start Destination:

Marrakech, Morocco

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Pax Max : 30 , Time : 5D/4N

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5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

If you are looking for a journey that combines culture, landscapes, and the magic of the Sahara, then this 5 day desert tour from Marrakech is a perfect choice. Unlike short tours, this trip gives you enough time to explore beautiful valleys, kasbahs, and desert towns along the way. The highlight is reaching Merzouga desert where you enjoy camel trekking, sunsets, and a night under the stars. This is one of the most popular 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga tours for travelers who want both adventure and relaxation.

5 days desert tour from Marrakech includes:

5 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Your Marrakech desert tour begins with an early departure from your hotel. We drive across the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi n’Tichka pass, stopping at scenic viewpoints and small Berber villages. The first highlight is a guided visit to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most famous kasbahs in Morocco, often seen in Hollywood movies. After lunch, continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” then follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs through Skoura oasis and the Rose Valley. The day ends in Dades Valley, where you enjoy dinner and spend the night in a traditional hotel or riad.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Gorge

After breakfast, the tour continues through Skoura oasis and the beautiful Rose Valley, famous for rose products and traditional Berber villages. We then follow the road of a thousand kasbahs until we reach Dades Gorge, with its winding roads and rock formations. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Dades Valley.

Day 3: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

Today we travel from Dades to the stunning Todra Gorge, a natural canyon with high cliffs perfect for walking and photos. Then we continue through Erfoud, a town known for fossils, until we arrive at Merzouga Desert. Here begins your real Sahara adventure – a camel trekking experience across the Erg Chebbi dunes. You will watch a beautiful sunset before reaching your Sahara camp, where dinner, Berber music, and stargazing await. Overnight in a desert camp.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Nomad Villages – Rissani – Ouarzazate

Wake up early for sunrise over the dunes, then ride camels back to the village. After breakfast, we explore the Merzouga region with a visit to local villages and maybe a stop at Rissani market, one of the oldest in the area. Later, we drive back through Alnif and N’Kob, passing the palm groves of the Draa Valley before arriving in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a riad or hotel.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, we visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate before taking the road back through the High Atlas Mountains. We arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert.