5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

Tour Details: 5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

Join us for a 5-day, 4-night tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. We will see many incredible sites, including the High Atlas Mountains, Tizi n’Tichka Pass, Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate City. We will visit Draa Valley, the longest river in Morocco, Rissani town, and the Merzouga desert. In Merzouga, you can ride camels, enjoy memorable sunsets and sunrises, and stay the night in a luxury desert camp. You can also explore the Sahara desert in a 4×4 vehicle. Next, we will visit Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and Amridil Kasbah. The tour will end in Marrakech.

Departure & Return Location

Marrakech (pickup from your hotel or riad) and drop-off in Marrakech (at your accommodation or airport).

Departure Time

Early morning departure at 8:00 AM, but (flexible based on your schedule).

Price Includes

Comfortable air-conditioned transport (4x4 or minivan)
Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, riad, or airport
English/Spanish/Italian-speaking driver/guide
One night in a charming riad in Ouarzazate (half board: breakfast and dinner)
One night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga (half board: breakfast and dinner)
One night in a hotel in Merzouga (half board: breakfast and dinner)
One night in a charming riad in Dades Valley (half board: breakfast and dinner)
Camel trek in Merzouga (1 camel per person)
Sandboarding activity on the dunes

Price Excludes

Lunch meals and drinks
Tipping and gratuities

Complementaries

Welcome pack, including local snacks and bottle of water.
Traditional Moroccan tea upon arrival at accommodations.
Free Wi-Fi in all accommodations.
Berber drums party in Sahara desert
Time for photo breaks and panoramic views.
A souvenir gift at the end of the tour.

What to Expect

5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

Join our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, and we will see big mountains, ride camels, and sleep under the stars. Here is what makes this trip unique:

Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, stopping to see amazing views and small Berber villages.
Visit Ait Ben Haddou, a famous old castle where movies were filmed.
Camel ride across the golden sand dunes, then sleep in a desert camp with a sky full of stars.
Listen to Berber music, play drums, and dance around the campfire.
See tall rocks at Todra and Dades Gorges and explore green oases with palm trees.
Visit the Rose Valley, where flowers make the air smell sweet.
Watch the sunset in the desert and wake up early for a magical sunrise over the sand dunes.

Itinerary

5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

Day 1:Marrakech – High Atlas mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Kasbah Taourirt – Ouarzazate

On our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, we start with an early pick-up from your riad or the airport in Marrakech. Firstly, our trip will take us through the beautiful High Atlas Mountains. We will cross the Tizi-N-Tichka pass, which is 2,260 meters high, and stop to enjoy the stunning views. Our first stop is Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site known for its old architecture and appearances in Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After visiting the Kasbah, we will go to Ouarzazate, which is called the “Gateway to the Desert.” There, we will see the Taourirt Kasbah. We will enjoy a tasty dinner and stay overnight in a comfortable riad, preparing for the exciting day.

Day 2:Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Alnif – Merzouga Desert – Camel trekking – Stay in a luxury camp

On the second day of our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, we will visit Atlas Studios. This place is known for being the filming location of many Hollywood movies. We will visit the Draa Valley, the longest river in Morocco. Along the way, we will see palm groves, traditional Kasbahs, and Berber villages. You will have many opportunities to take photos. After a relaxing lunch in Nkob or Alnif, we will continue our drive to the Merzouga Desert. We will ride camels on an exciting trip through the Sahara Desert when we arrive at the stunning Erg Chebbi dunes. We will stop at a dune to see a beautiful sunset. After that, we will go to our luxury desert camp. We will enjoy Berber music and a traditional Moroccan dinner under the stars. We will stay overnight at the camp.

Day 3:Merzouga – Nomads Famillies – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi dunes – Palm grove

We recommend waking up early to see the beautiful sunrise over the golden dunes. After breakfast, we ride our camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits us. Today, we explore the desert life. We visit an ancient eyeliner mine, where people used to get black powder for makeup. Then, we meet nomadic families, share mint tea with them, and learn about their simple way of living. In Khamlia village, we listen to Gnaoua music, a special type of African drumming. After lunch, we walk through a palm grove, a peaceful place with green trees in the middle of the desert. We also stop by Flamingo Lake, where pink flamingos sometimes gather. After a long day of exploring, we enjoyed a nice dinner and slept in a comfortable hotel in Merzouga.

Day 4:Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

After breakfast, we will leave the Desert and head to Rissani, an old city with a famous market. It is one of the oldest markets in the world. Next, we will visit Erfoud, a town known for its fossils and marble. We will see how people turn ancient fossils into beautiful decorations. We will take you through the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad to the stunning Todra Gorges, known for its towering red cliffs ideal for rock climbing. After exploring the gorges, we stop for lunch at a local restaurant. We will continue our trip through Dades Valley to see the well-known “Monkey Fingers” rock formations and enjoy the view. We will stay the night in a charming riad.

Day 5:Boumalne Dades – Roses Valley – Skoura Palm Grove – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

On the last day, we will visit the Rose Valley in Kalaa Magouna, where people grow thousands of roses. There is a Rose Festival every May, where they make rose water, perfumes, and oils. Then, we visit Amridil Kasbah, a beautiful old fortress surrounded by palm trees in Skoura Oasis. Next, we will stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, then drive through the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, enjoying the beautiful mountains one last time. Finally, we reach Marrakech, where our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga ends. We will drop you off at your riad or the airport.

Map

Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour 5 days

Photos

5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert

Adventurous travelers enjoying quad biking through the vast dunes of Merzouga Desert during our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section with cultural insights, local tips, and recommended places to visit:

When is the best time to take this tour?

The best time to visit Morocco is spring from March to May and autumn (September to November) because the weather is nice. Summer can be hot in the desert, and winter nights can feel cold.

Can I customize my trip?

Yes! This is a private tour, so you can adjust the itinerary, choose luxury or standard accommodations, and even add extra activities like quad biking or sandboarding.

What should I pack?

Pack comfortable clothes, a hat, sunscreen, and warm layers for desert nights. Don not forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes!

What souvenirs can I bring back?

Popular souvenirs include handmade Berber rugs, Moroccan spices, argan oil, and desert fossils from Erfoud.

Is the tour suitable for families?

Yes! Families with kids will enjoy the camel rides, desert campfires, and local cultural experiences.

Additional information

5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga

What is Included and Not Included

Our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is all about fun and trip! You will travel in a comfortable private car with our friendly driver, stopping whenever you want. A local guide will tell you stories about Morocco. You will sleep in comfortable hotels and a desert camp, where you can pick a luxury or standard tent. Enjoy delicious breakfasts and some tasty Moroccan dinners. Ride a camel in the desert, try sandboarding, and listen to Berber music by the fire under the stars! What is not included? You must pay for your flights, lunches, drinks, entrance fees to places, souvenirs, and tips for your guides. But do not worry—you can customize your trip to make it how you like it.

Tour Highlights

Our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is full of fun places and exciting adventures! You will drive via the High Atlas Mountains and see amazing views. Stop at the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass and visit Ait Ben Haddou, an old village and filming spot. In Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” you will see film studios and ancient castles. Next, explore the Dades and Todra Gorges, where the tall cliffs and the roads twist and turn. In the Merzouga Desert, you can ride camels over the golden dunes, watch a beautiful sunset, and sleep in a desert camp. Enjoy Berber music, dance around the fire, and look at the stars. You will also meet local families, visit the old market of Rissani, and see fossils in Erfoud. This tour has a bit of everything—history, nature, adventure, and culture!

5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga