5 day desert tour from marrakech

5 days desert tour from Marrakech

Tour Overview

5 day desert tour from marrakech You’ll see so many places. You’ll the high Atlas mountains drive through Tizi-N-Tichka pass, and visit the beautiful Ait-Ben-Haddou Kasbah anduarzazate. There’s more—Amridil Kasbah, Dades Valley, and stunning Todra gorges are also on our list. You’ll even get to explore the Merzouga Sahara desert where you can ride camels, enjoy magical sunsets & sunrises, and spend a night in a desert camp. We’ll take a 4×4 car to explore the Sahara too! Plus, you’ll visit the Rissani traditional market & Erfoud, known for its fossils. Our journey will take us to Ifrane, often called the Switzerland of Morocco, and finally to the lovely cedars forest where Barbary macaques live. At last, we’ll wrap up our adventure in Fes.

Itinerary 5 days desert tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate via High Atlas Mountains

5 day desert tour from marrakech with a morning pickup from your Marrakech accommodation or the airport. Head out towards the stunning High Atlas Mountains, navigating through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Take time to soak in the amazing views along the way.
Next, visit the renowned Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a fortified village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known for its appearances in films like “Gladiator” and “The Mummy,” and series like “Game of Thrones,” it’s a must-see. Continue to Ouarzazate, dubbed “The gateway to the desert,” where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a comfortable hotel.

Day 2: Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, explore Ouarzazate, starting with the Atlas Studios, famous for hosting many film productions. Visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah before traveling to Agdz. Follow the Draa Valley, the longest river in Morocco, pausing to admire palm groves and Berber villages. Break for lunch in Nkob or Alnif.
Travel on to Merzouga via Rissani, and switch to camelback to traverse the iconic Erg Chebbi dunes. Pause atop a dune to witness the sunset before reaching a luxurious desert camp. Enjoy traditional Berber music around the campfire under a starlit sky. Dinner and overnight stay in the camp.

Day 3: Discover Merzouga Region

Rise early to catch the incredible desert sunrise. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel where your driver will be waiting. Spend the day exploring the region, from its dunes and wild lakes to fossil sites and oases—perfect for outdoor activities.
Start with a visit to an ancient kohl mine before meeting local nomads in their tents, sipping Berber tea. In Khamlia village, enjoy the vibrant Gnaoua music and dance, performed by residents with roots in Mali, Sudan, and Niger. After lunch, stroll through a palm grove and visit the wild Merzouga Lake, also known as Flamingos Lake. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.

Day 4: Merzouga to Dades Valley

Following breakfast, leave the desert behind to explore Rissani, the former capital of Tafilalet, known for its bustling market on select days. Visit a fossilized marble workshop in Erfoud, then drive through Touroug and Tinjdad to reach the dramatic Todra Gorges. Walk through these towering red cliffs, a favorite among rock climbers. After lunch, continue to the Dades Valley via Boumalne Dades, making stops at the unique “monkey fingers” rock formations and a scenic overlook. Conclude the day with dinner and a hotel stay.

Day 5: Return to Marrakech

On your final day, journey through the Rose Valley in Kalaa Magouna, famous for its annual Rose Festival every May. Locals offer a variety of rose products, from perfumes to cosmetics. Drive past several Kasbahs, including the picturesque Amridil Kasbah in the Skoura palm groves. After lunch in Ouarzazate, return to Marrakech, traversing the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Your tour 5 days desert tour from Marrakech concludes with a drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation or the airport.

What is included

Pick up from the hotel
Transport in an A/C vehicle for a private tour
Experienced English/Spanish-speaking driver/guide.
All accommodation in hotels/riads
All Breakfasts/dinners as per itinerary
Camel ride in the Sahara desert
Accommodation in desert camp
Drop off at your hotel