Overview
A 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert is an epic adventure! You’ll experience the breathtaking beauty of the Sahara Desert, explore Morocco’s rich culture, and enjoy stunning landscapes. Here’s what you can expect: Drive through the Atlas Mountains and visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou Arrive at Dades Gorge and spend the nightDrive through the Todgha Gorge and arrive at Merzouga Desert Enjoy a camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a luxury desert campExplore the desert’s stunning landscapes, visit nomad families, and enjoy sandboarding Experience a sunset view over the dunesSpend the morning relaxing in the desert camp, exploring the surrounding areasDrive to Ouarzazate and spend the night Visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Film StudiosReturn to Marrakech, bringing back unforgettable memories
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley.
Meeting at 8h00 am with your driver at your Marrakech Hotel Nobu Hotel, take you to the 4×4 and depart from Marrakech to Dades valley, through the Tizi- N-Tichka pass (2260m) in the High Atlas Mountains. From Marrakech to Ouarzazate, you will enjoy the scenic road, beautiful landscapes with different colors and the Berber villages along the way. You will have free time here to visit the old Kasbah of Ouarzazate “Taourirt Kasbah” and have lunch. Afterwards, you go further south east to the green Dades valley and the city of roses via the fascinating Skoura palmery. overnight in Dades valley in the hotel with dinner.
DAY 2: Dades - Todra Gorges - Merzouga Dunes (Erg Chebbi)
After breakfast, departing from the hotel in Dades valley at 8 a.m., taking the road of 1000 kasbahs drive around the colorful Berber villages of the Dades valley. 45 km further, you will get to Tinghir with its beautiful palm grove and Jewish quarter. You continue to Todra Gorges (Todgha), free time to go on trek along the canyons of about 300m high, a favorite place for rock climbers. Afterwards you will leave for Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara desert and you will have time for lunch on the way before you arrive at Erfoud. Then we’ll head for the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. We continued into Merzouga village, Night in Hotel, Dinner.
Day 3: Merzouga - Luxury Camp - Visit Nomads - Merzouga.
We start the trip after your breakfast at the hotel, direction to Gnawa music, In village of black people from Mali and Sudan, After listening and dancing our adventure will continue to the route of rally Paris Dakar, crossing Desert track direction to ‘ Mefes mines ‘ After half hour we will drive in desert stones it will be fantastic, Midday we stop the car for tea with lunch of Berber pizza in nomad land, You will experience how the people can live in desert with sandstorm in summer with very warm weather, After lunch we will come back to your hotel. relax a bit then ride the camels into the dunes, to spend the night in luxury camp inside the dunes of Erg chebbi desert, one hour by camels then sand boarding, then sunset over the dunes, tents with private bathrooms, then the dinner and Berber music,
Day 4: Merzouga – Tazarine – Agdz – Ouarzazate
Wake up well before sunrise to catch the first glimpses of the sun as it casts its rays over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by breakfast in camp and a shower and a camel trek to the hotel. Then we will head to Rissani, a small Saharan town in southeastern Morocco to visit another fossil workshop before continuing to the junction of the Agdz Valley and the Draa where we will head north to Ouarzazate after crossing the volcanic Atlas Mountains. We will spend the night in Ouarzazate, Dinner.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech.
The last day will also start with breakfast and then a visit to Ouarzazate’s famous film studio known as Africa’s Hollywood. Then we head to the UNESCO heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah where some of the modern classics like Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and Indiana Jones were shot. We will also have the chance to visit the Kasbahs to learn more about Moroccan architecture. Finally, we will take the Tizi n’Tichka pass through the Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech with a stop in the mountains for lunch. Arrive in the afternoon to your hotel in Marrakech.
What's Included / Not Included
Included
Private transportation
Accommodations
Guided tours
Camel trekking
Most of the Meals and drinks
Not Included
Flights
Lunches
Drinks
- Frequently Asked Questions
Packing for Merzouga Desert?
Here’s your checklist:Comfortable clothing (loose, breathable, and layers for temperature changes)
Sturdy shoes or hiking boots
Sandals or flip-flops (for Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm)
Warm layers for evening (it can get chilly in December and January)
Personal hygiene items
Camera and charger (don’t miss the stunning views!)
Medications and a small first-aid kit
Cash and credit cards (some places might not accept cards)Don’t forget to check the weather forecast before you go!
How to confirm my reservation?
To confirm your reservation with us, I’ll need you to send us a deposit of 30% of the total cost via PayPal.
The rest of the payment will be paid in cash in your arrival to Merzouga desert. Either Euro or Dirhams.
This is a private tour or shared Tour?
This is a private tour, tailored just for you and your group. You’ll have a dedicated guide and transportation, so you can enjoy the experience at your own pace.If you’d like to share the experience with others, we can also arrange a small group tour. Just let me know your preference, and we’ll make it happen!
How many languages your guides speaks?
Our guides speak multiple languages, including: Arabic (native)
French (fluent)
Berber ( native)
English (fluent)
Spanish (fluent)
Italian (good)
A bit from several other languagesWe’ll make sure to assign a guide who speaks your preferred language, so you can fully enjoy the experience and ask any questions you may have.
How to meet our driver guide to start our tour?
We’ll arrange for you to meet your driver-guide at a designated location, usually at your hotel or a central meeting point. We’ll provide you with all the details, including the meeting time and location, in your confirmation email.Your driver-guide will be holding a sign with your name if you come from the airport, so you’ll easily spot them. They’ll be happy to assist with your luggage and get you settled for the adventure ahead!
How far is the camp by camels in Merzouga Desert?
The camel trek in Merzouga Desert typically takes you for one hour to reach the Erg Chebbi dunes.The camp is usually located inside the dunes, You’ll be treated to stunning views of the desert sunset and a warm welcome at the camp!
Is our tent private or shared at the camp?
Our luxury desert camp offers private tents, private bathroom with Hot water.
Each equipped with comfortable beds, linens, and amenities. You’ll have your own space to relax, unwind, and enjoy the desert tranquility.The tents are spacious and decorated with traditional Moroccan touches, giving you a unique and cozy atmosphere. You’ll have access to shared facilities including a dining area, sandboarding in the dunes, Berber music all within the camp.
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