5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga:

Description 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga:

This 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga offers the perfect way to explore Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert without the hassle of organizing transport, accommodation, or an itinerary. Travel comfortably from Marrakech in an air-conditioned minivan and enjoy a carefully curated adventure that includes accommodation, a camel ride, select meals, and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou.

Itinerary for 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga:

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Skoura - Dades Gorges

Your private desert tour begins in the morning with a pickup from your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. We’ll journey through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the majestic Atlas Mountains, making our first stop at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. This ancient kasbah has served as the backdrop for many famous films, including Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, and Alexander. After lunch, we’ll continue to Ouarzazate, where you’ll visit the historic Kasbah of Taourirt. Our journey then takes us through Skoura and the Valley of Roses, famous for its annual rose festival, before arriving in Boumalne Dades. We’ll spend the night in a hotel/riad in the Dades Gorges. Dinner, bed, and breakfast included.

Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Rissani - Merzouga Desert

Today, our destination is Merzouga, home to the highest sand dunes in North Africa, known as the Erg Chebbi Desert. Along the way, we’ll pass through the stunning Todra Gorges and visit several oases, including Tinjdad. We’ll also journey through small Berber villages, eventually arriving in Rissani for lunch. Afterward, we’ll continue through the lush Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga. Upon arrival, you’ll enjoy a hot bath, a local dinner, and traditional Berber music. Overnight in a riad. Dinner, bed, and breakfast included.

Day 3: Merzouga - Cultural and Traditional Exploration

After breakfast, you’ll embark on a tour of the Merzouga region. We’ll visit the Merzouga oasis, a nomadic depot, and the village of Khamlia, where the Gnaoua people—descendants of slaves from Sudan—will share their unique music and culture with you. We’ll also visit Lake Merzouga, a birdwatcher’s paradise. Later, we’ll head back to Rissani, once known as Sijilmassa, a key trading post on the salt caravan routes from Timbuktu. After exploring the local market and enjoying a traditional lunch, you’ll return to the riad where your camel awaits. You’ll embark on a 90-minute camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes, arriving at a Berber camp for the night. The camp features comfortable Berber tents, a restaurant, and an evening of entertainment with Berber drums. Dinner, overnight, and breakfast included.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Nkoub - Agdz - Ouarzazate

Before sunrise, you’ll wake early to climb the sand dunes for a spectacular view and photo opportunity. Afterward, return to the hotel for breakfast and a shower before continuing our journey to Ouarzazate. We’ll pass through the towns of Alnif, Tazzarine, and Nkob, traveling along the beautiful Draa Valley. We’ll spend the night in a guesthouse in Ouarzazate. Dinner, bed, and breakfast included.

Day 5: Ouarzazate - Tizi n’Tichka Pass - Marrakech

After breakfast, we’ll depart for Marrakech, crossing the stunning High Atlas Mountains once more. We’ll travel through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 meters) and continue towards Marrakech, where we’ll drop you off at your desired location (hotel, square, bus/train station, or airport). This marks the end of our Moroccan desert tour. We wish you a safe journey home and thank you for choosing Morocco Amazing Tours for your private tour.

Included of Marrakech to Merzouga 5 days:

All hotel transfers
Private transfer in comfortable A/C vehicle
English speaking experienced driver
Sahara desert camel guide
Adventure camel ride in desert of Merzouga
Accommodation : nights in riads/hotels and night in desert tents with H.B.

Not Included of Marrakech to Merzouga 5 days:

Airline ticket to and from Morocco
Lunch meals and drinks during Marrakech trips
Entrance fees to museum , tips, personal expenses

NOTE: Please If our Morocco itineraries do not match what you’re looking for, Contact us We provide customized tours in Morocco according to your duration of stay and your preferences. You can come with your family, relatives, friends or all of them. Just let us know your duration, what you wish to do in the state and we’ll plan the itinerary according to your interests