5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert

Your adventure begins with a morning departure from Marrakech, heading through the winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains and crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, you’ll pass through Berber villages and enjoy panoramic views before reaching the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, famous for its traditional architecture and movie history. After lunch, the journey continues to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa,” and then through the Valley of Roses before arriving in the scenic Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, the tour continues through the breathtaking landscapes of the Dades Valley until reaching the spectacular Todra Gorges, a paradise for rock climbers with towering cliffs rising to 300 meters. You’ll enjoy some time walking through the gorge before driving toward the desert towns of Erfoud and Rissani. In the afternoon, you arrive at Merzouga, where your camel caravan awaits. Riding across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset, you’ll reach your luxury desert camp. The evening includes a traditional dinner, live Berber music, and an overnight stay under the starlit Sahara sky.

The day begins with a magical sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast at the camp. You will then set out to explore the region around Merzouga, visiting the village of Khamlia, where you can experience traditional Gnawa music, and meeting nomadic families who still live in the desert. The excursion also includes discovering palm groves, ancient oases, and fossil sites. For those seeking adventure, sandboarding or quad biking are optional activities. In the evening, you’ll return to a comfortable hotel or riad near the dunes for a relaxing overnight stay.

After breakfast, you leave Merzouga and drive across the dramatic Anti-Atlas Mountains. The route passes through Alnif and the stunning Draa Valley, one of the largest palm groves in Morocco, stretching for miles along the river. Along the way, you’ll encounter traditional Berber villages and kasbahs that showcase the region’s history and culture. By evening, you arrive in Ouarzazate, where you’ll enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a charming riad or hotel.

On the final day of your Morocco desert tour, you’ll visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate before beginning the return journey to Marrakech. Crossing once more over the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll stop at scenic viewpoints and traditional villages before descending into the plains of Marrakech. You arrive in the city by late afternoon, bringing your 5-day Sahara adventure to an end with unforgettable memories of Morocco’s desert landscapes and cultural treasures.