5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga: Explore the Moroccan Sahara

Experience the Moroccan Sahara’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage with this 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This adventure takes you through traditional Berber villages, palm groves, and vast desert landscapes. You’ll visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, explore the magnificent Todra Gorge, and spend a night under the stars in a traditional desert camp. With experienced guides and comfortable transportation, this tour offers a unique opportunity to discover the natural beauty and cultural richness of Morocco’s Sahara Desert.

Tour Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Tour from : Marrakech

Tour ending :Marrakech

5-Day Itinerary From Marrakech to Merzouga

Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate
  • Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
  • Explore the town of Ouarzazate and its film studios

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora

  • Travel along the palm groves of the Draa Valley
  • Visit the Tamnougalt Kasbah and stroll in the Draa oasis
  • Reach the desert town of Zagora and enjoy a camel ride at sunset

Day 3: Zagora – Merzouga

  • Drive through the Draa Valley to reach Tansikht and N’kob villages
  • Continue to the stunning Todgha Gorge and hike through the canyons
  • Reach the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga and spend the night in a Berber camp

Day 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate

  • Watch the sunrise over the dunes and ride a camel back to the hotel
  • Visit the Rissani market and see the Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum
  • Return to Ouarzazate for the night

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains and visit the Kasbah of Telouet
  • Drive through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and return to Marrakech

 

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Tour Highlights

This 5-day tour showcases the best of Morocco's landscapes and culture, From Marrakech to Merzouga. Highlights include a visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, exploring Ouarzazate and its film studios, camel riding in Zagora at sunset, hiking through the stunning Todgha Gorge, spending the night in a Berber camp in Merzouga, and crossing the High Atlas Mountains to visit the Kasbah of Telouet and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass.

Included

Visit to the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Exploration of Ouarzazate and its film studios
Travel through the palm groves of the Draa Valley
Visit the Tamnougalt Kasbah and stroll in the Draa oasis
Camel ride at sunset in Zagora
Hike through the stunning Todgha Gorge
Night in a Berber camp in Merzouga
Sunrise over the dunes in Merzouga and camel ride back to the hotel
Visit to the Rissani market and Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum
Crossing of the High Atlas Mountains
Visit to the Kasbah of Telouet and the Tizi n'Tichka Pass

Not included

Meals, drinks, and tips are not included in the itinerary
Entrance fees to attractions are not included in the itinerary
Optional activities, such as quad biking or sandboarding in the desert, are not included in the itinerary