5-Day Tour from Marrakech: Experience Sahara Desert Merzouga
Embark on a 5-day adventure from Marrakech to Sahara Desert Merzouga. Experience the awe-inspiring landscapes of the desert with a camel ride, visit traditional Berber villages, and stay in a traditional desert camp under the stars. Along the way, you’ll explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, the Todra Gorge, and the stunning Dades Valley. With knowledgeable guides and comfortable transportation, this tour is the perfect way to discover the 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 and Ouarzazate
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
- Depart from Marrakech and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a famous filming location
- Explore the mud-brick kasbah and the surrounding area
- Continue to Ouarzazate and visit the Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios
- Check-in at the hotel and enjoy some free time
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Tinghir – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga
- Drive through the Skoura palm grove and visit the Kasbah Amridil
- Continue to Tinghir and explore the Todgha Gorges, a canyon known for its impressive rock formations
- Transfer to Sahara Desert Merzouga, a small village at the edge of Erg Chebbi
- Enjoy a camel ride into the sand dunes and witness the sunset over the Sahara
- Spend the night at a desert camp, enjoying Berber music and traditional Moroccan food
Day 3: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Merzouga
- Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the sand dunes
- Return to Sahara Desert Merzouga and take a shower and breakfast
- Visit the Khamlia village and listen to Gnawa music
- Drive to Rissani and explore its traditional market and Kasbah
- Return to Merzouga in the afternoon
Day 4: Merzouga – Erfoud – Nkob – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate
- Drive through the Ziz Valley and stop at Erfoud, known as the Gateway to the Sahara
- Visit the fossil factory and learn about the ancient geological history of the region
- Continue to Nkob and explore its mud-brick kasbah and the surrounding Berber villages
- Drive through the Draa Valley, the longest river valley in Morocco
- Check-in at the hotel in Ouarzazate and enjoy some free time
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
- Drive back to Marrakech and transfer to the airport or the hotel
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| Tour Highlights | This 5-day tour showcases some of Morocco's top highlights. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou and the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate. Visit the Todgha Gorges and enjoy a camel ride in Sahara Desert Merzouga. Listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia and explore the traditional market of Rissani. Learn about the region's geological history at the Erfoud fossil factory and drive through the scenic Draa Valley. The tour ends with a drive back to Marrakech. |
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| Included | Transportation from and back to Marrakech. |
| Not included | Flights to and from Marrakech. |
