5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
From € 350
Overview Of 5 Days Desert Tour:
Discover the beauty of Morocco with this exciting five-day itinerary. Begin and end in Marrakesh, visiting the rocky peaks of the High Atlas mountains and the colossal dunes of the Sahara. You’ll wander medieval medinas and souks, marvel at palaces and mosques, and explore ancient kasbahs and desert towns.
- Duration: 5 Days/4 Night
- Start: Marrakech
- End: Marrakech
- Type: Private
- Style: Active & Explorer
Highlights Of Desert tour from Marrakech in 5 days:
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the dramatic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Know the Hollywood of Africa and shotted Movies.
- Ride a camel over the dunes of the Sahara and try desert camp
- Explore sand dunes, oases, hidden valleys, and old kasbahs in the desert
Is this Marrakech 5 days tour right for you?
This private all-inclusive desert tour from Marrakech in 5 days is suited to travelers determined not to leave Morocco without experiencing the Sahara or who decide at the last minute to incorporate a stay in the Desert. You are on a short time and you’d like to explore Morocco, Marrakesh city, and the south. Kasbahs, Valleys, Gorges, Berber villages…
Why you’ll like this desert adventure!
Travel with a local knowledge leader who will share the magic and the real of Morocco with you on this Marrakech desert tour. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp staring at the shiny stars. Join a traditional local band after dinner to have some fun with their music dancing around and open fire. Marvel at iconic sights during visits to the remarkable Sahara Desert, the timeless Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, the tranquil oasis of Skoura, and the bustling city of Marrakech.
Brief itinerary Of Marrakech To Sahara Trip:
Day | Highlights | Overnight |
Day 1 | Arrival in Marrakech, Atlas Mountains and exploring Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah | Ouarzazate |
Day 2 | Rose Valleys, Todra Gorge, Erfoud Sahara Desert & Camel Ride | Merzouga |
Day 3 | Adventures around Merzouga and Nomad Families | Merzouga |
Day 4 | Rissani Market, Draa Valley and Agdez village | Ouarzazate |
Day 5 | Ouarzazate, exploring Atlas Studio, Kasbah Taourirt |
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Detailed itinerary 5 day Morocco Tour:
Day 01: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
Welcome to Morocco! You’ll be welcomed by an MVT representative, then your desert tour from Marrakech in 5 days begins after picking you up at the airport in Marrakech. Leave the busy city behind and head south toward the desert hub and popular filming location of Ouarzazate. Along the way, we’ll pass many Berber villages—made up of traditional mud-brick buildings.
Stop for lunch in a Berber village and tour the local Argan Oil Cooperative and discover how the local women extract the precious oil from the argan nut to make oil used in the health, food, and cosmetic industries. Afterward, continue following the winding road to the Tizi n’Tichka pass and stop to appreciate the panoramic view.
Nearby, you will have the opportunity to explore the dramatic Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah declared as a UNESCO World Heritage in 1987. Additionally, it’s a great location for numerous films including Lawrence of Arabia, GOT, gladiator, and more. From there, drive the short distance down to reach your accommodation in Ouarzazate.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Atlas Mountains – Female’s cooperative of argan oil
- Ait Ben Haddou – Kasbah walking tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Ouarzazate – Atlas Studio & museum visit – MAD80
MEALS INCLUDED
- Dinner
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hours. 37 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 192 km
Day 02: Ouarzazate - Kalaat M'gouna - Dades Gorge - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga
Leave the Hollywood of Africa behind and travel through the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, many in disrepair as they’re constructed of pisé mud (rammed earth). As you head toward Boumalne Dades, you will pass many small towns where you can see traditional farming methods in use. Be on the lookout for nomads tending to their animals as you make your way through fragrant Kalaat M’gouna, the “Valley of the Roses”. purchase the rosewater, which will make your linen smell good a long time after your trip is over.
Lunch in Tinghir and explore its Dades Gorges, a 984 feet (300 m) deep ravine, cut by the Todra River. Upon reaching Merzouga, switch gears and transfer to your personal camel to begin your trek over the sands and to your featured stay camp. Hike to the top of a nearby dune to watch the setting sun before enjoying a warm meal by the fire.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
MEALS NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Kalaat M’gouna – Female’s cooperative of rose water
- Tinghir – Todra Gorge walking tour
- Sahara Desert -Camel trekking
- Sahara Desert – Sandboarding
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – ATVing, buggy
- Sahara Desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 5 hours
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 367 km
The camel rides are really romantic activities to explore and enjoy the Sahara desert. But if you’d prefer, it’s simply possible to do another activity instead with a few extra fees or to be driven to and from the camp. Please let us know.
Day 03: Exploring Merzouga area
Good morning! Today, We definitely recommend you wake up early to enjoy the sun coming out of nowhere on a high sand dune nearby. After breakfast. Optionally, you will trek back to the village of Merzouga. Set off on an adventure on an off-roading vehicle to explore one of the most impressive places in Merzouga’s village.
Stop in Khamliya, a small village on the edge of the orange-colored Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. Known for the Gnaoua people. Originally slaves were brought from Sudan. They are known for their distinctive style of dancing and music. For lunch at the local restaurant nearby. We will get to see how the local speciality dish of pizza berber is made.
Then, we will cross the sand dunes to the nomadic Berber families. Where many families still practice their lifestyle in the wildlife under goat fur tents. Feel free to join them in order to know more about their culture, you’ll be amazed by their hospitality. In the afternoon, we will visit Merzouga Lake or Lac Dayet Srji as it attracts not only visitors but also a wide variety of birds such as flamingos, ducks, and doves. Afterward, we will take you to your hotel in Merzouga. Typical dinner followed by live Berber music.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – Camel trekking
- Sahara Desert – Sandboarding
- Sahara desert – Exploring Merzouga area
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara desert – ATVing & buggy
- Sahara desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today your Sahara desert sightseeing tour includes Desert nomads and Gnaoua families, and there are no entrance fees to join those people, but it’s required to leave a donation after. Ask your leader for more information or check our essential travel information.
Day 04: Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Draa Valley - Ouarzazate
Today you will drive back farther west to the popular filming location of Ouarzazate. Made popular by the growing movie industry, you will have the option to tour one of the two movie studios and envision how the nearby regions have been featured in many movies. Some popular film credits include Gladiator, GOT, Kingdom Of Heaven, and much more. The first stop after the Sahara desert will be in Rissani. A market town, Rissani holds a livestock auction and is home to a “donkey parking lot”, a site worth (hearing) about and experience!
From there, drive through umbrella-shaped trees of the acacia forests before reaching Alnif for lunch. Continue on through the Draa Valley, dense with date palmeries, and stop in Tamnougalt Kasbah before reaching Ouarzazate in the late afternoon.
ACCOMMODATION
- Splurge
- Mid-range
- Don’t break the bank (Standard)
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast & Dinner
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- Sahara desert – Exploring Merzouga area
- Rissani – Traditional market walking tour
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Sahara Desert – ATVing, buggy
- Sahara Desert – Horseback riding
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 5 hours
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 367 km
Day 05: Ouarzazate - High Atlas Mountains - Marrakech
After breaking your fast, we’ll visit the Taourirt Kasbah and Atlas Studios in Ouarzazate before setting off for Marrakech. Along the way, we’ll visit Telouet Kasbah or the Palace of Glaoui. It’s located along the former route of the caravans from the Sahara over the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. The Kasbah was the seat of the El Glaoui family’s power.
From there, travel one more time up and over the High Atlas mountains and through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Drop you off at your preferred location and here is where the tour and our service of this desert tour from Marrakech in 5 days ends.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
- High atlas Mountains – Kasbah Telouet
- Ouarzazate – Atlas Studio & museum – MAD80
- Ouarzazate – Kasbah Taourirt – MAD80
MEALS INCLUDED
- Breakfast
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Today’s total driving time is approximately 3 hrs. 37 minutes
Today’s total driving distance is approximately 192 km
Inclusive & Exclusive
- Inclusive
- Private A/C SUV vehicle or minivan & fuel
- An English speaking guide during the trip
- A well-experienced driver during the trip
- Pick up & drop off everyday from, at your hotel or Airport
- Overnight in Sahara desert camp with dinner & breakfast
- All accommodations
- Daily breakfast & 4 dinners
- Camel trek(one camel each)
- 4WD off-roading excursion in the desert
- Sand-Boarding in the desert
- Fuel & Gasoline
- Exclusive
- Personal purchase & souvenirs
- Lunches and drinks
- Optional activities
- Tips & Gratuities
Accommodations
We select the best accommodations carefully to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. hospitality
| Standard 3 star | Mid-range 4 star | Splurge 5 star |
Ouarzazate | |||
Merzouga | |||
Merzouga | |||
Ouarzazate |
* April and December are peak travel times! Make sure you book in advance to get preferred accommodations.
Price & Booking
| 1 person | 2 person | 4 person | 8 person | 10 – 16 person |
First option | $ 1260 | $ 725 | $ 540 | $ 480 | $ 350 |
Second option | $ 1590 | $ 930 | $ 760 | $ 590 | $ 440 |
Third option | $ 2170 | $ 1385 | $ 1140 | $ 990 | $ 780 |
The prices of our tours depend on the packages you select(Splurge, Mid-range, or Don’t break the bank accommodations), the number of travelers on your journey, and the season of your travel.
* All prices are in Euro, US Dollars, Pounds, or Moroccan Dirhams, per person. There is additional 10% fee for tours including the dates between Dec.20 – Jan.5(Peak Season). For single rooms, a single supplement fee will be applied. Those prices mentioned above are without discounts. We offer a discount of 30% to our travelers.
For the bookings of our tours, we kindly request a small deposit of 20% of the total price to be sent to our bank account, Paypal or Wise account. The balance is to be paid to your driver/guide at the meeting.
Trip preparation
Know Before You Go
Although most of the planning and preparation is taken care of for you, there are still a few things you should know and some details you should take care of to ensure your comfort, safety and peace of mind. Please review the following information before your departure to ensure that any surprises along the way will only be pleasant ones.
During the booking process please let us know if you have any food restrictions or allergies.
Since lunches are not included, your guide will suggest restaurants where the food is tasty and fresh in order not to get sick. However, if you have a particular restaurant in mind. Inform your guide to accommodate your choices. On the other hand, based on his experiences, he will be glad to assist you whether their service and meals are marvelous.
Alternatively, your driver will make frequent stops along the way, especially in breathtaking places. This tour is flexible, if you recognize a worthy place to stop in, feel free to ask your gently driver.
Respect tour departures times to avoid delay and loss of sightseeing opportunities. If necessary, let your guide and driver know.
For the benefit of all tour participants, we ask tour members to be considerate of their fellow travelers in the following ways:
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) or “drone” technology has quickly become affordable and is increasingly popular with recreational users. While some countries have clear, established drone laws, others do not, or existing regulations are undergoing review and change. Travelers who wish to bring a drone on their trip are responsible to research and abide by the laws and regulations, as well as to check with their airline(s) regarding their rules for transporting drones. Please note that tours are unable to extend the length of scheduled visits and stops to accommodate use of drones. If you’re coming with your drone, let us know in advance to schedule the time for it.
- Ramadan may make your trip excruciating, due to most of the restaurants and shops would be closed. And alcohol beverages will not be served in restaurants and hard to find.
- Our guides are fluent in languages, and they are happy to share all what they have known so far, if you’d like skip or add an activity to your daily itinerary feel free to ask your guide.
- During your stay in Sahara Desert (desert camp) your luggage will be transferred directly and safely to your camp.
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FAQ
Yes! Absolutely, this 5 day tour from Marrakech is available every day, except summer the temperature can reach 40 degrees Celsius – 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
The early bird catches the warm! As soon as you know your exact dates of your desert trip, contact us.
It depends on the period you’d like to experience Sahara Desert. The tents are well-equipped (enough blankets, hot water, and extra pillows).
- Summer: (end of June – Augusts) light and soft clothes, such as scarf, skirts, slippers, skin protection, sunglasses.
- Winter: (October – end of March) warm clothes, sneakers, extra jacket or coat.
The best time to do this 5-day Marrakech desert trip is all seasons of the year except summer. You might feel overwhelmed by sandstorms and high temperatures.
The best way to experience Sahara desert is by camel ride. To enjoy this ancient transport, put comfortable clothes on, loose pants, sneakers and a small bag where you can put some stuff in, like a bottle of water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera if you have any.
So many Sahara desert adventures get confused between Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga and Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi. Both of them would take your breath away! But here is one thing to keep in mind, if you’re looking for a typical lifestyle and would like to stay away from touristy places, then Sahara Desert of Erg Chigaga means you. On the other hand, Sahara Desert of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga attracts tons of visitors all over the world, due to its high clean oragned-sand dunes and luxury camps.
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