The 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the perfect way to explore Morocco’s dramatic landscapes, ancient kasbahs, and the magical Sahara Desert. This private tour takes you from the High Atlas Mountains to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, offering a deep immersion into Berber culture, history, and traditions.
Travel comfortably with your private driver/guide, enjoy breathtaking scenery, ride camels across the dunes, and spend unforgettable nights in a traditional desert camp under the stars.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Discover Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara
Explore the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs & Rose Valley
Walk through the spectacular Todra Gorges
Camel trek in the Merzouga Desert
Watch magical sunset & sunrise over the Sahara
Overnight stay in an authentic nomadic desert camp
4×4 desert discovery & visit Berber nomads
Experience Gnawa music in Khamlia village
Your 5-day desert adventure begins with pickup from Marrakech. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stops to admire panoramic views and traditional Berber villages.
Continue to Ouarzazate, then to Skoura Oasis to visit the beautiful Amridil Kasbah. Travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the Valley of Roses before reaching Dades Valley, where you’ll enjoy dinner and overnight in a charming hotel.
🛏️ Overnight in Dades Valley
After breakfast, head to the impressive Todra Gorges, where you can walk between towering canyon walls and explore the lush valley.
Drive through Berber towns such as Tinjdad, Jorf, Erfoud, and the Tafilalt Oasis, famous for its palm groves. In Merzouga, meet your camel caravan and enjoy a 2-hour camel trek through the dunes with a sunset stop.
Arrive at your desert camp, enjoy traditional dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and sleep under the stars.
🐪 Overnight in Sahara Desert Camp
Wake up early to watch a stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and a shower, explore the desert by 4×4.
Visit nomadic Berber families, share tea, and learn about their lifestyle. Continue to Khamlia village for live Gnawa music, then stroll through Hassi Labied Oasis. In the afternoon, return to your hotel to relax.
🏨 Overnight in Merzouga Hotel
Drive to Rissani, the historic trading center and former capital of the Alaouite dynasty. If it’s market day (Tuesday, Thursday, or Sunday), explore the vibrant local souk.
Continue through Alnif, Tazzarine, and Nkob, then follow the scenic Draa Valley, lined with endless palm groves. Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains and arrive in Ouarzazate for the night.
🏨 Overnight in Ouarzazate (Riad)
Visit the legendary Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site featured in many famous movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
Continue through the High Atlas Mountains via Telouat Kasbah and the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, arriving back in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
🚗 End of the tour
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If you’re looking for a reliable and authentic Morocco desert tour, this 5-day trip from Marrakech to Merzouga is the perfect choice. From the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara dunes, every day was unique. The driver/guide was kind, punctual, and very informative. Communication was easy via WhatsApp, and everything went smoothly from start to finish.
We booked a private 5-day desert tour from Marrakech and it exceeded our expectations. The scenery was breathtaking: Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, Todra Gorges, and of course the Merzouga Desert. Sleeping in the desert camp under the stars was unforgettable. The team was professional, flexible, and always helpful. Definitely the best way to discover the Moroccan Sahara.
This Marrakech to Merzouga 5 days tour was well-paced and very comfortable. The hotels were great, the desert camp was clean and authentic, and the food was delicious. The camel ride and sunrise over the dunes were once-in-a-lifetime experiences. We loved that the tour was private, allowing us to stop whenever we wanted for photos and local visits.
This 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga was the highlight of our Morocco trip. Everything was perfectly organized, from the comfortable car to the amazing desert camp. The camel trek at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes was magical. Our driver was very knowledgeable and friendly, and we learned so much about Berber culture along the way. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a private desert tour in Morocco.
