5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Overview of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga:

Discover the allure of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and the enchanting Sahara Desert seamlessly with our hassle-free 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Say goodbye to the complexities of organizing transport, accommodation, and itineraries as you travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan from Fez to Marrakech. Immerse yourself in the experience, which includes accommodation in two captivating destinations, a memorable camel ride, select meals, and a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou. This thoughtfully curated journey ensures you can focus on the extraordinary landscapes and cultural highlights without the stress of logistical details.

Highlights of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga:

Scenic drive through High Atlas with picturesque viewpoints
Visit Telouat Kasbah and enjoy a typical meal in the town
Explore Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Journey through Ounila Valley and overnight stay in Ouarzazate
Explore Draa Valley and its kasbahs
Free time for lunch in Nkob or Alnif
Transition to camels, ride into Merzouga dunes, and camp overnight in a Berber tent
Sunrise view from a dune near the camp
Return to Merzouga on camels for breakfast
Explore Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomad settlements, and Tissardmin oasis with fossil quarries
Reach Khamlia Village for tea and a Gnawa music concert
Free afternoon to relax or explore the dunes, witnessing the sunset
Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Visit Rissani market and explore Erfoud’s fossilized marble manufactures
Journey to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves
Reach Todra Gorges, known for its cliff-sided canyon, and enjoy free time for lunch
Short walk through the gorges for a better appreciation of the landscape
Continue to Dades Valley, known as the Figs Valley
Stop at the “monkey legs” and spend the night at the Dades Gorges
Admire panoramic views of the Dades Valley and explore various kasbahs
Continue along the “One thousand kasbahs road,” passing through the Roses Valley and Skoura palm grove
Visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and, optionally, cinema studios and museum
Enjoy free time for lunch in Ouarzazate
Journey back to Marrakech through the Tizi N’Tichka mountain pass, capturing picturesque moments
Arrive in Marrakech around 6:00 PM, transfer to your hotel, and conclude your memorable journey

Detailed tour itinerary of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga:

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Telouat Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou – Ounila Valley – Ouarzazate

Commence your adventure with an 8:30 AM pick-up from your Marrakech accommodation. Travel through the High Atlas mountains, taking in the breathtaking landscapes and stopping at viewpoints for pictures. Embark on a small road to Telouat Kasbah, with free time for a typical meal in the town. In the afternoon, journey through the Ounila Valley, witnessing small Berber villages in the mountains. Reach the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore its famous Kasbah. Head to Ouarzazate, also known as “The gate of the desert,” for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Merzouga Desert – Camel Ride and Night in Berber Tent

After breakfast, head to the Draa Valley, observing one of Morocco’s longest rivers. Capture pictures of spectacular kasbahs and Berber villages on the way. Enjoy free time for lunch in Nkob or Alnif before reaching the enchanting Merzouga dunes. Transition from motorized transport to animal traction, riding camels into the heart of the desert. Arrive at the camp, settle into camel hair tents, and dine under a starry sky. Spend the night in the Berber tent.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Nomads Families – Tissardmin Oasis – Khamlia Village – Erg Chebbi

Embark on a full desert day, starting with a sunrise view from a dune near the camp. Return to Merzouga on camels for breakfast, then explore the Erg Chebbi dunes, visit nomad settlements, and stop at Tissardmin oasis with fossil quarries. Discover nomad secrets and traditions, reaching the Kamilia Village for tea and a Gnawa music concert. Enjoy a free afternoon to relax or explore the dunes, witnessing the sunset. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Rissani Market – Erfoud Fossils – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley

Leave the desert after breakfast for Rissani, visiting the market on market days. Explore Erfoud’s fossilized marble manufactures and journey to Touroug and Tinjdad palm groves. Reach the Todra Gorges, known for its cliff-sided canyon, and enjoy free time for lunch. Take a short walk through the gorges for a better appreciation of the landscape. In the afternoon, continue to the Dades Valley, known as the Figs Valley. Stop at the “monkey legs” and spend the night at the Dades Gorges.

Day 5: Dades Gorges – Roses Valley – Palm Groves of Skoura – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, admire panoramic views of the Dades Valley and explore various kasbahs. Continue along the “One thousand kasbahs road,” passing through the Roses Valley and the Skoura palm grove. Visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and, optionally, the cinema studios and museum. Enjoy free time for lunch in Ouarzazate. In the afternoon, journey back to Marrakech through the Tizi N’Tichka mountain pass, capturing picturesque moments. Arrive in Marrakech around 6:00 PM, concluding your memorable journey. Transfer to your hotel and the end of services.