5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
5-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert
Join us on this amazing 5-day, 4-night desert tour from Marrakech to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Get the best accommodations, transportation and visit the best attractions.
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5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert main info
5-day desert tour start
Marrakech
5-day desert tour end
Marrakech
Departure time
08:00 AM
Duration of the Tour
5 days/ 4 nights



Highlights of our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert
5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert overview
This 5 days Tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert will show you the best of Morocco. Take part in the country’s beautiful history, culture, and nature. The first part of your trip is a beautiful drive through the High Atlas Mountains. In the Berber towns, you will see how people used to live in Morocco. Explore the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a protected town that is on the UNESCO list and has been used as a set for many movies. Learn about the Todra Gorges valleys, which are famous for their beautiful rock structures and climbing trails. You will experience the best of the desert in Merzouga. You will ride a camel, see a beautiful sunset, and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp, all while staring up at the vast desert sky. Spend the last night of the trip in Ouarzazate and then drive back to Marrakech. Get in touch with us for a plan, prices, lodging, etc.
The Itinerary for a 5-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Pick up at the hotel at 8:00 am to leave for the High Atlas, we will cross the port of Tichka (2,260m), and we will turn towards the OUNILA Valley, to visit the Kasbah of TELOUET. Food and rest. We will continue the road to OUARZAZATE visiting the Kasbah of AIT BEN HADDOU, where the well-known films of Astérix & Obelix and Gladiator were shot, among others. Hotel or Riad accommodation.
2 Day; Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Nkob – Desert of Merzouga
After breakfast we will depart to the famous Dra Valley, where we will see one of the longest rivers in Morocco. We will make several stops to see the beautiful adobe kasbahs and Berber villages that dot the route and the wonders of the Draa Valley. After lunch in Nkob or Alnif, we will follow a 3-hour route until we reach the impressive dunes of Merzouga ” Desert of Dunes of fine sand ” accommodation in (Hotel)
Day 3 ; Merzouga – Village of Khamlia – Nomadic Families – Return of Erg Chebbi – Camels Walk – Night in Camp
This day we will dedicate to explore the Sahara Desert by 4 × 4 car. After breakfast we will start our trip to the desert: the dunes, oases and the town of Khamlia, famous for its Gnawa music. We will also visit the Berber nomads in the desert and spend some time with them learning their culture and way of life. In the afternoon we will ride our camels and take a relaxing walk through the desert to the camp where we will spend the night in the shops. Before that we will enjoy dinner (traditional tajine) and Berber music around the bonfire. This will be an incredible experience that you will not forget.
4 Day; Desert of Merzouga – Rissani – Gorges of Todra – Dades Valley
You are already in the desert! This day, early morning to see the sunrise from the top of the dunes, camels back to the hotel, breakfast and shower, then we have to say goodbye to the desert and we will go to Rissani where we will visit your market (if we are lucky and it is one of the days of Market: Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday) we will follow the road to Erfoud where there is also the possibility of visiting the fossilized marble factory before continuing to the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad. 1 hour later we will arrive at one of the strongest points of the High Atlas: The Todra Gorges. The channel of the Todra River has formed a gorge of vertical walls of enormous proportions and of great beauty; It is a paradise for climbers and a unique place.
Lunch at the site and a half hour walk would be recommended to see and enjoy the Gorges in detail. In the afternoon we will continue towards the Dadès Valley, accommodation in (Kasbah)
5 Day: Dades Valley – Valley of Roses – Oasis of Skoura – High Atlas – Marrakech
After breakfast, we can enjoy one of the best views of the Dades Valley. We will do it from one of the most strategic places that the mountains offer us. from there we can observe the amount of kasbah that there is and the picturesque of each of them, then exit to a road dotted with various Kasbahs of great interest. After several stops to enjoy the route of the Thousand Kasbah
What's included in the 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
What's not included in the 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- Lunches
- Monuments fees
- Extra drinks
Reviews of the 5-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert
Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga over 5 days
When my boyfriend and I got to Marrakech in October, we met Hamid and Ali from Unique Desert Tour!
From the beginning, they were nice and cared about what we wanted. We stopped a lot, and they were always ready for us if we wanted to go off-road or stay longer somewhere. From the Atlas Mountains to the desert, we drove through the Atlas Mountains on the first day. We stayed in places that were very nice. We need to draw attention to how nice the guides are!
Then we got to Merzouga, which was a beautiful desert that we loved, and they took us to see the Nomads, the Gnaoua, and the Berbera. We’re glad we met so many nice people and had so much fun! We even played our songs for them on the trip! It should be said that the trip is a big culture shock, so you need to be ready to meet new people and try new things!
Trip from Marrakech to Merzouga over 5 days
Great time in Morocco… Hassan is great at planning tours; he listens to what we want and acts quickly.
Hmad was getting ready for us… What can I say about him? He’s great! During our time in Morocco, we couldn’t have had better company than him. He drove us around, suggested places, knew a lot about his culture and country, and was great at talking to us.
The night in the desert can’t be put into words… You have to go through it!!!! Very friendly people.
Excellent guides
What a great 5-day tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. The place is magical, and when Ali and Hamed helped us, we had even more fun. We’ve always been lucky to have their knowledge and kindness. With a lot of love, they do a great job. Really suggested!
Wonderful trip
The best tour, with Hamid and Ali as your hosts. Due to everything being great, thank you very much. They are friendly and careful, and you can ask them to move or stop wherever you want. The best part is that it is a private, one-on-one service. It’s not enough to say that it comes highly suggested. Thank you again; we will definitely do it again.
Starting from €200
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