5-Day Marrakech to Sahara Desert Tour
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the mesmerizing Moroccan desert with our handcrafted Morocco Desert Tours. Dive into the heart of the Sahara and experience the magic of endless dunes, starlit nights, and the rich tapestry of Berber culture.
Marrakech
5 Days/4 Nights
Private
5-Day Marrakech to Sahara Desert Tour
Embark on a 5-day Marrakech to Sahara desert tour that will transport you from the vibrant streets of Marrakech to the otherworldly landscapes of the Sahara Desert. This captivating journey offers an immersive experience of Morocco’s rich culture, stunning natural beauty, and the timeless allure of its desert landscapes.
General Overview:
This 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga takes you on a breathtaking expedition in southern Morocco through the Mountains of High Atlas with its Berber villages, Kasbahs, Gorge, Canyon, Palm Groves, and Sahara desert (Erg Chebbi dunes) with its oasis. This tour will allow you to enjoy many of the attractions in each place we visit.
Detailed Itinerary:
Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and departure to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant.
In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the Atlas Film Studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the Kasbah of Taourirt. After that, you will head to Kalaa M’gouna for a night.
- Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.
This morning after breakfast in the hotel, we left Kalaa Mgouna towards Todra Gorges. The journey continues through the Valley of Roses and then crosses the off-road with the possibility of visiting nomad families living in caves. You will visit the Dades Gorges and see the rock formations.
After that heading to Boulmane du Dades and have a break for lunch. In the afternoon we continue to Tineghir and then to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous views of Canyons.
- Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast
This morning, you will walk around the Palm Plantations and enjoy the panoramic views of Todra River. Later on, we drive toward Tinjedad for a lunch meal at a local restaurant. Later you will pass by several villages such us Touroug (Berber village) and El-Jarf before reaching Erfoud.
You will visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive at the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and a half to enjoy the sunset.
While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp or overnight in a traditional nomad tent. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.
- Overnight accommodation in a desert camp including dinner & breakfast
Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower.
Later on, we will drive back to Ouarzazate via Rissani, Alnif, N’kob, and Agdz. you will have time to explore the souk of Rissani then drive to Alnif, home of trilobite.
Later we continued to N’kob for lunch. After lunch, we head toward Agdez and stop for a visit to Kasbah of Tamnaugalt situated on the palm groves of Daraa Valley. Later we will cross the Ait Saoun Mountains to reach Ouarzazate.
- Overnight accommodation in a comfortable hotel/Riad including dinner & breakfast.
Today after breakfast in the hotel. You will have time to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and then another photo stop near the Atlas Film Studios. After that, you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village.
In the Afternoon we will drive to the kasbah of Telouet and stop for a visit then we continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Arrival in Marrakech and Drop off in your accommodation.
Included:
- Tour in 4×4 vehicle/minibus with A/C
- Fuel
- Driver-Guide
- Overnight accommodation stays as illustrated on the above itinerary.
- Camel ride
- Local taxes
Not Included:
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Admission fees to sites