5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
🌍 Overview of 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
The 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is an immersive journey through the spectacular south of Morocco. This extended itinerary allows you to fully explore the rocky peaks of the High Atlas Mountains, admire traditional Berber architecture, wander through historic kasbahs, lush valleys, palm oases, and finally reach the majestic dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Throughout this 5 day adventure, you will discover medieval medinas and souks, ancient desert towns, dramatic gorges, and green valleys shaped by rivers and oases. In Merzouga, you will ride camels across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, watch a magical desert sunset, and learn about the Berber people and their traditional lifestyle. This tour offers a deep and unforgettable Sahara experience at a relaxed pace.
ℹ️ 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Info
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Departure: 08:00 AM
- Starting location: Marrakech
- Ending location: Marrakech
⭐ 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Tour Highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou
- Explore the scenic Dades Valley
- Walk through Todgha Gorge
- Camel ride in Merzouga at sunset
- Sleep under the stars in an Erg Chebbi Sahara camp
- Discover the Draa Valley on the return journey
🗺️ Itinerary of 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour
🚗 Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Valley of Roses → Dades Valley
Your 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins with pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n Tichka with stops for panoramic views and photos. Visit an argan oil cooperative to learn about traditional production methods.
Continue to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a fortified village famous for films such as Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After lunch, drive to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert. Pass through the Valley of Roses and Skoura palm grove before arriving in Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.
🏞️ Day 2: Dades Valley → Todgha Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, depart toward Todgha Gorge for a walk between its impressive canyon walls. Continue through Erfoud, known for fossils and desert landscapes. After lunch, arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a welcome tea.
Leave your main luggage at the hotel and take only essentials for the desert night. Meet your camels and begin a sunset camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes. Dinner, traditional music, and overnight in a Sahara desert camp.
🌵 Day 3: Merzouga Discovery → Nomads → Khamlia → Hassi Labied Oasis
Wake early to watch sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel where your driver awaits. Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region.
Visit an old kohl mine, meet nomadic families in their traditional tents, and learn about their daily life over Berber tea. Continue to Khamlia to enjoy Gnawa music and dance. After lunch, walk through palm groves and visit the oasis of Hassi Labied. Dinner and overnight at a hotel or riad.
🌴 Day 4: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Anti Atlas → Ouarzazate
After sunrise and breakfast, leave Merzouga and travel through the scenic Draa Valley, famous for its palm oases and kasbahs. Cross the Anti Atlas Mountains and arrive in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a hotel or riad.
🎬 Day 5: Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Telouet Kasbah → Marrakech
After breakfast, visit Taourirt Kasbah and the famous film studios of Ouarzazate. Begin the return journey to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains. Stop to visit Kasbah Telouet, one of the oldest kasbahs in the region. Continue through Tizi n Tichka with lunch along the way. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga.
✅ 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Includes
- Private transport with air conditioning
- Pickup and drop off at your accommodation
- Professional English speaking driver guide
- 1 night accommodation with breakfast
- 2 nights in hotel or riad with dinner and breakfast
- Camel ride for each person
- 1 night in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast
❌ 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Excludes
- Plane tickets
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Entrance fees to kasbahs and film studios
📝 Note
If this 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga does not fully match what you are looking for, please contact us. We will be happy to customize the itinerary according to your needs and travel preferences.
💰 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Price
Starting from: €259.78 per person
The final price depends on:
- Number of travelers
- Season and availability
- Accommodation type
- Private or shared tour option
👉 Contact us to receive your exact price and availability.
📞 Book Your 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Ready to explore the Sahara and experience an unforgettable 5 day desert adventure?
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To book your tour, please send us:
- Travel date
- Number of travelers
- Hotel or riad name in Marrakech
- Any special requests such as luxury camp or private tour
❓ FAQs – 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
1. How far is Merzouga from Marrakech?
The distance is about 560 km. This 5 day tour is designed to travel at a relaxed pace with multiple overnight stops.
2. Is this tour private or shared?
The tour is private by default. Shared group options are available on request.
3. Are accommodations private?
Yes. Hotels provide private rooms and the desert camp offers private tents.
4. Is camel trekking included in the tour?
Yes. A camel ride at sunset in the Erg Chebbi dunes is included.
5. Can I skip the camel ride?
Yes. A 4×4 transfer to and from the desert camp can be arranged.
6. What should I pack for the desert?
Comfortable clothes, warm layers for night, sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes, and a small backpack.
7. Are meals included?
Breakfasts and dinners are included. Lunches and drinks are not included.
8. How cold does it get at night in the desert?
It can get cold at night, especially between November and February.
9. Is this tour suitable for families with children?
Yes, for families comfortable with driving distances. Camel rides can be replaced by 4×4 for children.
10. Can the tour be customized?
Yes. The itinerary can be fully customized to match your needs and travel style.
