5-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert of Merzouga and Return

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5-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert of Merzouga and Return

€420.00

A comprehensive experience through southern Morocco that combines the beauty of the High Atlas, historic kasbahs, fertile valleys, and the vast Sahara Desert. This tour offers a deep cultural immersion, with magical nights in the Dades Valley, Merzouga Desert, and Ouarzazate, accompanied by traditional Moroccan dinners and unforgettable landscapes.

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Cultural highlights:

Berber architecture and historic kasbahs
Nomadic desert culture and traditional music
Moroccan cuisine with typical dinners in Dades, Merzouga, and Ouarzazate
Natural landscapes of the Atlas, oases, and Sahara dunes

Itineraries

Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley (320 km)

Wake up early and depart from Marrakech heading south, crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260 m). Stops to enjoy panoramic views and Berber villages.
Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, an adobe architectural gem that has served as a backdrop for numerous films.
Continue to Ouarzazate. known as the “Gatewav to the Desert.” Brief stop to visit the Atlas Film
Studios or the Kasbah of Taourirt.
In the afternoon, the journey continues to the Dades Valley, passing through the Valley of Roses and the Skoura palm groves. Arrive at the hotel and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner with regional dishes.

Accommodation: Hotel or Riad in the Dades Valley
Included meals: Dinner and breakfast

Day-1

Dades Valley - Todra Gorges - Merzouga (Desert) (270 km)

Wake up with views of the valley and have breakfast. Depart for the Todra Gorges, an impressive natural canyon with walls reaching 300 meters high.
After a short walk, continue towards the desert passing through Tinjdad and Erfoud, famous for its fossils and dates. Arrive in Merzouga, where camels await to venture into the Erg Chebbi dunes.
During the camel ride, enjoy the sunset over the dunes, a unique experience.
Berber dinner in the desert, served under the stars, with traditional music, drums, and dancing around the fire.

Accommodation: Berber camp in the desert (private tent)
Included meals: Dinner and breakfast

Day-2

Buildings in the old town of Ouarzazate, a city in south-central Morocco. North Africa

Merzouga Khamlia Rissani - Ouarzazate (370 km)

Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Return to the village of Merzouga on a camel and have breakfast.
Visit the village of Khamlia, known for its Gnawa music, and the traditional market of Rissani, where you can discover local life and typical desert products.
Depart towards Ouarzazate crossing the Draa Valley, with its palm groves and adobe kasbahs. Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy Moroccan dinner at the hotel with local specialties.

Accommodation: Hotel or Riad in Ouarzazate
Included meals: Dinner and breakfast

Day-3

Ouarzazate High Atlas Marrakech (200 km)

Relaxed wake-up and breakfast. Optional visit to Atlas Film Studios or Taourirt Kasbah.
Return to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas again. Stops to enjoy the scenery and take photographs. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and transfer to accommodation.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day-4

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Marrakech - Free Visit or Airport Transfer

Breakfast and free time to explore the red city: Jemaa el-Fna square, the souks, Majorelle Gardens, or the Bahia Palace. Transfer to the airport according to flight schedule.

Included meals: Breakfast

Day-5

Private transport with Spanish-speaking driver
Accommodation in riads, hotels, and desert camp
Breakfasts and dinners in Dades, Merzouga, and Ouarzazate
Camel ride in Merzouga
Transfers to and from Marrakech accommodation

International flights
Lunches and drinks
Entry fees to monuments
Tips and personal expenses

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