Tour a Merzouga

DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH 5 DAYS

OVERVIEW :

Desert tour from Marrakech. In these 5 days and 4 nights, you will see a lot of beautiful locations in a short period. Including the High Atlas Mountains, the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass, the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and the city of Ouarzazate. In addition to the Draa River, Morocco’s longest river, Rissani town, and the Merzouga Sahara Desert. Where you may ride camels, see the spectacular sunsets and sunrises, and spend the night in a desert camp. Explore the Sahara desert of Merzouga in a 4×4 automobile. Then we go to the Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and Amridil Kasbah. Finally, the tour concludes in Marrakech.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 5 DAYS FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA :

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains
  • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
  • Stop at Ouarzazate atlas Studio
  • Argan oil cooperative
  • Discovering Dades Gorges and Todra Canyon
  • Camel Trekking through Merzouga Desert
  • Enjoying a magical Sunset & Sunrise
  • Overnight in Desert camp
  • playing Sandboarding at Sand Dunes
  • Visit nomad family
  • Listen to Gnawa music

5 DAYS FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA ITINERARY:

See the detailed itinerary below to get a sense of the highlight of our 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga itinerary. Please Feel free to make any changes to the itinerary  if you want  

DAY 1 : Marrakech - High Atlas - Ouarzazate

The desert tour from Marrakech begins with an early pickup from the airport or your hotel in Marrakech. Then, drive across the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka pass. Stops will be made for panoramic views of the stunning scenery.

Following that, we will visit the famed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou—a fortified settlement designated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The Kasbah has appeared in movies such as Gladiator, Alexander, and The Mummy. In addition, there are television shows such as Game of Thrones. Following that, we travel to Ouarzazate, often known as The Gate of the Desert. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel.

DAY 2 :Ouarzazate - Dades Valley - Erfoud - Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we tour Ouarzazate. First, we go to the Atlas Studios, where some classic films were shot. Then explore the Taourirt Kasbah, a historic fortified mud castle. Following that, we head towards Agdz and join the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river. We will drive along it, stopping to take in panoramic vistas of palm tree groves, beautiful Kasbah, and Berber towns. Free hour for lunch at Nkob or Alnif.

After lunch, we continue to the Sahara desert of Merzouga via Rissani. When we reach the Erg Chebbi dunes, you will swap to camels to cross the Sahara desert. A halt will be made for you at the top of a large dune to watch the spectacular sunset. Then proceed to the camp, which combines traditional nomadic tents with the elegance of the hotel. At the campsite, you can listen to Berber drum music while dancing around the campfire under the open sky of shining stars. Dinner and overnight stay at the campsite.

DAY 3 : Merzouga Desert - Nomad Family - khamlia village

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the lovely sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then you ride camels back to Merzouga, where the driver awaits. We dedicate the day to exploring the Merzouga region. The area contains numerous magnificent sights, fossil locations, and a fabulous oasis. Which are perfect locations for a variety of outdoor sports.

First, we begin our excursion in Merzouga by driving off-road to an ancient eyeliner mine. Then we pay the nomads a visit in their hand-woven tent. Drink Berber tea and learn about their way of life. Our next stop is Khamlia village, where you may enjoy Gnaoua music and dance performances. Its residents are from sub-Saharan African nations such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Following that, we take a stroll through a palm tree grove. Then drive a few Kilometers to visit the wild lake of Merzouga, commonly known as Flamingo Lake. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

DAY 4 : Merzouga Desert - Rissani - Todra gorges - Dades Valley

Wake up early to see the stunning sunrise in the hotel. You have free time for breakfast. We leave the desert to visit Rissani, the ancient capital of Tafilalet.

Rissani remains an important trading center in the region, with a thriving souk on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays.

After a tour around Rissani souk, we continue to Erfoud to visit one of the fossilized marble workshops. We next drive via Touroug and Tinjdad palm fields to reach the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra Gorges. The course of the Todra River has cut out a magnificent canyon through the mountains, resulting in a steep red cliff-sided canyon. These gorges are perfect for rock climbing. Feel free to roam through the gorges and enjoy the scenery. Free time for lunch at a restaurant. Then we continue to the Dades Valley, The inevitable stop comes at the monkey’s fingers rock structure. And a top of a mountain, overlooking the Dades Valley. Finally, dinner and night in a hotel.

DAY 5: Dades Valley - Skoura - High Atlas - Marrakech

On the last day of your 5-day desert tour from Marrakech, we go to Kalaa Magouna to view the Rose Valley. The Rose Festival takes place in May. Locals sell a variety of rose items, including perfumes, rose items, rose water, oil, and cosmetics. Then we drive by other Kasbah, including Amridil Kasbah, which is encircled by a palm tree forest in Skoura. We arrive in Ouarzazate and have free time for lunch in town. Then we drive to Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Finally, we will get to your hotel or the airport in Marrakech. end of the tour.

PICTURES :

Kasbah ait Ben Haddou
camel trekking of our desert tour from marrakech
Gnawa music

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MAP OF 5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH :

ACCOMMONDATION :

Your 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga includes accommodation in Ouarzazate city addition to an overnight in a traditional hotel in Dades Valley with a great view and an overnight in a Luxury desert camp with a private shower and bathroom in addition to wifi and comfortable beds. Night in hotel in Merzouga village you can check it out below.

NOTE : 

If you have any specific accommodation requests, please let us know. Our team is dedicated to assisting you and ensuring that all arrangements meet your needs

5 DAYS DESERT TOUR FROM MARRAKECH PRICE :

Our 5 days desert tour from marrakech price is per person. However, it changes based on the following factors : 

  • The size of your group (more people in the group, the cost per person decreases further.
  • Type of your accommodation.
  • the period of your vacation.

BOOKING :

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO :

  • When making your reservation, please specify any food limitations you may have, such as being vegetarian or vegan.
  • Throughout the tour, your guide will recommend eating lunch at places that serve fresh ingredients. Nonetheless, if you have a specific restaurant in mind, please convey it to your guide; they will gladly accompany you there.
  • If you want to spice up your trip, we have some extra activities for you to try: Quad Bike or Buggy in the Merzouga desert. If you are interested in participating in these activities please let your guide know.
  • If you dont have enough time for the 5 day Marrakech desert tours, consider the 3-day Desert tour from Marrakech instead.
  • During your trip, your driver will stop for you to take pictures but if you see a beautiful view and want to stop you can let your driver know

REVIEWS :

My companion and I completed the 5-day excursion, and our expectations were exceeded. Our driver, Youssef, took excellent care of us, conversed with us, and showed us many incredible sights, but left us alone for meals and at night. He was a true former Berber, which was incredible. He was also hilarious, honest, and all-around excellent.
Yaremy
our desert tour from Marrakech experience
It was a beautiful journey. We saw a lot of interesting things and sites in Morocco. We had a terrific experience with our driver, Ali, who was very courteous and friendly, stopping us anywhere we wanted. Our Riad during the trip was extremely nice and beautiful. We would recommend the driver, Ali. Thank you for an excellent trip.
Astrid
Wonderful trip

FAQ :

it takes about 9 hours to drive from Marrakech to Merzouga.

Sure,if you do not want to take camel ride to the camp we will take you to the camp by 4×4 and for free.

Depends on your type of accommondation in the Merzouga desert:

luxury camp:there is a private shower and bathroom.

standard camp:there is shared bathrroom and shower.

Great question! the size of your group determines the type of vehicle we use. There are several cars available, including the Prado Land Cruiser TX, Ford 8-seater van, and Mercedes Bens Sprinter minibus, as well as other comfortable car options

I recommend it as soon as possible.

Our payment process is easy and hassle-free to confirm your reservation, we kindly request a modest deposit. When you book, you may easily pay the deposit with Paypal.The rest of payment to pay it cash on first day of your tour, directly to our professonal driver/guide. You can pay in euros or dollars or dirhams.

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