5 Days Marrakech Desert Tour
5 Days of Adventure: Trek the dunes, ride camels, and stargaze in the Sahara.
- Starting location: Marrakech
- Ending location: Marrakech
- Depart time: 8:00 AM
- Arrival time: 6:00 PM
- Duration: 5 days 4 night
- Tour style: Private and small group
5 Days Tour From Marrakech
Overview: 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
The 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is designed to let you explore the real beauty of Morocco starting from Marrakech with its bustling streets and crossing the stunning high Atlas Mountains, exploring the historical Kasbahs, and many several places like Ait Benhadou and Ouarzazate and Dades before arriving to experiencing the golden sand dunes of the Sahara Desert where you will get the chance to ride camel and spend your magical night in a Berber camp under sky full of stars.
This adventure is a perfect ideal for those travelers who want to combine the adventure and the culture, and nature in a single magical experience.
5 Days desert tour from Marrakech highlights
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains with its scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass.
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ait Ben Haddou and the studio Ouarzazate.
- Spend a night in an amazing riad in Dades.
- Walking through the fantastic Todra Gorge.
- Experience the ATV quad or buggy on the dunes(extra activities).
- Camel ride and enjoy the Sahara Desert sunset and spend the night in a traditional Berber camp.
- Explore the traditional souks, see Berber villages, and learn about how the local Berber live.
5 days Marrakech desert tour itinerary
Explore our itinerary to discover the amazing sights you’ll experience during the tour. If you have any questions or special requests, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Important note! If this itinerary doesn’t meet your requirements, it can be modified and designed according to your requirements and needs. Feel free to Contact us to customize it.
Marrakech ➙ Tizi Ntichka ➙Ait Ben Ben Haddou ➙ Dades Valley.
- Day 1
- 6 Hours drive
- 350 kilometers
We embark on our 5-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour, picking you up from your accommodation and traveling towards Dades Valley.
We say goodbye to Marrakech and journey across the impressive High Atlas Mountains, along the stunning Tizi n’Tichka, including several stops along the way, Starting with Ait BenHaddou Kasbah, it’s a world heritage site organized by UNESCO since 1987. That helped the place to have films and television series filmed in the kasbah, including Gladiator and The Mummy, and Game of Thrones, and many many more.
We carry on to Ouarzazate, a city called Hollywood of Africa, with a delicious lunch break at a restaurant. Our expedition continues through the impressive Skoura and the stunning Rose Valley and explore the magnificent Amridil Kasbah.
Carrying on to Dades Valley where we will spend the first night of our 5-day Marrakech desert tour. As we reach, we will visit an impressive rock formation, commonly called Monkey Fingers. Making the end of our first day, check into your hotel, dinner, and overnight stay.
Dades Valley ➙ Todra Gorges ➙ Merzouga Desert Camp.
- Day 2
- 4 Hours drive
- 270 kilometers
After a delicious breakfast, we start our second day and leave Dades behind. We will head towards the Merzouga desert, where we will take an impressive camel ride over the dunes.
Carry on to Tinghir, exploring Kasbahs and Berber villages along the way. Upon reaching we will have the chance to explore the impressive Todra Canyon. Then we will stop for lunch somewhere on the road before we get to the Sahara desert. After arriving, you will ride the camels into the golden dunes to see the magical sunset.
Then, you will head to the camp to check in to your tent. Then dinner and enjoying the Berber music by the fire will follow, without forgetting the stars. A sky full of stars will await you.
Merzouga Desert Camp ➙ Nomad families.
- Day 3
- 3 Hours drive
- 40 kilometers
On the third day of our 5-day desert tour from Marrakech we will dedicate the whole day just to Merzouga and exploring its region and local culture, we recommend an early morning wake-up to catch the beautiful sunrise from your camp.
After a tasty breakfast here, we will begin the adventure on a 4×4 vehicle driving to the nomad families, a very kind people welcoming you with hot tea hosting you under their tents to let you feel like you are home but actually you are, home it’s not only the place you are living in its also sharing love with the beautiful people around you and making you happy.
Then from there to the home of the Galena mines, an abandoned village hidden very far away from the other villages they call it Mifis means the ghost village, after exploring the village will continue to Khamlia village a village in Merzouga area most of the locals there they have black scene they are original from southern African countries but now they become Berbers, they have a special music rhythm called the Gnawa music and you will listen to their music and enjoy it very well even why not dancing a bit, after all, that you can enjoy your lunch in one of the local restaurants and try the Berber pizza.
Then head back to Merzouga to check in to your riad or hotel and you will have a free evening if you wanna do some activities like a buggy or ATV quads to watch the sunset over the high dunes or maybe try sandboarding.
Merzouga ➙ Rissani ➙ Agdz ➙ Ouarzazate.
- Day 4
- 6 Hours drive
- 380 kilometers
As we said an early morning is recommended if you wanna catch the amazing sunrise from your terrace then after having your breakfast will start our journey to Ouarzazate with several stops on the way starting from Rissani city to visit the traditional souk and the second stop will be Agdez with its valley landscapes, in the afternoon arrive to Ouarzazate and check in to your riad.
Ouarzazate ➙ Telouet Kasbah ➙High Atlas Mountains ➙ Marrakech.
- Day 5
- 4 Hours drive
- 200 kilometers
The beginning of our last day in our 5-day desert tour from Marrakech will be in Ouarzazate the Hollywood of Africa and the gateway to the Sahara desert, after having your breakfast then visit the studio film and process the journey to the Telouet Kasbah, a hidden old building in the middle of the High Atlas Mountains, characterized by its intricate architecture and rich history.
A scenic drive follows through the High Atlas Mountains, with its dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass and the stunning views of Berber villages and the valleys.
Making the end of our unforgettable 5-day journey with a safe arrival to the vibrant city of Marrakech letting you enjoy a free evening in the old medina of Marrakech.
GALLERY
Price include and exclude
- Here is a list of what’s included in our tour
included
- Pick-up & Drop off at/from your accommodation
- Private Air Conditioner 4WD vehicle or a van
- Experienced English speaking driver and guide
- Vehicle fuel
- Private rooms at your preferred room type Hotel/Riad
- Camel ride experience
- Sunset camel ride
- Overnight desert camp "At your preferred tent type"
- Meals: Breakfasts & Dinners
- Your preferred transfer from the camp either by camels or car
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tipping (Optional)
5 days Marrakech desert tour price
The price of 5 day desert trip from Marrakech starts from €249, however! it depends on several factors: the number of travelers in the group, the type of accommodation you choose, and the time of the year you plan your trip. The price decreases as the number of travelers increases. Please contact us for a price quote for your customized tour.
booking Marrakech to Merzouga 5 days desert tour
To book your trip, please use the contact form below. You will receive your booking confirmation within 24 hours. We look forward to hearing from you.
things to know before you go
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vegetarian or vegan options are available, please inform us during the booking process.
- Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase.
- A turban is recommended during the summer months, especially since sandstorms often occur in summer.
- Extra activities are available, please let us know during the booking process.
- In Merzouga your luggage will be transported to the camp by our private 4WD car.
- You can take the 4WD car to get to the camp for free, as an alternative to camels.
road map
Frequently asked questions
If you prefer not to ride a camel, we can arrange a comfortable 4WD vehicle to transport you to and from the desert camp at no extra cost. Just let your guide know your preference.
We use different cars depending on how many people are in the group. We offer a variety of options, including Toyota Prado TX, Renault vans, Ford vans, and Mercedes vans (8-seater), all equipped with air conditioning. This ensures a comfortable journey, whether you’re on a private or shared tour.
To confirm your reservation, a small deposit is required, payable via PayPal or bank transfer. The remaining balance can be paid in cash (euros, dollars, or dirhams) to your guide on the first day of your tour.
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