5-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour & Camel Trek

5-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert Tour & Camel Trek

Merzouga, Morocco
5 Days, 4 Nights
Price on request

🌟 Overview

This 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga offers a complete Moroccan desert adventure. You’ll travel through the High Atlas Mountains, explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, ride camels over Erg Chebbi dunes, and meet nomad families to experience authentic Berber culture.

The tour combines scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, and desert magic. At the end, enjoy a free Moroccan massage and a special surprise gift in Marrakech to make your journey unforgettable.

Tour Highlights

  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass
  • Visit Aït Ben Haddou, famous from Gladiator and Game of Thrones
  • Explore Dades and Todra Gorges, including the "Monkey Fingers" rock formation
  • Sunset camel trek and overnight in a luxury desert camp
  • Meet nomad families behind the dunes and experience their lifestyle
  • Discover the souks of Rissani and the scenic Draa Valley
  • Explore Nkob, the Kingdom of Kasbahs
  • Relax with a complimentary Moroccan massage at the end
  • Receive a special surprise gift

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Friendly Local Guides sharing history, stories, and culture
  • Comfortable Travel in private air-conditioned 4x4s or vans
  • Authentic Experiences in kasbahs, desert camps, Berber villages, and oases
  • Small Groups for a flexible and personalized experience
  • Extra Touches: massage and surprise gift included

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades Gorges

  • Pick-up from your accommodation at 8:40 AM
  • Drive through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, stopping in Berber villages along the way
  • Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore Ouarzazate, including Taourirt Kasbah and film studios
  • Drive through Skoura Oasis, see Kasbah Ameridile, and pass Kalaat M’gouna (Rose Valley)
  • Arrive in Dades Gorges, check in at your kasbah, dinner, and overnight

Day 2 — Dades Gorges → Todra Gorge → Merzouga Desert

  • Breakfast with views of the gorges
  • Walk along Todra Gorge, famous for its towering cliffs
  • Drive through Tinghir palm groves, Tinjdad, and Melaab
    • Optional visit to a Berber home and henna tattoo experience
  • Continue to Erfoud, famous for dates
  • Arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and overnight in a luxury desert camp

Day 3 — Full Day in Merzouga Desert

  • Watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Visit nomad families and enjoy a Berber pizza
  • Explore Mefis desert and fossil mines
  • Visit Khamlia, meet Mali musicians, and learn about their traditions
  • Optional buggy or quad ride in Hassi Lbeid Oasis
  • Overnight at your desert camp

Day 4 — Merzouga → Rissani → Nkob

  • Visit Moulay Ali Cherif Mausoleum in Rissani and explore local souks
  • Drive across Alnif and Jbel Sghrou (Grey Mountains)
  • Stop for lunch along the route
  • Arrive in Nkob, the Kingdom of Kasbahs
    • Walk among palm groves and explore ancient kasbahs
  • Overnight at a kasbah in Nkob

Day 5 — Nkob → Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech

  • Breakfast at Nkob with views of Draa Valley
  • Drive via Agdez to Ouarzazate, stopping at Ait Souen for scenic views
  • Optional stop at an Argan oil cooperative
  • Continue through the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech
  • Free Moroccan massage and surprise gift upon return
  • Drop-off at your accommodation or airport

📅 Reserve your spot now and experience a 5-day desert adventure through Morocco’s mountains, desert, and cultural gems!

Included & Not Included

Included
  • •Private or shared air-conditioned 4x4 or minivan (depending on booking)
  • •Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • •4 nights accommodation (3 nights in hotels/kasbahs + 1 night in a luxury desert camp)
  • •Camel ride in Erg Chebbi dunes
  • •Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation or airport
  • •Free traditional Moroccan massage upon return to Marrakech
  • •A surprise gift at the end of your tour
Not Included
  • •Lunches and drinks
  • •Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
  • •Tips for guides and drivers

Tour Route

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Duration

5 Days, 4 Nights

Group Type

Private & Group Tours Available

Transportation

4×4 or Minibus

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