The Best 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

DAY 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorges:

DAY 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges  – Merzouga Desert :

Set off in the morning to ever-changing scenery en route to the dunes of Merzouga. Crossing the oasis of Tinghir, you cross the palm groves towards the Todra gorges. In this wonderful place, the limestone cliffs look like a gap formed between the magnificent mountains of the Todra Massif, before plunging into the flat bed of a river. The peaks rise up to 320m above the Todra Gorge, which winds its way from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. At your leisure, walk through the gorges and palm groves. After a hearty lunch, continue to Tinjdad and Erfoud with their palm groves.

The 5 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour will then proceed to our enchanting destination Merzouga Desert where you will experience a camel ride through the mesmerizing and rolling dunes of Erg Chebbi. A stop to watch a beautiful sunset over the vast golden sand dunes that move like moving sculptures in the form of drapery. See how the colors vary according to the intensity of the light and see how they behave like the living walls of the desert, the tallest reaching a magnificent 150 meters. Spend a magical night under the stars in nomad tents after a delicious dinner and musical feast (Berber drums) with the locals. without doubt this will be the best night of your 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga if not the whole.

DAY 3: Merzouga Full day tour:

In the morning, witness a breathtaking sunrise over the dunes of Merzouga, a sight not to be missed. Afterward, take a leisurely stroll along the undulating sands before indulging in a delicious breakfast at your desert camp. Then begin your captivating day tour of Merzouga, immersing yourself in its rich cultural tapestry. Explore the surrounding areas including Hassi Lbeid, Tanamoust, and Khamlia, where you can delight in the soulful rhythms of African music. Continue your journey to visit the nomadic families, gaining insight into their traditional lifestyle and savoring the flavors of a Berber pizza. Afterwards, continue to Merzouga for a delightful lunch. Following that, head to the enchanting Hassil beid Oasis, where you can revel in panoramic views of Merzouga. Late afternoon, we take you to your accommodation where you’ll spend the night, surrounded by the tranquil beauty of the desert.

DAY 4: Merzouga –  Rissani – Nkob – Ouarzazate:

After breakfast at the riad then continuing our 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga departing towards the palm grove of Tafilalet and the city of Rissani, where the Alawite dynasty originated. Explore the former capital of the Alaouite Sultans before continuing to the village of Alnif, where we will take the road that crosses the Jbel Saghro Anti-Atlas range. See the grey-black mountains of different and extraordinary shapes as you continue to the main Berber village of Tazzarine and N’kob and then drive into the Draa valley with its rows of majestic palm trees. Late afternoon, continue to Ouarzazate via the Anti-Atlas Mountain, and Tizi N’Tniffift. Arriving in Ouarzazate where you will spend the night.

DAY 5:  Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech:

Leaving Ouarzazate in the morning, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, the most impressive Kasbah and well preserved fortress in Morocco. The site has been the location for many film shoots including ‘The Mummy’, ‘Gladiator’, ‘7 Days in Tibet’, ‘Alexander the Great’ and ‘Babel’. … Leave Ait Ben Haddou and head towards the majestic Atlas Mountains Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco, Tizi N’Tichka, at 2260m height, offers impressive views of valleys, mountains and many other Berber villages. Later afternoon, we arrive in Marrakech transfer you to the airport or your accommodation.

 5 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Exludes and Includes: