Get ready for a 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert that takes you through Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, blending ancient history with the serene beauty of the Sahara Desert. This carefully crafted Marrakech to Sahara desert tour offers a seamless journey through dramatic mountain passes, lush valleys, and golden dunes.
Whether you’re planning a desert escape or looking for memorable trips from Marrakech, this tour gives you the chance to discover the rich culture, traditional Berber villages, and breathtaking scenery of southern Morocco.
Your Morocco desert tour from Marrakech begins early in the morning as we drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Enjoy breathtaking landscapes, traditional Berber villages, and panoramic viewpoints.
We’ll pass in Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Africa, to admire the movie studios and cinematic desert scenery.
Then, we continue through the Skoura Oasis, famous for its palm groves and Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Visit the historic Kasbah Amridil, one of the best preserved fortresses in Morocco.
Later, we will stop at a local clay pottery workshop, where you’ll discover the ancient art of Moroccan pottery. You’ll even get to try shaping your own piece feeling the texture of clay in your hands and Desert clay.
After that you will explore the Roses Valley, near Kelaat M’Gouna , one of the most beautiful places in Morocco. It’s famous for its Damask roses, used to make rosewater, oils, and perfumes. Travelers love this stop for its amazing views, fresh air, and colorful Morocco fields. You can visit local cooperatives, meet Berber families, and see how rose products are made by hand. It’s a perfect place for photos and to enjoy the natural beauty of Morocco’s Atlas Mountains.
Arrive in Dades Valley surrounded by stunning rock formations and fresh mountain air. Dinner and overnight stay in a charming riad overlooking the valley for the first night of our 5 days Morocco desert tour.
After breakfast, continue your 5 day Marrakech desert trip towards the majestic Todra Gorges a paradise for nature lovers and photographers. Enjoy a relaxing walk between towering canyon walls and the sound of crystal-clear water.
We’ll stop in a Berber village where you can try on traditional Amazigh clothes for beautiful photos and even enjoy free Henna tattoos as part of the cultural experience.
Passing through Erfoud, the city known for fossils and dates, we reach Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Get ready for a lifetime experience: camel trekking into the Sahara Desert to witness a magical sunset over the dunes.
Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoy a delicious Moroccan dinner, drum music around the campfire, and admire the starry desert sky.
Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, followed by breakfast in the desert. Today is all about discovering the Sahara lifestyle and its hidden treasures.
Visit the Hassi Labied Oasis with its traditional irrigation system, and continue to Khamlia Village, home of the Gnawa musicians, known for their spiritual African rhythms.
Then, explore the Rissani market, one of the largest in southern Morocco, where caravans once traded gold, spices, and leather. You’ll also visit ancient ksours (fortified villages) that tell stories of Morocco’s caravan past.
Return to your hotel near the dunes for a relaxing afternoon by the swimming pool and a peaceful evening.
After breakfast, we take a scenic road from Merzouga to Ouarzazate through Alnif and N’Kob, offering landscapes that look like an African safari.
Pass through Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest valley, lined with endless palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Stop to capture the beauty of Ait Saouen village and the spectacular mountain views.
Arrive in Ouarzazate for a restful evening at your riad or hotel.
The final day of your 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech takes you to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most famous kasbahs in Morocco and a backdrop for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Walk through its narrow alleys, explore the ancient mud-brick architecture, and enjoy the panoramic views from the top.
After visiting Ait Ben Haddou, cross back through the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of an unforgettable Moroccan adventure.
