5 Days 4 Nights Desert Tour from Marrakech

Dates, teapot, cup with tea near the fire in the desert with a beautiful background. Ramadan Kareem

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Beautiful girl at traditional carpet shop in Goreme city, Cappadocia in Turkey.

Fes, Morocco. October 10, 2021. Man cutting leather with knife at tannery next to brims of old stone water baths

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Day 1 : Marrakech » Telouet » Ait Benhaddou Kasbah » Ouarzazate (192 km)

Begin your adventure with a pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech, be it a hotel or a Riad in the medina. You’ll travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N Tichka pass at 2260m, the highest in Morocco. Enjoy stunning views of the landscapes and Berber villages. Arrive at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, famous for its role in movies like “Lawrence of Arabia,” “Gladiator,” and “Game of Thrones.” Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2 : Ouarzazate » Draa Valley » Rissani » Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga) (350 km)

After breakfast, your journey continues to the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Travel through the Draa Valley, passing the volcanic rock formations of the Anti Atlas Mountains to Agdez and Tamnougalt. Drive through Nkotb, known for its numerous Kasbahs and as a gateway for treks through Jebel Saghro. Visit Rissani, a significant market town and cradle of the Alaouite dynasty. Proceed to the Erg Chebbi Sahara desert, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek to your camp, witness a stunning sunset, have dinner, and experience a music party around the campfire. Spend the night in a well-equipped tented camp.

Day 3 : Explore Merzouga Area & Visit Nomad Familie

Wake up early to enjoy a spectacular sunrise over the sand dunes. After breakfast, ride camels back to the departure point to meet your driver. Explore surrounding villages such as Hassi Labied and Khamlia, known for its Gnawa musicians. Visit the abandoned town of Mefes, famous for its lead mines, and meet a nomad family living on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. In the afternoon, relax at your accommodation or revisit the dunes to watch another beautiful sunset. Spend the night at a hotel.

Day 4 : Merzouga » Erfoud » Todra Gorges » Dades Valley (260 km)

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your hotel before departing for Dades Valley. Stop in Erfoud, a city known for its fossilized rocks. Continue to the Todra Gorges, a hidden gem with magnificent canyons perfect for rock climbers. Take a leisurely walk in the gorges before heading to your hotel in Dades Valley for the night.

Day 4 : Dades Valley » Ouarzazate » Marrakech (330 km)

After breakfast at your hotel in Dades, begin your journey back to Marrakech. Pass through Kelaa Mgouna, known as the city of roses, and Skoura palmary. Travel via Ouarzazate and visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou again. Enjoy the stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains as you cross the Tichka pass, ending your tour back in Marrakech. You’ll be dropped off at your accommodation.