5 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Tour

On the first day of your 5 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour, we’ll depart from your accommodation in Marrakech and head toward the majestic High Atlas Mountains. As we ascend the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, sitting at 2,260 meters above sea level, you’ll enjoy panoramic views and multiple photo stops along this breathtaking mountain route.

Our journey continues to the iconic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Morocco’s most famous filming location. This historic ksar, nearly a thousand years old, has been featured in major productions such as Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. Once a vital stop for caravans traveling between Marrakech and the Sahara, the kasbah offers a glimpse into Morocco’s rich architectural and cultural heritage.

After a guided visit and lunch, we’ll follow the legendary Route of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Dades Valley. Along the way, we’ll pass through Kalaat M’Gouna, also known as the Valley of Roses. This charming town bursts into color each spring as millions of Damascus roses bloom, and it hosts Morocco’s annual Rose Festival every May. We’ll arrive in Dades Valley by evening, where you’ll enjoy a relaxing overnight stay surrounded by dramatic landscapes.

On the second day of your 5 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour, we begin the morning with a visit to the dramatic Todra Gorges, located near Tinghir in the eastern High Atlas Mountains. These towering orange limestone cliffs, soaring up to 400 meters (1,300 feet), create a stunning natural canyon and are flanked by a lush palm oasis—perfect for short walks and photos.

We then continue our desert journey through the traditional Berber villages of Tinejdad, heading toward Erfoud, known as Morocco’s fossil capital. From here, the landscape shifts as we approach the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, where your Sahara adventure begins.

Experience an unforgettable camel trek across the golden dunes, timed perfectly with the desert sunset. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional Berber camp under a canopy of stars—an iconic highlight of any Morocco desert experience.

After breakfast, your 5 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour continues with a full day dedicated to exploring the magical landscapes around the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Our first stop is the village of Khamliya, home to the descendants of Sub-Saharan Africans, where you’ll enjoy a live performance of traditional Gnawa music, a soulful blend of rhythm and culture.

Following a flavorful lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon marks the start of your camel trekking adventure across Merzouga’s mesmerizing, orange-tinted dunes—one of the most iconic moments of your 5 Days Marrakech to Merzouga tour.

As the sun sets over the Sahara, you’ll arrive at your desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars. The evening is filled with Berber music, storytelling, and the serene silence of the desert—an unforgettable highlight of this Sahara journey.

After breakfast, depart for Marrakech via the spectacular High Atlas Mountains route. Journey through the magnificent Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river at 1,100 kilometers creating the world’s largest palm grove, a green corridor 200 kilometers long, This giant palm grove serves as a green lung in the desert, with cereals and vegetables growing under palm trees, dotted by charming Berber villages, before arriving at your Ouarzazate City accommodation. We will spend the night in Ouarzazate.

After breakfast, we will set off for Marrakech, passing through the spectacular High Atlas mountains.

Our journey will continue through the majestic Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260m) over the High Atlas Mountains, before arriving at your accommodation in Marrakech, where the 5 days desert Marrakech to Merzouga tour end.