5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech

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  • 4 Days 3 Nights
  • Max Guests : 38
  • Wifi Available
  • Jan - Jun

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This splendid 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Sahara Desert allows you to explore Morocco’s diverse landscapes and cultural treasures. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, traverse the Atlas Mountains, explore Ouarzazate, the Todra & Dades Gorges, and experience the magic of the Erg Chebbi dunes and Berber villages in the Sahara.

At Morocco Tours Adventures, we offer private, standard, and luxury tours for 5 days and more. The price of the tour depends on the number of travelers, the type of accommodations (Standard, Luxury, or Mixed), and the season. Feel free to contact us anytime for more information.

Price Includes

  • Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
  • Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
  • Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide
  • Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Overnight at the Desert Camp (At your preferred tent type)
  • Breakfast x 3
  • Dinner x 4 (Dinner in Fes is not included)
  • 4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)
  • 3 nights in a private room at a hotel/riad (At your preferred room type)

Price Excludes

  • Dinner in Fes
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance (Optional)

What to Expect

 

  • Spectacular views of the Atlas Mountains
  • Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Spend a night in the stunning Dades Gorges
  • Panoramic views of the Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Watch the sunset over the dunes
  • Experience a camel ride in the Merzouga Sahara
  • Try sandboarding on the dunes
  • Overnight camping at the Merzouga Desert Camp
  • Enjoy a hearty dinner and a party around a campfire with Berber drums

Itinerary

Day 1 - Marrakech to Telouet to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah to Ouarzazate (196 km)

Your journey begins with a pick-up from your lodging in Marrakech. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m). Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and take a walking tour to learn about its history and its use as a filming location for many famous movies.

Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you’ll spend the first night. Enjoy dinner and overnight at a local hotel.

 

 

Day 2 - Ouarzazate to Draa Valley to Rissani to Erg Chebbi Dunes (Merzouga) (367 km)

After breakfast, continue the journey through the Draa Valley, crossing the volcanic rock formations of the Anti Atlas Mountains to Agdez and Tamnougalt. Drive through Nkob, a small Berber town, to Rissani, a Saharan town with a significant market where many nomads come to shop or sell.

Head to the Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert in Merzouga. Take a camel trek to the camp, enjoying the sunset over the dunes. Spend the night in a well-equipped tented camp, with dinner and entertainment around the campfire.

 

 

Day 3 -Explore Merzouga Area & Visit Nomad Families (40 km)

Wake up early to witness a stunning sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, return to the departure point by camel. Explore the surrounding villages, such as Hassi Labied and Khamlia, where you can enjoy Gnawa music performed by local musicians.

Visit the abandoned town of Mefis, known 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 visit the dunes to watch the sunset. Optionally, enjoy an hour of ATV quad biking in the dunes (not included in the tour price). Spend the night at a hotel.

 

Day 4 - Merzouga to Erfoud to Todra Gorges to Dades Valley (255 km)

After breakfast, meet your driver and head back from the desert to the Dades Valley. Stop in Erfoud, known for its fossilized rocks and manufacturers. Continue to Todra Gorges, a hidden gem for rock climbers, and take a leisure walk through the magnificent canyons.

Proceed to your hotel in the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight.

 

Day 5 - Dades Valley to Ouarzazate to Marrakech (326 km)

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Marrakech, passing through Kelaa Mgouna, the city of roses, and Skoura palmary. Return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Enjoy the spectacular views of the High Atlas Mountains and cross the Tizi N’tichka pass. Arrive in Marrakech and drop off at your accommodation.

 

 

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FAQ

Do I need a sleeping bag for the night in desert?

No, you don’t need a sleeping bag, at our 4 days tour Tangier to Marrakech, you will stay at an equipped desert camp with all amenities.

Is there any other way to reach the camp instead of Camels?

Yes, as we mentioned in the includes list, regarding travelers who don’t like to go on camels, we use a 4×4 car to transfer them to and from the camp, without any extra charge as well. You just need to inform us at the time of booking.

How to book this tour? Any Cancelation policy?

To confirm the 4 days tour Tangier to Marrakech, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal, Wise, or bank transfer to our account, the balance is payable in cash at the pick-up, to be paid to your driver in euros, or equal in dollars or dirhams.

Is it possible to pay the entire with PayPal?

Usually, we request the balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s a world institution.

We can in some cases accept the complete payment via Paypal however a 5% fee is going to be applied to hide the additional transaction charges. just in case you’re considering this method, it’s best to rearrange the payment before the tour.

Is it possible to pay the entire via Wise or bank transfer?

Yes, we accept the entire cost via Wise and bank transfer but there will be a 2% extra to cover the transaction fee.

Cancelation Policy:

For a full refund, cancel a minimum of 30 days beforehand of the beginning date of the experience.

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