5 Days Desert Trip From Marrakech
🌟 5 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech
Embark on an unforgettable adventure across Morocco with this 5 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech, combining the beauty of the Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, lush valleys, and the majestic Sahara Desert dunes.
This tour is designed for travelers who want to experience both Morocco’s imperial charm and desert magic in just five days.
Travel comfortably through Aït Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and the Erg Chebbi Dunes in Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek, a night under the stars in a Berber desert camp, and traditional Moroccan hospitality.
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Dades Valley
Depart from Marrakech via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
Stop to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah AĂŻt Ben Haddou, a famous film location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Continue through Ouarzazate (the Hollywood of Africa) and the Roses Valley to reach Dades Gorges for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, drive through Tinghir to reach the stunning Todra Gorges, known for their towering cliffs and palm oasis.
Continue to Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi Dunes.
Enjoy a camel ride into the desert at sunset, followed by a traditional dinner and overnight stay in a Berber camp under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Nomad Villages – Erg Chebbi Exploration
Wake up early for a sunrise view over the dunes.
After breakfast, explore the desert region — visit Khamlia village for Gnawa music, discover fossil fields, and meet local nomadic families.
Return to your camp or riad for dinner and relaxation.
Day 4: Merzouga – Alnif – Agdz – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, leave Merzouga towards Ouarzazate, passing through Alnif, Nkob, and Agdz along the Draa Valley, one of Morocco’s longest river valleys lined with thousands of date palms.
Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate, then drive back through the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech.
Arrive by evening, marking the end of your 5 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech.
Highlights
- Traversez les montagnes de l’Atlas et le col Tizi n’Tichka
- Visitez Ouarzazate, la “Hollywood du Maroc”
- Admirez les falaises de Todra Gorge et les palmeraies de la Vallée du Draa
- Découvrez le désert de Merzouga avec balade à dos de chameau et camp sous les étoiles
- Explorez les villes impériales et la médina de Marrakech
- Expérience culture, nature et aventure en un seul voyage
