Our 5-day Morocco tour from Marrakech to Merzouga combines cultural discovery and desert adventure. Begin with a guided tour of Marrakech’s historic medina, then journey through the Atlas Mountains, explore cinematic kasbahs, and spend two unforgettable nights in the Erg Chebbi desert — including camel trekking, nomad visits, and stargazing in a luxury Sahara camp.

5 Days Marrakech Merzouga Desert tour highlights:

Airport pick-up & welcome in Marrakech
Full-day Marrakech sightseeing tour with a licensed guide
Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
Explore Ait Ben Haddou & Ouarzazate
Visit Dades Valley, Todra Gorge and berber villages
Ride a camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi at sunset and spend the overnight in a luxury desert camp
Enjoy nomadic encounters, fossils, Gnawa music & optional quad biking
Explore the anti-Atlas region and the Daraa Valley
End the tour back in Marrakech

5 Days Itinerary Marrakech Merzouga Desert tour :

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Airport Pick-Up & Hotel Transfer

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, your driver will greet you and transfer you to your riad or hotel in the medina.

Use the rest of the day to relax or take a casual walk through the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square, where snake charmers, storytellers, and food stalls bring the city to life.

🏨 Overnight: Riad in Marrakech (BB)

Day 2: Marrakech sightseeing tour escorted by official guide

After breakfast, set off on a private guided walking tour of Marrakech’s most famous landmarks with an official local guide.

Highlights include:

The Koutoubia Mosque and its iconic minaret
The Saadian Tombs
The Bahia Palace with its stunning Andalusian architecture
The bustling souks of the medina
The vibrant Jemaa el-Fna and surrounding spice markets

Enjoy lunch at a traditional restaurant and return to your riad to rest or continue exploring on your own.

👣 Activity: Guided city tour (~4–5 hrs)

🏨 Overnight: Riad in Marrakech (BB)

Day 3: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Valley

After breakfast, begin your journey south through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop at viewpoints and local villages before reaching the ancient ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Continue to Ouarzazate, visiting Atlas Film Studios and Kasbah Taourirt, then pass through the Valley of Roses to reach the scenic Dades Valley, where unique rock formations and kasbahs line the river.

🏨 Overnight: Dar Blues OR Riad Paradise Dades OR Xaluca Dades OR Hotel Dar Ahlam OR Hotel Babylone Dades OR Eden boutique hotel (HB)
🚗 Distance: 320 km | ⏳ Driving Time: ~6 hrs

Day 4: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

After breakfast, drive through the Todra Gorge, known for its towering red cliffs and palm-filled canyons. Continue toward the desert via Erfoud, famous for fossils and dates.

Arrive in Merzouga, where your camel trek begins. Ride into the majestic dunes of Erg Chebbi, pausing for sunset photos before reaching your luxury desert camp. Enjoy a traditional dinner, Berber drumming, and a night under the stars.

🏕️ Overnight: Luxury Desert Camps in Merzouga (HB)
🐪 Activity: Sunset Camel Trek
🚗 Distance: 270 km | ⏳ Driving Time: ~5 hrs

Day 5: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Marrakech

Rise early for an optional sunrise camel trek. After breakfast, return by 4WD or camel to Merzouga village and begin the drive back to Marrakech through the scenic Draa Valley, dotted with palm groves and ancient kasbahs.

Stop in Agdez or Ouarzazate for lunch before crossing the Atlas Mountains again. Arrive in Marrakech by evening, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.

🚗 Distance: 560 km | ⏳ Driving Time: ~9 hrs
🛑 End of Tour in Marrakech

What’s Included

✔️ Airport pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech
✔️ Private transport with English-speaking driver
✔️ 2 nights in Marrakech (BB)
✔️ Guided city tour of Marrakech
✔️ 1 night in a riad/hotel in Dades Valley (HB)
✔️ 1 night in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga (HB)
✔️ Camel trek or 4WD transfer
✔️ Sandboarding (optional)
✔️ Berber music at the desert camp
✔️ All breakfasts & 2 dinners