5 Days Morocco desert Tour From Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Your journey begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Explore the famous Ait Benhaddou, a stunning fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa.” Visit the Taourirt Kasbah or the Atlas Film Studios.

Travel through the Valley of Roses and reach the beautiful Dades Valley for dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional riad.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, drive to the magnificent Todra Gorges, where high cliffs rise dramatically above the riverbed.

Take time to explore this natural wonder before continuing toward the desert.

Pass through Erfoud and Rissani, famous for fossil workshops and local markets.

Arrive in Merzouga by late afternoon. Begin your camel trek into the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoying a breathtaking desert sunset.

Arrive at your luxury or standard Sahara camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional dinner and Berber music under a sky full of stars.

Day 3: Merzouga – Khamlia – Nomads – Desert Exploration

Wake early to witness the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, start your desert exploration.

Take a 4×4 tour through the dunes, visit Khamlia Village to enjoy live Gnaoua music, and meet nomadic families living in the region.

Explore the black desert, fossil quarries, and oasis villages. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to relax or book a sandboarding or quad biking session.

Spend another peaceful night in the desert, soaking up the silence and starry sky.

Day 4: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane

After breakfast, depart from Merzouga and travel through the scenic Ziz Valley, dotted with palm trees and old kasbahs.

Continue to Midelt, a small town in the Middle Atlas Mountains known for its apple orchards.

Cross the cedar forests of Azrou, where you might see wild Barbary monkeys.

Stop for a break in Ifrane, a charming alpine town known as “Little Switzerland.”

Spend the night in a comfortable hotel or guesthouse in the Middle Atlas region.

Day 5: Ifrane – Fes or Return to Marrakech

Enjoy a relaxed morning and breakfast before heading toward your final destination.

You can choose to end your tour in Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital, or return to Marrakech, depending on your travel plans.

Your unforgettable 5-day desert journey concludes with countless memories, photos, and stories to share.

Included in the 5-Day Desert Tour

• Comfortable air-conditioned transport

• English-speaking driver/guide

• 3 nights in traditional hotels/riads

• 1 night in a Sahara desert camp

• Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes

• Daily breakfast and dinner

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Tour Highlights

• Cross the High Atlas Mountains

• Explore Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate

• Visit Todra Gorges and Dades Valley

• Ride camels into the Sahara Desert

• Discover Berber culture and nomadic life

• Watch sunset and sunrise over the dunes

• Relax in Ifrane and Middle Atlas towns

Ready for an unforgettable Moroccan adventure? Book your 5-day desert tour from Marrakech now and experience the real magic of the Sahara.