5 Days sahara Desert Tour from Rabat to Marrakech

5 days (approximately)
Offered in: German and 8 more

offers an unforgettable Tour through Morocco’s imperial cities, mountains, valleys, kasbahs, and Sahara Desert. The tour begins in
Rabat and continues to Meknes and Fes, before heading through Ifrane and the Middle Atlas Mountains to Merzouga. Here, you can explore the desert surroundings, enjoy a camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset and sunrise, and spend a magical night in a traditional desert camp with dinner and Berber music. The journey then continues to Todra Gorge and the Dades Valley, followed by Ouarzazate and the famous Aït Ben Haddou kasbah. Finally, cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass before arriving in Marrakech, completing an exciting 5 days desert tour adventure. any information be free to contact Us.

What's Included

spanish English French speaking driver
Pickup and drop off
camel ride in the desert
4 nights accommodation
4 breakfast
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
3 Dinners
during trip
Coffee and/or Tea
for places to visit that needs to pay

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

the pick up will be in place where the transport can arrive

End point

drop off in marrakech near your riad place where car can arrive ...

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
  • 1
    Rabat

    Enjoy the comfort Departure early in the morning from Rabat and drive east across the fertile Saïss plains toward Meknes before continuing to Fes.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Meknes

    Meknes Stop: Explore the historic Imperial City of Meknes. Visit the grandiose Bab Mansour gate, explore the ancient royal granaries and stables ( Héri es-Souani ), and wander the quiet medina square.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Fez

    Arrival in Fes: Reach Fes by afternoon. Settle into your traditional riad inside the historic car-free medina. Evening: Take a stroll near the iconic Bab Bou Jeloud (Blue Gate) and enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Overnight: Riad/Hotel in Fes.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ifrane

    Leave the medina behind after our visit with local guid in fez and begin driving south, ascending into the Middle Atlas Mountain range. Ifrane: Stop in Ifrane, often called the "Switzerland of Morocco," known for its European-style architecture, clean parks, and cool mountain air.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Midelt

    Drive through the dense cedar forests in Atlas Mountain Pass: Continue driving through changing mountain landscapes, passing rural Berber villages and limestone peaks. Arrival in Midelt: Arrive in Midelt by late afternoon. Located on a high plateau between the Middle and High Atlas ranges, this quiet town famous for its apple orchards provides a comfortable rest stop. Overnight: Hotel/Auberge in Midelt.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Rio Ziz

    after brikfast Travel south from the high plains into the dramatic desert landscapes of the Sahara. Ziz Gorge & Valley: Drive along the stunning Ziz River canyon, stopping at panoramic viewpoints overlooking vast palm groves stretching for miles.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Erfoud

    Erfoud: Pass through Erfoud, famous for its date harvesting and ancient fossil workshops.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Merzouga

    Merzouga & Camel Trek: Arrive at the edge of the dunes in Merzouga by late afternoon. Board camels for a trek into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes to reach your desert camp just in time for sunset. Overnight: Sahara Desert Camp in Merzouga with a Berber dinner, campfire, and traditional music under the stars.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Rissani Market

    Wake up early to catch the desert sunrise before beginning your drive west along the "Road of a Thousand Kasbahs." Rissani Market: Stop in Rissani to visit its lively traditional souk, a historical trading hub at the edge of the desert.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Discover Todra Gorge with Locals - Tourist Information & Experience Center

    Todra Gorge Walk: Continue to Tinghir and venture into the Todra Gorge , walking alongside the river under 300-meter-high sheer limestone cliffs.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Dades Valley: Drive into the winding Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic rock formations known as the "Monkey Fingers" and serpentine mountain roads. Overnight: Kasbah-style hotel or riad in the Dades Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Ait Ben Haddou

    The final leg takes you past historic clay fortresses and across the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. Ouarzazate: Travel through the Valley of Roses to Ouarzazate, Morocco's cinema capital. Option to see the historic Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Film Studios. Aït Benhaddou: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Benhaddou , an impressive earthen village featured in movies like Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia .

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Marrakech

    Tizi n'Tichka Pass: Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260m elevation), enjoying sweeping views of mountain valleys and Berber villages. Arrival: Reach Marrakech by late afternoon or early evening for drop-off at your hotel or riad.

    4 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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