5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech: Shared or Private

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(8 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

5 days (approximately)
Offered in: German and 10 more

Enhance your Moroccan adventure with optional experiences such as quad biking, buggy rides, and private desert dinners. We can also arrange special celebrations for birthdays, anniversaries, and other occasions. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request, allowing every traveler to enjoy a comfortable and memorable journey.

What's Included

Night in a luxury camp in Merzouga, half board (breakfast and dinner included)
An English-, Spanish-, or Italian-speaking driver-guide.
Dromedary excursion in the desert dunes of Merzouga (round trip, one dromedary per person)
Dinner (Optional[2])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Tour in a 4×4 vehicle, van or, minivan with fuel
Stay in a charming Marrakech riad (2 nights) with breakfast included.
Sandboarding activity
Service of pick-up and drop-off
Accommodation in a charming riad in the Dades Valley on a half board basis (dinner and breakfast)
Lunches & Drinks
Tipping
Any additional activity you want to add

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Marrakesh Menara Airport

We meet at Menara Airport in Marrakech to start the trip or at any specified location within Marrakech.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Marrakech – Transfer to Your Riad in the Medina

    1 stop
  • 1
    Marrakesh Menara Airport

    On the first day of your 5-day tour from Marrakech, your driver will meet you at the airport or your preferred location in the city and transfer you to your riad in the medina. Shared-tour guests will stay at Riad Assia, while private-tour guests will stay at Riad Aslal, or in similar-category accommodation. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore Marrakech at your own pace. Overnight stay with breakfast included.

    15 hours Admission ticket included
  • Day 2

    Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of the Roses – Dades Valley

    5 stops
  • 2

    After breakfast, depart Marrakech and travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains. Cross the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, stopping at panoramic viewpoints to admire the mountain scenery, traditional Berber villages, and winding roads.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Aït Benhaddou

    Explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages and a filming location for numerous international movies and television productions. Enjoy time to walk through its narrow streets, admire the traditional earthen architecture, and take in panoramic views from the top.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Ouarzazate

    Stop in Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara and Morocco’s film capital. Enjoy free time for lunch and photos, then visit the historic Taourirt Kasbah. Afterwards, continue along the scenic Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Roses Valley

    Travel through the scenic Valley of the Roses near Kalaat M’Gouna, known for its rose fields, traditional villages, and rose-based products. Enjoy a short stop for photos and panoramic views before continuing toward the Dades Valley.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Dadès Gorges

    Arrive in the scenic Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations, traditional villages, and lush river landscapes. Visit the famous “Monkey Fingers” formation and stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the valley. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your hotel.

    15 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 3

    Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Tinjdad and Touroug Palm Groves – Erfoud – Merzouga

    2 stops
  • 7
    Todra Gorge

    After breakfast, travel through the Dades Valley and stop at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking the dramatic Dades Gorges. Continue to Todra Gorge, where towering rock walls carved by the Todra River create one of Morocco’s most impressive natural landscapes. Enjoy time to walk through the gorge before continuing toward the palm groves of Tinjdad and Touroug for lunch.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Merzouga

    Arrive in Merzouga and begin a dromedary ride across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, with time to admire the sunset over the Sahara. Continue to your desert camp, where you will be welcomed with traditional tea, enjoy dinner, Berber music, and a night beneath the star-filled sky.

    15 hours Admission ticket free
  • Day 4

    Merzouga Desert – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

    2 stops
  • Rissani (Pass by)

    Pass through Rissani, a historic town known for its traditional market and connection to Morocco’s Alaouite dynasty, before continuing through Alnif, Tazarine, and the Draa Valley.

  • (Pass by)

    Travel through the scenic Draa Valley, home to vast palm groves, traditional villages, and ancient kasbahs. Pass through Agdz before continuing via Ouarzazate and the High Atlas Mountains to Marrakech, where you will stay overnight in a riad in the medina.

  • Day 5

    Day 5: Marrakech – Airport Transfer

    2 stops
  • 9
    Marrakesh

    Enjoy free time to explore Marrakech at your own pace. Travelers may also book an optional free walking tour online to discover the medina, souks, Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, and Jemaa el-Fna with a local guide. The walking tour is not included in the tour price and must be reserved separately, subject to availability. Entrance fees and voluntary tips are not included.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Marrakesh Menara Airport

    At the agreed time, your driver will collect you from your riad or another designated location in Marrakech and transfer you to Marrakech Menara Airport according to your flight schedule.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Vacations In Morocco

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Nature and Wildlife Tours
Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
4WD Tours
Airport & Hotel Transfers
City Tours
Pack Animal Tours
Luxury Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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

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