6 Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour

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6 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 2 more

Journey through Morocco's stunning landscapes on a 6-day adventure from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert. Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains, explore iconic kasbahs, and experience the vibrant culture of Berber villages. Enjoy a camel ride at sunset over the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars. This immersive tour offers opportunities to engage with local families, savor traditional meals, and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Valley of Roses and Dades Gorge.

- 6-day guided tour from Marrakech featuring luxury accommodations
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Aït Ben Haddou and Atlas Film Studios
- Experience authentic Moroccan hospitality and local cuisine
- Includes camel rides and stays with Amazigh families in unique locations

What's Included

Private transportation
Dinner (Optional[5])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[5])
Breakfast
Desert Camel Ride
Lunches (unless specified), Drinks and personal expenses,
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup Location: Your accommodation in Marrakech (hotel or riad within city center) Important Notes: Please be ready at least 30 minutes before departure. If your accommodation is outside the city center, we’ll arrange a nearby meeting point. Look for a vehicle marked with your tour name or ask reception for confirmation. For early arrivals in Marrakech, pickup can be arranged from the airport or train station upon request.

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Meeting point

Please note that we will contact you the day before your tour starts to confirm the meeting point and then we will send you the location and how we will find you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades

    3 stops
  • 1
    Tizi n Tichka

    A breathtaking mountain pass at 2,205 meters, linking Marrakech to Ouarzazate through the High Atlas. Known for its winding roads and panoramic views, it’s the gateway to the Sahara

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Plus grand studio de cinéma d’Afrique, surnommé le “Hollywood marocain”. Décors de films célèbres comme Gladiator et Game of Thrones

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    El Kelaa M'gouna

    A fragrant oasis known for its rose plantations and annual Rose Festival. Visitors can explore local cooperatives producing rose water and cosmetics

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dades – Todgha Gorge – Tinjdad – El Khorbat

    2 stops
  • 4

    Towering limestone cliffs carved by the Todgha River, reaching up to 400 meters high. A paradise for hikers and climbers, nestled in a lush palm valley

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Lunch with a local family in Tinjdad Excursion through Kerdous & Ghrys valleys Dinner & overnight at Gîte Auberge El Khorbat

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Goulmima – Erfoud – Merzouga

    4 stops
  • 6

    Cross Goulmima palm grove and ancient irrigation systems (khettaras)

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Lunch under Berber tents at Touroug Oasis

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Erfoud

    Visit fossil galleries in Erfoud

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Merzouga

    Arrive in Merzouga, check-in at Nomade Palace or Fibules des Dunes Iconic golden sand dunes rising up to 150 meters, offering magical sunsets, camel rides, and stargazing in the Sahara’s heart Sunset over Erg Chebbi dunes Dinner & Tuareg music around the campfire under the stars

    9 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Merzouga & Surroundings

    3 stops
  • 10
    Merzouga

    Sunrise over the dunes

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Hassilabied

    Visit Berber families and Hassi Labiad oasis

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Khamlia

    Experience Gnawa music at Khamlia village Lunch with Berber pizza "Medfouna" Visit Lake Merzouga

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Merzouga – Rissani – Agdz – Ouarzazate

    3 stops
  • 13
    Rissani

    A spiritual site honoring the founder of the Alaouite dynasty. The mausoleum is a peaceful place of pilgrimage with intricate architecture and historical significance

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14

    Cross Alnif, Nekoub, Tazarine Lunch in a desert restaurant Stop at Agdz Oasis with panoramic views of the Draa Valley Crossing Morocco’s longest river valley, Draa Valley, dotted with palm groves, ancient kasbahs, and Berber villages. A lush ribbon of life stretching through the desert

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 15
    Ait Ben Haddou

    Sunset at Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site) A UNESCO World Heritage Site and fortified village made of earthen clay. It’s a stunning example of southern Moroccan architecture and has starred in many films

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Ouarzazate – Telouet – Marrakech

    2 stops
  • 16

    A hidden gem in the High Atlas, once home to the powerful Glaoui family. The kasbah’s ornate interiors and dramatic mountain setting make it a must-see

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Marrakech

    Panoramic views of the High Atlas Cross Tizi n’Tichka Pass Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Bouquet Tours

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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