5-Day Private Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

4.9
(10 reviews)
Marrakech, Morocco

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Morocco on a private 5-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara and back. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, explore the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges, and admire the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Discover Amazigh culture, traditional villages and the beautiful landscapes of the Draa Valley. Enjoy a desert camp stay, Moroccan hospitality and comfortable private transportation. Travel deeper into Morocco with Nomadic Legacy Tour.

What's Included

Private transportation
Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour
Transport aller retour
Dinner (Optional[4])
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
Professional driver-guide
Camel trek in the Merzouga desert
Entrance fees included as specified in the itinerary
4 nights of accommodation (hotel, riad, or desert camp)
Lunches during the tour
Personal expenses
Optional Activites not Specified
Any entrance fees not explicitly listed as included

Meeting and pickup

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

Pickup is available from hotels, riads, and accommodations in Marrakech. For properties inside the Medina where vehicles cannot access the entrance, pickup will be arranged at the nearest accessible meeting point. Please provide your accommodation name, address, and WhatsApp number after booking. Your driver will confirm the pickup time and location.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains, to Dades Valley

    1 stop
  • 1
    Marrakech

    Depart Marrakech in the morning and cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before continuing through Ouarzazate and the scenic Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Dades Valley, Todra Gorges & Merzouga

    1 stop
  • 2
    Boumalne Dades

    After breakfast, explore the dramatic landscapes of the Dades Valley before continuing towards Tinghir. Visit the impressive Todra Gorges and enjoy a scenic drive through the palm-filled valleys and traditional villages. Continue towards Erfoud and arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon. Enjoy a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset before reaching your desert camp.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Merzouga Sahara Desert Discovery & Nomadic Culture

    1 stop
  • 3
    Erg Chebbi

    Discover the magic of the Sahara Desert around Merzouga and the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a 4WD excursion through the desert landscapes, visit traditional villages and learn about local Saharan culture and nomadic traditions. Depending on the route and local availability, experience the region’s unique music, hospitality and way of life. Enjoy time to appreciate the golden dunes and take memorable photographs before returning to your luxury desert camp.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Merzouga to nDraa Valley & Ouarzazate

    1 stop
  • 4
    Nkob

    Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by breakfast at your desert camp. Depart from Merzouga and travel through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco towards the Draa Valley. Admire the palm groves, traditional Berber villages and beautiful scenery along the way, with stops for photographs and cultural discoveries. Continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara and famous for its cinematic heritage. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the evening and check in at your hotel.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech Via Ait ben Haddou & High Atlas Mountains

    1 stop
  • 5
    Ouarzazate

    AAfter breakfast at your hotel in Ouarzazate, begin the journey back to Marrakech through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its traditional earthen architecture and cinematic history. Continue through the High Atlas Mountains, enjoying scenic viewpoints and photo stops along the way, before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon or evening, depending on traffic and stops.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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