5 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kelaat M’Gouna – Dades Valley

Your 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech.

We travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest mountain pass in Morocco, with breathtaking panoramic views and traditional Berber villages along the way.

Our first major stop is the magnificent Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages. This ancient kasbah has served as the filming location for many international movies and TV series, including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and The Mummy. Here you will have time to explore the village and enjoy lunch.

After lunch, we continue to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco, where you can visit the famous Atlas Film Studios.

Our journey continues through the beautiful Skoura Oasis, home to thousands of palm trees, before visiting the impressive Amridil Kasbah, one of the country’s best-preserved kasbahs.

Later, we pass through Kelaat M’Gouna, famous for its annual Rose Festival and fragrant rose products, before arriving in the spectacular Dades Valley, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the night in a charming hotel.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Tinjdad – Touroug – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, we continue our 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert toward the magnificent Sahara.

Our first stop is the breathtaking Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural attractions. Towering limestone cliffs rising over 300 meters create an incredible canyon where you will have time to enjoy a relaxing walk.

We continue through the oasis towns of Tinjdad and Touroug, surrounded by endless palm groves.

Next, we reach Erfoud, famous for its fossil workshops and considered the gateway to the Sahara Desert.

In the afternoon, we arrive in Merzouga, where your unforgettable desert adventure begins. Ride your camel across the golden Erg Chebbi Dunes while enjoying one of the most beautiful sunsets in Morocco.

At the desert camp, you will enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner, Berber music around the campfire, and an unforgettable night under thousands of stars.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Erg Chebbi – Khamlia – Nomad Families – M’Fis Mine – Oasis – Luxury Desert Camp

After breakfast, we begin a full-day exploration of the fascinating Merzouga Desert.

Our adventure starts with a visit to the National Auto Museum, home to a unique collection of vintage vehicles.

We then continue to Khamlia Village, where you’ll enjoy a live performance of traditional Gnawa music, brought to Morocco centuries ago from Sub-Saharan Africa.

Next, we visit local Berber nomad families, who still maintain their traditional desert lifestyle. Enjoy authentic Moroccan tea while learning about their customs and daily life.

Our journey continues to the historic M’Fis Mine, once used to extract minerals, before visiting one of the hidden desert oases surrounded by palm trees.

In the late afternoon, we return to the dunes by camel to enjoy another spectacular Sahara sunset before spending a second unforgettable night in your Luxury or Standard Desert Camp.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Tazarine – Nkob – Draa Valley – Agdz – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, we leave the Sahara and begin our journey toward Ouarzazate.

Our first stop is Rissani, one of Morocco’s oldest imperial towns and home to the country’s most authentic traditional market.

We continue through Alnif, Tazarine, and Nkob, famous for its kasbahs and palm groves.

Next, we travel through the spectacular Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest oasis, with thousands of date palm trees stretching for miles along the river.

After passing through Agdz, we arrive in Ouarzazate, where you will spend the night after another day filled with incredible scenery.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Fint Oasis – Tifoultoute Kasbah – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, we visit the beautiful Fint Oasis, a hidden paradise surrounded by mountains and lush palm groves, offering one of the most peaceful landscapes in southern Morocco.

We then continue to the historic Kasbah of Tifoultoute, which offers stunning panoramic views over the surrounding valleys.

Finally, we cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains once again via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, making several scenic photo stops along the way.

In the afternoon, we arrive back in Marrakech, where your unforgettable 5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert comes to an end.