Morocco Desert Tours From Marrakech 5 Days
Discover the Highlights of Morocco With Weekly Morocco Tour.
Our 5-Day Desert Tour packages guide you through enchanting landscapes of the Atlas Mountains, passing by green oases, famous kasbahs and impressive gorges. Take part in an authentic and unforgettable adventure into the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert. Experience the nomadic way of life off the beaten path and spend a night in the desert under millions of starts in typical Moroccan fashion.
Price Starts From: 240€
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Depart : Marrakech
What’s included?
- Airport pick up & drop off services
- Private transport in a comfortable Toyota land cruiser or Mercedes Van
- Private English speaking guide and experienced driver
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Overnight stay in the campsite of Erg Chebbi desert with dinner
- Camel trekking (to the campsite and back), sand boarding (optional)
What’s not included?
- Flights
- Lunch, most dinners
- Provisions / beverages
- Entrance fees
Highlights
- Scenic drive over the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n-Tichka.
- Visit the Kasbah of Telouet and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou.
- Explore the Dades Gorge and optional canyon tour.
- Relax at Ksar Merzouga and enjoy an afternoon at Erg Chebbi dunes.
- Camel trek and overnight stay in Erg Chebbi desert camp.
- Sunrise over Erg Chebbi and drive through Azrou’s cedar forests to Fes.
About Marakech Tours 5 Days itinerary!
OPTION 1 – From Marrakech to Fes via Sahara Desert in 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou
Pick up in the early morning and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n-Tichka pass (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Visit the Kasbah of Telouet, once the seat of Pasha El Glaoui of Marrakech in the early 20th century. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This kasbah is perhaps the most impressive and well-preserved fortress city in Morocco, built on a hilltop. Visit the kasbah and overnight with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2 : Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
After breakfast continue towards Ouarzazate and along “the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs” passing the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Spend the afternoon in Dades, visiting enchanting gorges and viewpoints. Optional you can go for a half-day guided Canyon tour to visit the nomads in their caves. Overnight in the heart of the Dades Gorge with dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
Depart after breakfast and travel to another spectacular canyon the Todra Gorge, the highest cliffs of the High Atlas Mountains. Its walls are 300m high and at their most narrow part 20m apart. Move on to Merzouga, the doorway into the Sahara Desert. Drop off at your hotel Ksar Merzouga, a beautiful location with outdoor pool right at the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend a relaxed afternoon on your own and overnight with dinner and breakfast.
Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Khamlia – Erg Chebbi desert
Start without rush in the morning to visit Rissani (30 min drive), a small oasis town on the edge of the Sahara. Move on for a drive throughout the dunes of the Erg Chebbi desert with plenty of black tents in the middle of nowhere. Discover the nomadic life of Berber people by visiting Khamlia, a village where nothing has been changed through centuries. Either have lunch here or go back to your hotel for lunch. After a break, your camel guide awaits you to carry you across the golden dunes of the Moroccan Sahara to your desert camp site. Climb on one of the high sand dunes and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in Nomad tents with dinner, traditional Berber music around a campfire and a night full of stars.
Day 5: Erg Chebbi desert – Merzouga – Azrou – Fes
Wake up early to catch the colorful sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment in Morocco. Start your camel trek back to Merzouga, where you enjoy your breakfast and a shower. Move on towards Fes via Azrou and cedar forests, where a colony of monkeys will keep you amused. Drop off in Fes and end of your journey.
OPTION 2 – From Marrakech to Marrakech via Sahara Desert in 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou
Pick up in the early morning and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n-Tichka pass (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Visit the Kasbah of Telouet, once the seat of Pasha El Glaoui of Marrakech in the early 20th century. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Benhaddou. This kasbah is perhaps the most impressive and well-preserved fortress city in Morocco, built on a hilltop. Visit the kasbah and overnight with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2 : Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
After breakfast continue towards Ouarzazate and along “the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs” passing the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Spend the afternoon in Dades, visiting enchanting gorges and viewpoints. Optional you can go for a half-day guided Canyon tour to visit the nomads in their caves. Overnight in the heart of the Dades Gorge with dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert
Depart after breakfast and travel to another spectacular canyon the Todra Gorge, the highest cliffs of the High Atlas Mountains. Its walls are 300m high and at their most narrow part 20m apart. Move on to Merzouga, the doorway into the Sahara Desert. Your camel guide awaits you to carry you across the golden dunes of the Moroccan Sahara to your desert camp site. Climb on one of the high sand dunes and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in Nomad tents with dinner, traditional Berber music around a campfire and a night full of stars.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi desert – Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Nkob – Agdz
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment in Morocco. Start your camel trek back to Merzouga, where you enjoy your breakfast and a shower. Depart to visit the small oasis town Rissani (30 min drive) on the edge of the Sahara. Head back on a different road towards Ouarzazate passing by Berber villages Alnif, a hot spot for fossil hunters, and Nkob, famous for its kasbahs. Overnight in Agdz, which means “resting place” and is the entrance into the beautiful Drâa Valley.
Day 5: Agdz – Ouarzazate – Telouet – Marrakech
After breakfast return to Marrakech, where your Sahara desert tour ends. Stop en route in the High Atlas Mountains and visit the Kasbah of Telouet (optional). The kasbah is located in a green valley surrounded by palm, fig and olive trees. It stands alone at an elevation of 1800m and was once the seat of Pasha El Glaoui of Marrakech in the early 20th century.
OPTION 3 – From Marrakech to Marrakech via Sahara Desert in 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Pick up in the early morning and travel through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n-Tichka pass (2260m), the highest road pass in Morocco. Continue towards Ouarzazate and along “the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs” passing the Skoura Oasis and the Valley of the Roses (Kelaa M’Gouna), the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Overnight in the heart of the Dades Gorge with dinner and breakfast.
Day 2 : Dades Gorge
Start without rush in the morning and spend your day in the Dades Valley. Go on a guided hiking tour to visit the nomads in their caves. Complete your day by visiting enchanting gorges and canyon viewpoints. Overnight again in the heart of the Dades Gorge with dinner and breakfast.
Day 3: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi desert
Depart after breakfast and travel to another spectacular canyon the Todra Gorge, the highest cliffs of the High Atlas Mountains. Its walls are 300m high and at their most narrow part 20m apart. Move on to Merzouga, the doorway into the Sahara Desert. Your camel guide awaits you to carry you across the golden dunes of the Moroccan Sahara to your desert camp site. Climb on one of the high sand dunes and enjoy the sunset. Overnight in Nomad tents with dinner, traditional Berber music around a campfire and a night full of stars.
Day 4: Erg Chebbi desert – Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Nkob – Agdz – Ouarzazate
Wake up early to catch the colorful sunrise over the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, possibly the best moment in Morocco. Start your camel trek back to Merzouga, where you enjoy your breakfast and a shower. Depart to visit the small oasis town Rissani (30 min drive) on the edge of the Sahara. Head back on a different road towards Ouarzazate passing by Berber villages Alnif – a hot spot for fossil hunters, Nkob – famous for its kasbahs, and Agdz – the entrance into the beautiful Drâa Valley. Overnight in Ouarzazate with breakfast.
Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Telouet – Marrakech
After breakfast return to Marrakech, where your desert tour ends. Stop en route to visit two famous kasbahs of the High Atlas Mountains. Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, a well-preserved fortress city in Morocco, built on a hilltop. It is a famous location of movies like “Gladiator” and “The Games of Thrones”. The Telouet Kasbah is located in a green valley surrounded by palm, fig and olive trees. It stands alone at an elevation of 1800m and was once the seat of Pasha El Glaoui of Marrakech in the early 20th century
FAQ
Marrakech Desert Tours 5 days
Explore Morocco’s highlights on a circular 5-day tour from Marrakech. Visit Ait Benhaddou, the Dades and Todra Gorges, and the Erg Chebbi desert. Enjoy a camel trek and desert camp experience, then return to Marrakech via Ouarzazate and Telouet.
Reservation
~We advise all our clients to purchase the proper travel-insurance that covers theft, loss, injury and medical. Why not approach your holidays with that peace of mind.
~ Security and safety are always our primary concern at Weekly Morocco Tour, and we do not take it lightly. The border with Algeria has been closed for over 2 decades. We do not approach it, so you will have no contact.
~The Western Sahara bordering Mauritania and Algeria has been a disputed territory for over 50 years. Your travels will bring you nowhere near this area.
~You will see police consistently stationed on the road as you travel with us, particularly at the entrance of many towns. They have established check-points to monitor vehicles as well as to control speed. This practice has been in place for many years, and your driver is well aware of the process.
Morocco’s currency is the Dirham (MAD) and is a closed currency. You may be able to purchase it at some foreign exchange counters at airports, but otherwise we advise you to simply use an ATM machine on arrival and throughout the country. They are readily available almost everywhere and are very convenient.
We have a very helpful suggestion. You will want to have small change to offer as tips for everyone from luggage carriers, housekeepers to people in need perhaps. It is hard to come by, so you can pop into any small grocer at the beginning of your tour to collect some snacks and get the coins you will need. This way they will always be handy, and a little goes a long way to thanking people.
Yes, the Casablanca Tour 7 days involves moderate walking and activities that are suitable for most fitness levels. Optional hikes and camel rides can be adjusted based on comfort.
About Desert Tours From Marrakech 5 Days
Yes, the tour can be customized based on personal preferences, including changes to the itinerary, accommodation upgrades, or additional activities.
The best time to visit Morocco is during spring (March to May) or fall (September to November), when the weather is pleasant for travel.
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