6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Your journey begins with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. Drive across the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass while enjoying panoramic views of Berber villages and mountain landscapes. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou before continuing to Ouarzazate. After lunch, travel through Skoura Oasis and the Rose Valley before arriving in Dades Valley.

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

After breakfast, continue to Todra Gorge where towering canyon walls attract climbers and nature lovers from around the world. Drive through Erfoud, famous for fossils and dates, before reaching Merzouga. Leave your luggage at the camp or hotel before riding camels across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes to watch a spectacular sunset. Enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music around the campfire, and spend the night in a luxury desert camp.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration (4×4 Excursion)

Wake up early to admire the magical sunrise over the Sahara. After breakfast, enjoy a full-day 4×4 excursion around the Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit: * Khamlia village for live Gnawa music. * A traditional nomadic family. * M’Fis abandoned mines. * Merzouga Oasis. * Seasonal Lake Dayet Srij. * Local desert villages. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant before returning to your hotel. Relax during the afternoon or explore the dunes on foot. *Overnight in a hotel in Merzouga.*

Day 4: Free Morning in Merzouga – Optional Activities

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast while taking in the peaceful desert atmosphere. This day is perfect for optional activities such as: * ATV quad biking. * Buggy adventure. * Sandboarding. * Walking in the dunes. * Visiting nearby villages. * Relaxing by the swimming pool (depending on accommodation). Watch another unforgettable sunset over the Sahara. *Overnight in Merzouga Hotel.*

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and visit the traditional market of Rissani (market days depending on the day of the week). Continue through Alnif and the spectacular Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest palm oasis. Pass through Agdz before arriving in Ouarzazate. *Overnight in Ouarzazate.*

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, visit any remaining attractions in Ouarzazate before returning to Ait Ben Haddou if desired for additional exploration and photography. Cross the High Atlas Mountains one final time before arriving in Marrakech during the afternoon. Your memorable Sahara adventure comes to an end.