5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO DESERT

DAY 1: MARRAKECH – KASBAH OF AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY

The first day of a 5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH, you will be picked up at your accommodation in Marrakech or from the airport in the morning to drive to the desert through the fascinating High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass in the Atlas Mountains. There will be stops along the way to view the breathtaking landscapes from a panoramic vantage point.

Our next stop is the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which is a must-see on this tour. UNESCO has designated this fortified village as part of the World Heritage List as a World Heritage Site. In addition, the Kasbah has been featured in several films, including Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, etc.

After that, we continue to Ouarzazate and visit the film studios where many famous films were shot. We’ll have some time to eat lunch, then we’ll go see the Rose Valley, driving through a big group of palm trees in Skoura. Lastly, we’ll go to Boumalne Dades to sleep for the night.

DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TOUDGHHA GORGES-  TINJDAD – MERZOUGA DESERT

After breakfast, we’ll drive through the Dades Valley. We’ll stop at a place where we can see the valley from above and enjoy the amazing view of the Dades gorges. Then, we’ll continue to Todra Gorges. The Todra River has carved a big canyon in the mountains, making tall red cliffs on both sides. 

You can walk around and enjoy the beautiful scenery there. After that, we’ll drive through areas with lots of palm trees called Touroug and Tinjdad. You’ll have some time to eat lunch on the way.

Finally, we arrive at Erg Chebbi’s Merzouga Dunes, where you will check into your hotel and enjoy a magical dinner with traditional Berber music. The hotel provides unique and comfortable accommodations, allowing you to fully embrace the serene beauty of the desert night.

DAY 3: AN EXPLORATIVE JOURNEY OF THE DESERT – VISIT NOMADS – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT DESERT CAMP

Following a delicious breakfast, we drive to Khamlia village, where you will be treated to the enthralling rhythms of real Gnawa music. 

Then we’ll go off the usual route, exploring the dunes on an unpaved road and stopping for tea with nomads in traditional Berber tents. This immersive experience gives you a glimpse into a different way of life, and you’ll even get to eat Berber pizza for lunch.

In the late afternoon, after relaxing at the hotel, you’ll prepare for an incredible camel ride into the heart of the dunes to view the breathtaking sunset. 

When you arrive at the camp, you’ll be greeted with mint tea before settling into your comfy tents with ensuite bathrooms and showers as the Sahara presents its stunning evening hues. Dinner is ready, and as you eat, a musical performance by the group around the fire adds to the allure of the starry Sahara night.

DAY 4: MERZOUGA – ALNIF – NKOB – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE

Today, make sure to wake up early to witness the breathtaking sunrise, as the dunes come alive with a mesmerizing display of colors and shadows, so you will not miss an awe-inspiring spectacle. After breakfast, you will ride your camel back to Merzouga, meet your driver and head to Ouarzazate.

 Along the way, we will stop at Rissani’s bustling traditional market. If you visit on a market day—Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays—you’ll be greeted by a vibrant display of colors, fragrances, and sounds as you stroll through its bustling streets. Afterward, we drive to Alnif before tracing the scenic route along the Draa valley towards Ouarzazate for the overnight.

DAYS 5: OUARZAZATE – PALM GROVES OF SKOURA – AMRIDIL KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH

Today, after breakfast in your hotel, we will discover Ourzazate city. This city is the gateway to the Sahara desert and is dubbed the Hollywood of Africa. Home to the historic Kasbah of Taourirt and the famed Atlas studio, Ouarzazate offers a captivating glimpse into Moroccan cinema history.

Continuing our journey, we arrive at the captivating Ait Ben Haddou, where we explore the ancient Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in history and immortalized in film. 

As we bid farewell to this mesmerizing fortress, our path leads us back to vibrant Marrakech, winding through the majestic High Atlas Mountains with a stop to admire the intriguing Telouet Kasbah before we drop you off at your accommodation in Marrakech.