The Top 7 Days Tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert

Overview of the 7-Day Tour from Marrakech

This tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Marrakech and its surrounding areas over the course of seven days. Starting with a walk through Jamaa El Fnna Square and the vibrant souks of Marrakech on Day 1, you’ll spend the following day visiting iconic sites such as the Menara, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, and Dar Si Said Palace Museum. The tour then takes you on a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, known for its historical significance and film industry connections. Continuing through the Dades Valley, you’ll spend the night in a picturesque setting. You’ll embark on a 4×4 desert tour around Merzouga, including a camel trek to spend the night in a desert camp and witness the breathtaking sunrise. The journey continues to Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco, and then you’ll return to Marrakech via the Valley of Roses and the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou. The tour concludes on Day 7 with a transfer back to the Marrakech airport. Contáctenos for further more.

Highlights of the 7-Day Tour from Marrakech

• Visit Jamaa El Fnna Square and explore the souks
• Explore Menara, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, and Dar Si Said Palace Museum
• Optional lunch in the Medina
• Walk through the colorful souks
• Sunset view from a café terrace at Jamaa El Fnna Square
• Drive through the scenic High Atlas Mountains
• Stop for tea at an Amazigh Hamlet
• Visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
• Continue to Dades Valley for an overnight stay
• Admire rock formations and Kasbahs
• Explore Todra Valley and its red cliffs
• Arrive in Merzouga, enjoy tea, and check in at a hotel
• Ride camels to the desert camp, watch the sunset and spend the night in a traditional Amazigh tent
• Witness the sunrise over the golden sand dunes
• Return to the village for a shower and breakfast
• Journey to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco”
• Explore filming locations and monuments
• Visit the Valley of Roses
• Discover the fortified town of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site
• Capture scenic views at Tizi Ntichka mountain pass
• Return to Marrakech for the night
• Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport
• Explore Morocco’s vibrant city, majestic mountains, enchanting desert, and cultural heritage.

Itinerary Plan for 7-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert

Day 1: Arrival At Marrakech – Transfert to the Hotel

When Arriving in Marrakech in the afternoon, our team will receive you at the airport. The team will help you to check the place of your stay in the city. After that, you will be going on a walk to discover the Jamaa El Fnna Square and the souks where you will have dinner.

Day 2: Full Day To Visit Marrakech

This day is devoted to visiting the famous places of Marrakech. You will start by visiting the Menara, an old pool surrounded by beautiful gardens and fields irrigated from the pool using an old system of irrigation, which was established in the 12 century. the over View of the tour will consider several important places in the city for exemple the Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Gardens, Bahia Palace, and Dar Si Said Palace Museum of jewellery. The guide will invite you for an optional lunch in the Medina, and then you will walk the colorful souks of Marrakech. The sunset time you will have an overlook from the terrace of a café to the Jamaa Elna square. The day will End with a special dinner served at your place of stay.

Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades

The following day the tour will start from Marrakesh. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains which is known as the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah is nominated as a UNESCO Heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region, in general, it is

very important for the industry of film making (famous movies like the man who would be king in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunch time special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town known by it’s thousands hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.

Day4: SAHARA DESERT TOUR 4×4 AROUND MERZOUGA – CAMEL TREK NIGHT IN DESERT

The following day after your breakfast meal. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation ( the monkey toes) and the integration of the of Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19 century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and it’s panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra valley we will have a walk through the river with it’s amazing 300m high red cliff which a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport. Lunch time will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oasis in the sahara, before leaving to merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with a tea with mint then checking in a Hotel and leave ride camels to the camp in desert to enjoy the sunrise and spend the night under the Amazigh tent

DAY 5: MERZOUGA – OUARZAZATE

In the early morning our guide will wake up you very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise shining over the golden sand of Mezouga. A few minutes later you will ride back to the auberge at the village to take a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast. Then you will take the route towards Oaurzazate to overnight and visit this wonderful cinematographic place called Hollywood of Morocco, taking pictures in its monuments used for filming.  Passing through many different landscapes and villages Errissani where the Mausoleum of the first sultan of the current Dynasty of Morocco the grandfather of Mohammed the 6^th Moulay Ali Cherif.  You may stop for lunch when it is time at one of those villages. .

DAY 6: OUARZAZATE – AIT BEN HADDOU – MARRAKECH

The next morning, you will have a breakfast meal. Then we will start the trip From Ouarzazate, meeting the valley of roses which is cultivated with hectares of roses; their beauty and smell could be seen on May. The drive will take us to the Ighram “the fortified village” of Ait ben Haddou; where we will have lunch, whose name is taken from the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, world Hiretage site by UNSCO in 1987, where famous films were shot to name but a few as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy. Tizi Ntichka, is the next stop, a mountain wind road which we will climb to the top and take picture of the amazing view. At the end of the road you will meet Marrakech again where you will spend the last nigh.

DAY 7: MARRAKECH – TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT

The last day of you journey will start from the hotel. As you will finish your breakfast the tour driver will take you to the airport of Marrakech Menara.

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6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

Introduction:

Morocco is one of the best tourist destinations in the World which offer various beautiful landscapes. It has several ways to discover it but the best one is through a 6 days tour from Marrakech to the desert of Merzouga in the southeast of the kingdom. Prime Morocco Tours thinks of its customers who may love to mix culture, history, enjoyment, and adventure through tailoring a proper desert tour from Marrakech in 6 days regarding all these interests.

Overview:

Adventure, entertainment, discovery, comfort… All are offered in this 6-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert. You will explore most of what Morocco offers as breathtaking landscapes and historical cities on this tour.

Prime Morocco Tours will help you customize a wonderful holiday in Morocco through our tours. The 6-day desert tour from Marrakech will allow you to deep into the Moroccan culture, taste the most delicious traditional recipes, discover its beauty, and know the generous Berber people and their respective hospitality. Visitors always had a positive reaction because what Morocco offers them exceeds all their expectations.

You will explore the most visited city in the world ‘Marrakech’, enjoy the beautiful natural view on the way of the High Atlas Mountains, and visit the UNESCO Kasbah ‘Ait Ben Haddou’ to travel back in history. Also, visit the Ouarzazate studios, and on your way to the desert of Merzouga, you will learn about the Nomad’s life.

Note: the itinerary can be edited or completely changed to suit your needs and interests.

Highlights of the 6-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert

1. Deep into the beauty of landscapes between Marrakech and the desert of Merzouga.
2. Enjoy your time in the desert of Merzouga by hiking the high dunes of Erg Chebbi
3. Let the panoramic sunset and sunrise take your heart
4. Go through an adventurous experience by riding a camel
5. Visit the Nomad family to know about life in the desert
6. Plan a camp in the heart of the desert to spend one of the romantics moments in life under the starry sky
7. Visit the big Souk of Errissani 
8. Go back in history by visiting the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddo and other Kasbahs
9. Walk along the high Gorges of Tinghir
10. Visit the Hollywood of Africa and its studios ‘Ouarzazate’

Itinerary:

Day 1: Marrakech – Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades

Day 2: Dades – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

Day 3: Merzouga desert

Day 4: Second day in the Desert of Merzouga

Day 5: Merzouga – Errissani – Alnif – Ouarzazate

Day 6: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Details of the Six-day desert tour from Marrakech

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

We will start our 6 days desert tour from Marrakesh where we will meet for the first time; this city was an old capital of Morocco’s ancient monarchs, and it is named to be the capital of the Maghreb Union. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains which is known as the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah was nominated as a UNESCO Heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region, in general, are very important for the industry of filmmaking (famous movies like The Man Who Would Be King in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory, and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunchtime special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town known for its thousands of hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Jorf – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert)

The following day after your breakfast meal. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation (the monkey toes) and the integration of the Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few of the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19th century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and its panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra valley, we will have a walk through the river with its amazing 300m high red cliff which is a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport. Lunchtime will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oases in the Sahara, before leaving for Merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with tea with mint then go to spend the night in the camp in the desert.

Join this 6-day desert tour from Marrakech and live a limitless time of fun in Morocco’s Sahara desert.

Day 3: Merzouga – Off-road – Nomad Families – Old Berber Villages – Merzouga

The morning in the desert will start very early to allow you to see the sunrise and the changing of color of the golden dunes with time. After that, you will ride back camels to Merzouga at a hotel where you can get a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast before going on a visit to the villages surrounding Erg Chebbi dunes such as Hassi Labied, Merdani, Khamlia andM’fis. We will meet locals on the way to Khamlia who will show you their desert fausses. On the sand, you will probably encounter desert reptiles and mammals. Arriving in Khamilia known as the Gnawi village, black people coming from southern countries of Africa as slaves in the past, get integrated into Moroccan society. The people there will welcome you very hospitably with a cup of tea made in the desert manner (Amazigh whiskey) and listening to their lovely spiritual Gnawa music. Leaving Khamilia we will go toward the Algerian borders to have a panoramic view of the golden dunes before having a picnic lunch under the shadow of a tree. The ride will continue visiting nomads of the region living under an Amazigh tent and taking care of their herds. On the way back to Merzouga to have dinner and sleep the night at the hotel, you will come across the volcanic rocks and the Yasmina Lake where you will be surprised by the natural postcard of the dunes surrounding the lake (in spring).

Remember: You can also plan your 6 day desert tour from Marrakech on your own; in the way that suits your needs.

Day 4: Merzouga – Nomads – Safsaf Desert Oasis – Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes – Merzouga

The next day of the 6th day’s desert tour from Marrakech you will start the trip at 8 am after having your breakfast at the khaima in the desert. This time you will cross the Black Desert to the Oasis of SafSaf. You will have many stops to admire the panoramic view of nature and visit nomadic people who are taking care of herds. There the people will share with you their traditional way of living and enjoy a cup of tea with them. We will continue our destination to the SafSaf Oasis where you will have your lunch at a very panoramic landscape in this heaven in the desert. Before sunset, we will go back to Merzouga where you will overnight through a large contrast of water, vegetation, and rocks. And sleep at a hotel next to the dunes.

Day 5: Merzouga – Errissani – Alnif – Nkob – Agdz – Ouarzazate

In the early morning, our guide will wake up you very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise shining over the golden sand of Merzouga. A few minutes later you will ride back to the auberge in the village to take a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast. Then you will take the route towards Ouarzazate to overnight and visit this wonderful cinematographic place called Hollywood of Morocco, taking pictures of its monuments used for filming.  Passing through many different landscapes and villages Errissani where the Mausoleum of the first sultan of the current Dynasty of Morocco the grandfather of Mohammed the 6^th Moulay Ali Cherif.  You may stop for lunch when it is time at one of those villages.

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Day 6: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

The next morning, you will have a breakfast meal. Then we will start the trip From Ouarzazate, meeting the valley of roses which is cultivated with hectares of roses; their beauty and smell could be seen in May. The drive will take us to the Inghram “the fortified village” of Ait ben Haddou; where we will have lunch, whose name is taken from the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, where famous films were shot to name but a few as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy. Tizi Ntichka, is the next stop, a mountain wind road which we will climb to the top and take pictures of the amazing view. At the end of the road, Marrakech was known in Tamazight as Amour N Akouch or the land of GOD. Arriving in the evening our driver will pick you up at your last destination. End of our 6-day desert tour from Marrakech.

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Map: 6 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga

The Best Morocco Itinerary, Accommodations, and Service: 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech

Overview:

This 5 days desert tour from Marrakech is a great way to explore Morocco‘s amazing landscapes, culture, y history. The tour starts in the city of Marrakesh, where you can explore its old royal palaces y ancient monuments. Then you‘ll travel through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains y visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, a UNESCO heritage site. After that, you‘ll head to the Dades Valley, Tinghir, y the Todra Valley, admiring the gorgeous rocky formations, Amazigh villages, y more. You‘ll then end your journey in Merzouga, where you will get to explore the desert on camelback y spend a night under the stars. On the last day, you’ll return to Ouarzazate and explore the Valley of Roses. You will then head to Ait ben Haddou, Tizi Ntichka, and finally terminate your tour in Marrakesh

The highlights of this 5–day desert tour from Marrakech are:

• Visiting the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
• Exploring the stunning High Atlas Mountains.
• Admiring the beautiful rock formations in Todra Valley.
• Enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga.
• Spending the night under the stars in the desert.
• Discover the filming studios in Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa).

5 days desert tour from Marrakech itinerary

Read the following itinerary to have a clear idea of what to expect on this desert trip from Marrakech in the South of Morocco. However, this tour can be edited or changed to suit your interests, needs, and budget. Prime Morocco Tours will allow you to have a desert experience in Morocco through an affordable Marrakech desert tour.

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

The tour will start from Marrakesh where we will meet the first time; this city was an old capital of Morocco’s ancient monarchs, and it is named to be the capital of the Maghreb Union. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas Mountains which is known as the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah is nominated as a UNESCO heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region, in general, is very important for the industry of film making (famous movies like the man who would be king in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory, and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunchtime special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town known for its thousands of hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.

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Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Jorf – Erfoud – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi Desert):

The following day after your breakfast meal. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation ( the monkey toes) and the integration of the Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few of the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19 century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and its panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra valley, we will have a walk through the river with its amazing 300m high red cliff which is a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport. Lunchtime will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oases in the Sahara, before leaving to Merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with tea with mint then check in a Hotel

Day 3: Merzouga – Berber Families – Black Desert – Merzouga (Camel Ride & Night in Sahara):

The next day, of the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech, will start at the place of your stay in Merzouga with breakfast then go towards the Algerian borders to visit the villages surrounding Erg Chebbi dunes such as Hassi Labied, Merdani, Khamlia, and M’fis. We will meet locals on the way to Khamlia who will show you their desert fausses. On the sand, you will probably encounter desert reptiles and mammals. Arriving in khamilia known as the Gnawi village, black people coming from southern countries of Africa as slaves in the past, get integrated into Moroccan society. The people there will be welcoming you very hospitably with a cup of tea made in the desert manner (Amazigh whiskey) and listening to their lovely spiritual Gnawi music. Leaving khamilia we will go toward the Algerian borders to have a panoramic view of the golden dunes before having a picnic lunch under the shadow of a tree. The ride will continue visiting nomads of the region living under an Amazigh tent and taking care of their herds. On the way back to Merzouga to have dinner and sleep the night at the hotel, you will come across the volcanic rocks and the Yasmina Lake where you will be surprised with the natural postcard of the dunes surrounding the lake ( in spring). Here you will spend your first night under a traditional Amazigh tent watching the stars after a delicious dinner and fun time with drum music.

Day 4: Merzouga – Errissani – Alnif – Agdz–Ouarzazate (5 days desert tour from Marrakech):

Continues of the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech, in the early morning our guide will wake up you very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise shining over the golden sand of Mezouga. A few minutes later you will ride back to the auberge at the village to take a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast. Then you will take the route towards Oaurzazate to overnight and visit this wonderful cinematographic place called Hollywood of Morocco, taking pictures in its monuments used for filming.  Passing through many different landscapes and villages Errissani where the Mausoleum of the first sultan of the current Dynasty of Morocco the grandfather of Mohammed the 6^th Moulay Ali Cherif.  You may stop for lunch when it is time at one of those villages.

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Day 5: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech (5 days desert tour from marrakech):

The next morning, you will have a breakfast meal. Then we will start the trip From Ouarzazate, meeting the valley of roses which is cultivated with hectares of roses; their beauty and smell could be seen on May. The drive will take us to the Ighram “the fortified village” of Ait ben Haddou; where we will have lunch, whose name is taken from the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, world Hiretage site by UNSCO in 1987, where famous films were shot to name but a few as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy. Tizi Ntichka, is the next stop, a mountain wind road which we will climb to the top and take picture of the amazing view. At the end of the road, Marrakech was known in Tamazight as Amour N Akouch or the land of GOD. Arriving in the evening our driver will pick you at your last destination. The end of the 5 days desert from Marrakech.

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Questions you may ask about a desert tour from Marrakech!

Can you visit the desert from Marrakech?

Yes, you can visit the desert from Marrakech. Prime Morocco Tours offers 5-day desert tours from Marrakech, which will take you to some of the most beautiful landscapes in Morocco. You’ll get to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, explore the High Atlas Mountains, admire the rocky formations in the Todra Valley, and enjoy a camel ride in Merzouga. You may even get to spend the night under the stars in the desert during your tour.

How long does it take to get to the desert from Marrakech?

It typically takes around 4-5 hours to drive to the desert from Marrakech, depending on the route your tour operator takes. You will be driving through the High Atlas Mountains and admiring the stunning landscapes and Amazigh villages on the way, so the journey may take a bit longer.

Can you do a day trip to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech?

Yes, you can do a day trip to the Sahara Desert from Marrakech. Prime Morocco Tours offers day tours to the Sahara Desert, which typically include a visit to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, a drive through the High Atlas Mountains, a camel ride in Merzouga, and a chance to admire the breathtaking views of the Saharan landscape. However, since it is a full-day tour, you will not be able to spend the night under the stars in the desert.

Is the Sahara desert worth it?

The Sahara desert is definitely worth it if you have the time and money to visit. The landscape is stunning, and you can experience activities such as a camel ride in Merzouga, admiring the views of the desert from the High Atlas Mountains, and visiting the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou. Moreover, it’s an incredible experience to spend the night under the stars in the desert.

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Map of the 5-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech

4 Days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

Overview of the 4 days Marrakech to Fes Desert tour

We offer you this four days Morocco tour package from Marrakesh to Fes and which will take you on a memorable Morocco desert travel through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, y Dades Gorge. You‘ll then continue on to the Todra Gorge, Merzouga, y Fes, experiencing the beauty of Morocco y its culture throughout the journey. Highlights include a visit to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, lunchtime special food of the region, a walk through the Todra Valley, a camel trek in Merzouga, a stop at the Khamlia Village, y a visit to the Cedar forest. Keep in mind that this 4 days from Marrakech to Fes desert tour is just a suggested plan; if you would like to modify or customize another Morocco Travel Package, feel free to contáctenos. 

Four Days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour Through Merzouga; Highlights

• Drive through the High Atlas mountains y enjoy the various landscape views
• Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, a UNESCO Heritage site
• Explore the Dades Valley y its amazing rock formations, Kasbahs, and Amazigh villages
• Enjoy a walk through the Todra Valley and its 300m high red cliffs
• Visit the Khamlia Village to experience the lifestyle and music of the Gnawi people
• Explore the Lake of Merzouga and its colony of greater flamingos
• A camel trek through the Erg-Chebbi sand sea
• Enjoy a barbecue and refresh with a glass of mint tea in Zaida
• See the Barbarian apes in the famous Cedar forest of Azrou
• Visit the “French village” of Ifrane

Detailed Plan of the 4 Days from Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorge (348 km/ 6h30m)

The four days tour will start from Marrakesh where we will meet for the first time; this city was an old capital of Morocco’s ancient monarchs, and it is named to be the capital of the Maghreb Union. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas mountains which are known as the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah is nominated as a UNESCO Heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region, in general, are very important for the industry of film making (famous movies like the man who would be king in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory, and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunchtime special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town is known for its thousands of hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Merzouga (253km/ 4h20m)

On the second day after a tasty breakfast. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation ( the monkey toes) and the integration of the Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few of the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19 century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and its panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra Valley, we will have a walk through the river with its amazing 300m high red cliff which is a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport.

Lunchtime will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oases in the Sahara, before leaving for Merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with tea with mint then check in a Hotel or Riad and spend the night.

Day 3: Merzouga area and the Camel trek in the desert (FULL-TIME)

The third day in Merzouga will start after a delicious breakfast with a visit to explore the area. We will visit the Gnawi people living in Khamlia Village; who came from southern countries of Africa as slaves in the past and integrated the Moroccan society, listen to their music, and experience their lifestyle at the khaima (tent). Near this village, we can see the lake of Merzouga or Lake Dayet Srij which was dry for a long time, but today welcomes many various birds including the amazing colony of greater flamingos. The visit may also take you to the wire house where many Amazigh handicrafts are sold at a very good price. Back to the hotel or Riad for lunchtime and relax after that you will go for a camel ride with an experienced local camel guide who will take you to explore the sand sea of the Erg-Chebbi for 2-3 hours before dinner. If you prefer to spend the night under the stars around a fire camp to enjoy the fresh air with local music and the wonderful stars in the sky and sleep in a traditional Amazigh tent.

Day 4: Merzouga – Fes (475.2 km/ 7h30m)

Your camel guide will wake you up early in the morning and you will have a chance to watch the best sunrise of your life. Then, you’ll enjoy a camel trek back to your hotel/riad, crossing the unique dunes of Erg Chebbi – changing with the light as the day progresses.

After a tasty breakfast in the local guest house, we will travel to Fes via Erfoud, Aoufous, and Errachidia along the magnificent Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock and through the TiziNtalghamt passes to Midelt. We will stop in Zaida to enjoy a barbecue and refresh with a glass of mint tea, then we continue to Azrou, a Berber village in the Middle Atlas Mountains.  Here we’ll stop to see the Barbarian apes in the famous Cedar forest. Then we drive to Ifrane  – “the French village”, stopping for a picture and drink before we arrive at Fes, where the 4 days from Marrakech to Fes tour via Merzouga desert ends.

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OVERVIEW OF THE 4 DAYS MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA DESERT TOUR

We offer you this four days Morocco tour package from Marrakesh to Merzouga and which will take you on a memorable Morocco travel through the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, and Todgha Gorges. You‘ll have a visit to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and you will taste the special food of the region, attend the breathtaking sunset, experience camel trekking in Merzouga, a stop at the Khamlia Village, spend the night under the charming Sky which is decorated by shinning stars, and wake up on the panoramic sunrise. Keep in mind that this 4 days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour is just a suggested plan; if you would like to modify or customize another Morocco Travel Package, feel free to contáctenos. 

FOUR DAYS tour FROM MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA; HIGHLIGHTS

• Drive through the High Atlas mountains y enjoy the various landscape views
• Visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou, a UNESCO Heritage site
• Explore the Dades Valley y its amazing rock formations, Kasbahs, and Amazigh villages
• Enjoy a walk through the Todra Valley and its 300m high red cliffs
• Visit the Khamlia Village to experience the lifestyle and music of the Gnawi people
• Explore the Lake of Merzouga and its colony of greater flamingos
• A camel trek through the Erg-Chebbi sand sea
• Wake up to the panoramic view of the sunrise
• Stop in Ouarzazate, the African Hollywood
• Drive back to Marrakech

Detailed Program of the 4 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga:

Day1: Marrakech – Atlas – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades (348 KM/ 6H30M)

The four days tour will start from Marrakesh where we will meet for the first time; this city was an old capital of Morocco’s ancient monarchs, and it is named to be the capital of the Maghreb Union. At 8 am we will drive through the High Atlas mountains which are known as the highest top in Morocco 4,167m named Toubkal go Through the Tizi N’Tichka passage on the mountain and enjoy the various landscape views. On the route, we will have a break for tea with mint or coffee at one of the Amazigh Hamlets. The next break will be at Ait Ben Hadou village to visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Hadou; an old building that is for collective living, this Kasbah is nominated as a UNESCO Heritage in 1987. This Kasbah and the region, in general, are very important for the industry of film making (famous movies like the man who would be king in 1975 and many others) it is also a fortress on the Salt Road where caravans from different regions came to buy slaves, gold, ivory, and salt. Here we will enjoy the lunchtime special food of the region. Then we will continue the path towards the Dades Valley, through the Kalaat Magouna; a town is known for its thousands of hectares of roses you can admire on May, Skoura Amazigh villages surrounding the valley of Dades; this valley which is shaped in a form of gorges long time ago, here we can spend the first night.

Day2: Dades – Todra Gorges – Jorf – Erfoud – Merzouga (Camel Ride & Night in Desert) (253KM/ 4H20M)

The following day after your breakfast meal. The caravan will continue the road through the valley admiring the amazing rock formation ( the monkey toes) and the integration of the Kasbahs within the beautiful nature to name but a few of the amazing Kasbah of AitYul from the 19 century. Entering Tinrghir region and the Todra Valley and its panoramic landscape view and surrounding Amazigh villages. In the Todra Valley, we will have a walk through the river with its amazing 300m high red cliff which is a favorite destination for many rock-limbers to practice this sport. Lunchtime will be served either in Rissani or Erfoud; two town oases in the Sahara, before leaving to Merzouga the village of the golden sand where you will be welcomed with tea with mint then check in a Hotel and leave ride camels to the camp in the desert to enjoy the sunrise and spend the night under the Amazigh tent

Day 3: Merzouga – Errissani – Alnif – Nkob – Agdz – Ouarzazate (353.7 km/ 5h20m)

In the early morning, our guide will wake up you very early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise shining over the golden sand of Mezouga. A few minutes later you will ride back to the auberge in the village to take a fresh shower and a tasty breakfast. Then you will take the route towards Ouarzazate to overnight and visit this wonderful cinematographic place called Hollywood of Morocco, taking pictures of its monuments used for filming.  Passing through many different landscapes and villages Errissani where the Mausoleum of the first sultan of the current Dynasty of Morocco the grandfather of Mohammed the 6^th Moulay Ali Cherif.  You may stop for lunch when it is the time at one of those villages.

DAY 4: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech (201 km/ 3h33m)

The next morning, you will have a breakfast meal. Then we will start the trip From Ouarzazate, meeting the valley of roses which is cultivated with hectares of roses; their beauty and smell could be seen in May. The drive will take us to the Ighram “the fortified village” of Ait ben Haddou; where we will have lunch, whose name is taken from the Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1987, where famous films were shot to name but a few as Lawrence of Arabia, Gladiator, The Mummy. Tizi Ntichka, is the next stop, a mountain wind road which we will climb to the top and take pictures of the amazing view. At the end of the road, Marrakech was known in Tamazight as Amour N Akouch or the land of GOD. Arriving in the evening our driver will pick you up at your last destination. End of the 4-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert.

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