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The 5 Days Desert tour From Marrakech is your gate visit to the Moroccan desert and a deep dive into Berber culture and traditions. This 5-day private desert tour from Marrakech begins and ends in Marrakesh, and take a grand tour of the desert, including the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs and the giant dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Today, our journey start as we head towards the Sahara desert. Our first stop will be at Todra gorges, where you’ll have the opportunity to freely explore and admire the stunning grand canyons and the green Todra valley. We’ll drive through various Berber villages along the way, such as Tinjdad, Mellab, Jorf, and Erfoud, offering you the chance to relish the beauty of Tafilalte Oasis and its palm groves.
As we proceed to the Sahara desert Merzouga, you’ll find a waiting caravan of camels ready to offer you the ultimate experience in the Erg Chebbi dunes. The camel ride will be around 2H with a sunset break, allowing you to hike through the captivating Merzouga sand dunes. In the journey to the authentic desert camp, there will be ample time to relish the sunset amidst the vastness of the Sahara, you can also try Sandboarding (optional).
Once you arrive at your destination, a warm welcome with tea and smiles awaits you. Following a delicious dinner, you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere by the campfire, accompanied by the mesmerizing music of Berbers and the gentle presence of camels under the starry night sky. The adventure concludes with an overnight stay in the desert camp.
The following day, on our tour, You will wake up early to appreciate an incredible sunrise over Erg Chebbi sand dunes. After breakfast & shower in the desert camp. We will explore the Merzouga desert and its incredible sites, from dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossil areas to fabulous oases.
We start our journey in Merzouga, We will visit Nomads in their tents, on this way you will have a chance to dive deeply into Berber culture, and explore their lifestyle while sharing Berber tea at their authentic tents and enjoying the locals’ hospitality. Our next destination is the Khamlia village, where you will enjoy the Gnaoua music and dancing performances. Its inhabitants are originating from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Then, at lunchtime, we take a stroll in a palm tree grove of Hassi Lbied Oasis. Later on, we will finish our desert discovery at your hotel to relax, overnight stay in a Hotel.
Today, we will start our drive back to Marrakech. In two days, we will begin our journey toward Rissani and Tafilalte Oasis. We will have a visit to the old Market That is why visiting Rissani on any day other than Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday would imply not do justice to the essence of this city, because you would miss a unique opportunity to connect with its past by visiting its vibrant souk (traditional market) where all the local merchants from the area come to do business in the Market.
Explore the historic capital of the Alaouite Sultans before continuing on to Alnif and Anti-Atlas Mountain. As you travel past the significant Berber communities of Tazzarine and Nkob, will travel along Draa Valley, which is known for its rows of towering palms. Drive to Ouarzazate in the late afternoon through the Anti-Atlas Mountain, once you arrive at Ouarzazate where you will have an overnight stay in a Riad.
After visiting Ouarzazate we will drive around 27 km of the road, and we will reach Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has been used as a backdrop for shooting numerous Hollywood Movies including “Lawrence of Arabia”, “Gladiator”, “Kingdom of Heaven”, “Prince of Persia” and much more… The Kasbahs(fortresses) reflect the Exotic Moroccan architecture & culture. After exploring the kasbah, we will continue a little further on the High Atlas Mountains through the “Tichka pass” which will lead us to Marrakech.
In order to ask about pricing or booking this 5 Days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, send us a booking demand across our Enquiry Form below or the booking & reservations page. We are available also on Whatsapp. we will reply as soon as possible.
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The direct drive from Merzouga to Marrakech is 554 km and should have a drive time of around 9H. Therefore, it will be broken up into two days as you will spend the first night in the Dades Valley and the last one at Ouarzazate.
Guests are assured of their privacy in their own tents. During the tour, you’ll stay in comfortable pivate tents and rooms with all the amenities you may need.
Of course, don-t worry, we have enough space in the car for the luggage during the tour.
Yes, we have vegetarian and vegan Food, please let us know during the booking process or let your Driver/Guide know.
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maria de jesus bVerified
A dream come true My son and I took a 7-day private tour in the beautiful country of Morocco, we visited Casablanca, Chefchaouen, the beautiful blue city, the Sahara Desert, Dades Valley, and Marrakech, I greatly appreciate the excellent 👌 service and attention that Mr. Khalid, our charming guide, a wonderful human being, had with us, always attentive and cordial, his services were more than excellent, I will be eternally grateful. Grateful to the whole team, my heart ❤️ has remained in Morocco, thank you so much for making it come true Our dream come true..Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Cinzia GVerified
Morocco, a surprising trip It was a beautiful and perfectly organized trip. From the very first contact, Mustapha was helpful and ready to resolve any difficulty with precision and fairness. We were lucky to have Brahim as our guide, a kind, reliable, very professional, and truly helpful person. He looked after us even from a distance, when we went into the desert and when he left us in Marrakech. The desert was also very evocative. Morocco was a great surprise, a variety of landscapes that I really didn't expect. Thank you for the beautiful stay, which I highly recommend organizing with DDT.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
alice nVerified
Beautiful trip It was a wonderful trip. A rich itinerary, with long journeys that give you the chance to see the country in an authentic way, filling your eyes and heart with the thousand landscapes and colors of Morocco. Our driver, the great Ibrahim ❤️, was much more than just a driver; he was a travel companion, 100% reliable, he told us stories and explained things, he was discreet and friendly; a person we will carry in our hearts. What else can I add? Highly recommended!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
booniescottVerified
Flexible 11 day tour with a great tour guide group The 6 of us had the pleasure of having this tour group with Mustapha take us around Morocco for almost 11 days. He was exceptional in every detail. No job was too small for him and he was always available when needed. He also arranged wonderful historical tours with guides in specific cities as part of the tour. Highly recommend. We actually traveled from Marrakech to Casablanca, so the tour was in reverse.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Eugenia BVerified
Beautiful experience Very beautiful and, above all, very well-organized experience. You can see all the main attractions, and all with a breathtaking view. The driver Abdoul was super helpful and friendly :)Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
cleoVerified
We left our hearts there We did a five-day tour from Marrakech into the desert, just my husband and I with the guide Youssef: the vacation was wonderful from every point of view. Splendid places like the Riads, the tented camp, and the whole organization... perfect. The guide Youssef was very nice, attentive, and gave us valuable advice. We will return soon... inshallahPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Sara GVerified
Excellent experience Excellent experience with the driver Abdul who conveyed the energy of the place to us; we toured the desert visiting wonderful places. I recommend the tour!!!!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Alessandra GVerified
Recommended experience Beautiful experience. Our driver Abdul, very helpful, kept us company by telling us about the local culture. The experience in the desert was particularly unique. I recommend spending more days.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Anna BVerified
Three days in Morocco Beautiful experience, I recommend spending more days in the desert, stunning! Abdul, the guide, was very nice, expert, and helpful. AnnaPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Maria CVerified
An unforgettable experience! Our 3-day Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech with DDT was simply fantastic. The organization was flawless, the itinerary was perfectly designed, and the places we visited were absolutely stunning. From the breathtaking Atlas Mountains to the magical Sahara dunes, every moment felt like a dream. A special thank you goes to our guide, Brahim, who was outstanding throughout the entire trip. His professionalism, friendliness, and deep knowledge of Moroccan culture made the experience even more enjoyable. The fact that he also spoke Italian was a huge plus and made us feel at home from the very beginning. Brahim went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful time, always with a smile and great attention to detail. He truly made the difference. We would not hesitate to recommend DDT and especially Brahim to anyone planning a desert tour in Morocco. Thank you for an incredible adventure and memories that will last a lifetime!
