Discover the enchanting landscapes, historical wonders, and authentic villages of southern Morocco with our 6 days desert tour from Marrakech. This 4WD journey will take you on a picturesque adventure through the mesmerizing landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, stunning desert dunes, and the iconic kasbahs that have witnessed centuries of history.
Our 6 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert will bring you on a lifetime journey through the real Morocco & discover the rural regions. Moreover, you will travel along the road of the Paris Dakar trail.
On the first day of our 6 Days desert tour from Marrakech, you’ll meet your private driver/guide and embark on a drive through the High Atlas Mountains. The scenery is stunning, and if you’re a photography enthusiast, you can make stops to capture the beauty. Along the road, you’ll pass through charming Berber villages before reaching the Kasbah of Telouat, where you will have free time to explore this authentic attraction.
Afterward, you’ll continue your journey to Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous sites, a remarkably well-preserved medieval village that has been featured in numerous blockbuster movies such as “Babel,” “Kingdom of Heaven,” and “Prince of Persia.” The Kasbah has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Following this, you’ll hit the road again and head to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert and a favored backdrop for film and TV productions, including “Gladiator” and “The Jewel of the Nile.” Once we reach there, you will have time to explore the Atlas Studio before checking in to your hotel, and you’ll have some time to relax before dinner.
After breakfast, we will visit the Taourirt Kasbah. Then, we’ll depart in the direction of Tafraoute Sidi Ali, crossing the mountains of the Anti-Atlas and passing through the pass of Tizi N’Tinifift at 1,600 meters elevation. Passing by the Draa Valley, we will see various Berber villages and Kasbahs along the road. Leaving behind the towns of Nkob, Tazarine, and Alnif, we will take another track that crosses the lost towns of Morocco and Paris Dakar off-road until we reach Tafraoute. Once we reach there, we will go to one of the orange sand dunes to enjoy an incredible sunset, afterward, we will head towards the hotel for an overnight stay.
Prepare for an adventure as we delve into the captivating dunes and desert landscapes through the south of Morocco including plenty of rural villages: Ramlia, Ouzina, Khamlia… Our 4×4 Morocco discovery tour will lead us to the Merzouga desert.
A caravan of camels is waiting to offer you the ultimate experience in the Erg Chebbi dunes as we proceed to the Sahara desert Merzouga. The camel ride will be around 2H with a sunset break, allowing you to hike through the captivating Merzouga sand dunes. During the journey to the Merzouga desert camp, you will have ample time to enjoy 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 next day of our tour, you’ll rise early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. Following breakfast and a refreshing shower at the desert camp, we’ll set out to explore the Merzouga desert, a region filled with remarkable sights, including sand dunes, pristine lakes, mining areas, and sites with prehistoric fossils, as well as stunning oases.
Our journey begins in Merzouga, where we’ll have the opportunity to visit nomadic families in their traditional tents. This provides a unique chance to immerse yourself in Berber culture, gaining insights into their way of life while savoring Berber tea in their authentic tents and experiencing the warm hospitality of the locals. Our next stop will be the Khamlia village, known for its captivating Gnaoua music and dance performances. The village’s residents hail from sub-Saharan countries like Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Following this, we’ll break for lunch.
Afterward, we’ll take a leisurely stroll through the palm tree groves of Hassi Lbied Oasis. Finally, we’ll conclude our desert exploration and return to your hotel, where you will enjoy an overnight stay.
Today, during the 5th day of our 6 Days Morocco Discovery Tour we will head to Rissani, where we’ll stroll around the town and its historic market.
There are many more Berber villages that are famous for their ancient irrigation wells, including Mellab, Tinjdad, and Jourf. We’ll next move on to Todra Valley and the towering 300-meter-tall canyons of the Todra gorges. The force of the water may indeed find its way between the cracks in the rocks. We will have a walk inside the gorge, then continue to Dades Valley where we will spend the overnight stay.
Today, we will drive towards Marrakech including multiple stops along the road We will drive via the road of Thousand Kasbahs, and Roses Valley, a visit to Skoura oases with its authentic 17-century kasbah. Then, we will drive back through the High Atlas Mountains until we reach Marrakech where will finish our 6 Days tour from Marrakech to the Sahara desert itinerary.
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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
EXCELLENT Based on 230 reviews Frances S2024-11-19Verified A perfect desert tour! My mother and I did a short tour from Marrakesh out to the desert and then back to Fez. Mustafa was our guide and was absolutely incredible. He is so knowledgeable and kind and answered our thousands of questions! He was also super flexible and willing to make adjustments to our itinerary to accommodate our interests and energy at different points. The team organized a great tour, including wonderful places to stay. I’m always a little nervous about having a tour company book my hotels, but they made great choices. Strongly recommend arranging your travel with Desert Discovery Tours!! Alex D2024-11-13Verified An amazing and friendly experience across the Country We spent 4 days from Marrakesh to Merzouga and has been a very lovely time!The guide Youssef was very nice person, providing lot of information about the places we visited and local lifestyle and culture. Has been very patient with us and driving safely all the time.Very good and quiet hotels for the night stops and amazing food at lunch and dinner time.The time spent in the desert was amazing, listening some live music near the fire and also join it to play was special. All the guys from the agency where friendly and nice people, like hanging out with friends.I can't list all the placed we visited, as they where all interesting and beautiful!Some unplanned activity made the experience even more genuine like meeting Youssef's sister at the market, the sandstorm or help another guide to get the car unstuck from the sand.Definitely recommended!!Thanks to Youssef and Mustafa, hope to meet you again! Vacation7781452024-11-11Verified 6 day Fez to Marrakesh Great 6 day tour from Fez to Marrakesh. Ibrahim is a great Guide and driver. Nature is fantastic. Desert and Fez Medina were our highlights. Jyothi R2024-10-26Verified Amazing Desert trip Booked a 3 night 4 day tour from Fez to Marakesh. I knew we were going to have an adventure straight out of the Arabian Nights when our guide and driver,Hassan,dressed in his Berber costume, picked us up. We donned our scarves, morphed into Fatema and Katija, and took off on a magic carpet, aka Toyota Prado.The legendary Mustapha stopped to greet us along the way. Hassan was very knowledgeable about the desert and its people. He showed us newly formed lakes after the recent rains. He called restaurants ahead of us to request a variation on the vegetarian tagine after we told him we had one too many of those. He materialized clean toilets with tissue. We were entertained with local music, which we sang and danced to along the way. The choice of accommodation was superb. We were so impressed that we used DDT for a further 4 days in Marakech. Everything exceeded our expectations. Thank you, Mustapha and Hassan for a memorable trip Francesco V2024-10-25Verified Amazing Trip The trip was amazing! The guide, Mohamed, was super helpful and made our trip incredible. Highly recommended……………….! serena l2024-10-17Verified The best agency If you want to explore Morocco this is the best agency to rely on! Fantastic tour that exceeded all my expectations. Well organized and satisfying. My friends and I were guided by the great Mustapha, an excellent guide, super friendly and competent. He accompanied us throughout the trip with his funny collaborator Hammi meeting all our needs. He chose the best hotels and restaurants for us. It was an unforgettable trip. Morocco and its people will remain in my heart forever. Duncan Crossley2024-10-01Verified An absolutely unforgettable and fabulous experience in Morocco. I joined the group in Chefchaouen on the 26 of September and stayed with my Italian friends till the 29 of September. I was only able to stay for part of the tour due to work commitments in Italy. However, during the three days that I was with the group and our excellent driver and guide Brahim, I had a brilliant time and experience. It was my fifth visit to Morocco and perhaps the best. Desert Discovery Tours & Morocco Travels is a very professional organization, providing excellent service to its customers. Brahim was kind, generous and very helpful at all times. He was knowledgeable about the places we visited and always concerned that we were treated well and had a good time. The hotel accomodation and meals provided were very good indeed. We visited a series of fascinating and beautiful places in Morocco. I would recommend Desert Discovery Tours to anyone who wants to get to know Morocco with the maximum of comfort and minimum of hassle. A truly 5* experience. Thank you so much for a magical and unforgettable experience in Morocco. Kate F2024-08-29Verified Unforgettable experience! Do not hesitate to book your tour through this company. From the booking process to the end of the tour it was was stress free, flexible with a high level of professionalism. Our guide and driver Mustapha N made our trip so special. He's delightful, professional, a fabulous driver, has a wealth of knowledge about his country and a high moral conscious that is a testament to his parents and culture. A special mention of Amen, the tour guide Mustapha arranged for us in Fez. So passionate and knowledgeable, a fantastic day with him. All our accommodations chosen by DDT were beautiful. Thank you DDT and especially Mustapha for going above and beyond for us. Jo G2024-08-20Verified Perfectly organised trip - Desert Discovery Tours highly recommended I usually research and book every aspect of our trips, so it was with some trepidation that I let Desert Discovery Tours handle our entire itinerary in Morrocco. I needn’t have worried as everything was fantastic – from the lovely boutique hotels, riads and luxury desert camp to the incredible sites, interesting and informative tours, and comfortable private van (with AC). We flew into Tangier for a 10-day tour of northern Morocco, including Chefchaouen, Fes, the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains, and Marrakesh. Mustafa was very responsive in the run up to the vacation and from the minute Mustafa picked us up from the airport, everything ran like clockwork. Our driver, Mustafa (# 2), couldn’t have been more accommodating. Desert Discovery Tours is a small family run business and it shows in their attention to detail and their attitude to customer service. Highly recommended. Scenic550275414602024-08-19Verified A TRIP OF A LIFETIME! I recently travelled through Morocco with Desert Discovery Tours, and I highly recommend their services. I had organised an 18-day personalised trip, a second honeymoon, together with Mustapha, From the beginning, the team was welcoming and professional, making the entire trip smooth and enjoyable.The itinerary was well-organized, striking a good balance between popular attractions and lesser-known spots. Accommodations were comfortable and met our expectations, and driver/guide (Mustapha) provided insightful information about Morocco's history and culture. We appreciated the careful planning and attention to detail, which made the journey stress-free.Exploring the Medina’s and souks of MOST cites including Marrakech, the historic sites in Fes, and the Sahara Desert were all highlights of the trip. Our absolute favourite city was Chefchaouen, Desert Discovery Tours ensured that everything, from transportation to meals, was well taken care of, allowing us to focus on enjoying the experience. IF you however have food allergies or intolerances, I suggest that you get more support, the Riad and Hotels struggled with supporting me, maybe take your own snacks!If you're considering a trip to Morocco, Desert Discovery Tours is a reliable choice. They offer a well-rounded travel experience that allows you to see the best of the country without any hassle.