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 246 reviews Brian E2025-01-17Verified Excellent Nine Day Tour of Morocco My wife and I just completed an excellent private 9 day tour from Marrakech to Tangier, via the desert, Fes and Chefchaouen. Our excellent guide Hammou drove us over 1000 miles through the country, sharing the history of Morocco as well as his own interesting life story growing up as a nomad in the desert. All of the accommodation was excellent (except the desert was very cold). The hotel in Fes was spectacular. The food was excellent everywhere. I would say the day in Fes was the highlight of the tour - what an amazing city! Andreea I2025-01-16Verified 2 weeks itinerary Morocco I am glad we found this agency when looking to plan a two weeks trip to Morocco. The planning discussions went smoothly and all our requests were incorporated in a tailored itinerary that made the most of our time in Morocco.All riads were spot on, with professional employees, ready to support in any query.Our guide and driver, Mustapha, showed a lot of flexibility and patience with all our requests in stopping for photos, reaching specific restaurants or touristic attractions that we wanted to see. We learnt a lot about the history, culture and customs of the Moroccan people during our trip.We couldn't ask for more to make this a perfect trip.I highly recommend reaching out, if you want a stress free trip. Dia B2025-01-16Verified Best option for a tour Very nice itinerary and flexible, we saw so many hidden gems, we had snow in Atlas kne day and them we arrive to the Desert the next day, very nice experience. Patra A2025-01-15Verified Very pleasant trip around Morocco A very professional group of people which really tries to give you the best experience you can have in Morocco, most of their recommendations were spot on and we had an wonderful 13 days trip around Morocco. Will S2025-01-11Verified Highly Recommend Desert Discovery Tours! This was a once in a lifetime kind of trip for us! We normally travel independently and initially planned to book a desert trip from Fes to Marrakech but ended up asking Desert Discovery Tours to also help with transport for the whole trip from Casablanca to Rabat, Chefchaoen and Fes. Our driver Mustapha was amazing and the van was clean and comfortable. He was knowledgeable and passionate about the local area. We enjoyed the whole of Morocco but the desert was definitely the highlight. We stayed two nights at Tiziri Luxury Camp and it was amazing. Most travellers seem to spend only one night but we were glad to have an extra night. We travelled with our seven-year-old son and he loved it. We were wary to book a random tour off the internet but based on the reviews and professional replies to my emails (unlike some of the other tour companies we reached out to) felt confident and we can now definitely vouch for Desert Discovery Tours! Michael2025-01-09Verified Excellent: 4 day/ 3 night Marrakesh to Fes My wife and I had an excellent tour (4 day/3 night Marrakesh to Fes). Accommodation was high standard, driver/guide Mustapha was friendly and knowledgeable. He was also able to adapt the tour to our wishes, including taking us well off the tourist tracks. Highly recommended! alyssamac182024-12-29Verified Authentic 9 day tour of Morocco My husband and I enjoyed an incredible 9 day tour with Desert Discovery Tours earlier this month. Every destination was just as beautiful and unique as the one before. Our driver Mustapha was full of knowledge and great recommendations. He always went above and beyond with any question or request that we had. We both really appreciated his kindness and professionalism throughout the whole trip. If you’re thinking about booking a guided tour in Morocco, this is the company to use! We hope to book again whenever we make it back to Morocco! Thank you so much to Mustapha and Desert Discovery Tours for our unforgettable trip :) Karen2024-12-13Verified An excellent 4D3N Sahara Desert Trip from Fes to Marrakech Desert Discovery Tours did an excellent job in ensuring we had a great time in Morocco! We were transported from Fes to Merzouga during our 1st day. The tour made interesting stops for both photos & sightseeing along the way to make the 8 hour drive truly enjoyable!We stayed at 3 beautiful places (including the luxury desert camp) during the 3 nights. All 3 accommodations were wonderfully clean & spacious. Their staff provided a high standard of Moroccan hospitality - complete with yummy breakfast & dinner. Our luxury desert camp fully equipped with toilet & shower facility was in a perfect location away from the noise & buzz of other campsites in the desert.On the last day of our tour, we traveled from our stay near Dades Gorges to Marrakech. Once again the interesting stops made the otherwise long 6-hr drive fun!A special shout out to our guide Mustapha (NK) who was awesome! He took great care of us & was highly responsible & reliable. As 3 ladies traveling to an unfamiliar place, we felt totally safe & comfortable to have him as our guide.He provided just enough interesting nuggets of info about Moroccan customs, lifestyle, language & history & each site of interest, to whet our appetite, but not lose our attention.Importantly, he drove skilfully, ensuring we did not suffer from motion sickness, while making good time! He was excellent company, observant, thoughtful, sharing insightful life experiences that greatly enriched our lives and widened our worldview! We are deeply grateful he was our guide in this special segment of our visit to Morocco. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour conpany & guide! 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!