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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.
EXCELLENT Based on 258 reviews Christopher S2025-03-15Verified Wonderful experience Or family of seven had a wonderful experience doing a quick private tour of Morocco. Mustapha picked us up in Tanger and patiently waited even though our boat came in late. We went to Chefchaouen, Fez, and the desert camp. Mustapha was wonderful, he was very honest and shared all kinds of great information. He was always prompt, he was patient with us, and he was flexible. I blew out my knee and my ankle sand boarding and both Mustaphas (cousins) went above and beyond to make sure I got the care that I needed. I have no complaints re. Desert Discovery Tours. If you want to tour Morocco, you are in good hands with them. Thank you so much! Claudio L2025-03-13Verified 11 Days Morocco Couple Tour The 11-day tour to discover Morocco was really beautiful and exciting. Thanks to Mohammed who escorted us for the entire trip we could visit the main cities of Morocco, see beautiful landscapes, passing from the sea to the mountains and desert. Mohammed was very nice and helpful, a good driver/guide and great travel company. The tour was well thought out according to our needs and also the riads/accommodations were comfortable and of a good standard. Absolutely recommended Camper165282057492025-03-12Verified Morocco tour from south to north Our tour was planned with extreme care by Mustapha, who supported us (and endured) from the first requests and countless variations! We found expert guides in Marrakech and Fez; our driver Mohamed was attentive, punctual and thoughtful, he led us to discover a country must see and experience. The ride on the dredary on the dunes of Erg Chebbi was certainly one of the most exciting moments, with sunset and sunrise fiery. Excellent also the riads and hotels that welcomed us; in one of them we had the pleasure of knowing Mustapha personally, affable and friendly person. We hope to return to Morocco soon! martgam2025-03-11Verified Unforgettable experience Tour that took us from Marrakech to Fes passing through Merzouga and the Sahara desert as well as many other scenic / tourist spots that allowed us to appreciate Morocco in its entirety. Brahim, our driver, was always helpful and attentive to our needs; he took us to wonderful places!Very nice also the hotel and camping Luxury that the agency has reserved for us and excellent dinners. Dario B2025-03-10Verified Beautiful tour of 4 days! Beautiful 4-day tour from Marrakesh to the Merzouga Desert. Everything made magnificent by Mustapha who accompanied us on this fantastic adventure, our children loved it! We saw an authentic Morocco and the night in the desert one of the most beautiful experiences ever made! Even the hotels where we stayed a real surprise... little jewels. Thanks for everything, highly recommended! We were 4 adults and 7 children aged 4 to 13 so suitable for all ages! ELIANA A2025-03-10Verified Great experience! We did the three day tour from Marrakech to the desert and everything went great, expectations exceeded!We made various stops always in beautiful places, even the top hotels!Our fantastic guide, even with our children always kind and helpful to any request.Absolutely recommend!!! RockyZ192025-03-04Verified 5-day private tour Casablanca-Fes-Chefchaouen Desert discovery tours and our trip coordinator Mustapha were excellent. We asked for a lot of changes to the itinerary in the planning stage and Mustapha was patient, flexible, accommodating and knowledgeable throughout. In the end he crafted the perfect 5-day private tour for us. Our guide/driver Ibrahim was wonderful. He drove carefully, gave us useful and interesting information, spoke beautifully in English, and ensured that we were always enjoying the trip. The cost was competitive with other agencies and the choice of lodging and activities were good quality. I recommend desert discovery tours if you are looking to take a private, bespoke trip in Morocco. Alessio2025-03-04Verified SUPER Everything perfect really organizedOur guide was very knowledgeable and very kind, thank you very much it was a wonderful experience. alicemonge2025-02-21Verified An amazing tour of the desert! I really enjoyed this 5 days tours of Morocco. We visited the Atlas mountains, the stunning Dades valley, the desert and much more. We have stayed in beautiful, cozy hotels that were preparing us delicious breakfasts and dinners. Our driver Mohammed was very kind to us, he was very experienced and he made us listen to very nice Moroccan songs while we were traveling, creating a special atmosphere. He made us explore the desert and its surroundings in an authentic way. Thanks to him we had the chance to try traditional food such as dates, Berber pizza… I really enjoyed the two days in the desert in which I have made a tour of the dromedary and I have listen a drum show under the stars. The driver also brought us to try sandboarding and a tour with the quad in the desert. I really recommend it to everyone! Shekhar R2025-02-13Verified Morocco has lot to offer and we only scratched the surface with a 10 day trip. Soak it in Morocco has been on our list of must go places for a long time and we were able to finally make a 10 day trip. Mustapha helped us build an itinerary that combined both history and nature. Starting at Marrakech we enjoyed walking through the historic Medina and soaking in the culture. Highly recommend staying at Riad Khireddine. The staff was amazing. The hot air balloon ride in the outskirts was an experience and would highly recommended. A long road trip through high atlas mountain to Dades valley was well worth it. We then made it to the Merzouga desert and the tent camping under the stars was the highlight of the trip. From the desert we proceeded to Fes. The history of this city is definitely worth learning about. The Medina here is bigger and better the one in Marrakech. Finally we went to Chefchouen. While the setting of this quaint town is unique, it was probably the most touristy of all the other places. Thank you Mustapha and team for making it a memorable experience. We certainly enjoyed our conversations, the folk music during the road trip, the hospitality and food. While BA did not deliver our luggage for almost 3 days (story for another time), Mustapha pulled all stops to get our luggage delivered at one of our stops after we had left Marrakech. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour company and guide.