Being one of the longer trips we organize, the 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour to Merzouga takes breathtaking expedition in the southern of Morocco through the Mountains of high Atlas, you will get to visit more cities and villages and spend more time in each location. Not only that, but this 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga has the most detours most notable of which is the chance to visit the nomads that inhabit the caves near Todra Gorges for a close up look on the native lives of these people. Another alluring aspect is the significantly lower travelling hours and the fact that we will be checking into multiple hotels for a more relaxed journey.
The 5 Days Morocco Desert Tour to Merzouga is highly rewarding for those who have the time since it covers a wide variety of areas and monuments. It is also the least demanding, suited for people who don't enjoy long hours on the road or families with kids.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Spending one night in Luxury nomad desert camp in Erg Chebbi (Private tent)
✔ Visiting Ait Benhaddou Kasbah with Guide.
✔ English speaking driver & guide during the tour.
✔ Spending three nights in a Traditional Kasbah in Skoura,Todra Gorges and Ouarzazate
✔ Private transfer in comfortable air conditioned vehicle.
✔ Free airport transfer to your hotel in Marrakech.
✔ Visiting the cinema studio in Ouarzazate.
✔ Dinner
✔ Breakfast
✔ Free time to explore the sites such as Ait Benhaddou, Cinema Sets, Taourirt kasbah ...Etc
✔ Camel Trekking.
✔ Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakech accommodation.
✖ Lunch
✖ Drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Club Les Almoravides Hotel
2. Riad Dar Zaouia
3. Riad Contessa
4. Casa Lalla
5. Riad SofYan & Spa
6. Riad Eva
7. Riad Oasis Du Desert Boutique Hotel & SPA
8. Riad Dardar
9. Hotel Kawakib
10. Riad Sultan Suleiman
11. Riad Tassili Marrakech
12. Riad Shakho
13. Dar Essassi
14. Riad Dar Fanny
15. Riad Sun Week
16. Riad Cologne & Spa
17. Riad El Habib
18. Riad Saiot
19. Villa Emraulde
20. Riad Palais MERYEM
Additional Info: From your hotel in Marrakech
Itinerary
Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate - Skoura Palm
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Today, we pick you up from your Hotel in Marrakech, and start your Morocco desert trip from marrakech to Ait Benhaddou over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant. In the Afternoon we will drive to Ouarzazate and stop near the atlas film studios for a photo then continue to the city center for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt. After that you will head to Kalaa M’gouna for a night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Skoura Palm - Valley Of Roses - Dades Gorges – Tinghir - Todra Gorges
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This morning after breakfast in the hotel, Leaving Kalaa Mgouna towards Todra Gorges. The journey continues through the Valley of Roses then cross the off-road with the possibility to visit nomad family living in caves. You will visit the dades gorges and see the rock formations. After that heading to Boulmane du Dades and have a break for lunch. In the afternoon we continue to Tineghir then to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous views of Canyons. Dinner and overnight in Kasbah hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
Todra Gorges - Erfoud - Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)
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Erg Chebbi Dunes
This morning, you will walk around the Palm Plantations and enjoy the panoramic views of Todra River. Later on, we drive toward Tinjedad for a lunch meal on a local restaurant. Later you will pass by several villages such us Touroug (Berber village) and El-Jarf before reaching Erfoud. You will visit a local fossil craft workshop. After that you will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga Dunes. Arrive to the hotel and get ready for a camel trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp or an overnight in traditional nomad tent. Dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.
Duration: 3 hours
Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - N'Kob - Agdz - Ouarzazate
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Wake up early morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of the dune in the Sahara Desert then have your breakfast. After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel where you can shower. Later on, we will drive back to Ouarzazate via Rissani, Alnif, N’kob, Agdz . you will have time to invetigate the souk of Rissani then drive to Alnif, home of trilobite. Later we continue to N’kob for lunch. After lunch we head toward Agdez and stop for a visit of Kasbah of Tamnaugalt situated on the palm groves of Daraa Valley. Later we will cross Ait saoun Mountains to reach Ouarzazate. Dinner and Overnight in a Hotel.
Duration: 6 hours
Ouarzazate - Ait Benhaddou - High Atlas Mounatins - Marrakech
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Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou
Today after breakfast in the hotel. You will have time to visit the kasbah of Taourirt then another photo stop near the atlas film studios. After that you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the Afternoon we will drive to the kasbah of Telouet and stop for a visit then we continue to the red city of Marrakech over the mountains of high Atlas passing through the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Arrival to Marrakech and Drop off in your accomodation.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
• A minimum of 02 people per booking is required
• A maximum of 15 people per booking
