Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour 5 Days

Start your 5 Days Marrakech Merzouga Desert Tour with a typical Moroccan breakfast before departing early for Boumalne Dades. The journey winds through high mountains and scenic passes, offering an irresistible introduction to Morocco’s natural beauty. Your first major stop is Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its well-preserved earthen architecture and rich history. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where kasbahs and film studios showcase Morocco’s cinematic allure.

A short diversion through the fragrant Rose Valley introduces you to a local women’s cooperative producing rose water, oils, and handmade crafts a perfect spot to witness authentic Moroccan traditions. As the day wanes, dramatic landscapes unfold along winding roads, leading to Boumalne Dades. Here, you’ll rest and recharge, ready for the adventures that await tomorrow.

Start your day with a short visit to the Dades Gorges, marveling at the spectacular Monkey Finger rock formations. Continue on to the Todgha Gorge, where towering cliffs inspire awe at every turn. Journey through Tinejdad to M’Laaab, where you can try on traditional Berber costumes and capture memorable photos. Stop for lunch in Touroug before driving on to Erfoud, a city famous for its fossils. Next, visit Rissani, the original city of the Alaouite dynasty and home to one of the oldest markets in the region take time for a short stroll and some local shopping. Finally, arrive in Merzouga and board camels for a trek into the desert, arriving at your camp in time for sunset. Enjoy a traditional dinner and music around the campfire beneath the star-filled sky.

Start your day with a stunning sunrise over the golden Sahara dunes, a moment that truly captures the desert’s magic. After breakfast at the camp, your driver will take you on a 4-hour desert adventure. Visit a nomadic family living in traditional tents and share tea while learning about their simple, resilient lifestyle. Continue to the M’ifis mines, once rich in minerals, then on to Khamlia Village to enjoy the spiritual music of the Gnawa people. For lunch, enjoy a delicious homemade Berber pizza. End with a peaceful walk in a quiet desert oasis before heading to your hotel to relax and enjoy the fresh desert air.

We will have an early breakfast before departing Merzouga and making our way back toward the lively atmosphere of Marrakech, with an overnight stop in the charming town of Agdez a peaceful retreat by day and a stargazer’s paradise by night. Our first visit is Rissani, an imperial city where the founder of Morocco’s current ruling dynasty was born and raised. Stroll through its traditional souk near the ksar and admire the authentic architecture. Next, we stop for coffee and a leg stretch in Alnif before continuing through arid landscapes to Tazarine and then Nakoub.

Here, enjoy a light lunch at a local restaurant surrounded by desert scenery and palm groves. We arrive in Agdez by late afternoon, where the light fades over the Draa Valley’s endless date palms and ancient ksars. Tonight, you will stay in an opulent riad set within a traditional kasbah an ideal place to reflect on your unforgettable Sahara adventure before the final leg of your Moroccan journey.

Following a tranquil breakfast in the quiet ambiance of Agdez, we begin our final chauffeured leg back to Marrakech, winding through the scenic Draa Valley past endless rows of date palms and ancient kasbahs. Our first stop is Ouarzazate, famously known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” where numerous Hollywood blockbusters and African films have been shot. From here, we cross the magnificent High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic twists and turns of the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which rises to 2,260 meters above sea level.

Along the way, we’ll pause at panoramic viewpoints for spectacular photos and take short breaks in traditional Berber villages to stretch our legs and breathe in the fresh mountain air. As the altitude drops, the mountains give way to green valleys, signaling our approach to Marrakech. By late afternoon, we arrive in the city, where your driver will transfer you to your riad or hotel marking the end of an unforgettable 5 Days Marrakech Merzouga Desert Tour.

Tour Ending Options:

• By default, the 5 Day desert Tour ends in Marrakech.

• However, if you prefer to conclude your journey in Fes, you can choose our : 5 Days From Marrakech to Fes

Check out more of our tours:

• 7 days tour from Marrakech to Fes – a week-long journey through Morocco’s highlights.

• 3 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Tour – a short but unforgettable desert experience.

• 4 day Desert tour Marrakech to Fes – combine desert landscapes with city explorations.

• 2 Days Marrakech to Fes Tour – a quick trip between two imperial cities.

• 4 Days Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour – experience the Sahara in comfort.