5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour Overview

5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour

Embark on a 5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour, combining majestic mountains, historic kasbahs, lush valleys, and golden dunes. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, marvel at Todra Gorges & Dades Valley, and experience the Sahara Desert with camel trekking and a night in a premium luxury desert camp.

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley (5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour)

Your luxury desert journey begins with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Travel through the legendary High Atlas Mountains, crossing the breathtaking Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Enjoy panoramic views, traditional Berber villages, and scenic stops for photography.

Arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar and filming location for Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven. After a guided visit and lunch, continue to Dades Valley, famous for its dramatic canyons, lush green oases, and fortified kasbahs.

Overnight in Dades Valley 
Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert (5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour)

After breakfast, follow the beautiful route of “Road of 1000 Kasbahs” toward Todra Gorges. Experience towering 300m high red cliff canyons, a paradise for climbers and photographers. Continue your journey to Merzouga, gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.

At sunset, ride a camel through the golden dunes and immerse yourself in tranquil Saharan views before arriving at your premium private luxury camp.

 Overnight in Luxury Desert Camp (Private Tent)
Berber music under the stars
 Campfire & stargazing
Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 3: Explore Merzouga Desert – Nomads – Gnaoua Music – Sandboarding

Wake up early for an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes. Enjoy a relaxing breakfast before starting a full day desert adventure:

Visit nomadic Berber families
 Explore Merzouga village & oasis
 Experience Gnaoua music in Khamlia village
 Try sandboarding on the dunes
 Optional quad biking or 4×4 dune tour

Second Night at the Luxury Desert Camp
Dinner & Breakfast included

 Day 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Morocco)

After breakfast, say goodbye to the Sahara and pass through vast palm groves and Berber villages toward Ouarzazate, known as Africa’s Hollywood. Visit the Atlas Film Studios and the impressive Taourirt Kasbah.

Overnight in Ouarzazate
Dinner & Breakfast included

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech

After a relaxing breakfast, travel back toward Marrakech with a stop at the historic Telouet Kasbah, once home to the powerful Glaoui family. Enjoy lunch and continue through the stunning mountain landscapes to Marrakech.

Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon
End of your 5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour.

Included:

• Pick up & drop off in your accommodation.
• Comfortable with air-conditioned vehicle + Fuel.
• Driver guide 
• Overnight in desert camp.
• One Breakfast and dinner (vegetarians are welcome).
• Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
• Camel ride and night in desert camp.
• Bottle water and scarf each one for the camel trip.

Not included: (5 Days Marrakech to Desert Tour)

• Water & Drinks.
• Lunches.
• Entrance fees

Note about the journey:

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