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5-Day Sahara Tour Marrakech to Erg Chebbi Desert

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Overview 5-days Tour from Marrakech to Sahara desert Merzouga

Experience the Sahara desert of Morocco during this 5-day Tour Marrakech to Sahara Desert Merzouga tour. Ride camels to a desert camp, spend an evening between the giant sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, and gaze at the stars at night. Venture into the desert on this 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Sahara Merzouga, and get to discover the fantastic landscapes. Learn about the unique culture of Morocco. 

  • DURATION: 5 DAYS /4 NIGHTS.
  • DEPARTURE: 08:00 AM.
  • AVAILABILITY: EVERYDAY.
  • CATEGORY: PRIVATE TOUR.
  • START: MARRAKECH.
  • END: MARRAKECH.
  • ACCOMMODATIONS: CHECK THEM BELOW.
  • PRICE: CHECK IT BELOW.

HIGHLIGHTS OF 5-DAY TOUR MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA

Driving over the High Atlas Mountains, and through the fantastic Tizi-N-Tichka pass.Getting to see many wonderful traditional Berber villages.Exploring the World Heritage Site Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.Visiting the most prominent film studio in Africa, a historical Kasbah in Ouarzazate.Spending a night in a gorgeous riad in the Dades Valley. Marching under the narrow canyon of Todra in Tinghir.Traversing the Erg Chebbi dunes by camels.Watching the peaceful sunsets & sunrises of the Merzouga desert Gazing at the stars in the desert.Sleeping in your private , comfortable desert camp tent in the middle of nowhere.Driving off-road to visit a Nomadic family.Touring a traditional Moroccan souk. 

WHY 5-DAY
TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA TOUR

By choosing the private  5-day tour from Marrakech to sahara Merzouga desert tour, you will get to discover all that southern Morocco has to offer, from visiting ancient Kasbahs to riding camels in the middle of the desert.This trip doesn’t have a lot of driving like the 3-days Desert Trip from Marrakech to Sahara Merzouga desert. ♦Check out the 5-day tour desert tour itinerary, from Marrakech to sahara Merzouga below, to know what to expect from the trip. You can personalize the program to your interests.

ITINERARY OF 5-DAY TOUR MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA

DAY 1: MARRAKECH →HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH → DADES GORGE

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Dades Gorge & valley

Ait Ben haddou kasbah

Ait Ben haddou kasbah

The start of this 5-day tour Marrakech to sahara Merzouga desert trio, leaving around 08:00 am. Driving over the High Atlas Mountains, and the splendid Tizi-N-Tichka pass. You will have many stops along the way to see the dramatic landscapes. Once you get to Ait Ben Haddou, You will explore the most popular Kasbah in Morocco, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.After a tasty lunch, we proceed to Dades Gorge. We will follow the Dades Valley passing by many fortified villages, then head to your hotel Dinner and overnight.Total driving distance: Around 353 km Total driving time: Around 6 hr 30 min

DAY 2 : BOUMALNE DADES → TODRA GORGE → SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA

Todra Gorge & Oasis Valley

Todra Gorge the narrowest Gorge in Morocco

Erg Chebbi Dunes Highest sand dunes in north africa

Erg Chebbi Dunes Highest sand dunes in north africa

Start the second day of your 5-day tour Marrakech to sahara desert Merzouga with a delicious breakfast in your hotel in the Dades Valley. Drive to Tinghir, where you will stop to see a beautiful view of an oasis and kasbahs. You will also get to walk under 300m high cliffs. We stop for lunch somewhere along the way, and on arrival, your camel guide and the camels will be waiting for you, to take you across the sand dunes to your camp. Here, you can sit on the top of a high dune for watching a marvelous sunset. The camp staff will serve a delicious dinner at night.Total driving distance: Around 275 km Total driving time: Around 4 hours

DAY 3: EXPLORATIVE DAY OF THE DESERT

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Camel ride to the sahara desert camp

nomad family in the desert

Nomad family in the heart of sahara desert

An early morning today is highly recommended to watch a quiet sunrise from your camp. After a tasty breakfast here, we will pick you up by a 4×4 vehicle and start our explorative day of the Sahara: 1. Drive to the area where the nomads are settling in. To know how they live in a harsh environment away from civilization. 2. Visit a village in the middle of nowhere! The town is home to the Galena mines. 3. Drive to another village called Khamlia, where you will listen to Gnaoua music, played by the locals. Here, you can also have lunch in a local restaurant. 4. After lunch, we drive to  your riad. Total driving distance: Around 60 km Total driving time: Around 1 hr 30 min 

DAY 4 : SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA → RISSANI → DRAA VALLET → OUARZAZATE

Draa valley in morocco

Draa valley is palm trees oasis

5-day sahara tour from marrakech to sahara desert

Abandoned Berber village

Today is rewarded with another peaceful sunrise from the terrace of your riad. Then, start our 5-day tour Marrakech to Sahara. First, we will stop in the old city of Rissani, where we will visit a traditional souk. Then, head to Ouarzazate via the fascinating Draa valley, stop in Agdez to see some valley landscapes. Arrive at your riad in Ouarzazate in the evening. Total driving distance: Around 370 km.Total driving time: Around 5 hr.

DAY 5 : EXPLORE OUARZAZATE → HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS → MARRAKECH

5-day sahara tour from marrakech to sahara desert

Taourirt Kasbah Ouarzazate

5-day sahara tour from marrakech to sahara desert

Berber Village in the high atlas mountains

Our final morning starts with a tasty breakfast in your riad. Ouarzazate is known as the gateway to the Sahara desert, and the Hollywood of Africa. The city is home to the historical Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas studio, which made it a famous film-making location. After visiting both attractions, we drive back to Marrakech through the Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening, drop you off at the airport or your accommodation, and end this 5-day tour from  Marrakech to Sahara Merzouga.Total driving distance: Around 205 km. Total driving time : Around 3 hr.

INCLUSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE OF THE 5-DAY TOUR MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA

INCLUSIVE:

  • Pick up & Drop off at your Marrakesh accommodation
  • English/Spanish speaking driver Guide
  • A/C modern 4×4 SUV or a van, or a minibus
  • First, second, third, and fourth-night accommodations
  • Camel trekking experience in th Sahara
  • Ski sandboarding activity
  • Meals: 4 dinners & 4 breakfasts
  • 4WD car adventure around sahara desert

EXCLUSIVE:

  • Lunches
  • Beverages
  • Entrance fees if needed
  • Tips (optional)

ACCOMMODATIONS During 5-DAY TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO SAHARA DESERT MERZOUGA

All the Marrakech to Sahara Merzouga tour, stays offer clean and comfortable accommodation. In double, twin, or single rooms with en-suite facilities, except if you choose a Standard camp in the desert. Before booking this Marrakech to Sahara Merzouga tour, we ask for the category of accommodation you want to have. Below are some options to help you decide.  Average Accomodation:  1st night: HOTEL BABYLON DADES or Kasbah Tifawen or similar 2nd night: STANDARD DESERT CAMP (Private tent, shared bathrooms & showers)3. Third night: Kasbah Dunes Dor or simila 4th night: HOTEL RIAD AMLAL,  Riad Dar Barbara, or similar  Superior accommodations:  1. First night : HOTEL XALUCA DADES or KSAR SULTAN DADES, or similar 2. Second night: Azawad Luxury Camp, Sahary Luxury Desert Camp or Camel house Luxury Camp or similar3rd night: Riad Azawad or Riad Madu similar
4th night: RIAD DAR CHAMAA, Riad Tama or similar 

PRICE OF 5-DAY TOUR MARRAKECH TO SAHARA MERZOUGA DESERT TRIP

 The 5-day tour Marrakech to Sahara Merzouga desert tour, price depends on the number of travelers in your group. The accommodations you choose, and the month of travel.

THE PRICE FOR PRIVATE TOUR WITH Average Accomodation: STARTS FROM 445 EUROS PER PERSON

FOR PRIVATE TOUR WITH SUPERIOR ACCOMMODATIONS STARTS FROM 590 EUROS PER PERSON

PRICE FOR 3-DAY SHARED GROUP SAHARA TOUR STARTS FROM 200 EUROS

 Get in touch with us to get the exact rate for your group and requirements.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Please let your guide know from the beginning of the trip.  Your guide will take you to the restaurants where food is fresh for lunches to avoid getting sick. But, you can also tell him to take you to any restaurant you want.   • The itinerary above includes two nights in Merzouga, one in a camp and the other in a riad .But, you can also choose to spend both nights in the camp instead of just one. Please let us know during the booking if you are interested. You can do the quad/buggy activity on the third day. Your guide will help you with that if you are interested.

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Reviews

5-day tour Marrakech to Sahara

We booked, 5-day tour from Marrakech to Sahara desert Merzouga. And it was incredible. Our guide, Said, was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and informative. He checked in with us frequently, and it was worthwhile to not only learn more about the Sahara, and the communities that live in and around the desert. But to learn more about his own personal upbringing and his story. Highly recommend this tour!
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John Moral
Germany

Sahara Desert trip

We did the 5-day, 4 night trip from Marrakech to Sahara.
Our guide Moha was amazing throughout every step of the trip.
Not only did he have heaps of local knowledge, about every question we asked. And show us heaps of amazing sights along the way, but went the extra mile ensuring our trip with him and after all went smoothly.
Can’t reccomend this guide and company more.
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Alina Sorain
Austria

Morocco Desert Trip

“We had a wonderful experience travelling with Moha and Said. The journey is quite long, but with a comfortable car and many beautiful stops it was very relaxing.
Moha was incredibly thourouful with his explanation, and helped organising the perfect trip! I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Visit Morocco Sahara!”
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Claodia Bloncha
Brazil

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