5-Day Luxury Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and Return
Overview
A 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Erg Chebbi dunes and back, designed for travelers who want to slow down. With two nights in the Sahara region, you’ll explore nomadic villages, the Rissani market, and the black desert of Hamada, alongside the classic wonders of Ait Benhaddou, the Todra Gorges, and the Dades Valley.
Customize your trip — we may adjust this itinerary to any modification you require. Ideal for adults, groups of friends, couples, solo travelers, and families with children.
Highlights
- Two nights in the Merzouga desert region
- Sunset camel trek and luxury camp in Erg Chebbi
- The traditional souk of Rissani and fossil town of Erfoud
- Ait Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, and the Valley of Roses
- Ideal for families — a relaxed pace with room to breathe
Itinerary — Day by Day
Marrakech — High Atlas — Ait Benhaddou — Ouarzazate
Cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass to the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, then on to Ouarzazate for a relaxed evening in a charming riad.
Ouarzazate — Skoura — Dades — Todra Gorges
Follow the Route of 1,000 Kasbahs through the Skoura palm groves and the Dades Valley to the towering Todra Gorges. Overnight in a boutique guesthouse among the canyon walls.
Todra — Erfoud — Merzouga — Erg Chebbi Camp
Travel through the fossil town of Erfoud to Merzouga, where camels carry you into the dunes at sunset. Gourmet dinner, Berber music, and a night in a luxury desert camp.
Merzouga — Rissani — Nomadic Villages
Explore the desert in depth: the historic market of Rissani, Gnawa musicians in Khamlia, and tea with a nomadic family. Second night in the desert region with dinner.
Merzouga — Draa Valley — Marrakech
Return via the lush Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas, pausing in Ouarzazate before crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech, arriving in the early evening.
Included in the Tour
- Private A/C luxury vehicle with experienced driver
- Local desert guides and camel trek in Erg Chebbi
- Handpicked riads and a luxury desert camp
- Dinners and breakfasts included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation
Not Included
- Airline tickets to / from Morocco
- Lunches and soft drinks
- Entry fees and personal expenses
