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€265€670/

Per Person
  • 5 Days / 4 Nights
  • Max People : 40
  • Marrakech

Marrakech Desert Tour

Start your thrilling 5-day journey from Marrakech, where adventure awaits at every turn. This tour showcases Morocco’s breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural treasures. You will traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains, experiencing their stunning views and unique terrain. Along the way, you’ll encounter traditional Berber villages that reflect the local way of life.

The adventure continues as you enter the captivating Sahara Desert. Here, you’ll be mesmerized by the vast golden dunes that stretch for miles. Enjoy a camel ride across the sands, immersing yourself in the tranquil beauty of the desert. As night falls, you’ll experience the magic of a starry sky while camping in a traditional Berber tent.

Next, visit the picturesque Draa Valley, known for its lush palm groves and ancient Kasbahs. This valley offers a perfect contrast to the arid desert landscapes. As you explore, you’ll learn about the region’s history and its significance to Moroccan culture. The journey back to Marrakech allows for more exploration of this enchanting city.

In Marrakech, delve into the vibrant souks, historic sites, and bustling squares. Experience the lively atmosphere as you taste local cuisine and shop for unique handicrafts. This 5-day tour promises unforgettable experiences, combining adventure, culture, and stunning natural beauty.

Included and Excluded

  • Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
  • Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
  • Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide
  • Car Fuel
  • 3 nights at a private room in the hotel (At your preferred room type)
  • Camel Trekking (Camel per person)
  • Sunset camel ride
  • Overnight at a private tent in Camp (At your preferred tent type)
  • (Breakfast & Dinner) x 4
  • 4x4 transfer from and to the camp (Alternative to Camels)
  • Drinks
  • Lunches
  • Entrance to monuments (Optional)
  • Tipping (Optional)

Highlights of the Tour

  • Marrakech: Begin your journey in the lively city of Marrakech, exploring its vibrant Djemaa el Fna Square, historic Bahia Palace, and enchanting Majorelle Garden.
  • High Atlas Mountains: Traverse the Tizi n'Tichka mountain pass, admiring the breathtaking landscapes and visiting traditional Berber villages.
  • Ait Benhaddou: Discover the UNESCO-listed fortified village, showcasing Morocco's earthen clay architecture and serving as a popular filming location.
  • Draa Valley: Explore the lush palm groves, ancient Kasbahs, and vibrant culture of this picturesque valley as you travel towards the Sahara Desert.
  • Merzouga: Marvel at the majestic Erg Chebbi sand dunes and embark on a camel trek into the Sahara Desert.
  • Sahara Desert Camp: Experience the magic of desert life with an overnight stay in a traditional Berber camp, complete with local cuisine and entertainment.
  • Ouarzazate: Visit the "Gateway to the Desert," famous for its impressive Kasbahs, such as Taourirt and Tifoultoute, and its thriving film industry.
  • Marrakech: Conclude your adventure in the enchanting city of Marrakech, reflecting on your incredible journey through Morocco's stunning landscapes.

Itinerary

We will start our journey from Marrakech heading to our destination Dades Gorges. We will travel across Tizi n Tichka pass 2260 metres. It is a nice panoramic, impressive view which offers us rich opportunities to have some fabulous, memorable pictures. Additionally, we will have great chance to see Berber farmers herding their animals and ploughing their fields. Afterwards, we continue our trip driving to UNESCO heritage, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, which is one of the most exotic and best preserved Kasbahs in the entire Atlas region. After having our lunch in the Kasbah, we will tour around this historical castle to discover its sceneries, and then we continue our route towards Dades Gorges through Ouarzazate, Skoura enjoying the fantastic valley of Boumalne Dades where we will spend the night in a Riad/Hotel .  

After we have our breakfast in Riad we say farewell to Dades gorges driving along Dades valley. Here we will have chance again to see thousand of old Kasbahs made of red mud and sometimes with straw. We travel to join the desert of Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Alongside the way we will see numerous Berber villages; we go through Tinjdad, Melaab, also we will pass through Erfoud city, Rissani, and finally arrive to our guest house in Merzouga. After relaxing for a while enjoying a glass of mint tea (Berber hospitality), our camels are waiting to take us on a desert adventure through sand dunes. Camel trek takes about 1h: 30min / 2h to get to our desert camp where we will spend over night. Once we are to our camp we will have tea, then dinner. After dinner we will sit in a circle shape around fire playing drums, Berber traditional music and riddles, jokes. For calm lovers, they can go for a walk and sit on dunes watching stars, moon and enjoying the silence of desert. Berber tents are at your disposal to sleep whenever you feel tired .  

Wake up early dawn to see the beauty of sunrise in the desert. Subsequently, you take camels back to the hotel. After having breakfast and shower, you have free day around, you will have a unique opportunity to visit the Gnaoua village “ black people” originated and derived from Mali, Niger, Burkinafasso…They will entertain you with their authentic instruments. After spending a worthwhile moment with Gnaoua, we drive to Rissani city to see the largest market of the region. People from all surrounding areas accede to this city to buy their life requirements. Lunch is in this city “Rissani”. Afterwards, we go back to Merzouga for a sunset camel trekking and come back to spend night in hotel .

After breakfast we say goodbye to Merzouga driving to Adz village via Rissani, Tazarine, N’cob. In Rissani we will visit Moulay Ali Sherif’s mosque. During the route from Merzouga_Agdz we will come across many Berber villages. We will have some halts to take memorable pictures. We will stop in N’cob in a panoramic view and we go alongside Draa valley enjoying its agricultural landscape. Beside, we will go ahead to visit the splendid ksar of Tamnougalt. Finally, we arrive to our hotel in Agdz where we will spend over night .

After having the breakfast in the hotel, we take the route towards Ouarzazate traversing Draa Valley an enjoying the agricultural sceneries of numerous oasis. Within our way to Ouarzazate we will pass through Ait Saouen pass then arriving to Ouarzazate and have a visit in Cinema Studio as well as Kasbah Taourirt. Afterwards, we go ahead to Marrakech through Tizi N’tichka pass. Arrive to Marrakech in late afternoon.

Location Map

Frequently Asked & Question

No, you don’t need a sleeping bag, at our 5 Days desert tour from Marrakech, you will stay at an equipped desert camp with all amenities.

Yes, for travelers who don’t like to go on camels, we use a 4×4 car to transfer them to and from the camp, without any extra charge as well. You just need to inform us at the time of booking.

To confirm the 5 days desert tour from Marrakech, we require a small deposit to be paid over PayPal, Wise, or bank transfer to our account, the balance is payable in cash at the pick-up, to be paid to your driver in euros, or equal in dollars or dirhams. Is it possible to pay the entire with PayPal? Usually, we request the balance payments in cash because PayPal also has many transaction fees and operational delays since it’s a world institution. We can in some cases accept the complete payment via Paypal however a 5% fee is going to be applied to hide the additional transaction charges. just in case you’re considering this method, it’s best to rearrange the payment before the tour. Is it possible to pay the entire via Wise or bank transfer? Yes, we accept the entire cost via Wise and bank transfer but there will be a 2% extra to cover the transaction fee.

For a full refund, cancel a minimum of 30 days beforehand of the beginning date of the experience.

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