5 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech

Embark on a 5-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech, crossing diverse landscapes, meeting Moroccan culture and experiencing the Sahara Desert. The journey mixes adventure, history and natural beauty, and it suits anyone looking for an authentic Moroccan experience.

• Day 1: Marrakech to Dades Valley via the High Atlas MountainsLeave Marrakech and head east to the High Atlas, climbing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass with views of Berber villages, terraced farmland and mountain peaks. Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved kasbahs and a backdrop for films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones, and walk its old streets. Continue to Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Sahara, to visit the Taourirt Kasbah and, if time permits, the Atlas Film Studios. In the afternoon, travel through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley, the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight in a riad or hotel.
• Day 2: Dades Valley to Merzouga via Todra GorgeStart at Todra Gorge, a canyon with 300-metre cliffs, and walk along the river. Continue through palm groves and desert landscapes, with a stop at Erfoud, known for its fossils, before arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. At sunset, ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes to a luxury desert camp, with a traditional Moroccan dinner, live Berber music and stargazing. Overnight in a tent in the desert.
• Day 3: Merzouga to Agdz via Alnif and the Draa ValleyWake up early for the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast at the camp, return to Merzouga by camel or 4x4. Travel through the Saghro Mountains, with a stop in Alnif, a town famous for its fossils. Continue to the Draa Valley, the largest palm grove in Morocco, past Berber villages and old kasbahs. Arrive in Agdz, in the heart of the Draa Valley, for a homemade dinner and a night in a guesthouse.
• Day 4: Agdz to Ouarzazate via the Draa ValleyDrive through the Draa Valley, with its palm trees and mud-brick villages, and stop at the historic Kasbah Tamnougalt. Return to Ouarzazate, where you can visit sites you missed earlier, such as the Cinema Museum, or have lunch at a local cafe.
• Day 5: Ouarzazate to MarrakechReturn to Marrakech across the High Atlas, with a last photo stop at the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where the tour ends.

This 5-day Morocco desert tour is a good way to see the beauty and culture of Morocco, from the Atlas Mountains to the sands of the Sahara. You ride camels through the dunes, explore old kasbahs and spend a night under the stars of the desert.