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5-Day Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour: Kasbahs, Gorges & Dunes

Merzouga & Erg Chebbi, Morocco

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French, English, Spanish, Arabic

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Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Group size
1 to 12 travellers
Physical level
2/7 · Easy
Start and finish
Marrakech
Best season
September–May; spring for the Valley of Roses, summer is very hot
Confirmed by the operator
The operator confirms your date, usually within 24 hours

Overview

A relaxed loop through kasbahs, gorges, oases and the Erg Chebbi dunes

If you want to experience the Sahara without long days on the road, this five-day round trip from Marrakech is the ideal choice. The slower pace leaves more time for photo stops, short walks and the extraordinary landscapes of southern Morocco — from snowy Atlas passes to palm oases and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. You cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m) to Ait Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed earthen village and legendary film set, and continue to the Ouarzazate area, gateway to the desert. On day two, the road follows the Valley of Roses — famous for its rosewater and spring rose festival — to the Dades Valley and its spectacular rock formations, then on to the Todra Gorge, where 300-metre cliffs close in around the river. Day three brings you to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, you typically ride by camel into the dunes of Erg Chebbi, among the highest in Morocco, to watch the sunset and spend the night in a desert camp, with dinner under a sky full of stars. After sunrise over the Sahara, day four takes a different route back west through Rissani, the remote mining and oasis country of Alnif and N'Kob, and the palm-lined Draa Valley. On the final day, you cross the High Atlas once more and arrive back in Marrakech. Choose a shared small-group departure or a private tour for your own group. The camp standard, accommodation and exact programme are confirmed by Morocco Next with your booking.

Highlights

  • Relaxed 5-day pace with more time to explore
  • Tizi n'Tichka pass and the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Valley of Roses, Dades Valley and its rock formations
  • Walk through the 300 m deep Todra Gorge
  • Sunset camel ride and a night in an Erg Chebbi desert camp
  • Different route home via Rissani, N'Kob and the Draa Valley palm groves
  • Round trip from and back to Marrakech
  • Shared small group or private tour

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Itinerary

5 days
  1. ⚑ Marrakech
  2. 1 Tizi n'Tichka
  3. 2 Ait Ben Haddou
  4. 3 Ouarzazate
  5. 4 Kelaat M'Gouna
  6. 5 Dades Valley
  7. 6 Todra Gorge
  8. 7 Merzouga
  9. 8 Erg Chebbi
  10. 9 Rissani
  11. Marrakech
  1. 1

    Morning pick-up in Marrakech and drive over the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with stops at mountain viewpoints. Explore the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, then continue to the Ouarzazate area for the night.

    Hotel or kasbah guesthouse in the Ouarzazate area Meals: Dinner, as confirmed by the operator
  2. 2

    Drive through the Valley of Roses and Kalaat M'Gouna to the Dades Valley, with photo stops at its famous rock formations and winding road. Continue to the Todra Gorge for a walk between its towering cliffs, and spend the night in the Todra or Dades area.

    Hotel or guesthouse in the Todra / Dades area Meals: Breakfast, dinner, as confirmed by the operator
  3. 3

    Drive through desert plains and oases to Merzouga. In the late afternoon, ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes (usually by camel) for sunset and reach your desert camp. Dinner and night under the stars.

    Desert camp in Erg Chebbi Meals: Breakfast, dinner, as confirmed by the operator
  4. 4

    Watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return west by a different route via Rissani, Alnif and N'Kob to the palm groves of the Draa Valley, for the night in the Draa / Ouarzazate area.

    Hotel or guesthouse in the Draa / Ouarzazate area Meals: Breakfast, dinner, as confirmed by the operator
  5. 5

    Drive back over the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with final photo stops, and arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon.

    Meals: Breakfast

What's included

  • Transport throughout the 5-day itinerary
  • Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
  • Driver speaking English or French
  • 4 nights' accommodation (hotels and desert camp), as confirmed by the operator

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Optional activities unless confirmed
  • Entrance fees and local guides at sites
  • Tips and personal expenses

What to bring

  • Small overnight bag for the desert camp
  • Warm layers — desert nights and mountain passes can be cold
  • Scarf or chech to protect from sun and sand
  • Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Cash in dirhams for lunches and tips

Good to know

Confirmed by the operator

The operator confirms your date, usually within 24 hours. You are not charged before.

Guide languages

English, French

Group size

1 to 12 travellers

Physical level

2/7 · Easy

Best season

September–May; spring for the Valley of Roses, summer is very hot

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Marrakech

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