5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR
5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR
DISCOVER MOROCCO WITH MOROCCO SUNSHINE
Tour Duration:
5 Days / 4 Nights
PRICE:
from 150 euros
TOUR CATEGORY:
Private
FREE CANCELLATION:
Cancel for free up to 48 hours.
You can experience everything that southern Morocco has to offer, from touring historic Kasbahs to riding camels through the desert, by selecting the exclusive five-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.
5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR Overview
During this 5-day Marrakech to Merzouga journey, see the Moroccan Sahara region. In Merzouga, ride camels to a desert camp and spend the evening amongst the enormous sand dunes of Erg Chebbi while stargazing. On this 5-day desert journey from Marrakech to Merzouga, explore the desert and uncover the fascinating scenery and fascinating culture of Morocco.
5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Traveling via the spectacular Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains
- Seeing a variety of gorgeous traditional Berber villages
- Exploring the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Site
- Seeing an ancient Kasbah and Africa’s most renowned film studio in Ouarzazate
- A stay at a stunning riad in the Dades Valley
- Marching across the Todra canyon’s little opening in Tinghir
- Camels riding through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Observing the serene sunrises and sunsets in the Merzouga desert
- Seeing the stars in a desert
- In the midst of nowhere, sleeping in your personal, comfy desert camp tent
- Off-roading to a Nomadic family’s home
- visiting a traditional souk in Morocco.
ITINERARY OF 5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR
DAY 1: MARRAKECH - THE HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS - AIT BEN HADDOU - BOUMALNE DADES
This Marrakech to Merzouga excursion begins with a departure from Marrakech at 8:00 am.
Driving to Ait Ben Haddou via the magnificent Tizi-N-Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. The Atlas Mountains’ stunning scenery and unique Berber settlements may be seen at numerous stops along the route.
You will tour Ait Ben Haddou’s most well-known Kasbah, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The fortified settlement served as the backdrop for scenes from popular television shows like Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Following a delicious lunch, we travel through Kalaat M’Gouna to Boumalne, where we can stop to tour a little distillery that produces roses. We will follow the Dades Valley after arriving in Boumalne, passing through a number of fortified villages to see the beautiful monkey rock formations, and then we will take you to your accommodation. supper and the night.
Total driving distance: Around 353 km
Total driving time: Around 6 hr 30 min
DAY 2: BOUMALNE DADES - TODRA GORGE - MERZOUGA
Have a delectable breakfast at your accommodation in the Dades Valley to start the second day. Drive to Tinghir and pause to take in the lovely sight of an oasis and kasbahs, the residences of Berbers and Jews. Before travelling to the Sahara desert, you will also get to wander beneath the 300-meter-high cliffs of the Todra Gorges. We eat lunch somewhere along the road, and when we get to where we’re going, your camel guide and camels will be waiting to carry you to your camp across the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi. In this location, you may go sandboarding and witness a beautiful sunset from the top of a tall dune. The camp staff will provide a great dinner at night, then amuse you with the drums around a campfire, beneath a stary night.
Total driving distance: Around 275 km
Total driving time: Around 4 hours
DAY 3: EXPLORATIVE DAY OF THE DESERT
It is highly advised to get up early today so you may observe a peaceful sunrise from your camp. After a delicious breakfast here, we will pick you up in a 4×4 and begin your Saharan exploration:
1. Take a drive to the location where the nomads are congregating. They’ll be delighted to host you for a cup of tea in one of their tents. It is a wonderful chance to learn about how they survive in a hostile area far from civilization.
2. Go to a remote, secret settlement that has been abandoned! The Galena mines are located in the town. You’ll be able to see them as well.
3. Go to Khamlia, another village, where you can hear the residents playing Gnaoua music. Their ancestral home is in southern African nations like Sudan. You can also eat lunch nearby at a local eatery.
4. Before travelling to your riad, we stop at a lake close to the village of Merzouga after lunch.
Total driving distance: Around 57 km
Total driving time: Around 1 hr 15 min
DAY 4: MERZOUGA - RISSANI - AGDEZ - OUARZAZATE
On the terrace of your riad, an early start today rewards you with another serene sunrise. then let’s begin our journey. First, we’ll make a pit stop in Rissani’s historic district and visit a local souk. After that, go to Ouarzazate via the intriguing Draa valley, stopping in Agdez to take in the valley scenery. In the evening, get to your riad in Ouarzazate.
Total driving distance: Around 370 km
Total driving time: Around 5 hr 20 min
DAY 5: EXPLORE OUARZAZATE - TELOUET KASBAH - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS MARRAKECH
Our trip ends with a delicious breakfast served in your riad. Ouarzazate is referred to as the Hollywood of Africa and the entrance to the Sahara desert. The city has become a well-known filming location because to the Atlas studio and the old Kasbah of Taourirt.
We go through the Atlas Mountains on the way back to Marrakech after visiting both sights. We’ll make a pit stop en route to the Telouat Kasbah, which is situated along the old caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakech.
This five-day journey of the Moroccan desert will come to an end when you arrive in Marrakech in the evening and are dropped off at the airport or your lodging.
Total driving distance: Around 203 km
Total driving time: Around 3 hr 52 min
5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR PRICE
WHAT IS INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off services at your Marrakesh lodging
- Driver who speaks English and Spanish, or driver with a guide who speaks both languages
- A/C contemporary 4x4 SUV, van, or minivan
- Accommodations for the first, second, third, and fourth nights
- Experience hiking camels
- Sandboarding activity
- Meals: 4 dinners & 4 breakfasts
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
- Lunches
- Beverages
- Entrance fees if needed
- Tips (optional)
5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR REVIEWS
FAQ ABOUT THE 5 DAY MARRAKECH TO MERZOUGA TOUR
Sandboarding is indeed covered. If you are interested, please let your guide know; if the camp is full, he will make sure you get a board once you arrive.
Booking the vacation as soon as possible is strongly advised.
To begin with, we request a small payment be made to our account via PayPal during the reservation process. The remaining money must be given in cash to our driver/guide on the first day and must be in euros, dollars, or the equivalent in dirhams.