Discover the Morocco Sahara Desert

Explore the majestic Sahara Desert, ancient kasbahs, and beautiful landscapes in this 5-day adventure from Marrakech. Discover Morocco’s hidden gems and breathtaking natural wonders, including the Atlas Mountains, Dades Canyon, and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.

#included

Pick-up service from your accommodation in Marrakech
Fuel included
Private transport by an air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver
Overnight stays in desert camps with dinner and breakfast
Local guide at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Camel ride for sunset and sunrise (one camel per person)
Half-board accommodations in selected hotels, riads, or kasbahs
Photography stops
Drop-off service at your accommodation in Marrakech

#Not included

Entrance fees
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Lunches and drinks
Flights to/from Morocco
Anything not mentioned in the program

#Tour Highlights

Drive through the Atlas Mountains and explore hidden villages
Take the scenic roads through the Dades Canyon
Discover the famous Kasbah Aït Ben-Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi on camelback
Enjoy the palm groves of Draa Valley and the stunning track of Paris-Dakar
Discover the spectacular gorges of Dadès and Todra
Experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Berber nomads in the Merzouga desert
Watch a beautiful sunset and sunrise over the golden Sahara dunes

Program ( 5 days )

Day 1

Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

We will pick you up from your Marrakech accommodation in the morning. Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m), stopping at Ait Benhaddou, a fortified ksar famous for its kasbahs and as a movie filming location. After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate and the palm groves of Skoura. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day 2

Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

After breakfast, drive through Berber villages to Tineghir and the Todra Gorge, a canyon popular with mountain climbers. After exploring the gorge, continue to the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, where you’ll spend the night in a local riad.
Day 3

Merzouga Sightseeing Tour and Camel Ride

After breakfast, explore the area around Merzouga, including the village of the Gnaoua people, the Mifiss mines, and nomadic Berber settlements. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride through the dunes while watching the sunset. Spend the night in a desert camp, sleeping under the stars in traditional nomadic tents.
Day 4

Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

After an early morning sunrise over the dunes, return to the hotel for breakfast. Drive to Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and the palm groves. After lunch in Nkoub, continue through the scenic Draa Valley to Ouarzazate for an overnight stay.
Day 5

Ouarzazate – Telouet – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, return to Marrakech, stopping at the traditional Berber village of Telouet and visiting the Kasbah el Glaoui. Cross the High Atlas Mountains before arriving in Marrakech, where the tour ends.