DESRT TOURS
5 Days Trip To The Sahara Desert in Morocco
About this tour
This 5-day Morocco desert adventure begins in Marrakech and takes travelers through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains, picturesque Berber villages, and dramatic valleys including Dades and Todra Gorges. The journey continues to the magnificent Sahara Desert in Merzouga, where guests experience camel trekking, stunning sunsets and sunrises, traditional Berber camps, and desert culture. Along the way, visitors explore historic sites such as the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and the cinematic city of Ouarzazate before returning to Marrakech. This itinerary offers a perfect mix of natural beauty, cultural discovery, and unforgettable desert experiences.
Itinerary
Day – 1: Marrakech Dades Valley
Departing from Marrakech (around 8:30 in the morning), our private tour driver will wait for you at the hotel lobby where you are staying, and we will take a comfortable SUV to the valley area.
Today, we will set off to eastern Morocco and drive for about 6-7 hours, passing through the Atlas Mountains and the Little Atlas Mountains, admiring the unique scenery of the mountains and the small Berber villages, and visiting the strange stone-“the “monkey toes” rocky land. The stones here are affected by natural wind erosion to form a shape like monkey toes. You will feel how magical the power
of nature is.
Arrive at Boumalne Dades Gorge and stop at Boumalne Dades Gorge. Dinner at hotel.
*If guests arrive in Morocco on the same day, you can arrange airport pick-up, but it is
recommended to choose a flight that arrives no later than noon. Otherwise, you will not have
enough time to go to Dades Canyon on the same day, and you may need to adjust your itinerary
to stay overnight in Ouarzazate. If you need a customized itinerary, please contact our
customer service for adjustment.
Day – 2: Dades Valley– Alas Mountains– Todra Valley– Sahara Desert
After breakfast, we will set off to our destination – Sahara Desert. The Moroccan desert is worldfamous for its endless sand dunes, hospitable nomads and stunning desert wonders. Today, after leaving the canyon area, we will travel eastward through the 984-foot (300m) deep Todra Gorge, which is cut by the Todra River. After lunch, you will experience a camel ride into the Sahara Desert.
Accompanied by an experienced camel guide, you will explore the sand sea and watch the sunset. You will stay in a Berber nomadic tent, enjoy dinner in the evening, attend a welcome party with a bonfire, sing and dance with other travelers, and watch the stars at night.
Day – 3: Explore the Sahara Desert (Merzouga)
In the early morning, watch the sunrise in the desert (may be affected by weather). After having breakfast at the camp, we will set aside time for you to explore the desert freely today. You can choose to participate in sandboarding at your own expense or experience driving an off road four-wheel drive in the desert. And other activities. (The activity is handled by the camp. If you want to participate, please inform our driver and we will inform the arrangements on your behalf.) You can also stay in the desert for more time to take photos freely, but please remember that drones cannot be brought into the country without permission.
At about noon, our driver will pick you up from the desert camp and visit the Gnawi village, which was originally a slave place for Sudan, and go to Khamlia village to experience unique music and lifestyle, as well as Berber handicrafts. You will also pass through the small town of Rissani, the hometown of the ancestors of the Alaouite dynasty that ruled Morocco. Here we will visit a weekly traditional market that was once a trading center in the desert, linking Morocco to other sub-Saharan countries. In the evening, you will check into a hotel or Riad in the desert entrance area
Day – 4: Sahara DesertOuarzazate (OUARZAZATE)
After having breakfast at the hotel, we left the desert area and set off back to the take a comfortable
SUV to Ouarzazate. On the way, we visited the ancient city of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – [ World Cultural
Heritage】, experience the filming location of classic movies such as “The Empire”, “Tomb Raiders” and
“Heroes”. More than 20 movies were filmed here, and it is also one of the most important fortresses on
the Old Salt Road. Overnight in Ouarzazate that day Quarzazate is known as Hollywood in Africa, and
many famous movies were shot here: Gladiator, Game of Thrones, Looking for Gems, Cleopatra, Falling
in the Sahara, Nile Gems, Lawrence of Arabia, Spy Game, etc. The ancient city is built using Morocco’s
unique terracotta mud bricks, allowing people to fully experience the red charm of Morocco. Check in at
the Valley Hotel in the evening. After the break, we will have a dinner.
Day – 5: Ouarzazate Marrakech
After having breakfast at the hotel, we set off for Marrakech, which takes about 5 to 6 hours
by car. We are expected to arrive in Marrakech in the evening and be transferred to the
designated Marrakech hotel or to Marrakech.
Airport where the tour ends.
*If guests need to depart from Marrakech Airport in Morocco on the same day, our company
can arrange airport drop-off service, but it is recommended to choose a flight that takes off no
earlier than 6 p.m. If you need a customized itinerary, please contact our customer service for
adjustment.
