5-Days Private Luxury Tour Merzouga Desert from Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

• Start your experience with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with stops for panoramic views of remote Berber villages. 

• Guided tour (Optional) of Ait Benhaddou fortress to capture a UNESCO World Heritage Site and iconic filming location for movies such as the Gladiator and Game of Thrones. 

• Explore Ouarzazate, the Gateway to the Sahara, before arriving in the dramatic Dades Valley. 

• Overnight in a premium accommodation in Dades Valley surrounded by rugged cliffs and valleys.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert

• After a delightful breakfast, explore through the towering limestone cliffs of Todra Gorge. 

• Journey through palm groves and Berber villages toward the Sahara. 

• Explore Erfoud, renowned for its fossil workshops and prehistoric rock art. 

• Arrive in Merzouga and enjoy a breathtaking sunset camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to a luxury desert camp. 

• Enjoy a gourmet Moroccan dinner under the stars, accompanied by live nomadic music.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Khamlia Village – Sahara Adventures

• Sunrise over the Sahara dunes followed by breakfast at the camp. 

• Visit desert oases, Khamlia and Hassi Labied Villages for a soulful Gnawa music performance by local artists. 

• Free time for optional activities: sandboarding, 4x4 desert excursions, or relaxing in the serene dunes. 

• Overnight in a top-rated accommodation surrounded by the majestic desert dunes

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani Market – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

• After a hearty breakfast, head to Rissani and visit its lively Market, a bustling hub of Saharan culture and traditional trade. 

• Explore the Zaouia of Moulay Ali El-Charif, and traditional colorful souks. 

• Travel through breathtaking desert scenery, passing rugged mountains and lush palm-filled valleys. 

• Stop at the stunning Draa Valley to admire the contrast of arid terrain and greenery. 

• Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” home to the famous Atlas Studios, where many blockbuster films are made. 

• Conclude your journey with a well-deserved rest in a traveler’s choice accommodation in Ouarzazate

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech

• After a leisurely morning, set off to explore the renowned Kasbahs along the route and uncover the rich history of the Glaoui dynasty’s fortress. 

• Return to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, with final photo stops at mountain vistas. 

• Drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation, concluding your Sahara adventure.