5 Days from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga

This private tour is designed for the adventurous traveller who wants to focus on and get the most out of the Moroccan Sahara in a short space of time. It offers an off-the-beaten-track road trip into our home region, exploring the rural palm oases of the Draa Valley, and the opportunity to experience two very different desert regions of the south.

Start point: Marrakech - End point: Marrakech Comforrable Vehicle 5 days / 4 Night 1 + People

Merzouga desert Tour from Marrakech for 5 days

Take this 5-day Tour from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga to see Morocco's breathtaking scenery. Visit the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Benhaddou while traveling over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Then, pass Ouarzazate and the picturesque Draa Valley to arrive in Zagora. Experience the isolation and beauty of the enormous Ouzina Desert by traveling along historic desert routes through isolated settings. Proceed to Khamilia to interact with the Gnawa people and learn about their rich musical customs. After that, arrive in Merzouga's striking Erg Chebbi dunes for a camel ride at dusk and spend the night in an opulent desert camp beneath the stars. Discover the lovely Dades Valley with its breathtaking rock formations and ancient kasbahs after exploring Rissani and Erfoud and the striking Todra Gorges. The tour offers an amazing excursion across Morocco's mountains, deserts, and cultural legacy before culminating in a picturesque return to Marrakech via the verdant Skoura Oasis and Ouarzazate.

Tour Highlights 5-day Marrakech desert Adventure

High Atlas Mountains, enjoy expansive vistas of untamed mountains and authentic Berber settlements as you cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
Ait Ben Haddou, Discover this UNESCO-listed ksar, renowned for its cinematic appearances and traditional earthen construction.
Zagora Wilderness, Take in the serene desert landscape as you meander across the rocky desert doorway to the Sahara.
The Ramlia Desert and Nomad Experience, Visit nearby nomad towns and explore isolated off-road desert routes to learn about their way of life.
Merzouga The Chebbi Dunes, Spend the night in an opulent desert tent beneath the stars, take in traditional music, and ride camels across the golden dunes at sunset.
Todra Gorges In one of Morocco’s most striking valleys, stroll among towering red limestone cliffs.
Skoura Oasis, Kasbah Amridil. See this famous kasbah from the 17th century, which is encircled by verdant palm groves.

What Makes a Private Trip Better?

Traveling privately gives you the freedom to explore Morocco at your own pace and focus on the things that matter most to you. Whether you want to spend more time in a particular place, customize the itinerary to suit your interests, or appreciate the convenience of individualized service, private tours provide a more laid-back and enjoyable travel experience.

Local expertise, cultural understanding, and the opportunity to visit undiscovered locations that group tours frequently overlook are all advantages of hiring a private driver-guide. You will journey in a cozy, air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan, perfect for off-road excursions like getting to the far-flung Erg Chegaga dunes.

Can you arrange transportation only if I book my own accommodations?

Yes, we can arrange private transportation for you while you handle your accommodation bookings.

Morocco 5 Days itinerary price

The price of this tour depends on several factors, including the time of year you plan to travel. Rates may vary between high seasons (such as April, December, and January) and low seasons like summer. The final cost also depends on the number of people in your group, as well as your preferred type of accommodation and room arrangements.

Please let us know your preferred lodging, group size, and travel dates so we can offer you an exact quotation. We would be pleased to provide a proposal tailored to your specific requirements.

Day 1: Marrakech - Ait Benhaddou - Ouarzazate - Draa Valley-Zagora.

After breakfast, we will meet you in riad and start the adventure tour of 5 Days from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga. We will drive through the High Atlas mountains, Which are the highest and Largest mountain ranges in Morocco. We pass through Tizi-N-Tichka, which is (2260 meters) in height. It has impressive mountain landscapes. We will stop into Ait-Ben-Haddou, Kasbah, one of the best-preserved in all of North Africa, and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Movies such as “Lawrence of Arabia, “Gladiator” Babel, were filmed here. Then we continue to Ouarzazate, known as Hollywood on the African continent. Ouarzazate was a former army garrison, and now it is the administrative center of the Draa Valley. We continue our way along the so-called Los Oasis route and cross Ait Saoun and its( 1660-meter) mountain pass, Tizi-N-Tinififft. Its topography evokes impressive lunar landscapes. We drive through the Draa Valley, 200 km long, of palm forest that makes this route one of the numerous beautiful in Morocco. We arrive at Zagora, considered the gateway of the desert. Rest and accommodation in a riad.

Day 2: Zagora - Dakar old track - Ouzina Desert 198 KM TRACK.

After having breakfast in your raid, we will start our adventure trip to discover the luster of the palm grove of the Draa valley. Also, this day you have a striking stage, where you can ride a track that was used, in some version of the prestigious Paris- Rally Dakar. You will pass the desert area of the Draa Valley and the Oumjran pesetas. We pass by Berber villages lost in the middle of nowhere and visit the hamadas and Ergs of the black desert. In the afternoon, we arrive at the dunes of Erg Ouzina, where we can see the majestic sunset from the high dunes. Then get down to our accommodation, overnight in riad.

Day 3: Ouzina Desert - khamilia-Erg chebbi Dunes

In the morning, we depart for the village of Ouzina, where just 14 nomadic families live in mud and adobe homes. We stop to visit the bread oven, where the women meet to chat while they cook the bread. Then continue to the village of khamlai of the blacks skinned people, and make a stop to enjoy their African percussion, and then take a short walk in the dunes of Erg Chebbi, where we will arrange the famous Erg Chebbi Tour. In the afternoon. Arrive at the hotel, where you will start a camel ride across dunes to enjoy the sunset in the heart of dunes and spend the night in the nomadic tent located in the middle of the dunes.

Day 4: Erg Chebbi-Rissani-Erfoud-Todra Gorge-Dades Valley.

early morning, your camel guide will pick you up to enjoy the sunrise on the highest dunes. It is a unique and unforgettable experience, and after breakfast, we return by camels to our hotel to continue to Rissani. Take walk through the economic capital of the Moroccan south visiting its authentic and colorful souk. Then we continue our 5 Days from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga” to Erfoud, which’s one of the oldest known places, where you can find precious and unique fossils. As we made our way towards the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon formed by cliff walls that reach (300 m), in height, a walk is worth it, and then we continue to the valley of Dades we enjoy its landscapes and parts of rocks we will stop to photograph them. Accommodation in a riad.

Day 5: Dades Valley - Sekoura –Marrakech.

After breakfast, we departed for Marrakech toward the beautiful valley of Roses. We will see some great kasbahs such as Kasbah Ameridil” and others before arriving at the high Atlas to start our return to Marrakech through the gate of Tichka arrive at Marrakech the riad or airport. end of our 5 Days from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga.

Includes

services of Sahara Morocco Travel throughout
toyota landcruiser A/C & fuel
Airport Transferts
Moroccan driver speaking English
All your accommodations with breakfast & dinners
198km Off-road ( Rally dakar)
private camel guide in Mezouga
camel trip in Merzouga desert & night in tent

Not Included

Entrance fees
Lunches
Tips
Drinks during trip
Gratuities
Plane tickes
personal Expenses

Cost: Each tour is customized to suit your preferences and needs. Please contact us for further details. We offer a range of accommodation options, including standard, upgraded, and luxury choices, ensuring we cater to various budgets and personalized requests for all travelers.

2 Reviews

 5/5

We had an incredible experience with Sahara Morocco Travel! Our guide, Addi, is among the kindest and most sincere individuals we have encountered. From seeing the highlands to searching for fossils in the valleys, he expertly planned every aspect of our trip. The Nomad in the Middle of Nowhere experience was genuinely unforgettable, and the camel ride into the desert was everything I could have ever imagined. Discovering undiscovered treasures that are only accessible through Sahara Morocco Travel was the highlight of the off-road experience. Even though I've been all over the world, my vacation to Morocco with (SMT) was the most enjoyable and unforgettable. The staff is really accommodating and kind. Don't be afraid to make a reservation with Sahara Morocco Travel if you're searching for an experience of a lifetime.

lostiern olerna

Canada

This past April, my friends and I had an amazing time traveling with (SMT) through the Sahara Desert and Marrakesh! Our five days of travel were filled with wonderful lodgings and comfy, smooth rides. The tour was extremely affordable, although we thought the lunch spots were a little overpriced. Nevertheless, the experience was still worthwhile. At each destination, Stoff, our extremely informed guide, offered intriguing insights into Morocco's history and culture. Hassan, our driver, made sure we were totally comfortable the entire time by being responsible, competent, and safe. Together, they gave us a genuine feeling of Morocco's beauty and charm, adding even more special memories to our journey. The vacation was made more unique by visiting locations like Zagora and Merzouga, and the off-road experience was an exciting highlight. To anyone wishing to travel through Morocco in a genuine and secure manner, we heartily recommend Sahara Morocco Travel. We will never forget the experience!

Jenni groute

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5 Days from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga