Start / end point
The 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech starts early morning from your hotel or riad in Marrakech city and Ends in Marrakech.
Sahara desert tour
5 Days Tour from Marrakech
Enjoy a desert adventure. Sleep in a traditional desert camp, see the sunrise and sunset on top of the high sand dunes, and enjoy spectacular views of Berber villages.
Overview
About this trip
Get ready because today we’re going to start the first day in this 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech This marrakech desert tours will start early in the morning by crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Ticka pass (about 2260 meters altitude), through breath-taking landscapes and traditional Berber Villages. We will continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the ‘Gate of the Sahara’, where great expeditions started, and the also know as the ‘Moroccan Hollywood’.
After lunch, we will continue along the famous ‘road of 1001 kasbahs’, until we reach our destination, Dades Gorges. Here you will enjoy beautiful Rock formations (called monkey feet) and fortified Kasbahs scenery along the Dadesriver. Dinner and overnight in a charming riad in Dades Gorges.
- Duration
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Departure
- Marrakech
- Ends in
- Marrakech
- Tour type
- Private tour
Highlights
What you'll experience
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the magnificent Tizi-n-Tichka pass
- Visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage kasbah of AïtBenhaddou
- Discover the palm groves in the desert in Skoura
- Travel along the Dades river to BoumalneDades
- Cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi on a camel back
- Enjoy a spectacular desert sunset and sunrise
- Spend the night in a Berber camp
- Enjoy an authentic Moroccan dinner under the stars
Day by day
Itinerary
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Day 1
Marrakech – High Atlas – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
Get ready because today we’re going to start the first day in this 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech This marrakech desert tours will start early in the morning by crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Ticka pass (about 2260 meters altitude), through breath-taking landscapes and traditional Berber Villages. We will continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the ‘Gate of the Sahara’, where great expeditions started, and the also know as the ‘Moroccan Hollywood’.
After lunch, we will continue along the famous ‘road of 1001 kasbahs’, until we reach our destination, Dades Gorges. Here you will enjoy beautiful Rock formations (called monkey feet) and fortified Kasbahs scenery along the Dadesriver. Dinner and overnight in a charming riad in Dades Gorges.
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Day 2
Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga (Desert)
After breakfast, we will leave the riad in Dades Gorges, heading to the Sahara Desert. On the way, we will see colourful Berber villages of the Dades Valley, until we reach the small oasis town of Tinghir, a beautiful Valley of date palms ending with spectacular Gorges, the dramatic Todra Gorges (the Todra river bed has formed a gorge of vertical walls of enormous proportions and of great beauty, the paradise of the climbers).
We will stop to explore the canyons and have lunch. After lunch, on the way to the marrakech to sahara desert where you’ll discover one of fascinating views in our 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech which is the landscapes of the palm grove of Todra Valley. We will reach Merzouga, a small village sitting on the borders of the Sahara Desert, late in the afternoon, where the camels caravan will be waiting to take you to the heart of the desert just in time to enjoy a majestic sunset and admire the color-changing sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
You will spend the night in a camp in the middle of the desert and have a taste of Berber Life. You will be settled in a nomad tent and welcomed with a traditional Moroccan mint tea and Berber dinner. After dinner, your nomad hosts will invite you to enjoy a session of Berbers drumming, singing and dancing around the camp fire, under the shining stars of the night in the Sahara Desert of morocco desert tours.
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Day 3
Merzouga (Desert) – Khamlia – Merzouga (Desert)
The 3rd day of this 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech will be consisted of a full 4×4 desert excursion to visit and explore the beauty of the surrounding area of Erg Chebbi.
If there is something that no one can miss is enjoying a sunrise in the desert, so this day we will get up early (you can climb on to one of the highest dunes of Erg Chebbi). You will then ride the camels to the hostel for a quick shower and breakfast.
After that, you can start exploring the neighboring villages of Merzouga such as HassiLabied and the village of Khamlia (village of the Gnaoua), where you can hear the black musicians from Mali. You will also enjoy an offroad drive around the dunes of Erg Chebbi and see the nomads living in tents in the desert and have tea with a nomad family. Dinner and accommodation in an hostel.
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Day 4
Merzouga (Desert) – Rissani – Draa Valley – Agdz – Ouarzazate (Desert)
After breakfast we will bid farewell to the desert, heading for the palm grove of Tafilalet, passing through the city of Rissani, birthplace of Morocco’s ruling royal family and the age-old capital of the Tafilalt region, famous for its traditional Souk and the dates market.
Then we will drive towards Ouarzazate, crossing the Draa Valley (the longest river in Morocco), with its millions palm trees, the Berber village of Agdz until we reach our destination: Ouarzazate. The 4th day of 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech will be completed by a dinner and accommodation in a charming riad.
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Day 5
Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou – Marrakech
On the last day of our 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech , after breakfast, we will leave the riad in Ouarzazate and continue towards the village of Ait Benhaddou and visit the magnificent Kasbah (fortress) classified as UNESCO world heritage site since 1987 and famous film production location (Gladiator, Game of Thrones).
The guide will explain you the history of this magic place and will take you to the top of the hill to admire the beautiful views of the whole village. We will then start our journey back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi n’ Tichka pass, stopping along the way to have lunch. We will arrive in Marrakech late in the afternoon.
By then we finally come end to the end of this 5 days private desert tour from Marrakech adventure, thanks for your trust in our company and team. we hope to see you again!
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The details
What's included
Included
- An English speaking driver
- Dinner and breakfast
- Lodging-half board
- Qualified vehicle and gas
- camel per person
Not included
- Attractions
- Midday meals and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses
Good to know
Practical information
What to bring
- Please bring warm clothing in the winter (no sleeping bags are required), light clothing in the summer, sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes, a flashlight, and trousers (for the camel trek). Shorts and skirts are not recommended for the trek as the saddles can cause skin irritation
Payment options
Accepted payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, Paypal. All our tours are adaptable, both in the number of days and in the itinerary.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts early morning with a pick-up from your hotel or riad in Marrakech city, and ends back in Marrakech late in the afternoon on day 3.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard and PayPal.
Can the itinerary be adapted?
Yes. All our tours are adaptable, both in the number of days and in the itinerary. Contact us with your dates and preferences.
What should I bring with me?
Warm clothing in winter (no sleeping bags required), light clothing in summer, sunscreen, a hat, good walking shoes, a flashlight and trousers for the camel trek.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private trip with your own English speaking driver and vehicle.
Reviews
What our travellers say
- We had an absolutely incredible week in Morocco. We did the tour from Fez to Marrakech, passing through the desert where we spent the night. What an extraordinary experience! The guide Ali is fantastic, the best company for this tour!Susana RodriguesGoogle
- We took a two-day trip to the Zagora Desert and it was fantastic!!! Everything went perfectly well: the car was neat and comfortable, our guide Ali knows it all about the Saara and tried all his best to suit all our couriosities and needs and is a great driver. On the way, we stopped at very interesting sites and the night spent in a tent in the desert will be with us forever! Ali became a friend, hopefully for a lifetime! I truly recommend this Get Morocco Tours tour!Renata F FreitasTripadvisor
- Everything worked out perfectly! Very well organized, and Hassan, our guide, was very attentive and available at all times. The accommodations and restaurants were excellent choices. Highly recommended for enjoying the desert experience. Thank you for everything, Emma and VictorVictor BlancoGoogle
- We have been 4 days with the guide Alli and it were fantastic days. A simple, humble, lively, funny and patient person who would give us information about everything we saw, about the people and the culture and that answered all our questions. I can assure you it was one of the experiences of my life so far. Thank you for everything Alli! Recommended!IR_RODRIGUESTripadvisor
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