5 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

Merzouga is our destination after having breakfast at Dades Valley. You will travel via Tinjdad, Jorf, Erfoud and other Berber villages scattered alongside the road. After reaching the unique Oasis of Tafilalet, you will start feeling the Sahara Desert. Dinner will be at a hotel near the dunes od Erg Chebbi where you will enjoy a wonderful night listening to Berber music under the shiny stars.

Day 3: 4×4 Desert Tour

Today is dedicated to discover and explore the surrounding areas and villages of Erg Chebbi dunes. We will enjoy having a visit to a friendly Berber family in Khamlia village. Here, you will also listen to the special Gnawa music. Then we will visit an oasis of palm groves where we will meet more nomad individuals and have a great time. Afterwards, we will drive back to Merzouga for having lunch. The journey continues with experiencing a camel ride through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to camp in a comfortable Berber tent under the endless stars. On the way to the camp, the fascinating sunrise over the sand dunes offers a great opportunity to take brilliant pictures.

Day 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate

After watching the captivating sunrise over the high dunes, you will be guided back to Merzouga riding camels. In Merzouga, you will have a nice breakfast and be able to take a refreshing shower. Then, we will make our way towards Ouarzazate traveling via Berber shops where you can purchase souvenirs (fossils, lamps, leather, carpet, rosewater…). Overnight at a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Today, we will be visiting Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Hollywood attractions where many Hollywood movies were shot. After you have lunch at a local restaurant, we will drive going back to Marrakech city through the famous Tizi N’Tichka Pass.