A relaxed private Sahara round trip from Marrakech with extra time in Merzouga and the southern valleys.
Tour overview
5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga provide a unique opportunity to spend two days in the Sahara of Merzouga. You will nonetheless go to the Ouarzazate film studio and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Also, you will spend the night in the Dades Valley in the mountain and tour the Toudra Gorges Canyon and its towering cliffs. You will then spend the next two nights in the desert camel trekking and exploring the desert landscape. In addition, you will see the Draa River, which is the biggest river in Morocco and flows into Marrakech.
This 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is designed for travellers who want the Sahara plus more time in the valleys around it. The route includes the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra and Erg Chebbi before returning by a different southern road.
Two slower desert days allow space for a camel trek, local visits around Merzouga and a less hurried return toward Marrakech.
Day by day
Day 1
5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga will start at your accommodation. During our journey to Boumalne Dades, you will find the finest tourist destination. You will first go through the High Atlas Mountains, which provide a stunning vista. In addition, you'll go to the cooperative for argan oil, which is used to make cosmetics. We'll also pause to take in the scenery of the Berber communities and the Tizi-N-Tichka mountain pass. Second, the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou will be our next stop. With its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987, it is the biggest Kasbah. Moreover, it represents the greatest mud-brick architectural architecture in Morocco. You'll have enough time to look around this UNESCO site. We will finally go via Ouarzazate to the town of Skoura. Another kasbah in this area is Amerhidil, and it is worthwhile to see. You will also go to Rose Valley, which is famous for rose-related items like soap and water. After that, we'll take a short journey to your lodging in Boumalane Dades, where you'll spend the night.
Day 2
The second day of our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga We'll visit the rock reformation to kick off our five days. It is a location with roks that resemble monkey fingers. In addition, Tundra Gorges will be a stop on our tour. You will find a high rock with a canyon between it here that draws rock climbers. Moreover, you will travel to the Touroug Berber clothing cooperative and the Fezna undergo irrigation system. After that, we'll go to Erfoud, a city rich in fossils, where you may see its fossil workshops. then go to the Merzouga Desert and arrive at your lodging to be greeted with a mint tea. Overnight.
Day 3
We will begin our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga on this day by touring the desert. Following breakfast, we will take you on an off-road excursion to a lake before taking you to the settlement of Khamlia. It is a Mali-based community where black residents perform gnaoua music in a distinctive manner. You may watch them perform while taking in their music. Second, we'll take an off-road trip to the black desert to explore Mifis mines and take in the region's overall scenery. We'll also go to a Berber nomadic family who live in hand-made tents. After learning about their everyday activities, you'll go to the hamlet to have Berber pizza at a typical eatery. Eventually, your camel-backing expedition will begin. In order to see the noteworthy sunset, your camel guide will halt in the midst of the dunes. In addition, after supper, you may listen to local music while sitting by the fire. After that, you may relax while gazing up at the starry sky.
Day 4
When you return on your camels, we will continue with our 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert. The route for getting to Ouarzazate will be different, however. As a result, in Rissani town, you will visit an antique and traditional market. Also, when we pass through Berber communities, we shall see their plantations of palm palms. The next location will be Nkob village. It is a Berber community in the Draa Valley that serves scrumptious and authentic cuisine. After eating there, you will find the biggest river in Morocco, the Draa River. Lastly, we will go to Ouarzazate while enjoying majestic vistas of the Anit-Atlas Mountain. Will be in a local raid overnight.
Day 5
Morocco's film capital is Ouarzazate. It is referred to be the Hollywood of Africa and is where many films are made. As a result, after breakfast, we'll take you to the movie studio so you can see where popular films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones were made. Then, as we go back toward Marrakech, we'll pass through the High Atlas Mountains once again. After dropping you off at your lodging, our 5-day desert trip from Marrakech to Merzouga will come to a close.
The route
An overview of the main stops on this journey. Exact stops and timings are adapted to your dates and pace.
When to go
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the most comfortable seasons for this route: warm days, cool desert nights and clear light over the dunes. Summer brings very hot afternoons in the south, so days start early and rest hours fall in the middle of the day. Winter is quiet and bright, with cold nights in the desert and possible snow on the High Atlas passes.
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Private travel
This tour runs privately for your group only. You travel in your own vehicle with a local driver who knows the roads, the villages and the seasons, so the itinerary can shift during the trip if you would rather stay longer somewhere or set off earlier.
Families, couples and small groups all travel the same way, with accommodation chosen to match the comfort level you ask for — from simple guesthouses to more comfortable hotels and desert camps.
To book this private 5 days tour from Marrakech, send us your travel date, number of travellers, pick-up location in Marrakech and preferred accommodation category through the request form.
Please mention any special requirements, including child seats, dietary needs, a private 4×4 transfer to the desert camp or optional activities such as quad biking and dune buggy rides.
After receiving your request we confirm availability and send you the final itinerary, accommodation details and total price. Your reservation is confirmed once the required deposit has been received.
To secure your reservation, a deposit of €100–€200 is required. The exact amount is stated in your final quotation and depends on the total booking value and the services you choose.
The deposit can be paid securely through PayPal. The remaining balance is normally paid in cash directly to your driver at the start of the tour.
Card payment can also be arranged. A 5% processing fee applies to payments made by card.
Your booking is fully confirmed once the deposit has been received and written confirmation has been sent with the final itinerary, desert camp details and payment summary.
We share pick-up times, accommodation details and packing suggestions for the desert once your dates are confirmed.
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What travellers say
74 reviews from travellers who booked with us. Figures checked September 2026.
“Our recent tour through Morocco was nothing short of spectacular, but what truly made the experience stand out was the exceptional service we received. A special shoutout goes to our driver, Omar, who was the highlight of our trip. What we appreciated most was how he catered to our specific interests, often suggesting stops and experiences that perfectly matched what we were looking for.”
“We just finished a 14 days tour of Morocco. The travel agency designed a travel plan for us that brings us from the modern Casablanca to the exotic Chefchaouen, Fes and Sahara. We were all well looked after by our driver Omar, who is courteous, gentle and humourous. He seems to know everyone wherever we visit.”
“We just returned from an unforgettable 10-day trip to Morocco with my wife and our three children, and I can't recommend this travel agency enough. They planned a perfectly balanced itinerary covering Marrakesh, Tangier, Chefchaouen, and Casablanca, giving us a wonderful mix of culture, history, and relaxation.”
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