5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech – Round Trip to Erg Chebbi

Join us on an unforgettable 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to the Sahara and experience Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes and rich Berber culture. This round-trip journey takes you through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, the fertile valleys of the south, and into the heart of the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga. You’ll enjoy a camel trek, camp under the stars, and meet local nomadic communities along the way.

Day 1: Marrakech – Tizi n’Tichka – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Your desert adventure begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses to reach the spectacular Dades Valley. Overnight in a cozy guesthouse overlooking the gorge. Dinner included.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)

After breakfast, head to the stunning Todgha Gorges for a short walk between towering cliffs. Continue through Erfoud and Rissani to reach Merzouga, gateway to the Sahara. Here, your camels will be waiting to take you on a sunset camel trek across the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night in a luxury or traditional Berber desert camp with dinner and local music.

Day 3: Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga

Start the day with a beautiful sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore the desert surroundings by 4×4: visit the village of Khamlia known for Gnawa music, meet nomadic families in their tents, and stop at fossil quarries or the seasonal lake of Dayet Srji. Return to your Merzouga accommodation for a relaxed evening.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Leave the desert behind and drive toward Rissani, an ancient caravan town with a traditional market. Continue through the scenic and palm-filled Draa Valley, passing many Berber villages and kasbahs along the way. Arrive in Ouarzazate by evening for your overnight stay. Dinner included.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After breakfast, visit the Taourirt Kasbah or Atlas Studios (optional). Then retrace your route through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping for panoramic views and photos. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your 5-day Marrakech desert tour.

What’s Included ?

• Private A/C vehicle with English-speaking driver
• 4 nights accommodation (hotels, riads, desert camp)
• Breakfasts and dinners
• Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech

What not include ?

• Lunches
• Drinks
• Fee to Enter Monuments
• Tips