5-day, 4-night excursion from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert (Merzouga) with guided tour of Marrakech

Discover Morocco in an authentic way with our 5-day, 4-night excursion from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)A complete route that combines culture, spectacular landscapes and the magic of the desert, including a guided tour of the city of Marrakech.

This itinerary will take you from the vibrant red city to the stunning golden dunes of Merzouga, passing through some of the country’s most iconic landscapes: the High Atlas Mountains, traditional Berber villages, historic kasbahs, and palm-filled oases. You will experience the unforgettable journey of spend a night in tents in the middle of the desert, enjoy a sunset camel ride, to contemplate a unique starry sky and experience Berber hospitality firsthand.

During this route 5 days and 4 nightsYou will discover iconic places such as:

  • Marrakech and its historical monuments, souks and the famous Jemaa el-Fna square
  • The High Atlas Mountains and its spectacular mountain passes
  • Traditional Kasbahs and Valleys of Southern Morocco
  • The Sahara Desert in Merzouga (Erg Chebbi), with its majestic dunes
  • Unique oases, palm groves and pre-desert landscapes

Tailor-made trip with Nomad Expedition

In Nomad Expedition We offer you a wide variety of trips, routes and excursions in MoroccoAmong them is this 5-day, 4-night tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert in Merzouga, with return to Marrakech. We understand that every traveler is different, that’s why We tailor the trip completely to your preferences..

If you wish to modify the itinerary, add nights, change accommodations (hotels, riads or luxury desert camps) or discover other destinations, we would be delighted to design a fully customized programtailored to your pace and interests. Our goal is for you to experience a authentic, unique and tailor-made experience.

Price and reservations

He Price of the 5-day, 4-night excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desertincluding a visit to Marrakech and return to the city, varies depending:

  • The number of people
  • The type of accommodation chosen (hotel, riad or desert camp)
  • Included services and travel season

To receive detailed information, to know the available options or request a personalized quote, don’t hesitate to contact us through WhatsApp or email.
We’d be happy to help you organize your ideal trip to Morocco.

Included/Excluded

  • Round-trip transfers to and from Marrakech-Menara airport.
  • 2 nights in a riad located in the medina of Marrakech, with breakfast included.
  • 3-day, 2-night excursion from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert in a comfortable vehicle with private driver/guide and fuel included.
  • Visit to the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
  • 1 night in a hotel in the Dadès Valley, with dinner and breakfast included.
  • 1 night in a Berber tent camp in the Merzouga desert (Erg Chebbi), with dinner, breakfast and live Berber music show around a campfire after dinner.
  • Camel excursion to reach the tented camp at sunset and return at dawn after breakfast (option of return by camel or 4x4 vehicle).
  • Drinks of any kind.
  • Lunchtime meals.
  • Tips and entrance fees to monuments or museums.
  • Dinners in the city of Marrakech.
  • Guided walking tour of Marrakech with a local guide (private option available for €70 total for the whole group).

Tour Plan

Day 1 Arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport – Transfer to accommodation

Upon your arrival at the airport of Marrakech MenaraYour driver will be waiting for you to carry out the private transfer to your accommodation. Once settled in, you'll have the rest of the day free to start exploring the city at your own pace. You can stroll around peacefully on your own, as the area where you're staying is safe and pleasant to walk around. We recommend visiting the iconic [location] at sunset. Jemaa el-Fna squareThere you can experience its unique atmosphere firsthand: musicians, street performers, storytellers, and traditional food stalls. If you wish, you can dine in the square itself or at one of the nearby restaurants, enjoying the lively nightlife the city offers. Accommodation: Riad with breakfast included.

Day 2 Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley (350 km)

In the morning, at 8:30 a.m.We will pick you up at the agreed meeting point to begin the 5-day, 4-night excursion to southeastern Morocco, heading towards the mountains of High Atlas. We will cross the spectacular port of Tizi n'Tichka (2,260 m altitude), the highest road pass in North Africa. Its name, of Tamazight origin, means “difficult mountain pass”. Along the route we will make several scenic stops to enjoy the breathtaking views of the High Atlas Mountains, its valleys and Berber villages, and to take photographs. During the journey we will visit a Women's argan oil cooperativewhere we will learn about the artisanal production process and the numerous properties of this traditional Moroccan product. We will continue south along a particularly picturesque road, lined with Berber villages, until we reach the fortified village of Aït Ben Haddou. There we will have free time to have lunch and visit its spectacular kasbah, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. This unique place has been the setting for numerous international film productions such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy, Gladiator, Alexander the Great, The Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Prince of Persia either Game of Thronesamong others. After the visit, we will continue towards Ouarzazate, known as the City of Cinema and considered the gateway to the desert. If you wish, you can visit the film studios (entrance: €8 per personor simply take photographs from the outside. Next, we will go through the Kasbah of Taourirt (entrance: €5Optional local guide (approx.). €10), although an exterior visit and panoramic photos are usually enough. We will continue the route through the oasis of Skoura, touring the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahsand we will make a stop at the Valley of the Rosesknown for its festival that takes place during the first and second weeks of May. The rest of the year it's possible to visit shops and cooperatives that sell rose-based products. Finally, we'll arrive at Dades Valleywhere we will stay in a hotel with magnificent views of the valley. If you wish, you can do a free walk around the hotel, following the valley to a small waterfall. Accommodation: Hotel with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 3 Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Valley and Gorges – Touroug – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert – Camel trek – Overnight in a Berber tent camp (330 km)

After breakfast, we will depart towards Tinghir to discover the spectacular Todra Valley. We will perform a scenic stop to enjoy the views and take photographs before venturing into the impressive Todra GorgesA natural canyon with vertical walls that narrow at every turn. We'll drop you off at the entrance to the gorges so you can... stroll peacefully through its interiorand we will pick you up again at the exit. We will continue the route through several Berber peoples, as Tinjdad, until reaching the area of Malaabwhere we will stop at a shop run by Berber women. There you will have the opportunity to dress in traditional costumesTake photographs of yourselves in traditional Berber clothing with the Berber flag, and have a henna tattoo And, if you wish, buy handcrafted souvenirs or turbans for the desert. We will continue towards Tourougwhere we will stop for the lunch. Next, we will arrive in the city of Erfoud, known for its craftsmanship marble and fossils. There is the possibility of an optional visit to a local workshop, time permitting. From here, the landscape will begin to transform, and we will begin to experience the authentic desert environment. In the afternoon we will arrive at the impressive Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi)where we will exchange the vehicle for camels (8x8) for an unforgettable sunset excursion. We'll enjoy the colors of the sun setting over the dunes before arriving at the camp. We'll spend the night in traditional tents in the middle of the desert, surrounded by silence, tranquility and a spectacular starry sky, one of the Sahara's greatest attractions. Dinner and accommodation in a tented camp in the Erg Chebbi desert. After dinner, you will have a unique experience with a live Berber music showAround a bonfire, to the rhythm of traditional drums. A magical moment of connection with the culture, nature, and spirit of the desert.

Day 4 Merzouga – Rissani – Nkob – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (575 km)

Today we will rise very earlybefore dawn, to contemplate the sunrise over the great dunes of Erg Chebbi, an unforgettable moment in the heart of the desert. You will also have time for practice sandboarding on the dunes, if you like. After breakfast at the camp, we'll return to the meeting point in camel or 4x4 vehicle. Optionally, there is the possibility of performing a quad or buggy excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes (service not included (in the price and subject to supplement): Single Quad: €40/hour Double Quad: €60/hour Double buggy: €120 / hour (Guide and gasoline included). Once back in the village of MerzougaWe will meet with the driver to begin the return journey towards Marrakech. Our first stop will be in Rissani, the former commercial capital of the Alaouite dynasty, where we will make a brief stop on the way out of the city to photograph the well known Desert Gate. We will continue going through several Berber peoples as Alnif, Tazzarine and Nkobtraveling through arid and pre-desert landscapes of great beauty. Later we will reach the impressive Draa Valleywhere we will make several stops to enjoy its extensive palm grove and the views of the Draa River, the Morocco's longest riverwhich crosses a large part of the country until reaching Mauritania. We will follow the route crossing the mountains of Anti-Atlas until reaching Ouarzazate, where we will make a stop for the lunch. In the afternoon, we will cross the High Atlas to return to Marrakech. Upon arrival, we will drop you off as close as possible to your accommodation and, if necessary, contact the riad staff to arrange for your pickup. You will have the rest of the afternoon free to enjoy the atmosphere of the Jemaa el-Fna square, stroll through the medina and have dinner in one of its restaurants. Accommodation: Riad with breakfast included.

Day 5 Marrakech – Guided tour with Free Tour and free time / Transfer to the airport

After breakfast, at 09:00 h, will begin Free walking tour through the city of Marrakech. This type of tour can be easily booked online through various specialized platforms, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your interests. The starting point will be your accommodation or a nearby location, heading towards the iconic Jemaa el-Fna square. The approximate duration of the tour is about 4 hours. During the walk through the Marrakech medinaYou will discover some of the most important places from a historical and cultural point of view, such as the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior visit, as access to the interior is reserved for Muslims), the Bay Palace, the Medersa Ben Youssef, the Saadian Tombs, he El Badi Palaceas well as iconic museums such as Give the Bacha, he Marrakech Museum, Dar Si Said and the Almoravid Koubba, in addition to a tour of the traditional souksFull of life and color. As this is a Free Tour, the guide will explain each place, and you can freely decide which ones you'd like to visit inside and which ones you prefer to see only from the outside, according to your personal interests. The tour will end at the famous Jemaa el-Fna squareThe heart of the city, where you can enjoy its unique atmosphere, with street performers, musicians, snake charmers, acrobats, and other traditional entertainment. After lunch at one of the restaurants near the square, you will have free time in the afternoon to continue exploring the city, go shopping, or simply relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Marrakech. At the previously agreed time, we will... Transfer to Marrakech-Menara Airport to catch your return flight. Our services conclude on this last day. 5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga desert with guided tour of Marrakech. We hope you enjoyed the experience and we sincerely thank you for the trust you placed in our team. Have a safe trip back and until next time, inshallah!

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