5-day, 4-night getaway to the Sahara Desert – May Bank Holiday

Are you looking for a different experience for the May Bank HolidayWe propose an unforgettable getaway to Sahara Desert in MoroccoA magical adventure to enjoy with family, friends, as a couple or even alone, departing from Marrakech or other cities in Morocco.

A unique 5-day, 4-night experience from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert during the May Bank Holiday

During this route you will experience the essence of the desert in all its splendor:

  • Immense golden dunes where to watch the sunset and sunrise.
  • Arid landscapes and seas of stone (sergs) that look like they’re from another planet.
  • Nomads and authentic peoples of the Sahara Desert
  • Oases and palm groves which contrast with the dryness of the desert.
  • Historic Kasbahs and Berber Villages made of adobe, full of history and tradition.

Each trip is tailor-made, adapting to your tastes, needs, age and travel style.

5 day and 4 night route options from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert during the May Bank Holiday

NOMAD EXPEDITION It proposes several alternatives for this May Bank Holiday weekend, including:

  • Classic route Marrakech – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi) – Ouzina Desert – Ouarzazate – Marrakech, with magical nights under the stars in a camp in the Sahara desert Merzouga (erg chebbi) and Ouzina desert (erg ouzina).
  • Customized routeswith stops at hidden oases, legendary kasbahs, impressive gorges like the Todra or Dades, and scenic routes through the High Atlas Mountains.
  • Alternative excursions from other cities: Fez, Casablanca, Tangier, Rabat, Agadir, Essaouira, Ouarzazate, Zagora, Erfoud, Midelt, Meknes, among many more.

The magic of Morocco in 5 days and 4 nights from Marrakech to the Merzouga and Ouzina desert during the May Bank Holiday

Morocco is the gateway to Africa, a country full of contrasts where you can discover its ancestral culture, Berber traditions, unique hospitality and stunning landscapes in each kilometer traveled.

Price and conditions for a 5-day, 4-night trip from Marrakech to the Merzouga and Ouzina desert during the May Bank Holiday

The cost of the trip depends on:

  • Number of people in the group on the May bank holiday.
  • Number of days of travel during the May bank holiday weekend.
  • Type of accommodation chosen (riads, hotels, standard or luxury desert camps) for the May bank holiday.

Contact on the 5 day and 4 night route from Marrakech to the Merzouga and Ouzina desert during the May Bank Holiday

For more information on itineraries, prices and bookings for this Sahara getaway during the May Bank HolidayContact us directly by WhatsApp either email.

Trips for all types of travelers during the May Bank Holiday to Morocco

  • Trips to the desert during the May bank holiday weekend for families with children
  • Getaways for groups of friends during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Organized trips for students during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Circuits for couples, newlyweds and honeymooners during the May bank holiday weekend
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  • Group or private trips during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Trips for female travelers and men traveling alone during the May bank holiday weekend

Routes and circuits through Morocco during the May Bank Holiday

  • Tours of Morocco during the May bank holiday weekend, from north to south
  • Routes through the Atlas Mountains, Dades Gorges and the Sahara Desert during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Trips from Marrakech, Fez and Tangier to the desert during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Marrakech – Fez – Desert – Atlas Mountains tours during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Tailor-made trips through the heart of Morocco during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Organised trips and complete tours of Morocco during the May bank holiday weekend

International departures to Morocco during the May Bank Holiday

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  • Trips from Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Argentina during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Trips with or without flight included during the May bank holiday weekend
  • Special offers and cheap package holidays for the May bank holiday weekend

Services and experiences in Morocco during the May Bank Holiday

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Inspiration and tips for a May Bank Holiday in Morocco

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We’re ready to help you design Your unique adventure in the Sahara during the May bank holiday weekend.

Included/Excluded

  • 5-day, 4-night tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga desert in a comfortable vehicle with private driver/guide and fuel included
  • Visit to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • 1 night hotel in the Dades Valley with dinner and breakfast included
  • Camel excursion to the Berber tent camp at sunset and return at sunrise after breakfast (option to return by camel or 4x4)
  • 4x4 excursion around Merzouga, with private Spanish-speaking driver/guide and fuel included
  • 1 traditional meal at a Berber family's home in Ouzina (includes Berber pizza and welcome tea)
  • 1 night in a hotel in the Ouzina desert, with dinner and breakfast
  • 1 night in a hotel in Nkob, with dinner and breakfast
  • Drinks of all kinds
  • Lunchtime meals (except the one included in Ouzina)
  • Tips and entrance fees to monuments

Tour Plan

Day 1 Marrakech – High Atlas – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Valley (350 km)

At 8:30 am we will pick you up at your accommodation or at the agreed point in Marrakech to begin the 5-day, 4-night excursion to the Sahara Desert during the May bank holiday weekend in southeastern Morocco. We will cross the impressive High Atlas Mountains, passing through the famous Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m), the highest road pass in North Africa. Its name, in Tamazight, means “difficult mountain pass.” During the journey, we will make several stops to enjoy the spectacular panoramic views and capture photographs of the landscapes and valleys. We will also visit a Women's argan oil cooperativewhere we will learn the artisanal extraction process and its many benefits. We will continue our route south along secondary roads surrounded by picturesque Berber peoplesuntil reaching Aït Ben Haddou, the most famous fortified ksar in Morocco and declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO (1987). There we will have time for lunch and to visit the kasbah, the setting for numerous films and series, such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), Sodom and Gomorrah (1963), Jesus of Nazareth (1977), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Game of Thrones (2011), among many others. In the afternoon we will head to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert and the city of cinema. There you will find the Atlas Film Studios (optional entry: €8 per person) and the Kasbah of Taourirt (Entrance: €2 + optional local guide for around €10). We will continue the route along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Skouraand subsequently to Valley of the Roses. If you travel in May, you might coincide with the famous Rose FestivalThe rest of the year it is possible to visit shops and cooperatives where they make products based on rose water. Finally we will arrive at Dades ValleyWe'll be staying in a hotel overlooking the valley. If you wish, you can take a leisurely stroll to a nearby waterfall to enjoy the scenery. Hotel accommodation with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 2 Dades Valley – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Touroug – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert – Camel trek and overnight stay in Berber tents (330 km)

After breakfast, we will set off towards Todra (Tinghir) and its impressive Todra Valley. We will make a scenic stop to take photographs and enjoy the majesty of the Todra GorgesFamous for their vertical walls that gradually narrow, creating a spectacular landscape. We'll drop you off at the entrance to the gorges so you can stroll peacefully along the riverbed, enjoying the surroundings and the tranquility of the place, and we'll pick you up at the exit. We will continue the route through several Berber peoples, like Tinjdad, until reaching Malaabwhere we will make a special stop at a shop run by Berber women. There you will have the opportunity to Try on traditional costumes and pose for photos Wearing traditional Berber clothing and carrying the Berber flag, you can also purchase souvenirs, turbans, and other handcrafted items. You can also have your picture taken. henna tattoo with a local specialist. Our next stop will be in Tourougwhere we will enjoy lunch before continuing on ErfoudA city known for its artisanal production of marble and fossils. If you're interested, a short visit can be arranged, depending on the time available. Finally, we'll feel the desert air as we approach the imposing Merzouga dunes (Erg Chebbi). Here we will exchange the vehicle for camels (8x8) to venture into the dunes and admire the sunset over the Saharaa unique natural spectacle. We will spend the night in Traditional tents in the desertEnjoying the tranquility, peace, and absolute silence of this magical setting. After dinner, you will experience a an unforgettable evening under the stars, with Live Berber music around the campfire. Dinner and accommodation: Berber tents in the Erg Chebbi desert. A unique experience that will be etched in your memory forever.

Day 3 Merzouga – 4x4 excursion – Nomads – Mifiss Mines – Khamlia – Taouz – Ouzina – Lunch with Berber family – Henna – Sunset in Erg Ouzina (80 km)

At dawnWe will climb a dune to watch the sunrise over Erg ChebbiAn unforgettable spectacle that will fill the morning with magic. After breakfast, we will return to the starting point by camel or 4x4. Optionally, you can enjoy sandboarding on the dunes or perform a quad bike or buggy excursion (Activity not included: single quad €40/h, double €60/h, double buggy €120/h with guide and fuel). Next, we will begin a 4x4 route around the Merzouga desert, touring part of the Dakar Rally track. We will visit the desert nomadswhere we will share a welcome tea; you can contribute with a small tip or purchase some of their handicrafts. We will continue towards the abandoned village of Mifis, a former mining center. From its hills you will enjoy exceptional panoramic views. Today, its lead and kohl mines are still being exploited, with shafts reaching up to 50 meters deep. The route continues towards Khamlia, known as the Gnawa people, descendants of sub-Saharan tribes. There we will enjoy their traditional music and dancesaccompanied by mint tea. It is recommended to leave a tip or purchase a CD of their music. Then we'll go through Taouz and we will set course for the desert of Ouzina. At noon, we will be greeted by a Berber family in their homewhere we will taste a traditional lunchLunch will consist of salad or noodles, Berber pizza, and welcome tea. After lunch, there will be free time to relax, stroll through the oasis, and experience the daily life of the village. There will also be the option to take a... henna tattoo run by a local specialist (tip recommended). In the afternoon, we will settle into a hotel in the middle of the Ouzina desert. From here you can choose from several options to enjoy the sunset: Upload one nearby mountain (45 min uphill / 40 min downhill) to contemplate a panoramic and wild landscape. Walk to the Erg Ouzina dunes and enjoy the sunset. Relax in the hotel terrace next to the pool, with magical views towards the desert. Hotel accommodation in Ouzina with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 4 Ouzina – Taouz – Rissani – Alnif – Tazarine – Nkob (280 km)

After breakfast at the hotel, We will depart for Nkobenjoying a day full of contrasts between desert landscapes, oases and traditional villages. Our first stop will be in Rissani, one of the oldest cities in Morocco and the cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, where the roots of the ancient sultans are found. If we happen to be there on one of their market days (Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday), we will be able to explore its lively soukAlthough it's also open on other days, it's less crowded. The visit will last approximately one hour walkWe will discover local products such as Spices, dates, handicrafts, jewelry, and even animals for sale, an authentic reflection of everyday Moroccan life. Before continuing, we will make a stop to photograph the famous Desert Gate at the city limits. We will continue our route through the pre-desert landscapes of southern Morocco, dotted with Berber peoples. We will arrive at Alnif, where we will take a break for lunch. Afterwards, we will head to Nkob, known as the city ​​of 45 kasbahsSurrounded by two palm-filled oases that give it a unique charm. Upon arrival, we will be greeted with a Welcome tea by the pool. You will have free time to relax at the hotel or give a walk through the town and its surroundingsenjoying the magic of the colors at sunset in this historic region. Hotel accommodation in Nkob with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 5 N'kob – Drâa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – Marrakech (325 km)

After breakfast, We will depart from the hotel towards the spectacular Draa ValleyThe longest in Morocco, stretching from the mountains to Mauritania and even reaching the famous White Beach of Agdz. During the journey, we will... scenic stops to contemplate the Palm groves, kasbahs and unique landscapes which make this region an unforgettable place and a great spot for taking photographs. We will continue the route through the Anti-Atlas Mountainscrossing the Ait Saouen pass (1,660 m)where the mountain scenery will take your breath away. Further on, we'll arrive at Ouarzazate, known as the “gateway to the desert”before resuming our journey back to Marrakech. We will cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m)making stops to enjoy the panoramic views and capture memorable photographs of the valleys and mountains. In the afternoon, arrival in Marrakech. We will drop you off as close as possible to your accommodation and, if necessary, coordinate with the riad or hotel staff to arrange for your pickup. You will have the afternoon free to enjoy your free time. Get lost in Jamaa el Fna square and the medinaEnjoy its magical atmosphere and dine in one of its restaurants. With this, Our services for the 5-day, 4-night getaway to the Sahara Desert during the May bank holiday weekend are ending.. We hope you enjoyed this unique experience with our team. Thank you so much for trusting us and until next time, inshallah!

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