This 5 Days Tour to the Morocco Sahara Desert from Marrakech is one of the best ways to experience authentic desert life, mountain scenery, and Berber culture in comfort. Travel from Marrakech to Merzouga through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass and visiting the UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, film studios of Ouarzazate, and the beautiful Dades Valley.
Walk between the dramatic canyon walls of Todra Gorge, meet Berber nomad families, listen to Gnawa music in Khamlia, and explore the Erg Chebbi dunes by camel. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp, enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars, and watch breathtaking desert sunsets and sunrises.
This tour is ideal for travelers looking for:
private Sahara desert tour from Marrakech
camel trekking experience
luxury or standard desert camp stay
combination of nature, culture and adventure
Available in private, luxury, or standard options fully customizable.
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Depart Marrakech in the morning and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the panoramic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2260m). Visit the ancient Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue through Ouarzazate and the Skoura palm grove, then reach the beautiful Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a traditional riad.
After breakfast, drive through Berber villages toward Tinghir. Walk inside the impressive Todra Gorge, a canyon with 300m high rock walls — a favorite place for hikers and climbers. Continue to Erfoud, then arrive in Merzouga desert, at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Overnight in a riad/hotel near the dunes.
Today is dedicated to discovering the Sahara region:
Visit the Khettaras (ancient desert irrigation system)
Discover Khamlia Village and enjoy Gnawa music
Explore black desert volcanic rock areas and desert mines
Meet Berber nomad families and share mint tea
In the afternoon, ride your camel across Erg Chebbi dunes, watching a magical sunset in the Sahara. Dinner, music, and overnight in a luxury desert camp beneath the stars.
Wake up early to admire a beautiful sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast and shower, travel to Rissani, famous for its traditional market and mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif. Continue across the spectacular Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest palm valley lined with kasbahs and oases. Arrive in Ouarzazate, dinner and overnight in hotel.
After breakfast, drive back through the Atlas Mountains with several photo stops. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon drop-off at your hotel or airport. End of the tour.
Our multi-day Morocco tours include comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, an English-speaking professional driver-guide, accommodation in riads or desert camps depending on the itinerary, pickup and drop-off from your hotel or riad, and breakfasts throughout the tour. On Sahara desert tours, camel trekking and sunset/sunrise in the dunes are also included.
Optional activities, lunches, personal expenses, and entrance fees to monuments are not usually included unless stated in your specific Morocco tour itinerary.
Yes—Exclusive Morocco Travel specializes in private and customizable Morocco tours. You can adjust the itinerary, duration, departure city (Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, or Tangier), accommodation level (standard, luxury, or mix), and add extra activities such as quad biking, hot-air ballooning, or guided medina tours.
The best time to enjoy a Morocco desert tour is from March to June and September to November, when temperatures are pleasant both during the day and at night. Summer (July–August) is hot, especially in the Sahara, but tours are still available with early-morning and late-afternoon activities. Winter is great for travel as well, but nights in the desert can be cold—warm clothing is recommended.
Whatever the season, our team ensures a comfortable and safe Morocco travel experience.
For some off-road sections especially around Merzouga dunes, Dades Gorges, and Atlas mountain regions a 4×4 vehicle is highly recommended. All our Morocco desert tours already include the appropriate vehicle and an experienced driver familiar with local desert roads and mountain passes.
You don’t need to worry about driving yourself; we handle transportation so you can relax and enjoy the scenery.
Yes, our Morocco tours are ideal for families, couples, friends, and solo travelers. We adapt pacing, accommodation type, room configuration, and activities according to your needs. Family-friendly Morocco tours can include gentler camel rides and shorter driving distances, while honeymoon tours may include luxury desert camps and private dinners under the stars.
Solo travelers also enjoy our private Morocco tours thanks to safety, flexibility, and local guidance.
