5 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech – Private Sahara Desert Experience

5 Days Morocco Desert Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Your Morocco tour from Marrakech begins with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel, riad, or Marrakech airport. Travel in comfort with your private driver-guide through the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Stop to explore Telouet Kasbah, once the stronghold of the powerful Glaoui family. Continue to the iconic Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified village and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After lunch and exploration, drive to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara.”
Overnight in a 4-star hotel or traditional riad with dinner included.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Agdz – Draa Valley – Nkob – Merzouga

After breakfast, continue your Morocco desert tour south toward the beautiful Draa Valley, the longest palm valley in Morocco. Pass through Agdz and Nkob, where kasbahs and palm groves line the riverbanks.

Arrive in Merzouga, home to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. In the late afternoon, enjoy a memorable camel trek into the Sahara Desert. Watch the sunset over the dunes before reaching your luxury desert camp, where dinner and Berber music await under the stars.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Khamlia – Nomads – Erg Chebbi

This day is dedicated to discovering authentic desert life as part of your Morocco private tour. After breakfast, explore the Merzouga region by 4×4.

Visit Khamlia village, famous for its Gnawa music and African heritage. Continue across the dunes to meet Berber nomad families, where you’ll be welcomed with traditional mint tea. If seasonal, stop by Merzouga Lake, a peaceful spot attracting migratory birds.

Return to your desert camp or riad for another relaxing night in the Sahara.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – Erfoud – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

After breakfast, continue your Morocco desert tour toward Rissani, an important trading town with a traditional souk. Pass through Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops and desert landscapes.

Arrive at the spectacular Todra Gorge, where towering cliffs rise dramatically above the river. Enjoy time to walk and take photos before continuing to the scenic Dades Valley, famous for its winding roads and rock formations.
Overnight in a boutique riad or 4-star guesthouse with dinner.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Skoura – Amridil – High Atlas – Marrakech

On the final day of your Morocco tour from Marrakech, travel through the Valley of Roses toward Skoura Oasis. Visit the well-preserved Amridil Kasbah, one of the most impressive kasbahs in southern Morocco.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains once again via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views before arriving back in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Morocco private desert tour.