5-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel, riad, airport, or train station in Marrakech. Begin your adventure as you travel south through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m). Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of terraced fields, Berber villages, and mountain peaks.
Visit the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies such as Gladiator, The Mummy, and Prince of Persia. Continue toward Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” then pass through the palm groves of Skoura and the fragrant Valley of Roses.
Arrive at Dades Gorges in the evening for dinner and overnight stay in a cozy mountain hotel.

After breakfast, explore the stunning rock formations of Dades Gorges, often called “the Monkey Fingers” for their unique shapes. Continue toward the dramatic Todra Gorges, where sheer cliffs rise 300 meters above the river valley.
Enjoy free time to walk through the gorge, meet local Berber families, and take memorable photos. Stop for lunch in Tinejdad before heading to Erfoud, known for its fossils and marble workshops.
By afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi Dunes. Dinner and overnight stay in a desert hotel.

Wake up to the golden light of the Sahara and enjoy breakfast before heading to Khamlia Village, home to the Gnawa people known for their spiritual music and hospitality. Savor mint tea while listening to traditional desert rhythms.
Later, prepare for your camel trek across the dunes of Erg Chebbi — the tallest in Morocco. Watch the sun set over the golden sands before arriving at your Berber desert camp.
Enjoy a delicious dinner under the stars, followed by traditional drumming and storytelling around the campfire. Overnight stay in a comfortable desert tent.

Rise early to witness a magical Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, ride your camel back to Merzouga to freshen up before continuing your journey.
Visit the lively Rissani Market, famous for its spices, textiles, and local crafts, then travel through Alnif, Tazarin, and N’kob, passing oases and palm groves along the scenic Draa Valley.
Continue through Agdz and the Anti-Atlas Mountains before reaching Ouarzazate, where you’ll spend the night in a charming riad or hotel.

After breakfast, visit the Atlas Film Studios, where many famous movies were filmed. Then, begin your return journey through the High Atlas Mountains, once again crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m).
Enjoy photo stops and breathtaking views along the way before arriving in Marrakech by evening. Your 5-day desert adventure concludes with drop-off at your hotel or airport.