6 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Sahara Desert

Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you'll be greeted by our driver and escorted to your riad in the heart of the medina. After settling in, you'll have free time to soak up the magical atmosphere of the Red City. In the evening, the famous Jemaa el-Fna square awaits you with its lively spectacle of musicians, snake charmers, street food stalls, and the scent of spices, a unique place where tradition and Moroccan vitality blend. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

This day will be entirely dedicated to exploring Marrakech with an official guide. You'll visit iconic monuments such as the Koutoubia Mosque with its majestic minaret, the Bahia Palace with its ornate courtyards, and the Saadian Tombs, a testament to the dynasty that shaped Morocco's history. Strolling through the bustling souks, you'll lose yourself among carpets, lanterns, fabrics, and fragrant spices. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to visit the Majorelle Gardens or relax in a traditional hammam. Overnight stay at the same riad in Marrakech.

Early in the morning, we depart south, crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass, at 2,260 meters above sea level, which offers spectacular views and Berber villages perched on the hills. After several photo stops, we'll reach the Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a filming location for famous films such as Gladiator . After lunch in Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Africa," we continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through Skoura and the Valley of Roses. The day ends in the Dades Valley, with a traditional dinner and an overnight stay in a riad.

After breakfast, explore the Dades Gorges with their unique rock formations, then head to the spectacular Todra Gorges, an impressive canyon with walls over 300 meters high. After a relaxing walk along the river, the journey continues to Erfoud, famous for its fossils, and Rissani, a city linked to the ancient Alawite dynasty. In the afternoon, reach Merzouga, at the gateway to the Sahara, where a camel trek will take you through the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to admire the sunset. The evening will be enlivened by Berber music around the campfire and a magical night under the stars in a luxury tented camp.

This day is entirely dedicated to the Sahara. After breakfast, a 4x4 excursion will take you to explore the surrounding area: the village of Khamlia, where you'll experience Gnawa music, fossil mines, and the nomadic families who inhabit the desert area. In the afternoon, you can go sandboarding or simply relax among the dunes. At sunset, another camel ride or on foot will take you to admire the golden hues of the Sahara. Enjoy a traditional dinner and a second night in a tented camp under the starry sky.

After waking up at dawn to admire the spectacle of the sun slowly illuminating the dunes, we return by camel to the village of Merzouga. After breakfast, we set off along the spectacular Draa Valley, the longest in Morocco, rich in oases and palm groves. Passing through Agdz and Ouarzazate again, we return to Marrakech in the late afternoon, with an expected arrival in the evening. Transfer to your riad or directly to the airport, concluding an unforgettable experience of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.