6 Days Marrakech Desert Tour
Discover Morocco on this 6 days private Marrakech desert tour. Explore the historic streets of Marrakech with a local guide, cross the spectacular High Atlas Mountains and discover the beautiful Dades Valley. Continue through the impressive Todra Gorges and the palm groves of Erfoud before reaching the golden dunes of Merzouga.
Enjoy a camel ride across the Sahara, spend a magical night in a desert camp and discover the traditional town of Rissani. Travel through the beautiful Draa Valley and the landscapes around Agdz before reaching Ouarzazate. On the final day, cross the High Atlas Mountains again and enjoy a private transfer to Marrakech airport.
6 Days Marrakech Desert Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Airport Transfer
Upon your arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, our professional driver/guide will welcome you and help you with your luggage. He will drive you directly to your hotel or riad in the heart of Marrakech. During the transfer, you will discover the first sights of the Red City and its lively atmosphere.
After check-in, enjoy some free time to relax after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you can take a walk around the medina, explore nearby streets or enjoy a traditional Moroccan tea. Our team will help you organize the next day and answer any questions about your stay. Spend your first night in a comfortable hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Day 2: Guided Tour of Marrakech – Medina – Souks – Jemaa el-Fna
After breakfast, meet your local guide and begin a guided tour of Marrakech. Explore the historic medina and discover its narrow streets, traditional markets and beautiful architecture. Visit important landmarks such as the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque area and the old quarters of the city. Your guide will share stories about the history, traditions and daily life of Marrakech.
Continue through the colorful souks, where local artisans create leather goods, carpets, lanterns and traditional crafts. Enjoy the atmosphere of the old market and discover the different workshops. Later, visit the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, where storytellers, musicians and food stalls bring the city to life. After the guided visit, enjoy free time to explore Marrakech at your own pace. Return to your hotel or riad for the night.
Day 3: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Gorges
After breakfast, leave Marrakech and travel towards the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the spectacular Tizi n Tichka pass and enjoy panoramic views of mountain peaks, valleys and traditional Berber villages. Stop along the way to take photographs and admire the changing landscapes. Continue towards the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through its traditional streets and discover the impressive earthen architecture of this historic village.
After the visit, continue towards Ouarzazate and travel through the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of Roses. Follow the road through traditional villages and beautiful mountain scenery until you reach the Dades Valley. Explore the famous Dades Gorges and admire their dramatic rock formations and winding roads. In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel or riad and spend the night in the Dades Valley.
Day 4: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, leave the Dades Valley and travel towards the Todra Gorges. Walk through this impressive canyon, where enormous limestone cliffs rise above the river. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and take photographs of the spectacular rock formations. Continue towards the Tafilalet region, passing traditional villages and palm groves. Stop in Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils and date palm landscapes.
Continue to Merzouga, where the golden Erg Chebbi dunes welcome you to the Sahara. Prepare for a memorable camel ride across the sand dunes as the sun sets. Enjoy the changing colors of the desert and take time to admire the peaceful surroundings. Your camel guide will lead you to the desert camp, where you can enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner and local music. Spend the night in a comfortable private tent beneath the stars.
Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Agdz – Ouarzazate
Wake up early to admire the sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes. After breakfast, return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4 vehicle and begin the journey towards Rissani. Explore this traditional town, known for its historic market, local products and links with ancient caravan routes. Continue towards Alnif and travel through the landscapes of southern Morocco. The road offers beautiful views of desert plains, rocky mountains and traditional villages.
Continue towards the Draa Valley, where extensive palm groves and ancient kasbahs line the river. Travel through Agdz and enjoy the scenery of this beautiful oasis region. Follow the road towards Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the Sahara and a famous destination for film productions. Arrive in the evening, check in at your hotel or riad and enjoy dinner. Spend the night in Ouarzazate.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech Airport
After breakfast, leave Ouarzazate and travel towards Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the Tizi n Tichka pass once again and enjoy the spectacular mountain scenery along the way. You can stop at scenic viewpoints and traditional villages whenever the schedule allows. Your professional driver/guide will choose suitable stops according to your flight time and the road conditions.
Continue towards Marrakech and drive directly to Marrakech Menara Airport. Your driver will plan the departure according to your flight details and allow enough time for check-in. We recommend booking a late afternoon or evening flight because the journey from Ouarzazate to Marrakech takes several hours. Your 6-day Marrakech desert tour ends at the airport with wonderful memories of the city, the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara Desert.
Included
- Private airport pick-up in Marrakech on arrival
- Private airport transfer from Ouarzazate to Marrakech airport on departure
- Private transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional driver/guide throughout the desert tour
- Local guide for the guided tour of Marrakech
- Two nights in a hotel or riad in Marrakech
- One night in a hotel or riad in the Dades Valley
- One night in a desert camp in Merzouga
- One night in a hotel or riad in Ouarzazate
- Five breakfasts
- Three dinners: Dades Valley, Merzouga and Ouarzazate
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Transfer to and from the desert camp by camel or 4×4
- Guided city tour of Marrakech
- Fuel and transportation expenses
Excluded
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinners in Marrakech
- Entrance fees to monuments and historical sites
- Personal expenses and tips
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Morocco
- Optional activities not mentioned in the included section