5-day Morocco desert tour
Private 5-day Morocco desert tour: Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Draa Valley and the Erg Chebbi dunes, with a camel trek and a night in desert tents.
About this tour
Live a unique experience in Morocco with our 5-day tour combining history, culture, adventure and nature. From the kasbahs of the High Atlas to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, this trip offers unforgettable moments for every traveller.
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Marrakech → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
- Departure at 8:00 am from the agreed meeting point in Marrakech.
- Crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 m), with panoramic photo stops.
- Visit to an argan oil cooperative, to learn how it is made and its benefits.
- Tour of the Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.
- Lunch in Aït Ben Haddou.
- Continue to Ouarzazate, dinner and overnight.
DAY 2Ouarzazate → Draa Valley → Erg Chebbi dunes
- Breakfast and drive to the Draa Valley, with stops to admire kasbahs and Berber villages.
- Visit to the Caid Ali kasbah in Tamnougalt.
- Lunch in Alnif and continue to the gates of the desert.
- Camel ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp.
- Optional activities: dune climbing, sandboarding and sunset photography.
- Typical Berber dinner and live music. Night in comfortable desert tents with bathroom and hot water.
DAY 3Erg Chebbi → Khamlia → Merzouga
- Chance to watch the sunrise over the dunes.
- Back to the car and drive to Khamlia, a village of Malian origin, for a live Gnawa music concert.
- Lunch and free afternoon in Merzouga.
- Before sunset, climb the highest dune for an unforgettable view.
- Dinner and Berber drum show. Night at a hotel in Merzouga.
DAY 4Merzouga → Todra Gorge → Dades Valley
- Breakfast and drive to Rissani to visit the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif.
- Visit to a fossil marble factory in Erfoud and the ancient irrigation systems of Touroug.
- Lunch in the Todra Valley and guided walk through the palm grove and the old Jewish quarter.
- Walk in the Todra Gorge, a canyon of great beauty.
- Continue to the Dades Valley, with photo stops on the way. Dinner and overnight.
DAY 5Dades Valley → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
- Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Valley of Roses, with a visit to a rose cosmetics cooperative.
- Tour of the great Skoura palm grove and visit to the Amridil Kasbah (17th century).
- Lunch in Ouarzazate and visit to the Taourirt Kasbah (under restoration: only part of it can be visited), former residence of the pasha of Marrakech.
- Return to Marrakech over the Tizi-n-Tichka, with photo stops.
- Transfer to the agreed place and end of services.
What’s included
Included
- Air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
- Driver-guide in your language throughout the tour
- Fuel
- Camel trek in the desert
- Night in desert tents with dinner and breakfast
- Hotels on half board (dinner and breakfast)
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and services not mentioned
- Flights
Accommodation
During the trip you stay in selected riads and hotels and, in the Merzouga desert, at a desert camp. You can choose standard, boutique or luxury accommodation; we name the exact places in your proposal.
Price
This tour costs from €625 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and something warm: desert nights are cool even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes for walking in medinas and on the dunes.
- Sunglasses, a cap or scarf and sunscreen.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Some cash in dirhams for meals, drinks and tips.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Turismo a Marruecos
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
How much does this tour cost?
From €625 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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