Overview :
5 Days from Ouarzazate to Marrakech Desert Tour via Merzouga; From Ouarzazate to Marrakech is one of our desert trips that allows you to see the south of Morocco.
During these five days, we will visit the old Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou in Ouarzazate. Visit the Kasbah of Ameridil in Skoura and follow the route of thousands of Kasbahs.
Taking in the stunning panorama of the Four Valleys: Rose Valley, Dades Valley, Ziz Valley, and Draa Valley. Have a terrific experience in breathtaking locations like the Dades Gorges, Todra Gorges, and Sahara Desert.
A traverse of the Anti-Atlas and High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m). The tour concludes in Marrakech.
- Duration : 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Starting Location : Ouarzazate
- Ending Location : Marrakech
- Departure : Everyday
Tour Highlights :
- Visit Kasbah Amridil
- Traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N'tichka pass.
- Discover the historic Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and the Berber village life.
- Stroll along the Todra oasis and explore the towering Todgha gorges.
- Experience a memorable camel ride amidst the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset.
- Spend the night under the starlit sky in a Merzouga Sahara desert camp.
5 Days from Ouarzazate to Marrakech Itinerary :
Day 1 :
Ouarzazate – Kasbah Ameridil – Valley of Roses – Boumalne Dades – Dades Gorges – Tinghir City
After breakfast, we will begin our 5 Days from Ouarzazate to Marrakech across the Sahara desert; our driver guide will pick you up from your accommodation and transport you to the Dades Gorges and Todra Gorge, passing via the oasis of Skoura, where we will stop to explore Ameridil Kasbah.
Later, we’ll go to the Valley of Roses via the Thousand Kasbahs Road. Then we’ll continue on to the huge canyon of Dades Gorges and the Valley of Dades, where we’ll take a break to enjoy the breathtaking views and have some lunch. Our first day in Tinghir will conclude with dinner and lodging in a hotel or riad.
Day 2 :
Todra Gorges – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Rissani – Erg-Chebbi Sand Dunes of Merzouga
After a typical Moroccan breakfast, we will go on a desert tour of four valleys, from Tinghir to Merzouga. In Tinghir, we will visit Todra Gorge, which has orange towering cliffs and gorges that are about 1,000 feet deep. It is also a popular climbing destination. Then, take in the lush green vistas of Todra Valley, which are dotted with palm and almond trees.
Later, we go to the Sahara Desert via the Ziz Valley, a Tafilalet oasis in Errachidia Town, as well as many Berber villages such as Tinjdad, Errachidia, Aoufous, and Erfoud. You’ll have time for lunch on the way. In the afternoon, we will arrive in the magnificent sand dunes of Merzouga, where we will eat supper and spend the night in Hotel.
Day 3 :
Desert Tour – Merzouga Lake – Khamliya – Nomad Family – Camel trekking & Overnight in desert camp.
After breakfast, we will begin our tour around the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. We will visit several interesting spots in the vicinity, including Merzouga Lake (which is not constantly full of water) to witness the many types of birds (ducks and flamingos) that come to reside there, particularly in the spring.
We will visit Khamlia hamlet and listen to African music (Gnawa) played by individuals originally from black Africa before continuing our off-road desert excursion to the black desert behind the Erg-Chebbi sand dunes. We will visit an abandoned town where there are working mineral fossils, then drive to a nomadic Berber family to experience their way of life.
We’ll return to Khamlia to enjoy a nice lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you will begin your Camel Trekking Adventure, traveling across the stunning orange-colored sand dunes to the desert camp. Spend unforgettable moments in an incredible location where you may nourish your spirit and watch the sunset from the center of the dunes.
Dinner and overnight will be served at camp, music will be played, and you will be able to play on the sand dunes under the sky.
Day 4 :
Merzouga – Rissani City – Alnif – N’kob – Tazarine – Agdez – Ouarzazate.
Today, get up early and ascend the sand dunes to witness the stunning sunrise. After breakfast and a shower, you will ride a camel back to Merzouga town. We will travel from Merzouga to Ouarzazate via Rissani (Tafilalt), where we will explore the area’s famed, traditional, and largest market, which sells locally created items and art crafts. The best days to visit Rissani are Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The souk is open on these three days, making them ideal for desert residents looking to shop. Continue our travel through Alinf, Tazarine, and N’kob, where we will stop for lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll travel through the stunning Draa Valley, which is studded with historic Kasbahs, Berber towns, and palm groves. Our journey continues to Ouarzazate, passing through Agdez and traversing the Anti-Atlas Mountains (1660m). We will get in Ouarzazate in the evening, have dinner, and spend the night in a hotel or raid.
Day 5 :
Ouarzazate – Atlas Studios – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ounila Valley – Telouet Kasbah – High Atlas – Marrakech.
On the final day of our 5-day trip from Ouarzazate to Marrakech across the Sahara desert, after breakfast, we will visit a world-renowned movie studio (Atlas Studios) in Ouarzazate. Our journey continues to the old Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
This fortified walled city was situated directly on the caravan route between Marrakech and the Sahara and was a bustling commercial hub in the 17th century. Inside the towering mud walls are six Kasbahs and a few houses.
Ait Benhaddou has appeared in several films, including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Later, we will travel to Marrakech city over the breathtaking Ounila valley, passing through Berber settlements to reach Telouet hamlet, where we may explore Telouet Kasbah erected in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The Kasbah, adorned with vivid mosaics and red stucco, was strategically located along the caravan path.
Take a break there and grab lunch at a neighborhood restaurant. Then we’ll travel over the Atlas Passes, stopping along the way to take in the breathtaking vistas of the Atlas Mountains and Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 meters).
In the afternoon, we will arrive in Marrakech (the red city), drop you off at your accommodation, and conclude our services.
What is Included and Excluded in 5 Days from Ouarzazate to Marrakech :
Included :
- modern 4×4 or van driven by an English speaking driver/guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 1-night in a private room at the hotel/riad
- Dinner & Breakfast.
- Overnight in desert camp
- Camel Trekking in the Sahara Merzouga.
Excluded :
- Personal expenses
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Beverages
Important :
Bear in mind that this is just a tour itinerary suggestion, if it does not match what you are looking for, please do not hesitate to contact us We will organize a different itinerary based on your preferences and your stay duration. We offer customized and tailor-made tours and trips all around Morocco
Cancellation policy for the 5 Days from Ouarzazate to Marrakech :
For a full refund, kindly cancel your 5 Days from Ouarzazate to Marrakech at least 7 days before the scheduled date. If the cancellation occurs within 7 days of your trip, the deposit becomes nonrefundable. Nevertheless, it remains valid for future use if you choose to reschedule. To initiate the cancellation process, please send us an email.
