5-Day Desert Tour
Marrakech-Merzouga-Dades Valley
Explore the quiet beauty of the Sahara on foot with our desert trekking tour. Walk across wide sand dunes, rocky areas, and hidden valleys, guided by local nomads who know the desert well. Enjoy the peacefulness of the desert as you hike through stunning landscapes, camp under the stars, and taste traditional meals. This tour is great for anyone looking to connect with nature and experience the desert up close.
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This tour can be individually extended and customized for up to 14 days.
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âµ£ - Day 1 - Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Agdz
Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or riad in Marrakech by a local Morocco Tribes driver. We’ll travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass.
En route, we stop at the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou — a famous ksar featured in films such as Gladiator, Alexander, and Lawrence of Arabia.
We then continue to Ouarzazate to visit the Taourirt Kasbah and a local film studio. The day ends in Agdz, the gateway to the Draa Valley.
Overnight stay in a traditional riad in Agdz.
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âµ£ - Day 2 - Agdz – Tamnougalt – Zagora – Tafraoute
After breakfast, we explore the historic Tamnougalt Kasbah. Our route follows the lush Draa Valley, a stunning 200 km ribbon of palm groves and ancient mud-brick villages.
We reach Zagora, often called the "Gateway to the Desert," and then journey onward through desert landscapes and acacia trees to the peaceful village of Tafraoute.
Overnight stay in our family owned DAR TIRHAL Guesthouse.
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âµ£ - Day 3 - Tafraoute – Rissani – Merzouga (Desert Camp)
Today is a full desert immersion. We depart Tafraoute and travel off the beaten path toward Merzouga, passing through nomadic regions and dramatic desert terrain.
In Rissani, we visit the largest traditional market in southern Morocco — a vibrant blend of culture, spices, crafts, and local life.
Later, we reach Merzouga and begin a camel trek into the dunes of Erg Chebbi. You'll watch the sun set from the highest dunes before arriving at your desert camp.
Overnight stay in a Berber-style camp under the stars.
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âµ£ - Day 4 - Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley
After sunrise and breakfast in the camp, we leave the dunes behind and continue toward the Todra Valley.
Here, we explore the breathtaking Todra Gorges — towering limestone cliffs ideal for a short hike or photo break.
We continue our journey into the Dades Valley, passing the town of Boumalne and making stops to admire the striking rock formations and dramatic landscapes.
Overnight stay in a riad overlooking the valley.
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âµ£ - Day 5 - Dades Valley – Rose Valley – Skoura – Marrakech
In the morning, we head back toward Marrakech, taking a scenic route through the Valley of the Roses, famous for its fragrant rose products.
We then pass through the palm groves of Skoura before crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass once more.
Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon.
Drop-off at your accommodation – end of our services.​