5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. This 5-day, 5-night desert tour is the perfect and most popular itinerary in Morocco. This short tour provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the Moroccan southeast. From Marrakech, you will head to the golden dunes of Merzouga via charming sites and rich historical landmarks. Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah is one of the ancient sites we will visit. In Arabic, it’s a ksar, which means crown, that will charm you with the beauty it has and the rich history it dives into. Later, you explore Ouarzazate, a city that ceased to exist for a century and was initially a military settlement. The construction of numerous film studios in Ouarzazate has led to the city’s rise to fame and development.
Next, visit the gorgeous gorges of Dades and Todgha. Once we reach the Sahara Desert, ride your camels among the golden dunes to stay overnight at a charming desert camp located in the heart of the desert. The following day, you will explore the desert region and learn about Berber culture and traditions. You will visit nomads in their handwoven tents and Gnawa in their famous village, culminating in a stroll through a desert oasis. The following day, you will return to Marrakech and spend your final night in Ouarzazate. Your 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga ends in Marrakech.
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Welcome to Morocco! Your 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga starts today with a journey to Boumalne Dades. Along the route, we will have several stops to visit the most interesting sites, such as Tizi N’T’ichka, an elevation of 2260 meters located at the heart of the Moroccan Grand Atlas Mountains. Later, we will make a second stop at Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, an enchanting castle that dates back to the 11th century.
Film crews have shot hundreds of movies and series here, including Lawrence of Arabia in 1971, Games of Thrones in 2012, and Kingdom of Heaven in 2003–2004, among others. Feel free to explore the Kasbah in comfort; we are not in a hurry. Later, we will have lunch near the Kasbah. Next, we move on to Kalaat M’Gouna. The city’s abundance of roses has garnered national recognition, leading to an annual festival known as the Rose Festival. After a day full of explorations, we drop you off at your Riad in Boumalne Dades to spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Today, we continue the 5-day Morocco Tour towards the Merzouga Desert. Before leaving Boumalne, we’ll visit Dades Gorge. Later, we will stop to witness the stunning view of the Monkey Finger Rocks and then continue to Todgha Gorge, which is spectacular and mesmerizing. Feel free to wander along the fabulous gorge in the middle of two huge mountains to create a magical view for every visitor. Next, we pause for lunch, then we move on to the Sahara Desert. Once we arrive in the desert, you will ride your camels among the golden dunes and stop at one of the top overlooks to witness the sunset view. Afterward, mount your camel again, this time to your desert camp. A mint tea glass and a delicious Berber dinner await you upon arrival. Enjoy the desert vibes of music and watch the stars under a vast open sky of millions of stars.
Today, we will explore the Merzouga Desert and its environs. Get up early to witness what could be the most beautiful sunrise of your life, then have breakfast and a much-needed shower. Today’s first visit is for the nomad’s families. Later, the Mefiss Mountain. Moreover, we journey to Khamila, a village characterized by the dark skin of its inhabitants, where you can immerse yourself in the rhythms of Gnawa, an essential aspect of their culture, brought over from their forefathers. After lunch, we make a final stroll through one of the nearby oases. If you still want to have some adventures on the dunes, we will take you to rent a quad so you can enjoy this memorable adventure. Lastly, spend the night in a five-star hotel.
Today, we travel to Ouarzazate via charming places such as Rissani, Alnif, Tazarine, and Nakoub. An hour after leaving the desert, we will stop at the famous market of Rissani, where all of the inhabitants from the surrounding villages come to shop or sell what they have. The villages account for 160 villages, including Merzouga. The market is live three times a week (Thursday, Tuesday, and Sunday). From Rissani, we continue to Alnif for a coffee break, then pass by Tazarine, and finally Nakoub for a lunch break in a local restaurant overlooking a beautiful valley. Furthermore, we continue to our destination, Ouarzazate, to spend the night in a lovely riad or hotel.
The last day of your 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga comes to an end. After leaving Ouarzazate, we drive for Marrakech via the wonderful Berber villages, such as Telouet village, which is spectacularly located in the heart of the Atlas Mountains. We will make a pause to witness the magical landscape of the area, then continue for lunch in Tizi N. T’ichka. Later, when we arrive in Marrakech, we will drop you off at the airport or at your accommodation at the end of our service.
Our tourism industry professionals created the 5-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech to accommodate all visitor needs and preferences, but occasionally, circumstances arise that allow for schedule modifications. These are common, and we are accommodating of them. So don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you need any help.
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