6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech
This 6 days desert tour from Marrakech starts in the Red city (Marrakesh) and travels through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate and Skoura.
6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Morocco
Tour Overview
This 6 days desert tour from Marrakech itinerary starts in Marrakesh and travels through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, Skoura, and Boumalne Dades. Head to the Merzouga Desert via the Todra and Erfoud Gorges the next day and enjoy camel riding and camping overnight. Spend the third day exploring the desert, including visiting the Bedouins and enjoying famous desert activities.
On day four, you’ll follow the Dakar Rally route to Zagora, then travel through the Draa Valley and the Anti-Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate. The last day includes a visit to Ait Ben Haddou before returning to Marrakech to explore its vibrant city and historical sites.
6 Days / 5 Nights
Daily Tour
Year-round
English, Spanish, French
Marrakech
Marrakech
Highlights of 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech
- Enjoy the stunning views of the High & Middle Atlas Mountains
- Explore Morocco's diverse landscapes, from the towering Atlas Mountains to the enchanting semi-desert and desert regions dotted with majestic dunes
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
- Visit Taourirt Kasbah & Atlas Studio in Ouarzazate
- Visit Amridil Kasbah
- Camel ride
- Watch sunset and sunrise over the dunes
- Visit Dades Valley and Todra Gorge
- Party around a campfire with local music (Drums)
- Visiting Ouarzazate gateway to the desert, cinematic appeal
- Adventure to Zagora through Rally Dakar track
Program Itinerary of 6 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech
Day 1: Marrakech - Tizi-N-Tichka - Skoura - Boumaln Dades (320 km)
After breakfast, drive through the High Atlas Mountains to the Tichka Pass (2260m). Driving along a winding road. You will be amazed by the landscape filled with Berber villages along the bumpy road. This road will take you to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, a city with cinematic appeal par excellence.
Then, drive along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the palm oases of Skoura, stopping at one of the most significant traditional Moroccan architectural monuments, the Kasbah Amridil, and finally passing through the Valley of Roses. Access to the green Dades Valley has unique rock tectonics.
Day 2: Boumaln Dades - Todgha Gorge - Merzouga desert (260 km)
After breakfast, you will begin your journey towards the vast desert, leaving behind Boumalne Dades, famous for its stunning panoramic views towards the desert, where the road will take you deep into the High Atlas Mountains in Tinghir, where you will stop at the Todgha Valley to visit the charming Todgha Gorge, which is considered one of the largest rocky valleys. Continue to the city of Erfoud, Morocco’s largest open-air paleontology museum, to delve deeper into the region’s rich paleontological history.
Finally, you will arrive in Merzouga, where you will immerse yourself in the desert experience through camel treks, stunning sunset views from the dunes, overnight stays in authentic desert camps, and enjoy a delicious dinner and an evening of local music, in addition to enjoying the tranquility of the desert under a sky studded with millions of stars.
Day 3: Exploring the Sahara Desert by 4x4 Vehicle
Wake up early and head to the nearest dunes to have the opportunity to watch the sunrise, which is considered one of the most beautiful and famous activities in the region. Then, return to camp for breakfast before setting off on an exceptional day to explore the area by 4×4 car.
After breakfast, you will start your adventure from the camp and then head towards the Hassi El Abyad Oasis to learn about the traditional irrigation system adopted. Head towards the city of Khamliya to learn about the distinctive and rich style of Gnawa music. Head towards Bedouin communities to learn about their lifestyle and how they adapt to life, then stop at several panoramic points.
Then, go to one of the restaurants to try Berber pizza, considered the most famous dish in the region. During the afternoon, there will be free time where you can try different activities, such as riding Motorcycles, Horses, Quad bikes, and ATV…
Day 4: Merzouga desert - Dakar Rally track - Zagora
After breakfast, start from Merzouga and head south along the tracks of the famous Paris-Dakar Rally towards the city of Zagora. During this desert trip, you will pass through the desert terrain of mountains and dunes.
As well as passing through a group of Berber villages. The first is Taouz, who visits the rock engravings, then passes through Erg Ouzina, the green palm Oasis in Ramlia, and then to Tafraout Sidi Ali and Mijran before arriving at Zagora. Overnight in Riad.
Day 5: Zagora - Draa Valley - Agdez - Anti Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate (160 KM)
After breakfast, you will embark on an exciting journey combining the historic kasbahs’ natural and architectural beauty. Starting from Zagora, you will drive through the great Draa Valley, which is considered the longest valley in Morocco (1,200 km).
You will arrive at the historic Kasbah of Tamnoukalt, then the town of Agdz, to take a panoramic picture of the valley. You will then pass through the Ait Saone Pass (1600 m) in the Anti-Atlas Mountains. Finally, you will return to Ouarzazate, a city with cinematic attractions, and overnight in a Riad.
Day 6: Ouarzazate - Ait Ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakech (200 KM)
After breakfast, your final day continues on your journey from Ouarzazate to Marrakesh, which includes visits to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved kasbah. Along the way, you can explore the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate and enjoy stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains.
In addition, the 6-day desert trip offers glimpses of traditional Berber villages and the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2,260 meters). Once you arrive in Marrakesh, you can use the rest of your time to explore the vibrant medina, visit historical sites such as the Koutoubia Mosque, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Jemaa El Fna Square.
Price Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
- Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
- Car Fuel
- Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
- Camel trekking
- 1 night in a private tent with a private WC & shower
- (Dinner + Breakfast)x5
- Experienced English-speaking Driver/Guide
- 1 night in a private room in Boumalne Dades
- 4 nights in a private room in a hotel
- Excursion by 4x4 car
Price Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tipping
- Extra activities
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We had an amazing experience with Saharan Tours company and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Morocco. Our itinerary was perfectly balanced. Allowing us to explore Morocco's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. Highlights included wandering the colorful streets of chefchaouin, exploring the history of medinas of Fes and Marrakech. And enjoying the magical night under the stars in the Sahara desert.
Our driver/ guide Said was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Morocco's history and traditions. The accommodations were comfortable and authentic. And the transportation was smooth and reliable.What I liked the most were the 2 nights I spent in the Sahara Desert, it's a completely different world, we had a full day in the desert and also had the chance to experience ATVs riding.
If you're looking for a well organized memorable Moroccan adventure. Saharan Tours is an excellent choice. 5/5 Stars exceptional service and authentic experience.
We had wonderful trip to Morocco. Thanks to Said and Ibrahim with Saharan Tours.
Said accommodate all our requests and built a great itinerary for us. Including Riads, hotels, desert camp for our stay. Our transportation from destination to destination, and guided tours in each place.
Ibrahim drove us everywhere during 10 day trip, tirelessly helping us with everything. We are ever so grateful to him for his help. Especially because he had to be away from his family during the month of Ramadan.
The guides that company had for us were great (Fes and Marrakech medinas) Many many thanks and we recommend Saharan Tours to everyone thinking of a trip to Morocco.
My friend and I chose a private driver for 2 day/ 1 night in the Sahara desert from Marrakech. Our driver, Said, was so great. He was very knowledgeable, professional and kind.
This was during Ramadan so our trip may have been different otherwise. Not that we'd know as it was our first time in Morocco. Somethings were closed for Ramadan but I think also it was nice because there were less people around. We still got to see all sites and eat at great food stops. Said, our driver even bought us a box of dates from a village he went to school in. Very thoughtful. We felt safe with him and the car was clean and comfortable.
And yes. The drive was long ( took us 10 hrs each way) but you see so many things and make a few stops ( whatever you want!). It was easy and beautiful and I would recommend it to anyone. Once at the tent, if you don't take the camels to the spot then you get to take the 4×4 car and ride over the dunes. That is what we did and it was so fun. The camp was so cool and the views are what it's all about.
Personally. The one night tour was ideal ( and we were short on time ). This was the perfect trip with a trustworthy company. Thanks Said!!!!!
Our long overdue holiday to Morocco was amazing. From the first contact with Said to a 10 day trip with Youssef.
All communication/ Emails to Said were replied to quickly and I understood exactly what we were getting. I never felt like anything was a problem or a hassle.
Our driver Youssef was the best. We couldn't have asked for a better person to share our experience with and we will always remember him and feel we have a connection to Morocco through him. His local knowledge and general warmth made our long days together fun. Our 10 day trip from Casablanca to Casablanca and everywhere in between captured so many different experiences. And a special highlight was the New Year's event in the Sahara desert.
I can't recommend Saharan Tours company enough. I just hope one day we can go back with all the family for some more.
