On the first day of our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, we will begin by crossing the Atlas Mountains, traveling through the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Along the way, we’ll stop to take photos and admire the stunning panoramic views. We’ll also visit an argan oil cooperative to learn about the extraction process and its various uses.

Next, we’ll explore the fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou, home to the famous Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This location is well-known for being the filming backdrop for movies like Gladiator and The Jewel of the Nile, as well as the series Game of Thrones. After enjoying lunch in the town, we’ll continue to Ouarzazate, often referred to as the gateway to the desert.

Later, we’ll pass through the Valley of Roses, and drive through the lush palm groves of Skoura and Boumalne. We’ll end the day with dinner and an overnight stay at a hotel in the Dades Valley.

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Merzouga, passing through the Todra Gorges along the way. After a stop for lunch, we’ll continue our journey toward the desert, where we’ll be greeted by the stunning dunes of Merzouga. Upon arrival, we’ll enjoy a welcome tea and experience the warm hospitality of the desert people.

At the hotel, which serves as the gateway to the desert, we’ll leave our luggage behind and take only what’s needed for the night. We will then meet the camels that will carry us to the desert camp. Along the way, we’ll witness the beautiful sunset, followed by a traditional dinner accompanied by local music. This will be the third night of our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, spent under the stars in the desert camp.

It is important to get up early to admire the marvelous sunrise in the middle of the desert. Free time for breakfast. Then it’s back to Merzouga by camel, where your driver will be waiting for you. We will spend the day exploring the Merzouga region. The area offers many incredible sites, from dunes, wild lakes, mines, and fossilized areas to fairytale oases. These are ideal places for numerous outdoor activities.

We start our journey to Merzouga with a visit to an old eyeliner mine. Then we visit the nomads in their hand-woven tents. We learn about their way of life over a glass of Berber tea. Our next destination is the village of Khamlia, where we can watch the music and dance of the Gnaouas. The inhabitants come from countries south of the Sahara such as Mali, Sudan, and Niger. Free time for lunch in a restaurant. Then take a walk through a palm grove. We then drive a few kilometers to the wild Oasis of Hassi labiad, Dinner, and overnight stay at the hotel/riad.

We will wake up early to watch the sunrise before beginning the fourth day of our 5-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga. Afterward, we will head back to Ouarzazate, passing through the captivating landscapes of the Draa Valley.

Crossing the Anti-Atlas Mountains, we will arrive in Ouarzazate, where we will spend the night at a comfortable hotel or traditional riad.

We will leave the hotel / Riad after taking your breakfast towards The Kasbah Taourirt and Studios that made the city of Ouarzazate very famous, after visiting the fantastic places we will drive back to Marrakech through the landscapes of the High Atlas mountains, we will have some stops including the visit of Kasbah Telouet which is one of the oldest Kasbahs in the High Atlas, after visiting this ancient kasbah we will continue our way via the Tizi N’tichka pass then stop for lunch before arriving the red city, after this local lunch and delicious one, we will continue the way back to Marrakech. the end of Our 5 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour.