Best of Morocco Desert Tour: 5 Days (Marrakesh-Merzouga and Erg Chebbi dunes-Marrakesh)

Relish on an enriching 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi at 08:00 AM, heading to Ouarzazate, the starting point of the Morocco’s South. Climb up the southern part of Maghreb’s highest range, High Atlas Mountains, reach the highest point of the passTizin-Tichka(2260m) to get amazing views and shots of the Berber villages. On the way, explore history visiting the UNESCO listed Ait Benhaddou Kasbah which is famous set for many movies scenery. You can extend your visit to the one and only Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate or enjoy the views before moving on through the Skoura Oasis lined by palm trees and some old Kasbahs, and make it a great first day and night of the tour.

On the second day of our 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga and Erg Chebb, and just after a special breakfast in the terrace looking at the Oasis in a spectacular view, we take a tour through the Valley of Roses and moreover will make a stop and see cosmetics, which are made of roses, which can be found a lot of in the valley. On going forward, we proceed further to Dades Valley and then to Merzouga, on our way we are going to visit many sights starting fromValley of a Thousand Kasbahs, Todra Valley with its wonderful palm groves as well as Todra Gorges. Our drive will then go through Rissani, Erfoud, and the Tafilalte oasis before we take our well-deserved break in Merzouga. Enjoy a nice walk and admire the sunset over the sand dunes and then sleep over at a Riad in Merzouga.

On the day 3 of your5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga and Erg Chebb, enjoy a relaxing and delicious breakfast than take a shower at the hotel. Experience an interesting part of Moroccan desert at Merzouga by going out for a half day 4 X 4 exploration of the Merzouga region with a nice off -road drive and stop for a tea break with a nomad family and have an idea about their life, It is recommended to go to Khamliya where followers perform the unique Gnawa music that originated from the black slaves of the region. Experience the real life of the nomadic people and that can participate with the neither in eating lunch or in taking tea.

Later, the rest of the day is free to either lounge idly or go for optional activities like sand boarding, a simple walk or quad biking. Being the end of the day, at about two hours to sundown, go for a beautiful camel riding across the dunes for the beautiful sunset. Head to the desert camp, and have dinner followed by an overnight at the camp, beside the fire, listening to the music, under the stars. This is your chance to get a feel of the quiet and calmness of the desert as you enjoy this lifetime experience.

Witness the breathtaking sunrise over the dunes, then embark on a peaceful 1-hour camel ride back to Merzouga. After breakfast, our Marrakech itinerary 5 days takes us back towards Marrakech, beginning with a visit to Rissani, the historical origin of the Alaouit dynastythat has ruled Morocco. Traverse a rugged, rocky desert landscape and pass through Berber villages like Alnif. Our route then follows the Draa Valley, the largest palm oasis in Morocco, leading us to Agdez where the country’s largest palm tree thrives. Take a leisurely 1.5-hour walk through the heart of the palmerie, interacting with local farmers and exploring the charming villages of Taliwin or Tamnougalt, before settling in for an overnight stay in Agdez .

For the last day of our 5 days from Marrakech to Merzouga and Erg Chebb,in the morning we carry on hiking after taking our breakfast, we traverse the stunning Rockies of Ait Saoun through Tizi N’Tnifift ,thenTake a picturesque ride with beautiful views and then have lunch ata local family house in the High Atlas Mountains. Subsequently, we carry on with our Marrakech itinerary 5 days to Ouarzazate and finally end the journey in Marrakech, after getting an incredible experience on exploring almost all the facets of Morocco’s geography and culture.