Luxury Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech – 5-Day Adventure
Overview :
Join us on a 5-day luxury Sahara desert tour from Marrakech and experience the magic of Morocco. Explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara, enjoy a camel ride over the golden dunes, and spend your nights under a starry desert sky.
Immerse yourself in southern Morocco’s rich culture and traditions as you travel deep into the desert. Discover stunning oases, historic kasbahs, and the unique way of life in the Sahara on this unforgettable journey.
Why You’ll Love This Journey :
✔️ Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N’Tichka Pass
✔️ Explore the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
✔️ Visit the famous Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate
✔️ Stay in a luxury riad in the beautiful Dades Valley
✔️ Walk through the stunning Todra Gorge in Tinghir
✔️ Enjoy a camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes and watch the sunset over the Sahara
✔️ Experience an authentic Berber night with traditional music at a luxury desert camp
✔️ Visit nomadic families and discover their way of life
✔️ Explore a traditional souk in Rissani
TOUR GALLERY
Why Choose This Tour?
Experience a private, 5-day journey through Morocco’s most stunning landscapes, with a dedicated guide and driver ensuring your comfort. Stay in luxury accommodations, including a premium desert camp with a private tent and gourmet meals under the stars.
Enjoy an authentic desert adventure, riding camels across Erg Chebbi’s dunes, sandboarding, and watching breathtaking sunsets. Explore cultural gems like Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate’s film studios, and Rissani’s souks.
Marvel at the beauty of the High Atlas Mountains, Todra Gorge, and Draa Valley. Savor delicious Moroccan cuisine, with options for all dietary needs.
Relax in comfort with door-to-door transfers and air-conditioned transport, making this a stress-free and unforgettable experience. Book your luxury Sahara adventure today
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
Your 5-day Sahara tour from Marrakech begins with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, passing through the winding Tizi N’Tichka Pass. Along the way, we’ll stop at panoramic viewpoints and Berber villages, where you can take in breathtaking landscapes.
Our journey continues to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Morocco’s most famous fortified village, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After exploring this historic gem, we head toward Ouarzazate, often called the “Hollywood of Africa,” where you’ll have the option to visit the legendary Atlas Film Studios.
We then drive through the stunning Skoura Oasis and the Rose Valley before reaching the Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night in a charming luxury riad with dinner included.
🛏️ Overnight in a luxury riad in Dades Valley
🚗 Driving distance: 353 km (~6 hr 30 min)
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
After breakfast, we continue toward Tinghir, where you’ll explore lush palm groves and visit the Todra Gorge, famous for its towering 300-meter-high cliffs. This is a perfect spot for photos and a short walk beneath the canyon.
We then head toward the Merzouga Desert, with a stop for lunch along the way. Upon arrival, your camel caravan will be waiting to take you deep into the Erg Chebbi dunes, where you can experience the magic of the Sahara. As the sun sets, enjoy sandboarding or simply take in the golden landscape.
At night, settle into your private luxury desert camp, enjoy a delicious dinner, and experience an evening of live Berber music and drumming under the star-filled sky.
🛏️ Overnight in a luxury desert camp in Merzouga
🚗 Driving distance: 310 km (~5 hr)
Day 3: Exploring the Merzouga Desert
Day 3: Exploring the Merzouga Desert
Wake up early to witness an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes, followed by a leisurely breakfast at the camp. Today is dedicated to exploring the hidden wonders of the Sahara Desert:
🔹 Visit nomadic families and experience their unique way of life
🔹 Explore an abandoned village known for its historic mines
🔹 Enjoy a traditional Gnaoua music performance in the village of Khamlia
🔹 Stop by a seasonal lake (if full) near Merzouga
In the evening, return to your luxury riad in Merzouga for a comfortable overnight stay.
🛏️ Overnight in a luxury riad in Merzouga
🚗 Driving distance: 57 km (~1 hr 15 min)
Day 4: Merzouga → Rissani → Agdez → Ouarzazate
Day 4: Merzouga → Rissani → Agdez → Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we drive to Rissani, the gateway to the Sahara, where you’ll visit an authentic traditional souk filled with spices, carpets, and local crafts. From there, we journey through the Draa Valley, known for its endless palm groves, before stopping in Agdez for breathtaking valley views.
By late afternoon, we arrive in Ouarzazate, where you’ll check into a beautiful riad and enjoy a relaxing evening.
🛏️ Overnight in a riad in Ouarzazate
🚗 Driving distance: 370 km (~5 hr 20 min)
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Telouet Kasbah → Marrakech
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Telouet Kasbah → Marrakech
After breakfast, we explore Ouarzazate, including the historic Taourirt Kasbah and, if you wish, the famous Atlas Film Studios. Next, we revisit the breathtaking Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before continuing toward Telouet Kasbah, a lesser-known yet equally stunning fortress.
Our journey back to Marrakech takes us once again through the High Atlas Mountains, offering spectacular scenery along the way. By evening, we arrive in Marrakech, where we will drop you off at your accommodation.
🚗 Driving distance: 203 km (~3 hr 52 min)
🔹 Visit nomadic families and experience their unique way of life
🔹 Explore an abandoned village known for its historic mines
🔹 Enjoy a traditional Gnaoua music performance in the village of Khamlia
🔹 Stop by a seasonal lake (if full) near Merzouga
In the evening, return to your luxury riad in Merzouga for a comfortable overnight stay.
🛏️ Overnight in a luxury riad in Merzouga
🚗 Driving distance: 57 km (~1 hr 15 min)
INCLUDED/excluded
Included :
✅ Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.
✅ Private transportation in a modern, air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus.
✅ English-speaking driver/guide (other languages available upon request).
✅ Overnight stay in a luxury desert camp (with the option to upgrade).
✅ Meals: 2 dinner and 2 breakfast.
✅ Camel trekking experience through Erg Chebbi dunes.
✅ Sandboarding (optional and subject to availability).
Excluded :
❌ Lunches and beverages.
❌ Tips for guides or drivers (optional).
❌ Personal expenses or additional activities.
