This 7 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech showcases the diverse landscapes and cultural highlights of Morocco. The majestic High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and Berber villages.
Highlights of this 7 day Morocco Sahara adventure include visits to the old Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the dramatic Todgha Gorges, and the picturesque Dades Valley and Roses Valley.
The desert activities in Merzouga feature camel trekking, desert exploration, and a night under the stars in a Merzouga luxury camp. This unforgettable Sahara Desert trip from Marrakech also includes the real Moroccan desert in Ouzina Desert, Sidi Ali Tafraouet, Zagora Desert, and many other Berber villages.
Our private 7 days Sahara desert tour from Marrakech, you will enjoy the comfort of a private vehicle and a friendly guide who will show you the beauty of Moroccan culture.
Our personalized Morocco desert tour is all about giving you an authentic desert experience. You get to choose what you want to do and where you want to stay. We make sure your 7 days desert trip is tailored just for you, so you can have the best adventure possible!
7 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech. Arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport. Upon your arrival, you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your riad or hotel, depending on the time of your flight. If you arrive early in the morning, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Marrakech on your first day. However, if your arrival is later in the day, the tour activities will be postponed until your return to Marrakech for an overnight stay in Marrakech at a riad in Medina with breakfst included.
The journey departs from Marrakech, traversing through the High Atlas Mountains and crossing the scenic Tizi N’tichka Pass. Stop on the way to take pictures of panoramic views.
This part of the excursion Merzouga Marrakech offers breathtaking scenery and cultural highlights.
After the High Atlas Mountains, we will explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its films and TV shows.
After lunch in the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, we will continue through the Ouarzazate and Roses Valley before reaching the Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night in a riad/hotel, with dinner and breakfast included.
Driving distance: 353 km
Driving time: 6 hr 30 min
After breakfast, we’ll head towards Tineghir, stopping at pretty spots along the way where we can see Berber villages surrounded by palm trees.
One of the coolest things we’ll see is the Todgha Gorge, a big canyon that’s 300 meters high. We’ll take a relaxed walk around it, admiring its beauty before heading to the Merzouga desert.
When we get to Merzouga desert in the afternoon, get ready for a fun adventure! We’ll ride on camels through the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. We’ll stop on a big dune to watch the sunset—it’s so pretty! Then, we’ll ride to the Merzouga desert camp, where we’ll be welcomed with mint tea.
In the evening, we’ll enjoy a tasty Moroccan dinner with lots of delicious local food. After dinner, we’ll gather around a campfire with our Berber friends. They’ll play drums and tell stories under the stars it’s really cool!
You’ll sleep in a comfy tent at the luxury desert camp, surrounded by the peaceful desert. It’s going to be a great night!
Driving distance: 275 km
Driving time: 4 hr
Wake up early to catch the beautiful sunrise from the closest dune. After a tasty breakfast at the camp, we’ll begin our adventure in the Merzouga desert.
Our trusty 4×4 SUV will take us to meet the Berber nomads living behind the dunes. Learn about their lifestyle and culture as they survive in this remote area.
This part of the tour Sahara Marrakech gives you a real glimpse into authentic desert life.
We’ll also visit the deserted village of Miffis, enjoy Gnawa music in Khamlia village, and maybe see the Lake of Birds if it’s full.
After lunch, we’ll head to your riad for check-in and some free time. Take a swim or stroll to the nearby dunes.
Dinner will be served in the evening, and you’ll spend the night at your riad. You can also choose to stay another night at the Merzouga desert camp if you’d like.
In day 5 of our 7 days desert tour from Marrakech, after breakfast we will leave Merzouga via the great route of the dunes, crossing the desert by the road of the Dakar race. We will stop at a panoramic view to watch the huge desert with the desert trees from above, and we will continue our trip to the village of Taouz to visit the gravures, where we will re-enter the track of the Dakar in the direction of the Erg of Ouzina and its village. It is an old Berber settlement very close to the Algerian border.
This part of the desert trip Marrakech takes you deep into remote Sahara desert landscapes and traditional Berber life.
After we visit that small Berber village, we will drive through Ramlia then we will have our lunch there. In the afternoon we will head to Tafraoute Sidi Ali, which is famous for metal mines, and an overnight stay in a Berber hotel with dinner and breakfast included.
Driving distance: 180 km
Driving time: 2 hr 46 min
After breakfast, we will cross Oumjrane towards Zagora. We’ll have lunch there and then go to Agdz. After your lunch, we make our way to Tamnougalt.
It is a kasbah and an oasis of date palms in the Atlas Mountains and is located in the Draa Valley in Morocco, approximately 75 kilometers south of Ouarzazate. The village is within driving distance of Agdez and has a famous kasbah. The Jbel Kissane rises to the north, overlooking the landscape of Anti Atlas then we continue our way to Ouarzazate, where we will spend a night there.
Driving distance: 331 km
Driving time: 4 hr 53 min
On the final day of 7 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech, after breakfast. We will visit a world-famous cinema studio (Atlas studios) in Ouarzazate. Our journey continues to the next point, Kasbah Telouet, which was built just on the caravan path between Marrakesh and the Sahara via the Ounila Valley. At last, we continue our tour towards Marrakech via the High Atlas. We will cross the beautiful valley of Ounila and the village of Telouet, where we can have lunch at a local restaurant. Later passing through the peak of the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m). To arrive in Marrakech at night, drop by your accommodation and finish our 7 day Morocco travel itinerary.
Driving distance: 194 km
Driving time: 3 hr 39 min
A 7 day Morocco trip from Marrakech typically ranges in price depending on the level of service, group size, type of accommodation, and the time of year you plan the trip. For more info, contact us by email or WhatsApp.
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Erg Chebbi Merzouga:
Erg Chebbi Merzouga is one of the largest deserts in Morocco. It’s famous for its high dunes in southeastern Morocco, some reaching up to 150 feet. It offers a unique experience.
Travelers can enjoy a Morocco camel ride, spend the night in a Merzouga desert camp, and witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Erg Chebbi is a popular stop on Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour or Sahara Tour from Marrakech, providing an unforgettable experience in the Sahara desert.
Ouzina:
Ouzina is a small village located in the Moroccan desert, near the border with Algeria.
Ouzina offers a peaceful and authentic desert experience. The village is home to a few Berber families who still maintain their nomadic customs.
Visitors often pass through Ouzina on Morocco desert tours from Marrakech, on their way to Erg Chebbi dunes or to Zagora. It’s a great place to enjoy desert landscapes and local culture during a desert safari Marrakech.
Sidi Ali Tafraouet:
Sidi Ali Tafraouet is a small village located 100 km south of Rissani near the Algerian border. It’s famous for its beautiful desert landscapes, and it’s one of the highlights of a Sahara Tour from Marrakech.
Zagora:
Zagora is known as the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Famous for its palm groves and ancient kasbahs, it’s a popular starting point for luxury Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech, especially to Erg Chigaga.
Zagora offers a glimpse into Morocco’s traditional desert life, often included in many Morocco Sahara Desert Tours.
Draa Valley:
The Draa Valley is the largest river in Morocco, located near Agdez and Zagora City. It’s one of the famous valleys with palm trees. During our Marrakech Sahara Desert Tour, we stop to explore this green oasis, popular in Morocco desert tours from Marrakech.
Toudgha Gorges:
Todra Gorge, located in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco, is known for its towering red rock cliffs up to 300 meters high.
It’s a popular place for hikers and climbers and part of many Sahara tours from Marrakech and desert safari Marrakech adventures.
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah:
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah is a historic fortified village near Ouarzazate. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its 17th-century Berber towers.
It’s a filming location for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Ait Ben Haddou is a must-visit stop in most Morocco Sahara Desert Tours and luxury Sahara Desert tours from Marrakech.
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