MARRAKECH TOURS
5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO DESERT
Set off on an exciting 5-days tour from Marrakech to the desert, starting with a breathtaking journey over the High Atlas Mountains to famous locations like the film studios of Ouarzazate and the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah.
Discover the splendor of Merzouga’s Erg Chebbi Dunes after seeing the Dades Valley and Todra Gorges. Savor overnight camping in the desert, camel riding, and cultural exchanges.
After taking in the breathtaking dawn, go back to Ouarzazate for the night via Rissani’s market. Examine the film history of Ouarzazate and the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou before coming to an end of your journey and touring Marrakech with a local guide.
HIGHLIGHT OF 5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO DESERT
- Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, stopping at scenic viewpoints.
- Visit the renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous from movies like Gladiator.
- Discover Ouarzazate and its film studios.
- Traverse the picturesque Dades Valley, pausing for panoramic views.
- Explore the impressive Todra Gorges, a majestic canyon.
- Meet nomadic communities and experience their way of life.
- Enjoy a sunset camel ride into the desert.
- Stay overnight at a desert camp, with dinner and music.
- Witness a stunning sunrise and explore the vibrant market in Rissani.
- Uncover the cinematic heritage of Ouarzazate.
ITINERARY OF 5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO DESERT
DAY 1: MARRAKECH – KASBAH OF AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY:
On the first day of a five-day tour departing from Marrakech, you will be picked up from the airport or your lodging in the morning and driven to the desert, passing via the magnificent High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass. Along the route, there will be opportunities to pause and take in the stunning scenery from a broad perspective.
The renowned Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou is the next destination on our journey and a must-see. This fortified settlement is now recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is included on the World Heritage List. The Kasbah has also appeared in a number of movies, such as Gladiator, Alexander, The Mummy, etc.
We next go to Ouarzazate and stop at the movie studios where a number of well-known movies were filmed. We’ll have lunch and then go to explore the Rose Valley, which will include traveling past a large grove of palm trees in Skoura. Finally, we’re going to spend the night in Boumalne Dades.
DAY 2 : DADES VALLEY – TOUDGHHA GORGES- TINJDAD – MERZOUGA DESERT:
We’ll take a trip around the Dades Valley after breakfast. We’ll make a halt where we can get an aerial perspective of the valley and take in the breathtaking panorama of the Dades gorges. We’ll go on to Todra Gorges after that. The mountains have a large canyon cut by the Todra River, with huge red rocks on each side.
There, you may stroll about and take in the breathtaking surroundings. After that, we’ll go via Touroug and Tinjdad, which are regions with a lot of palm palms. On the way, you’ll have time for lunch.
At last, we reach Erg Chebbi’s Merzouga Dunes, where you will settle into your accommodation and have a captivating meal accompanied by customary Berber melodies. The hotel offers distinctive and cozy lodgings that let you completely enjoy the calm beauty of the nighttime desert.
DAY 3: AN EXPLORATIVE JOURNEY OF THE DESERT – VISIT NOMADS – CAMEL TREKKING – OVERNIGHT DESERT CAMP
After a delectable breakfast, we take a journey to Khamlia village, where you may enjoy authentic Gnawa music performed to captivating rhythms.
Then, deviating from the planned path, we’ll travel along unpaved road across the dunes and stop to have tea with nomads who live in traditional Berber tents. You’ll get to see a new way of life via this immersive experience, and you’ll even get to eat lunch—Berber pizza.
After unwinding at the hotel in the late afternoon, you’ll get ready for an amazing camel ride into the center of the dunes to see the magnificent sunset.
After being welcomed with mint tea at the camp, you may relax in your comfortable tents with private toilets and showers while the Sahara displays its breathtaking nighttime colors. Dinner is served, and while you dine, the group around the fire performs some music, adding to the romantic atmosphere of a starry Sahara night.
DAY 4: MERZOUGA – ALNIF – NKOB – DRAA VALLEY – OUARZAZATE:
To ensure you don’t miss this amazing sight, get up early today to see the magnificent dawn, when the dunes come to life with an enthralling display of colors and shadows. Following breakfast, you will return to Merzouga on your camel, meet your driver, and go to Ouarzazate.
We will make a stop at the vibrant traditional market in Rissani along the route. When you wander through its busy streets on a market day—Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays—you’ll be met with a colorful display of colors, scents, and noises. After that, we make our way to Alnif and spend the night driving the picturesque path that follows the Draa valley to Ouarzazate.
DAYS 5: OUARZAZATE – PALM GROVES OF SKOURA – AMRIDIL KASBAH – HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS – MARRAKECH
Today, we will explore Ourzazate city after breakfast at your accommodation. This city, known as the Hollywood of Africa, serves as the entry point to the Sahara desert. Ouarzazate, the site of the renowned Atlas studio and the old Kasbah of Taourirt, provides an enthralling look into the history of Moroccan film.
After traveling farther, we reach the fascinating Ait Ben Haddou, where we tour the historic Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has been captured on video.
After saying goodbye to this fascinating stronghold, we return to lively Marrakech by way of the magnificent High Atlas Mountains, stopping along the way to take in the fascinating Telouet Kasbah before dropping you off at your Marrakech lodging.
INFO OF 5 DAYS TOUR FROM MARRAKECH TO DESERT
WHAT INCLUDED
- Private A/C Vans or 4×4 vehicles
- Fuel
- English speaking driver.
- Pick up & Drop off at your accommodation
- Typical hotels, Kasbahs, Riads
- Camel ride Per each
- Overnight in a traditional nomad tent
- All breakfasts
WHAT EXCLUDED
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fee
- Tipping Driver and Guides
NOTE:
Crucial! If the suggested tour schedule isn’t convenient for you, please get in touch with us. We will design a personalized schedule according to your preferences and the length of your stay. We provide customized excursions in Morocco.
The cost of the vacation decreases as more individuals sign up. Transportation expenses will be commensurate with the number of passengers if the payment is set. The quality of the accommodations affects the cost. Kindly get in touch with us for a quote.
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