5 days Marrakech Desert Tour
Moroccan Odyssey: A 5-Day Journey Through the Sahara Desert
Join us on a thrilling 5-day adventure through the Sahara Desert, where you’ll experience the majestic beauty of the dunes, the vibrant culture of the Berber people, and the stunning landscapes of Morocco.
This tour takes you on a journey through the Atlas Mountains, the palm tree valley of Draa, and the dunes of Chegaga, where you’ll spend a night under the stars in a traditional Berber tent. Along the way, you’ll visit ancient Kasbahs, including the famous Aït Benhaddou, and enjoy traditional Berber cuisine and hospitality.
With its unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, this tour is an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lifelong memories of Morocco.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be greeted with a private car transfer to your charming riad. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the riad, and take the opportunity to explore the vibrant city of Marrakech.
Day 2: City Tour Marrakech
After breakfast in the riad, meet with your tour guide and embark on a journey to discover the historical and cultural treasures of Marrakech. Visit the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the Ben Youssef Koranic School. In the afternoon, explore the famous Jamaa El Fna and the Majorelle Gardens. Overnight at the riad.
Day 3: Marrakech - Ouarzazate - Agdez
Depart from Marrakech after breakfast and cross the Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Take the off-road route towards Telouet, passing through Berber villages and visiting the famous Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a film location for Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator. After lunch, drive through the Ait Saouen mountains and overnight in a traditional Kasbah in a palm grove.
Day 4: Zagora - Tamgroute - M'hamid Lghizlan - Chegaga
Drive through the stunning palm tree valley of Draa, famous for its numerous traditional Kasbahs, to Zagora, a beautiful small town at the entrance of the desert. Continue into the deep desert to the Chigaga Camp, located in the heart of the big dunes called “Ocean of Sand”. Enjoy a camel ride in the dunes and overnight in a typical Berber tent or under the stars.
Tour Highlights
- Explore the Atlas Mountains and the Gorges of Dades
- Visit ancient kasbahs, including Ksar Ait Ben Haddou
- Spend a night under the stars in a traditional Berber tent
- Enjoy traditional Berber cuisine and hospitality
- Visit the cinema studio in Ouarzazate
Day 5: Chegaga - Lake Iriqui - Foum Zguid - Taznakht - Marrakech
This morning, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and then take a walk in the dunes. Drive off-road across the desert for 90km to the town of Foum Zguid, passing through some of the finest remote scenery in Morocco, including the vast dried salt flats of Lake Iriqui, the imposing mountain ridges of the Jebel Bani, and acacia tree groves. Stop to explore the vast fossil beds and then travel north towards the Atlas Mountains through the Tizn’ Tichka pass. Finally, arrive back in Marrakech, where your journey began.
Tour Highlights
Tour Highlights
- Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech and its historical treasures
- Visit the iconic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and the palm tree valley of Draa
- Spend a night under the stars in a traditional Berber tent
- Enjoy traditional Berber cuisine and hospitality
- Drive off-road across the desert and explore the vast fossil beds
Tour Information
Max Guests
50
Min Age
12+
Tour Location
From Marrakech
Languages Support
English, French, Spanish
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