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5-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert

From Marrakech 5 days Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Tinghir – Merzouga – Agdz

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5-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert 5-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert 5-Day Tour from Marrakech to the Desert
Night in the desert
Small groups
Private transport
Meals included
Licensed guides

About this trip

Discover the amazing beauty of Morocco on this 5-day trip from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and back. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit ancient kasbahs, and explore green valleys and stunning gorges.

In Merzouga, enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes and spend a magical night in a desert camp under the stars. On the way back to Marrakech, travel through beautiful oases and traditional villages for an unforgettable journey. This multi-day tour is perfect for experiencing the best of Morocco’s landscapes and culture.

Price:

Depending on the number of persons

Note:

We change and modify this program according to your needs. We also organize Morocco tours from different places in Morocco.

Features

  • Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and enjoy panoramic views.
  • Visit iconic kasbahs and explore the lush Dades and Todra Gorges.
  • Experience a camel trek and overnight stay in the Sahara Desert.
  • Travel through the Draa Valley and serene palm oases.
  • Discover the cultural and natural richness of southern Morocco.

Day by day

Day 1 Marrakech → Ouarzazate
  • Travel through the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains.
  • Explore Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco,” and visit its historic kasbahs.
Day 2 Ouarzazate → Tinghir
  • Journey through the Dades Valley, known as the “Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.”
  • Visit the dramatic Todra Gorges, perfect for a short walk or photo stop.
Day 3 Tinghir → Merzouga
  • Pass through Berber villages on your way to Merzouga.
  • Take a camel trek into the dunes and watch the sunset.
  • Stay overnight in a desert camp under a starry sky.
Day 4 Merzouga → Agdz
  • Leave the desert and travel through the Ziz Valley and the Draa Valley.
  • Stop at Agdz, a town surrounded by palm groves and beautiful landscapes.
Day 5 Agdz → Marrakech
  • Return to Marrakech, passing through traditional villages and scenic mountain roads.

Includes

Excludes

  • Beverages (also with meals)
  • Admission fee to attractions

Practical information

Departure: from your hotel or riad in Marrakech. Pick-up and drop-off are included; tell us your address when you book.

Good to know: this 5 days circuit is private and runs all year round. The itinerary can be adjusted to your pace — just say so in your request.

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What our travellers say

5.0 37 reviews on Tripadvisor
An Amazing Experience We had an AMAZING experience in Morocco! Mustapha was exceptional in helping us plan our two week adventure, secure the best guides in each city, ensure our lodgings, meals, and excursions were top-notch. He was kind, professional, knowledgeable and simply the best. We always felt safe and in the best care. We can’t wait to recommend Mustapha to other friends! Thank you for filling our memory bank with joy
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Dreamer38240356701 Tripadvisor · April 5, 2026
A safe, pleasant and educational trip in Morocco We had Mustafa as our safe, reliable and friendly guide and driver for almost four weeks. He contributed great knowledge of both geography, history, and culture. We also learned a lot about the modern Morocco and the rapid changes and advances made in the school system and training, industry, business and agriculture. We would like to come back another time, and most preferably with Mustafa as the driver, guide and very knowledgeable and nice travel accompaniment.
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Knut Erik N Couples · March 1, 2026
Super nice and very nice people Everything very well arranged fine camel ride to the accommodation which looked super nice, good food and nice campfire. Sleeping place was clean and fine. Beautiful sand and super sweet people. Outside the summer for super nice weather. I recommend it to everyone:)
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Adventure65107271742 Couples · February 4, 2026
Amazing trips with Mustapha in Morocco We have done two trips with Mustapha in Morocco and both were incredible. He both guided us to amazing experiences and was also very responsive to our desires and needs. Whenever we had a challenge (which was rare), he helped us solve it. He now feels like part of the family. I could not recommend partnering with Mustapha more for your next trip to Morocco.
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Meander39023 Tripadvisor · January 4, 2026
60 years in the desert Great experience with family and for my birthday. Beautiful discovery of a piece of desert of Merzouga and its camp in the middle of the dunes.
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Pascal D Tripadvisor · December 29, 2025
Phenomenal experience. What a phenomenal experience. Mustapha was the consummate host. Entertaining, funny and ever present. He is both proud and knowledgeable about his native and beautiful country. The tours are all inclusive of meals, hotels and entrance fees to the various attractions en route. All were faultless as was his skilful driving on the rough off road terrain. I cannot recommend Mustapha and his tours highly enough. I would definitely book him again.
MJ
Mary J Windsor, United Kingdom · November 23, 2025

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