Looking for the best way to experience the Sahara without rushing? This 5 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga is the perfect balance of adventure and comfort — with 2 nights in the Sahara Desert, a private 4×4, camel trekking across the Erg Chebbi dunes, and a night in a luxury desert camp under the stars.
Your 5 day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour takes you across the High Atlas Mountains, through the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, into the dramatic Todra Gorge, and deep into the Sahara Desert at Merzouga. You’ll ride camels at sunset, sleep in a desert camp, explore desert villages, and return to Marrakech with memories that last a lifetime.
This is a private 5 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga, Your own vehicle, your own driver-guide, and your own pace from start to finish.
Day 1: Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Dades Valley — 6–7 hours / ~330 km
Day 2: Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga — 5–6 hours / ~280 km
Day 3: Merzouga → Khamlia → Nomad Family → Merzouga — 2–3 hours / ~60 km
Day 4: Merzouga → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate — 6–7 hours / ~360 km
Day 5: Ouarzazate → High Atlas → Marrakech — 4–5 hours / ~200 km
Total: ~1,230 km over 5 days. Driving times include photo and lunch stops — pure driving is shorter. As a private Desert Tour, the pace can be adjusted to your preferences.
The cost of this 5 day Marrakech to Merzouga tour depends on your travel dates, number of passengers, and accommodation type (standard or luxury). The tour includes private transport, accommodation, a meal plan, camel trek, and a luxury desert camp.
Since this is a private 5 day tour Marrakech to Merzouga, the price per person decreases as your group size increases. Final quotations depend on group size and season.
A private room will be provided at the comfortable Riad Gabsi Du Dades in the Dades Valley or at a similar hotel. After dinner, you can relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Breakfast will be served the following morning before the journey continues
Spend the night at Aiour Luxury Camp in the Merzouga desert, or at a similar luxury desert camp. Relax in your private tent after the camel trek, enjoy dinner beneath the stars, and experience traditional Berber music around the campfire. Breakfast will be served the following morning before continuing the journey.
Following your desert camp experience, overnight in Hotel Café du Sud in Merzouga for the third night. The comfy hotel provides a nice place to spend a night close to the dunes of Erg Chebbi. They have comfortable rooms, a nice terrace with desert view, and a pleasant environment. While you are staying there, you will have a dinner and breakfast. In addition, you can cool yourself at the swimming pool, which is perfect following a day in the desert. On your leisure afternoon, you will be able to hike among the dunes or undertake any optional activities such as ATV quad, buggy,
Your final night is at Dar Chamaa in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa.” This charming guesthouse offers private rooms, an on-site pool, and beautiful views of the Atlas Mountains. Dinner and breakfast are included — the perfect stop before crossing the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech the next day.
The hotels and camps listed below are examples of the accommodation we commonly arrange for this 5 day Sahara desert tour from Marrakech. Final properties may vary depending on availability, but all are hand-picked for comfort, location, and authentic local character.
Layers, sunscreen, a hat, a scarf, comfortable walking shoes, a headlamp, and cash (MAD) for lunches, tips, and entrance fees.
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You’ll spend 2 nights in the Sahara Desert in Merzouga — the first in a luxury desert camp on the Erg Chebbi dunes, and the second in a Merzouga hotel or desert camp (your choice).
The best seasons are March–May and September–November, when temperatures are mild. Summers are very hot, and winter nights in the desert can be cold.
Yes. A 4×4 transfer is included for travelers who prefer not to ride. This option is also recommended for very young children, older travelers, or anyone with back or mobility problems.
Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and other dietary requirements can usually be accommodated when they are communicated in advance. Please provide details about allergies or special meals when you make your booking.
The Moroccan dirham is the most convenient currency for lunches, drinks and personal purchases. Euros may be accepted in some tourist areas, but they are not accepted everywhere.
Give us your travel dates and number of people traveling and our travel team will do the needful for you. We will respond to you within 24 hours with all the travel details and booking details. After confirming everything, a deposit will confirm your booking.
Make your reservation for a private 5 day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga — with your own 4×4, driver-guide, 2 nights in the Sahara, camel trekking, a luxury desert camp, and unforgettable memories.
