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6 Days in the Moroccan Desert – A Calm Journey from Marrakech

6 days From Marrakesh

Operator

Morocco Travel Experts LLC

City & Culture

Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions

Group Tour

Join a group and forge lifelong friendships

Fully Guided

An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour

Guided in English

Other languages on request: German, Italian, Portuguese, French, Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Russian

Group Size 1 - 20

All Ages Welcome

Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech
Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Garden
Start pointMarrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Marrakech - Your accommodation (hotel/riad) or Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK))
MealsBreakfast, Dinner (Traditional Moroccan dinner)

Included activities

  • Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
  • Visit Koutoubia Mosque
  • Tour Bahia Palace
  • Navigate the souks

Optional activities

  • Relax in Majorelle Garden (€20 per person)

Landmarks

  • Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
  • Koutoubia Mosque
  • Bahia Palace
  • Saadian Tombs
  • Majorelle Garden
Day 2 Marrakech to Boumalne Dades
Tizi n'Tichka Pass, Aït Benhaddou, Dades Gorges
MealsBreakfast, Dinner

Included activities

  • Cross Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Visit Aït Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Drive through Skoura palm groves
  • Drive through Valley of Roses

Landmarks

  • Tizi n'Tichka Pass
  • Aït Benhaddou
  • Dades Gorges
Day 3 Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
Todra Gorges, Erfoud, Rissani, Erg Chebbi
MealsBreakfast, Dinner (Traditional dinner at desert camp)

Included activities

  • Visit Todra Gorges
  • Explore Rissani traditional market
  • Camel trek into Sahara at sunset
  • Berber music around campfire

Landmarks

  • Todra Gorges
  • Erfoud
  • Rissani
  • Erg Chebbi
Day 4 Merzouga
Erg Chebbi, Khamlia village
MealsBreakfast (Breakfast at camp)

Included activities

  • Sunrise viewing over Sahara dunes
  • Return to Merzouga village by camel

Optional activities

  • Quad biking through the dunes (€45-50 per person)
  • Visit nomad families for traditional tea
  • Gnawa music performances in Khamlia village
  • Explore fossil workshops
  • Relax by the pool

Landmarks

  • Erg Chebbi
  • Khamlia village
Day 5 Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Draa Valley, Agdz, Atlas Film Studios, Kasbah Taourirt
MealsBreakfast, Dinner

Included activities

  • Drive through Draa Valley
  • Pass through Agdz

Optional activities

  • Visit Atlas Film Studios (€11 per person)
  • Explore Kasbah Taourirt

Landmarks

  • Draa Valley
  • Agdz
  • Atlas Film Studios
  • Kasbah Taourirt
Day 6 Ouarzazate to Marrakech
Aït Benhaddou, Tizi n'Tichka Pass
End pointMarrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Marrakech - Your accommodation (hotel/riad) or Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK))
MealsBreakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at traditional restaurant or rooftop)

Included activities

  • Cross Tizi n'Tichka Pass with photo stops

Optional activities

  • Revisit Aït Benhaddou for more exploration
  • Visit Berber villages and scenic viewpoints
  • Last-minute shopping in medina
  • Hammam spa treatment (€30-40 per person)

Landmarks

  • Aït Benhaddou
  • Tizi n'Tichka Pass

What's Included

Accommodation
6 nights accommodation as follows:
Night 1: Marrakech
Night 2: Boumalne Dades
Night 3: Merzouga
Night 4: Merzouga
Night 5: Ouarzazate
Night 6: Marrakech
Guide
Driver speaking English, French, Spanish, and Arabic
*Local Guide in ait ben haddou
Other languages available upon request.
Meals
* Breakfast X 6.
* Dinner only in Merzouga and Boumalne Dades Ouarzazate
Transport
Private A/C Vehicle,
4x4 desert excursion to nomad families

What's Not Included

Optional extras
Quad biking or buggy rides in Merzouga dunes (€45-50 per person)
Hot air balloon ride in Marrakech (€200-220 per person)
Entrance to Majorelle Garden in Marrakech (€20 per person)
Atlas Film Studios visit in Ouarzazate (€11 per person)
Traditional hammam spa treatment (€30-40 per person)
Other items
The following items are not included in the tour price and may require additional payment during the trip. These services are optional or depend on personal preferences.
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• Personal expenses
• Drinks and beverages
• Lunches and dinners not mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to monuments and attractions
• Tips for guides and drivers
• Travel insurance
• Optional activities
✨ These items allow travelers the flexibility to customize their experience according to their interests and preferences.

Good to know

Currency
د.م.
Moroccan Dirham
Morocco
Plugs & Adapters
As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E.
Type C
Morocco
Type E
Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
Typhoid - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
Visa
Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
For any tour departing before October 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 21st, 2026, a minimum payment of 30%
is required to confirm your booking with Morocco Travel Experts LLC. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
Some departure dates and prices may vary and Morocco Travel Experts LLC will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Accessibility
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Traveler Moments

Traditional Moroccan kasbah with people walking in front.
Two people on ATVs in a desert landscape.
Person standing on desert dunes at sunset.
Luxury desert camp with tents set up in the dunes.
A group of people riding camels across a desert landscape.
Tourists riding camels in the desert.
View of Ait Benhaddou with a reflection on the water.
View of a beautiful valley with mountains and palms.
People riding a horse-drawn carriage with a mosque in the background.
View of traditional Moroccan architecture at sunset.
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