This 6 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech combines two of Moroccos most iconic desert regions: Zagora, known for its serene landscapes and palm groves, and Merzouga, home to the towering Erg Chebbi dunes.
Highlights – 6 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech
- Drive through the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi nTichka Pass
- Explore the ancient Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO site)
- Visit Ouarzazate and Atlas Film Studios
- Discover Zagora, Tamegroute, and the Draa Valley
- Ride camels into the Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi dunes
- Enjoy a night under the stars at a desert camp with Berber music
- Explore the dramatic Todra Gorge and Dades Valley
- Pass through Rose Valley and Skoura Oasis
Itinerary – 6 days Morocco desert tour from Marrakech
Day 1 : Marrakech Ait Ben Haddou Ouarzazate Agdz Zagora
Kick off your adventure with an early morning departure from Marrakech, crossing the scenic Tizi nTichka Pass (2,260m) in the High Atlas Mountains. Stop at the legendary Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a backdrop for movies like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After wandering through its ancient alleys, head to Ouarzazate, Moroccos Hollywood. You can visit the Atlas Film Studios if youre curious. From there, continue through Agdz and the stunning Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and Berber villages. Arrive in Zagora by evening this desert town marks the start of your Sahara adventure. Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional riad or kasbah.
Day 2 : Zagora Tamegroute Mhamid Erg Chigaga
After breakfast, visit Tamegroute, home to an ancient underground Koranic library and famous green pottery workshops. Then, continue to Mhamid, the last village before the Sahara truly begins. From here, hop on a 44 and journey into the heart of the desert towards the wild, untouched Erg Chigaga dunes some of the tallest and most remote dunes in Morocco. By sunset, youll arrive at a desert camp where you can ride camels through the dunes. Enjoy a magical evening under the stars with a traditional Berber dinner and live music around the campfire.
Day 3 : Erg Chigaga Foum Zguid Taznakht Agdz
Wake up early to watch the sunrise paint the desert in shades of gold and pink. After breakfast, hop back in the 44 and cross the vast, rocky Iriqui Lake (a dry salt flat) towards Foum Zguid. Stop for lunch in Taznakht, a town famous for its handcrafted Berber rugs and carpets. Then, travel back through the beautiful Draa Valley, with its endless palm groves, before settling down for the night in Agdz a peaceful oasis town.
Day 4 : Agdz Nkob Alnif Rissani Merzouga
After breakfast, head through the rugged, off-the-beaten-path landscapes of Nkob and Alnif, surrounded by acacia trees and desert plateaus. Stop at Rissani, the last major town before the dunes, and explore its lively souk (market) famous for selling dates, spices, and even traditional Berber medicine. By afternoon, youll arrive in Merzouga, right at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes Moroccos most iconic desert sea. Swap your vehicle for camels and trek into the dunes, where youll reach your luxury desert camp just in time for a stunning sunset. Dinner, stargazing, and another night under the desert sky unforgettable.
Day 5 : Merzouga Erfoud Todra Gorge Dades Valley
After a peaceful desert sunrise and breakfast, ride your camels back to Merzouga. From there, head to Erfoud, famous for its fossils and marble workshops. Next stop: Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with towering 300-meter cliffs. Its a paradise for climbers and hikers you can walk along the riverbed, soaking in the dramatic scenery. By evening, continue to Dades Valley, known for its surreal, wind-carved rock formations and Monkey Fingers mountains. Spend the night in a cozy riad or kasbah with views over the valley.
Day 6 : Dades Valley Rose Valley Skoura Marrakech
On the final day, start with breakfast and a drive through the Valley of Roses if youre visiting between April and May, youll see the fields in full bloom. Pass through Skoura, an oasis filled with palm groves and ancient kasbahs, before stopping in Ouarzazate for lunch or a quick break. Finally, journey back through the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech by evening filled with unforgettable memories from the desert and beyond.
Includes
- Private, comfortable transport (4×4 or minibus)
- English-speaking driver/guide
- 4 nights in riads/kasbahs (private rooms)
- 1 night in a luxury desert camp (private tent)
- Camel trek in both Zagora and Merzouga
- Sandboarding in the dunes
- Breakfasts & dinners daily
- Berber music around the campfire
Excludes
- Lunches
- Drinks and snacks
- Entrance fees to optional attractions (e.g., Atlas Studios)
- Tips for guide/driver
- Personal expenses