For an extraordinary desert adventure, choose our 5-day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech to the beautiful Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. Unlike short 3-day tours that move too fast, this extended itinerary gives you enough time to enjoy the journey and discover amazing places along the way.

With at least 4 days on the road, you can break up the drive in both directions and explore hidden spots. Arriving early at the hotel near the Erg Chebbi dunes lets you relax with a cup of Moroccan tea. You may meet nomads living in caves, take guided walks in palm groves, or enjoy refreshing hikes in the Dades Valley or the Todra Gorges.

This extended tour is not only about a camel ride and a night in the camp. We include several meaningful activities to make your Sahara experience unforgettable — from watching beautiful sunsets to stargazing in the quiet desert night.

Join our 5-day Desert Tour for a real and immersive Sahara experience. Explore the landscapes, culture, and traditions of southern Morocco on a journey you will always remember.

Day 1: Marrakech – Anti Atlas – Agdez – Zagora

Start your trip early from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. Cross the High Atlas Mountains through the famous Tichka Pass (2260 m) and enjoy amazing views of mountains, valleys, and Berber villages.

Along the way, visit historical kasbahs and continue through the beautiful Draa Valley with its palm trees and traditional houses. Your first night will be in a traditional kasbah in Zagora.

Day 2: Zagora – Off road – Ouzina Desert

After breakfast, begin a true desert adventure along old caravan routes once used for trading goods across Morocco. Drive part of the Paris-Dakar Rally tracks and pass through the Draa Valley, the Oum Geran Plateau, and remote Berber villages.

Cross the black desert and stop for a picnic under an acacia tree. In the afternoon, arrive at your peaceful hotel in the Ouzina Desert for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Ouzina to Erg Chebbi Dunes

In the morning, visit Ouzina village, home to only 14 families. See the local bakery, association, and school, and enjoy tea with a welcoming family.

Then continue to Khamlia village known for its traditional Gnawa music. Afterward, head to Merzouga where your camels are waiting for a sunset ride across the dunes. Spend the night in a desert camp with dinner, Berber music, and a beautiful starry sky.

Day 4: Merzouga – Todra Gorge – Dades Valley

Wake up early for a magical sunrise, then enjoy breakfast at the camp. Drive toward Tinghir and explore the famous Todra Gorge with a local guide. Walk along the river and admire the towering 300-meter cliffs.

After lunch, continue to the Dades Valley. Explore its gorges, rock formations, traditional kasbahs, and orchards. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in the Dades Valley.

Day 5: Dades Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, take a short walk in the gorges before continuing through the Dades Valley, also known as the Valley of Roses. Follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs toward Ouarzazate.

Stop in Ait Ben Haddou for lunch and visit this UNESCO World Heritage village, famous for movies such as Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia.

Cross the High Atlas Mountains again through the Tichka Pass and arrive back in Marrakech in the late afternoon, marking the end of your desert adventure.