Discover the beauty of southern Morocco on this Marrakech to dunes of Erg Chebbi, tour in 5 days . Travel through the High Atlas Mountains,
Travel across the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying stunning mountain scenery and traditional Berber villages along the way. Visit the legendary fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its ancient kasbahs and famous film locations.
Continue your journey through the oasis town of Ouarzazate and the scenic valleys of Dades and Roses before reaching the dramatic cliffs of Todra Gorge. From there, travel toward the Sahara desert where the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi await.
One of the highlights of this tour is a peaceful camel trek across the dunes at sunset, followed by an unforgettable night in a traditional desert camp under a sky full of stars. Enjoy authentic Moroccan cuisine, Berber music around the campfire, and the magical silence of the Sahara.
Your adventure begins with an early pick-up at 8:30 from your accommodation in Marrakech. Travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views and traditional Berber villages along the way.
Stop to visit the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its impressive earthen architecture and film locations. Continue to Ouarzazate, often called the “Gateway to the Sahara,” before heading through the Valley of Roses to reach the beautiful Dades Valley where you will spend the night in a hotel or riad.
After breakfast, continue your journey through Berber villages toward the dramatic cliffs of Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural canyons. Enjoy time to walk along the river and admire the towering rock walls.
Later, travel through the desert landscapes via Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops, before arriving in Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp. Watch a magical sunset over the dunes, followed by dinner, Berber music, and an overnight stay under the stars.
Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the camp or hotel, spend the day exploring the desert region around Merzouga.
Visit the village of Khamlia, famous for its traditional Gnawa music, and discover the lifestyle of nomadic families in the desert. You may also enjoy optional activities such as quad biking, buggy rides, or sandboarding on the dunes. Overnight stay in a hotel or riad near the dunes.
After breakfast, depart from the desert and travel through the scenic landscapes of southern Morocco. Drive through the vast palm groves of the Draa Valley, the longest valley in Morocco, dotted with kasbahs and traditional villages.
Continue toward Ouarzazate where you will spend the night in a comfortable riad.
After breakfast, visit the historic Telouet Kasbah, once the residence of the powerful Glaoui family. Then travel back through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying the final scenic views before arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon where the tour ends.
