6-day Marrakech desert tour
Private 6-day tour from Marrakech to the desert: Dades and Todra gorges, camels, a night in desert tents and legendary kasbahs.
About this tour
Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Start and end: Marrakech
Type: private tour
Day-by-day itinerary
DAY 1Guided tour of Marrakech
After breakfast, guided tour of Marrakech, the “Pearl of the South”, and its main monuments:
- Bahia Palace
- El Badi Palace
- Saadian Tombs
- Menara Gardens
- Koutoubia Mosque
In the afternoon, explore the famous Jemaa el-Fna square, one of the liveliest places in Morocco, full of storytellers, musicians, snake charmers and traditional food stalls. Dinner and night at a hotel or riad in Marrakech.
DAY 2Marrakech → High Atlas → Ouarzazate → Dades Gorge
Departure after breakfast for the Dades Gorge, crossing the High Atlas over the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, past Berber villages and spectacular mountain scenery.
Pass through Ouarzazate, Morocco’s film capital, and continue along the famous Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, where Berber communities still live. Arrival at the Dades Gorge. Dinner and night at a hotel.
DAY 3Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
After breakfast, drive to Tinghir to visit the impressive Todra Gorge, a natural canyon with vertical walls. Free time to walk and have lunch.
In the afternoon, continue through the palm groves of Tinjdad and Touroug to Erfoud, with a visit to a fossil and marble workshop. Arrival in Merzouga, at the gates of the Sahara. Dinner and night at a hotel in Merzouga.
DAY 4Merzouga → Erg Chebbi (Sahara Desert)
After breakfast, 4x4 excursion across the Erg Chebbi dunes:
- Merzouga oasis
- Nomad settlements
- Khamlia village (Gnawa music)
- Mifiss mines
- Tissardmine oasis
In the afternoon, camel ride to the desert camp, stopping to enjoy the sunset among the dunes. Traditional dinner, live Berber music and a night under the stars in an equipped desert tent.
DAY 5Erg Chebbi → Rissani → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Option to get up early for the desert sunrise. After breakfast, camel ride back and drive to Rissani to visit its traditional souk, the largest in southern Morocco.
Continue to the impressive Draa Valley, famous for its palm groves and kasbahs. Arrival in Ouarzazate in the afternoon. Dinner and night at a hotel.
DAY 6Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech
After breakfast, visit the famous Aït Ben Haddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and filming location for movies such as Gladiator, Babel and Kingdom of Heaven.
In the afternoon, return to Marrakech and transfer to the hotel. End of the tour.
What’s included
Included
- Air-conditioned 4x4 or minibus
- Driver-guide in your language
- Fuel
- Camel trek
- 1 night in a desert tent (dinner and breakfast)
- Hotels on half board (dinner and breakfast)
Not included
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Supplements
- Flights
- Unspecified services
Accommodation
During the trip you stay in selected riads and hotels and, in the Merzouga desert, at a desert camp. You can choose standard, boutique or luxury accommodation; we name the exact places in your proposal.
Price
This tour costs from €710 per person, based on 2 travellers in standard accommodation. For larger groups the price per person goes down; in high season or with luxury accommodation it goes up. We send you the exact price for your dates within 24 hours.
What to bring
- Comfortable layers and something warm: desert nights are cool even in summer.
- Comfortable shoes for walking in medinas and on the dunes.
- Sunglasses, a cap or scarf and sunscreen.
- A small backpack for the night at the camp.
- Some cash in dirhams for meals, drinks and tips.
How to book
- Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and number of travellers.
- Within 24 hours you receive your itinerary and final price, with no obligation.
- We adjust whatever you like and you confirm the booking.
Why travel with Marruecos Privado
Just you and your group, no crowded coaches.
A driver-guide who speaks your language.
Flexible routes adapted to your interests.
Personalised quote in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. It is a private trip just for you and your companions, with your own driver and at your own pace.
Can it be customised?
Yes. We adapt the number of days, the starting city, the accommodation and the visits to what you need.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or email info@marruecosprivado.com with your dates and number of travellers. We will send you a tailor-made proposal within 24 hours, with no obligation.
How much does this tour cost?
From €710 per person for 2 travellers in standard accommodation. The final price depends on the number of travellers, the season and the accommodation you choose.
Can children come?
Yes. Because the trip is private, we adapt the pace, stops and accommodation to families with children.
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