Marrakech Desert tour Itinerary 5 Days A five-day journey to Morocco offers a brief yet enriching experience. You’ll delve into Marrakech‘s charms and embark on a captivating desert tour. This Marrakech itinerary 5 days starts and ends in Marrakech, serving as a foundation for your trip to Morocco. All our itineraries are fully customisable to match your travel preferences and requirements, combining the city, the High Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara for a well-balanced mix of culture, mountain scenery, and desert adventure.
Your 5 days in Marrakech begin with a warm reception at Marrakech Menara Airport. Our local guide accompanies you to your riad to check in and settle in. With the rest of the day at your leisure, you can explore Marrakech’s vibrant atmosphere. A visit to the iconic Jemaa el-Fnaa square, the city’s bustling heart, offers a glimpse into the lively ambiance. Consider dinner at one of the square’s restaurants before returning to your riad.
Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Your desert expedition begins with a pick-up from your riad. Leaving the city, you travel southeast across the scenic High Atlas Mountains, encountering charming Berber villages and stopping for photos.
You enjoy lunch at Ait Ben Haddou village, a UNESCO-listed treasure famed for its ancient Kasbah. After a brief stop in Ouarzazate, home to Africa’s largest studio, you continue to the Dades Gorge through the Valley of Roses, where you marvel at the “monkey fingers” rock formations before retiring to your hotel.
Driving distance: approximately 353 km · Driving time: approximately 6 hr 30 min · Overnight: Hotel in the Dades Valley
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, then traverse the stunning landscapes along the Dades and Todra Rivers, adorned with palm groves and Berber settlements. Your first destination is the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge in Tinghir. On the way to Merzouga, your driver/guide will suggest a stop at a traditional Berber shop for photos at no cost.
On arrival in Merzouga, you set off on an unforgettable camel ride into the heart of the desert, witnessing the sunset over the dunes and trying sandboarding. As night falls, retreat to a luxury desert camp where a tasty dinner awaits, and experience the magic of the desert under the starlit sky.
Driving distance: approximately 310 km · Driving time: approximately 5 hr · Overnight: Luxury desert camp, Merzouga
After a delightful breakfast at your desert camp, you begin the return journey to Marrakech, this time through the scenic Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest. Along the way you pause in Agdez for a panoramic view of the valley and its lush palm trees.
You stop in Ouarzazate for lunch, then traverse the High Atlas Mountains once more back to Marrakech, where we drop you off at your riad.
Driving distance: approximately 560 km · Driving time: approximately 9 hr · Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Begin your final day with breakfast at your riad. Our local guide showcases Marrakech’s best attractions, sharing stories about landmarks like Jemaa el-Fna Square, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the Koutoubia Mosque.
After lunch, take a stroll through the modern side of Marrakech and explore the exquisite Majorelle Garden. If your flight out of Morocco is today, we provide a smooth airport transfer, concluding your 5-day Marrakech itinerary.
Overnight: Optional / airport transfer
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Yes, 5 days can provide enough time to explore Marrakech and enjoy a desert tour as well.
Combine the city, the Atlas Mountains, and the Sahara. Start with Marrakech’s historic Medina, souks, palaces, and Jemaa el-Fnaa, then head into the High Atlas before continuing to the Sahara for a camel ride and an overnight in a luxury camp.
Yes, especially the Merzouga desert, which is included in this 5-day Marrakech itinerary.
We use comfortable options such as the Toyota Prado Land Cruiser TX, Ford Tourneo Custom, Mercedes-Benz Vito, and a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibus for groups of 8 or more, among others.
Book as early as possible, ideally at least 2–4 weeks in advance, and earlier for peak periods, to secure your preferred dates, accommodations, and desert camp.
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