Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley

Your 5 Day Tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert begins in Ouarzazate, often known as the Gateway to the Sahara.

Travel through the beautiful Skoura Oasis, famous for its palm groves and historic kasbahs. Continue to the Valley of Roses, renowned for its fragrant rose fields, traditional villages, and local artisanal products.

The journey continues toward the Dades Valley, where dramatic rock formations, fertile landscapes, and picturesque Berber villages create one of Morocco’s most scenic regions.

Dinner and overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, depart toward the spectacular Todra Gorge.

Enjoy time to walk through this magnificent canyon, where towering cliffs rise dramatically above a narrow riverbed. The gorge is considered one of Morocco’s most impressive natural attractions and a paradise for photographers and nature lovers.

Continue through oasis settlements and desert landscapes before reaching Erfoud, famous for its fossils and traditional desert culture.

Arrive in Merzouga in the late afternoon and begin an unforgettable camel trek across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.

Watch the sunset over the Sahara before arriving at your desert camp for dinner, traditional music, and an overnight stay beneath a sky filled with stars.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Rissani – Merzouga Region

Wake early to witness one of the highlights of your journey: the spectacular Sahara sunrise.

After breakfast, spend the day discovering the fascinating Merzouga region. Visit traditional villages, palm oases, and desert landscapes while learning about local customs and desert life.

Continue to Rissani, one of southern Morocco’s most historic towns and an important center of trade for centuries. Explore its traditional market and experience the authentic atmosphere of a desert community.

Return to Merzouga later in the day and enjoy another peaceful evening surrounded by the beauty of the Sahara Desert.

Dinner and overnight in Merzouga.

Day 4: Merzouga – Alnif – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, leave the dunes behind and travel through vast desert landscapes and remote Berber villages.

Pass through Alnif before entering the spectacular Draa Valley, one of Morocco’s longest and most beautiful oasis systems. Stretching for miles along the Draa River, the valley is lined with palm groves, traditional kasbahs, and ancient settlements.

Enjoy the changing scenery as you continue toward Ouarzazate.

Arrive in the evening and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

On the final day of your 5 Day Tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Merzouga Desert, visit the legendary Ait Ben Haddou.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Morocco’s most iconic fortified villages and has served as a filming location for numerous international productions.

Explore the ancient ksar before continuing across the High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass.

Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, traditional Berber villages, and spectacular mountain scenery throughout the journey.

Arrive in Marrakech during the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Moroccan adventure.