5 Days Days Shared Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
1 night in Marrakech before the tour, 3 days shared desert trip to Merzouga, and 1 final night in Marrakech after returning from the desert.
Marrakech Shared Desert Tour
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- Shared Tour
- 5 Days / 4 Night
- Marrakech Round Trip
5 Days Shared Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech
This 5 Days Shared Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech is a great choice for travelers who want to enjoy the Sahara Desert without rushing their arrival or departure. The package includes one night in Marrakech before the desert tour, a 3 days shared desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, and one final night in Marrakech after returning from the desert.
This tour is perfect for travelers arriving in Marrakech before the desert trip and leaving after the tour. It gives you a more comfortable experience because you do not need to start the desert tour immediately after arrival or travel again right after returning from Merzouga.
During this 5 days Morocco desert package, you will enjoy Marrakech, cross the High Atlas Mountains, visit Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and experience camel trekking in the Merzouga dunes with one night in a Sahara desert camp.
Highlights of the Marrakech Shared Desert Tour
Spend one night in Marrakech before starting the desert tour.
Cross the High Atlas Mountains and the Tizi n’Tichka pass.
Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
Travel through Ouarzazate and the road of the thousand kasbahs.
Discover Dades Valley and Todra Gorges.
Enjoy camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Spend one night in a Sahara desert camp in Merzouga.
Watch the sunset and sunrise over the dunes.
Return to Marrakech and enjoy one final night after the desert trip.
5 Days Shared Desert Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech and Transfer to Your Accommodation
Welcome to Marrakech. On the first day, we will pick you up from your arrival point in Marrakech, such as Marrakech Airport, the train station, the bus station, your hotel, riad, or any accessible location in the city.
After meeting our team, we will transfer you to your accommodation in Marrakech, where you can check in and relax before starting your desert adventure the next morning. Depending on your arrival time, you may have free time to explore Marrakech, visit Jemaa el-Fna square, walk through the old Medina, or simply rest at your hotel or riad.
This first night in Marrakech makes the tour more comfortable, especially if you arrive one day before the shared desert tour. It gives you time to relax before the early departure to the Sahara Desert.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals included: Not included, depending on the hotel option
Day 2: Marrakech to Dades Valley via High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
After breakfast, your shared desert tour starts from Marrakech. You will meet your driver and the other travelers at the agreed meeting point or at an accessible location near your accommodation.
The journey begins by crossing the beautiful High Atlas Mountains through the famous Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, you will enjoy panoramic views, Berber villages, mountain landscapes, and photo stops.
After crossing the mountains, you will arrive at Ait Ben Haddou, one of the most famous kasbahs in Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will have time to visit the kasbah and enjoy lunch in the area.
In the afternoon, the trip continues through Ouarzazate, known as the gate of the Sahara Desert, and then along the road of the thousand kasbahs towards Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight stay will be in a hotel or riad in the Dades area.
Overnight: Hotel/Riad in Dades Valley
Meals included: Dinner
Day 3: Dades Valley to Merzouga Desert Camp via Todra Gorges
After breakfast, you will continue your journey towards the Sahara Desert. The first important stop of the day is Todra Gorges, one of the most impressive natural places in Morocco. You can enjoy a short walk between the high canyon walls and take beautiful photos.
After visiting Todra Gorges, the road continues through desert towns and landscapes. You will pass by Tinjdad, Erfoud, and Rissani before arriving in Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes.
When you arrive in Merzouga, you will meet the camel team and start your camel trekking experience across the sand dunes. This is one of the most beautiful moments of the tour, especially during sunset.
After the camel ride, you will arrive at your Sahara desert camp. In the evening, enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music, and a peaceful night under the stars.
Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
Day 4: Merzouga to Marrakech via Draa Valley and Ouarzazate
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast at the camp, you will return by camel or 4×4, depending on the camp organization.
Then you will start the long drive back to Marrakech. The road takes you through beautiful desert landscapes, palm groves, and traditional villages. You will pass through Rissani, Alnif, Nkob, Agdz, and the Draa Valley, one of the most beautiful palm valleys in Morocco.
After lunch on the way, you will continue towards Ouarzazate and then cross the High Atlas Mountains again. Arrival in Marrakech is usually in the evening.
After arrival, you will spend one final night in Marrakech. This makes the tour more comfortable because you can rest after the long desert journey instead of leaving Marrakech the same evening.
Overnight: Marrakech
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Marrakech Departure
After breakfast, your 5 days shared Morocco desert tour from Marrakech comes to an end.
Depending on your flight time or next travel plan, you can enjoy free time in Marrakech, visit the Medina, relax at your hotel, or request an airport transfer.
This final day gives you more flexibility and makes the whole desert experience easier and more relaxed.
Meals included: Breakfast
What’s Included
1 night accommodation in Marrakech before the desert tour.
3 days shared desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and back.
1 night accommodation in Dades Valley.
1 night in a Sahara desert camp in Merzouga.
1 night accommodation in Marrakech after the desert tour.
Shared air-conditioned transport with driver during the desert tour.
Camel trekking in the Erg Chebbi dunes.
Dinner and breakfast in Dades Valley.
Dinner and breakfast at the desert camp.
Stops for photos and sightseeing along the route.
What’s Not Included
Flights.
Lunches and drinks.
Dinners in Marrakech.
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Important Information
Important InformationThis package includes a shared desert tour, so you will travel with other travelers during the 3 days desert trip.
The first and last nights in Marrakech make the tour more comfortable, especially for travelers arriving before the desert trip or leaving after it.
Pick-up for the shared desert tour may be from a meeting point if your accommodation is inside the old Medina and not accessible by car.
The drive from Merzouga back to Marrakech on Day 4 is long, but there will be stops along the way.
Comfortable shoes, warm clothes for the desert night, sunglasses, and sunscreen are recommended.
Why Book This 5 Days Morocco Desert Package?
This 5 days package is better than booking only the 3 days desert tour if you want a smoother and more relaxed travel plan. You will have one night in Marrakech before the desert trip, so you can rest before the early departure. You will also have one night in Marrakech after returning from the Sahara, so you do not need to rush to the airport or another destination the same evening.
It is a great choice for solo travelers, couples, friends, and small groups who want to enjoy a shared desert tour from Marrakech with comfortable accommodation before and after the Sahara experience.
FAQs – 5 Days Shared Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech
Is this 5 days Morocco desert tour shared or private?
This is a shared Morocco desert tour from Marrakech, which means you will join other travelers during the 3 days desert trip to Merzouga. It is a great option for travelers who want to enjoy the Sahara Desert at a better price while still having a well-organized tour.
What is included in the 5 days shared desert tour?
This package includes 1 night in Marrakech before the desert tour, the 3 days shared desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, and 1 final night in Marrakech after returning from the desert. It also includes shared transport during the desert tour, Dades Valley accommodation, Merzouga desert camp, camel trekking, and selected dinners and breakfasts.
Where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts and finishes in Marrakech. On Day 1, we can pick you up from Marrakech airport, train station, bus station, hotel, riad, or any accessible location in Marrakech and transfer you to your accommodation.
Why should I book the 5 days tour instead of only the 3 days desert tour?
The 5 days tour is better if you want a more relaxed experience. You will have one night in Marrakech before the desert tour and one night after returning from the Sahara, so you do not need to rush after arrival or leave immediately after the long drive back from Merzouga.
Does this tour visit the real Sahara Desert?
Yes, this tour visits Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi dunes, one of the most famous Sahara Desert areas in Morocco. You will enjoy camel trekking, sunset or sunrise views, and one night in a desert camp.