6 days desert tour in Morocco from Marrakech

1st Day: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ouarzazat – Skoura – Dades Gorges:

The 6 days desert tour in Morocco from Marrakech to Merzouga starts soon after we meet you in Marrakech. After that, we will go to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, traveling across the High-Atlas road. We will stop at Ait Benhaddou, which is one of the most iconic sites in Morocco and Hollywood movies. It was the filming site of many movies similar to Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. After that we will go to Ouarzazate, which is also apparent in those movies. We will go after that to Skoura Oasis, which is one of the most luscious oases in Morocco. Finally, we will drive to Dades Valley and gorges to explore the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’ before we stop at a hotel with a nice view.

2nd Day: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga – Erg Chebbi:

We will eat breakfast and shower before we head to Tinghir: the oasis town and the Todra Gorges. Todra Gorges are the highest canyons in Morocco. The landscapes of Todra are quite amazing. After that, we will head to the oases of Tafilalt, which has the largest palm groves in Morocco. Soon after we visit the two desert towns Erfoud and Rissani, we will stop at our destination, which is Merzouga. We will check into a hotel there to take a rest.

3rd day: Merzouga – Rissani – Erg Chebbi- Merzouga:

In the morning, we will explore the region of Merzouga starting with Rissani, which is a central market for caravans. Then, we will go to the Gnawa spiritual music town Khamlia. Afterwards, we will go to Dayet Srij Lake, which hosts flamingoes and other birds in the spring. After that, we will visit some nomads in their tents. At the end of the day, we will return to Merzouga. Finally, we will ride the camels towards the dunes of Erg Chebbi. We will climb the high dunes to see the mesmerizing sunset before we go the desert camp. In the desert camp, we will enjoy all sorts of activities like dancing to live traditional music and stargazing. The nomads will keep us entertained until we decide to sleep.

4th day: Sahara- desert – Todra Gorge – Dades valley:

On this day, we must wake up early to see the sunrise because it cannot be missed in the Sahara. We will ride the camels once again and head to the town of Merzouga where we left our luggage in the hotel. We will eat breakfast and shower before we head to Tinghir: the oasis town and the Todra Gorges. Todra Gorges are the highest canyons in Morocco. The landscapes of Todra are quite amazing. Finally, we will drive to Dades Valley and gorges to explore the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’ before we stop at a hotel with a nice view.

5th day: Dades Valley – Roses Valley – Kelaa M’gouna – Skoura – Ouarzazate:

After eating our breakfast, we will continue our 6 days desert tour in Morocco, we will leave Dades and gorges. We will see the rock formations of the ‘Monkey Toes’. Then, we will head to Kalaat M’Gouna the city of Roses and Ouarzazate the Hollywood of Morocco, crossing the road of a ‘thousand Kasbahs.’ We can also visit the iconic Skoura Oasis on our trip. We will spend the night in a fancy hotel in at Ouarzazate.

6th day: Ouarzazate – Film Studio – High Atlas Road – Marrakech:

After breakfast, we will travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. This Kasbah is the largest one in Morocco. This Kasbah is also apparent in many Hollywood movies and Game of Thrones as well. After we reach Marrakech, traveling across the High Atlas Road, we will explore some cool sites like the Majorelle Gardens and Jamaa El Fna Square, which is the busiest square in Africa and one of the most exotic places on earth. We will explore the huge Medina of Marrakech, which is another world heritage site. We will see the artisans, Bazaars, Koranic Schools, and the landmarks of the Medina. After that, we will see the famous Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. We will visit all the important landmarks and historical sites in Marrakech like the Souks, the Koranic School, the Bahia Palace, and the Saadian Tombs. We will have lunch near Jamaa El Fna. After that, we will have a free program. Then, we will end our 6 days desert tour in Morocco.