5 Days Merzouga Desert and Imperial Cities Tour from Marrakech

Marrakech, Morocco
Duration5 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Discover the magic of Morocco on this unforgettable 5-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert and the Imperial Cities. Travel through the High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, ride camels across golden dunes in Merzouga, and visit historic cities such as Fes, Meknes, Rabat, and Casablanca. This tour combines culture, adventure, history, and breathtaking landscapes for a complete Moroccan experience.

What's included

  • Pick-up & drop-off from Marrakech
  • 4 nights accommodation (hotels, riads & desert camp)
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Camel trek in Merzouga (one camel per person)
  • Lunches & drinks
  • Tips & personal expenses

What to expect

Day 1: Day 1 Marrakech > Taddart > Telouet > Ait Ben Haddou > Skoura > Dades Valley
  1. Marrakech
    Pass by
    We'll pick you up from Marrakech at 8:00 am. We'll drive for about 2 hours through the Atlas Mountains using the Tizi 'n Tichka pass. Along the way, we'll stop to take pictures and have breakfast. We'll also visit the town of Telouet and its old kasbah from the 17th century.

    Then, we'll head towards Ourzazate to see the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, which is protected by UNESCO. We'll have lunch there and visit the Atlas Film Studios. Afterward, we'll drive to Skoura, a town with many beautiful kasbahs, and then continue towards Dades Valley. We'll spend the night at a hotel in Dades Valley.
Day 2: Day 2 Dades Valley > Todra Gorge > Erfoud > Merzouga > Camel Trek > Desert Camp
  1. Dades Valley Adventures
    Pass by
    After breakfast, we'll drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge. Later, we'll head to Tinjdad village for lunch. After lunch, our journey continues through the towns of Arfoud and Rissani towards Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, Morocco's tallest sand dunes.

    In the late afternoon or early evening, we'll reach the hotel. You can relax by the swimming pool and enjoy some Berber tea. Around 5:30 pm, we'll embark on a camel ride from the hotel, lasting about one and a half hours through the desert dunes. Upon reaching the Berber tents, you'll have time to unwind, sip Berber tea with nomads, and head to the dunes to witness the sunset. Dinner will be served at the camp, followed by music around the campfire. You'll spend the night in a Berber tent.
Day 3: Day 3 Camel trek > Merzouga Village > Ziz Valley > Midelt > Ifrane > Fes
  1. Merzouga
    Pass by
    Before the sun rises, we'll get up early to see the sunrise. After that, you'll have time at the camp to try sandboarding if you're interested, enjoy breakfast, and take a shower. Then, we'll ride camels back to Merzouga, where you'll meet your driver.

    Our journey from Merzouga to Fez begins with a visit to the Rissani market, followed by passing through various places like Arfoud, Errachidia, Ziz Valley, Medilt, Cedar Forests of Azrou, Ifrane, and finally Fez. If it's a good day, you might even catch a glimpse of the monkeys living in the forests. We'll stop for lunch at one of the many restaurants along the way. Dinner and the night will be at your riad.
Day 4: Day 4 Fes > Meknes > Volubilis > Rabat
  1. Fes El-Bali
    Pass by
    n the morning, we'll have a quick visit to Fes, one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Morocco. After that, we'll drive to Meknes, another Imperial city in Morocco. You'll explore Meknes and stay in the region for lunch. In the afternoon, we'll have the opportunity to explore the Roman Ruins and the sacred town of Moulay Idriss.

    We'll take a walk around the impressive Roman city site, and then you'll have some time to see where Morocco’s first Arab conquerors settled, in the small, sacred town of Moulay Idriss. At the end of the day, we'll drive to Rabat, where you'll spend the last night. Dinner and the night will be at your riad
Day 5: Day 5 Rabat > Casablanca > Marrakech
  1. Rabat
    Pass by
    We'll start the day with a sightseeing tour of Morocco's administrative capital. You'll see the Royal Palace, The Mausoleum of Mohamed V, and the Hassan Tower, a minaret of an unfinished mosque started by the Almohad ruler, Yaacoub al-Mansour.

    After that, we'll head to Casablanca for lunch and a visit to the Hassan II mosque. You'll have some time to stroll around the city before we take the highway back to Marrakech

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers directly from their hotel or riad in Marrakech.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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