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5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert tour 2026
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5 Days Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga Desert tour 2026

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About This Tour

5-day private desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and ending in Fes, crossing the High Atlas Mountains, visiting the UNESCO Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, exploring the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge, experiencing the Sahara Desert with camel trek in Merzouga, and traveling through the Middle Atlas Mountains via Ifrane and Azrou to Fes. A perfect one-way desert adventure.

Tour Program

Day 1: Marrakech to Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, Dades Gorges

Morning departure from Marrakech to Dades Valley. Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass. Visit Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO World Heritage kasbah. Explore Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa. Arrive in Dades Gorges and check into accommodation.

Day 2: Dades Gorges to Todra Gorges to Merzouga

Morning exploration of Dades Gorges and Valley of Roses. Visit Todra Gorge with 300m high canyon walls. Travel through palm groves and traditional villages. Arrive at Merzouga, gateway to Erg Chebbi dunes. Sunset camel trek to desert camp accommodation.

Day 3: Visit of Merzouga and Camel Trekking Experience

Sunrise camel trek across golden Sahara dunes. Breakfast at desert camp with traditional Berber tea. Explore Merzouga village and surrounding desert. Optional 4x4 excursion in the desert (additional cost). Evening at leisure in Merzouga accommodation.

Day 4: Merzouga to Azrou to Ifrane to Fès

Morning departure from Merzouga towards Fès. Travel through Ziz Valley with extensive palm groves. Visit Azrou cedar forest with Barbary macaque monkeys. Stop in Ifrane, known as "Little Switzerland of Morocco". Arrive in Fès and check into accommodation.

Day 5: Transfer from Fès to Airport

Morning at leisure in Fès for last-minute exploration. Optional guided tour of Fès medina (additional cost). Traditional Moroccan farewell lunch. Transfer to Fès Airport or train station. End of tour with unforgettable desert memories.

Tour Highlights

High Atlas
Ait Ben Haddou
Todra Gorge
Erg Chebbi
Ziz Valley
Ifrane

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Private A/C vehicle & driver for 5 days
  • English/French speaking guide
  • 4 nights accommodation (hotels/desert camp)
  • 1 night in desert camp (Merzouga)
  • Breakfast & dinner daily
  • Camel trek (sunset/sunrise)
  • Visit to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah
  • Fuel & all road permits

NOT INCLUDED

  • International flights
  • Lunches & drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional 4x4 excursion

FAQ

Yes, this is a private tour with your own vehicle, driver, and guide. Customize it to your preferences.

You stay in a comfortable desert camp with private tents, traditional dinner, and music around the campfire.

Yes, the tour starts in Marrakech on Day 1 and ends in Fes on Day 5 with airport/train station transfer included.

Breakfast and dinner are included. Lunches are at your own expense (approx. 7-10€ per meal).

For more information about Morocco, visit Morocco on Wikipedia.

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