We designed this private Morocco desert tour for travelers who want to experience the Sahara without rushing through southern Morocco. From Marrakech, we cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Ben Haddou and follow the old caravan landscapes through Ouarzazate, Dades, Todra and the Tafilalt region before reaching the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
The return journey takes a quieter southern route through Rissani, Alnif, Ait Ouazik, Tamsahelte and the Draa Valley. Our overnight in Tamsahelte gives the final part of the journey a genuinely local rhythm: palm groves, quiet village life and an oasis atmosphere away from the busiest roads. Driving times and distances are approximate and can change with traffic, weather, road conditions, sightseeing and photo breaks.
Cost
Cost Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and transport
- Professional driver assistance
- Fuel and transport costs
- Four nights of selected accommodation
- Breakfasts and dinners where stated
- Desert camp accommodation when selected
- Camel trek when included
- Flexible sightseeing and photography stops
- Driver and guide assistance where included
Cost Excludes
- Flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinners unless specifically included
- Entrance fees unless stated
- Quad biking and buggy rides
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Services not listed under Cost Includes
Trip Info
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Private Car
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Engliish, Spanish
5 Days Private Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Overview
This private five-day journey connects Marrakech with Merzouga and Erg Chebbi through some of southern Morocco’s most distinctive landscapes. We cross the Tizi n’Tichka road, walk through the earthen ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, travel along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, pause in Dades and Todra, and spend time in the Sahara rather than treating it as a quick overnight stop. The return route through Rissani, Alnif, Ait Ouazik and Tamsahelte offers a quieter look at the valleys and oases of the south.
Highlights
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver
- Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n’Tichka road
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou and the kasbah landscapes around Ouarzazate
- Explore Dades Valley and walk in Todra Gorge
- Spend time among the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga
- Camel trek and sunset when included in the selected package
- Explore Rissani, Alnif and the remote landscapes around Ait Ouazik
- Stay overnight in the peaceful oasis setting of Tamsahelte
- Flexible photo stops and local recommendations throughout the journey
Icho Ouarzazate
