6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech
6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech Overview:
- 6 Days/ 5 Nights
- Start in Marrakech
- Ends in Marrakech
Highlights of The 6 Days Tour From Marrakech
- Crossing the High Atlas Mountains over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
- Seeing Ait Ben Haddou, a very old and famous castle, it is a UNESCO site.
- Walking in the Dades Valley and the deep canyons of Todra Gorge.
- Riding a camel in the Erg Chebbi dunes of the Sahara desert.
- Spending a night in a nice desert camp watching the spectacular starry sky.
- Listening to traditional Gnawa music in a desert village.
- Exploring the film studios in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa."
- Enjoying a full day trip to see the magic city of Marrakech.
Why Choose The Private Marrakech Desert Tour 6 Days With Us?
When you choose this private Marrakech desert tour 6 days with Fantastic Morocco Tours, you get a good and easy way to travel. Our tours are private, meaning it is only you, your friends or family, and your driver. This is nice because you can stop when you want for a photo or a tea break. The car is yours for the trip. Our drivers are local, they know the roads well and they can tell you many things about Morocco, the culture, and the places you will visit. They speak easy English so we hope it will be very simple for you to communicate.
We focus on making the trip yours. This programme is just a suggestion, a very good one, but you can change things. If you like one place more, we can stay longer. If you have an idea, just tell us. We use good, comfortable places for sleeping, and we make sure the experience is real and local. This is not a fast, busy tourist trip. It is a real adventure that feels like you are traveling with friends, so you feel safe and relaxed.
6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech Itinerary:
Please look at the detailed plan for each day below. Remember, this is your holiday. If there is something you do not like or want to change, just tell us. You can contact us before or during the tour, so we can make the perfect travel plan for you. We are very flexible.
DAY 1: MARRAKECH ā¢ HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS ā¢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ā¢ DADES VALLEY
Today we start the adventure early in the morning. We will pick you up from your hotel in Marrakech, and then we start driving east. The road takes us up and up into the High Atlas Mountains. The views are just wonderful, you see amazing landscapes and small Berber villages that stick to the mountainside. We cross the Tizi n’Tichka pass, this is the highest point we will reach, and we stop here for photos. It is a very impressive place to see the mountain panorama.
After the mountain pass, we drive down to the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. This old fortified village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, meaning it is a very important place in history. Many famous movies used this Ksar, like Gladiator, because it looks very old and dramatic. We will walk inside and explore its small alleys and old clay houses. It is a good place to learn about the people who lived here for a long time.
Later, we continue the drive through Ouarzazate, sometimes called the Hollywood of Africa, because of the film studios there. Then we go through the beautiful Valley of Roses, especially nice if you come in May. Finally, we arrive at the Dades Valley for the night. We will eat a nice Moroccan dinner at your guesthouse and rest after a long day of amazing driving and sightseeing.
DAY 2: DADES VALLEY ā¢ TODRA GORGE ā¢ MERZOUGA DESERT
We start the day by exploring the beautiful Dades Gorge a little more. You will see some strange and amazing rock formations like “monkey fingers” that look very funny. We drive through the valley, enjoying the view of the green area next to the red rock walls. It is a very peaceful place before we go to the next canyon.
Next stop is the Todra Gorge. This is a very narrow canyon, the cliffs go up almost 300 meters high. It feels very small when you stand below the big rock walls. We will take a short walk here next to the cool river water. It is a popular spot for rock climbers, you might see some people climbing up the huge rocks. This part of the day is a good chance to stretch your legs before the long drive to the desert.
In the afternoon, we drive towards the real Sahara desert. We pass through towns like Erfoud, which is famous for fossils, and Rissani, which is known for its traditional market. When we arrive in Merzouga, we meet our camels. We start a wonderful camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes. The sunset over the dunes is truly unforgettable. We arrive at the desert camp, which will be our home for the night. You will have a traditional dinner, listen to Berber music around the fire, and sleep in your tent under a sky full of many stars.
DAY 3: A FULL DAY IN THE DESERT EXPLORING THE AREA
Today is all about the desert. We will not drive too much, just explore the Merzouga area. We can wake up early to see the magical sunrise, the colors are amazing when the sun comes up over the quiet dunes. After breakfast, we take a 4×4 car for a desert tour. This is a very good chance to explore the hidden places that the normal road does not show.
We will visit the nomadic people who live in the desert. They are very friendly and will welcome us into their tent for a cup of mint tea, this is a nice way to see their simple way of life. We also visit Khamlia village, this place is known for its special music called Gnawa. The people there came from sub-Saharan countries a long time ago. They will perform their lively, rhythmic music for us. It is a very joyful experience, I think.
In the afternoon, you can relax in Merzouga, maybe take a walk on the big dunes, or try sandboarding if you are feeling active. Or you can just enjoy the peace and quiet of the Sahara. We spend another night at the desert camp or Riad (due to your preferences) resting and enjoying the calm evening air.
DAY 4: MERZOUGA ā¢ RISSANI ā¢ AGDEZ ā¢ OUARZAZATE
After the desert sunrise and a good breakfast, we say goodbye to the dunes. We drive back towards Ouarzazate, but we take a different route today. Our first stop is Rissani, this town is important because it has a big, very traditional souk, or market. If it is a market day, we will walk around and see how local people buy and sell everything from spices to dates, it is a good experience to see the local life.
We continue driving through a very dry landscape until we reach the Draa Valley. This is a beautiful green area, like a long ribbon of life in the desert. It is full of palm trees, millions of them. The view is amazing, a big contrast to the sand dunes. We stop at Agdez, a nice old town in the valley, for a break and to enjoy the panoramic view of the palm groves and the old Kasbahs.
The day ends when we arrive in Ouarzazate. We check into our hotel here. Ouarzazate is the big center of the region. If we have time, you can visit the Taourirt Kasbah or the famous movie studios where they filmed many big movies. We have dinner and get ready for the last day of driving back to Marrakech.
DAY 5: OUARZAZATE ā¢ AIT BEN HADDOU KASBAH ā¢ TELOUET KASBAH ā¢ MARRAKECH
Today, we leave Ouarzazate and drive back towards the Atlas Mountains and Marrakech. We will stop again at Ait Ben Haddou. It is so beautiful, so it is nice to see it another time or from a different angle on the road. We continue our journey to the hidden jewel of Telouet.
Telouet Kasbah is a very important historical place, a stunning old Kasbah that was once the seat of the powerful Glaoui family, who ruled the area. Part of it is ruined, but the inner rooms are still very decorated with colorful tiles and carved wood. It is a little bit hard to get there but very worth the visit. You can see the richness and the history of Morocco here.
After Telouet, we cross the Atlas Mountains again, taking the same beautiful road over the Tizi n’Tichka pass. We stop for lunch and then continue our drive down to Marrakech. The view changes as we come closer to the city, from the mountain colors to the famous red city. We arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Our driver will drop you off at your Riad or hotel. You will have time to relax and maybe enjoy the Jemaa el-Fna square in the evening.
DAY 6: A FULL DAY TRIP EXPLORING MARRAKECH CITY
On your last day, we take a full day to show you the best of Marrakech, the Red City. This full day trip is a nice end to your desert adventure. We will walk through the small, winding streets of the old Medina, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see the famous Koutoubia Mosque, which has a very tall minaret.
We will visit the beautiful palaces, like the Bahia Palace, to see the amazing architecture and colorful tiles. You will explore the busy souks, or markets, where you can find many things: spices, leather, carpets, and traditional clothes. It is a bit chaotic, but very exciting and fun. Remember to bargain politely for the things you want to buy.
In the afternoon, we can visit the quiet and lovely Majorelle Garden, with its special blue color and exotic plants. Finally, we go to the famous Jemaa el-Fna square. It is very special, especially in the evening when it is full of storytellers, food stalls, and music. This full day of exploration ends your 6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech with a perfect memory of the city.
Tour Includes & Excludes
Includes:
- Private, good 4x4 car or minivan with AC and fuel.
- A friendly, local English-speaking driver and guide.
- Pick up from your hotel in Marrakech, and drop off there too.
- Accommodation for 5 nights, including dinner and breakfast.
- Camel riding in the Merzouga desert.
- A night spent in a nice desert camp.
- Pick up and drop off at your place in Marrakech.
Excludes:
- Lunches and drinks during the day.
- Entrance fees for the historical sites and film studios.
- Tips for the driver and local guides. (Optional)
- Tips for the driver and guides, this is not needed but very nice.
Desert Tour Marrakech 6 Days Price:
The price for your Desert Tour Marrakech 6 Days is not fixed, it depends on a few things. It changes based on the type of accommodation you choose, for example if you want a luxury or a standard place to sleep. It also changes depending on how many people are traveling with you, because a private car is shared. And the time of year you book and when you travel can change the final price too. So, please contact us for your special price, just send us a quick message.
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The Tour Map
Available Tour Options
Luxury Tour Pack
- Luxury Hotels / Riads
- Luxury Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Mixed Tour Pack
- Standard Hotels / Riads
- Luxury Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Standard Tour Pack
- Standard Hotels / Riads
- Standard Desert Camp
- Private Transportation
Know Before You Go:
- Tell us about allergies: If you or anyone in your group has any food allergy, please tell us when you book. It is very important so we can tell the hotels and the desert camp staff. We want you to eat safely and enjoy the good food.
- What to wear: The weather changes a lot on this trip. It can be very hot during the day, so bring light clothes, but the nights in the desert and the mountains are cold. Bring a warm jacket, especially for the desert camp night.
- Be polite when taking photos: Moroccan people are generally happy but always ask for permission before you take a photo of a person, especially women. A simple hand gesture or “S’il vous plaĆ®t” is good.
Local money: You will need cash for things like lunch, water, and entrance tickets. You can use credit cards in big cities, but in the small villages and markets, you need Moroccan Dirhams. - Water and sun: It is very important to drink a lot of water every day to stay healthy, especially in the dry heat. Always use sunscreen and wear a hat or a scarf for sun protection, the desert sun is very strong.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Yes, the camel ride is safe. The camels are well-trained and you will have a guide with you for the whole time. If you have trouble getting on or off, the guides will help you.
In the cities and most of the guesthouses you will have Wi-Fi. But when we are driving in the Atlas Mountains and deep in the desert, the phone signal will not be there, or it will be very weak. It is a good time to enjoy the view and unplug.
Yes, because this is a private tour, you can ask the driver to stop for photos when you see something interesting. The driver is very flexible. However, for safety reasons, we cannot stop on the Tizi n’Tichka pass, but there are dedicated stops near it.
You will eat traditional and very good Moroccan food, like Tajine and Couscous, which are cooked slowly with meat or vegetables and spices. Breakfasts will be simple with bread, jam, honey, and tea.
The camp is comfortable. You sleep in a private tent, not a shared one. The tents have real beds and linens. There are shared or private bathrooms, depending on the camp type you choose (standard or luxury). It is a good mix of traditional feeling and comfort.
Some days have many hours of driving, yes, but we always stop often for breaks, photos, lunch, or to visit a place. This helps to make the journey easy and comfortable, and the changing scenery makes the time pass very fast.
