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5-Day Sahara Desert Tour: Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Merzouga & Ait Benhaddou
"A 5-day tour from Ouarzazate to Marrakech via the Sahara Desert, featuring gorges, kasbahs, a desert camp stay, and scenic mountain passes."
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01Ouarzazate to Tinghir via Valleys & Gorges
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Ouarzazate to Tinghir via Valleys & Gorges
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Depart Ouarzazate and journey through Morocco's famed southern valleys and dramatic rock formations.
Day Highlights
- Pick up from your accommodation in Ouarzazate
- Visit the Skoura oasis and the historic Ameridil Kasbah
- Drive along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to the Valley of Roses
- Continue to the dramatic Dades Gorges for sightseeing and photos
- Free time for lunch in the Dades Valley
- Arrive in Tinghir in the evening for dinner and overnight at your hotel/riad
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02Todra Gorges to the Gateway of the Sahara
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Todra Gorges to the Gateway of the Sahara
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From rocky canyons to desert plains, travel deeper south towards the edge of the great dunes.
Day Highlights
- Morning visit to the spectacular Todra Gorges, a climber's paradise
- Enjoy views of the lush Todra Valley with its palm and almond trees
- Travel via the Ziz Valley, passing towns like Tinjdad, Erfoud, and Rissani
- Lunch at a local restaurant en route
- Arrive at the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga
- Dinner and overnight at a hotel/riad in Merzouga
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03Desert Exploration & Camel Trek to Luxury Camp
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Desert Exploration & Camel Trek to Luxury Camp
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A full day discovering the secrets of the desert region before a classic camel caravan into the dunes.
Day Highlights
- Off-road tour around the Erg Chebbi area
- Visit Merzouga Lake (seasonal) to spot birdlife like flamingos
- Experience a live Gnawa music performance in Khamlia village
- Explore the black desert and an abandoned mineral fossil site
- Visit a nomadic Berber family to learn about their lifestyle
- Return to Merzouga for lunch
- Afternoon camel trek into the heart of the dunes to a luxury desert camp
- Enjoy sunset on the dunes, a traditional dinner, and music under the stars
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04Merzouga to Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley
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Merzouga to Ouarzazate via the Draa Valley
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Bid farewell to the Sahara and journey back through ancient trading routes and lush river valleys.
Day Highlights
- Early morning sunrise over the dunes (optional)
- Camel ride back to Merzouga village for breakfast and a shower
- Drive to Rissani to explore its traditional souk (market days: Sun, Tue, Thu)
- Travel via Alnif, Tazarine, and N'kob, stopping for lunch
- Journey along the beautiful Draa Valley, lined with kasbahs and palm groves
- Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains
- Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight at your hotel/riad
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05Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Kasbahs & High Atlas
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Ouarzazate to Marrakech via Kasbahs & High Atlas
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Explore Morocco's Hollywood before crossing the majestic Atlas Mountains to reach your final destination.
Day Highlights
- Optional visit to the famous Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate
- Explore the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Benhaddou
- Drive through the scenic Ounila Valley
- Visit the historic Telouet Kasbah, former stronghold of the Glaoui family
- Lunch at a local restaurant in the area
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2260m)
- Photo stops to admire the breathtaking mountain landscapes
- Afternoon arrival in Marrakech and drop-off at your accommodation
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This five-day adventure charts an unforgettable course from the cinematic landscapes of Ouarzazate to the vibrant heart of Marrakech, with a soul-stirring immersion into the Sahara Desert. Experience the dramatic shift in scenery as you travel from the fertile valleys and towering gorges of the High Atlas into the vast...
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"The entire trip was seamless. From the airport pickup to the desert camp, every detail was handled perfectly. I felt inspired."
Alex Johnson
Solo Traveler • Australia
Expedition: Desert Tour
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"An architectural masterpiece of a journey. The balance between rugged adventure and absolute luxury was precisely what I wanted."
Sarah Miller
Luxury Explorer • United Kingdom
Expedition: Cultural Tour
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"The light in the Sahara is unlike anything else. Direct Morocco Tours positioned us perfectly to capture the soul of the desert."
Marc Durand
Photographer • France
Expedition: Mountain Trek
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