Private 6-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech — Camel Ride, Sunset Views & Desert Camp Experience
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This 6-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech is a perfect balance of culture, landscapes, and desert adventure. You’ll travel at a relaxed pace from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains and through scenic valleys, historic kasbahs, and remote oases. This extended itinerary allows you more time to enjoy southern Morocco’s highlights, ending with an unforgettable Sahara experience in the Erg Chebbi dunes near Merzouga.
Quick Overview: A 6-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech, including Atlas Mountain landscapes, UNESCO kasbahs, Todra Gorge, camel trekking in Merzouga, and overnight stays in desert camps and riads.
This 6-day desert tour from Marrakech is ideal for travellers who want a deeper and more relaxed Sahara experience. With extra time to explore the Atlas Mountains, historic kasbahs, scenic valleys, and the Erg Chebbi dunes, the journey combines cultural discovery, desert adventure, and authentic Berber experiences at a comfortable pace.
This desert journey from Marrakech is ideal for travellers who prefer a relaxed pace and a deeper immersion in the Sahara, with more time to explore landscapes, culture, and desert life.
Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 6-day journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.
The 6 days desert tour from Marrakech invites you to discover the Sahara desert in a guided camel excursion in Merzouga with Our Morocco Tours. The team will pick you up from your hotel. The departure is to the High Atlas via the pass of Tichka. The next point is the castle of Telouet. The visit includes the castle of Pacha Glaoui. The day ends in the castle of Ait Ben Haddou by the valley, dotted with Berber villages. The way to Ouarzazate is taken. Overnight is in the hotel category.
The departure from Ouarzazate is at 7:30. The Kasbah of the stork and panoramic view is over the lake. We keep on to Agdz by the pass of Tinififfte. We take the road leading to the Kasbah of Tamnougalt Ali. Lunch is on the site. In the afternoon, Draa Valley is followed by its parade of palm to Zagora. Overnight is in Zagora at your accommodation.
On the way to Merzouga, we move across lakes, rivers plains and rocky areas. Nomadic people are spreading everywhere along the way. The last point is the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga. Accommodation and sustenance are offered in your accommodation in Merzouga.
Today, the 6 days desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga revolves around Merzouga. We start with the desert nomads taking tea and exploring the oasis. the next event to witness is paying a visit to the town of “black skin people ” and enjoying their music. The animal traction is the next event to happen. We trek camels heading for the dunes to watch the magnificent sunset over the dunes. The overnight is in a desert camp situated about 1 hour and a half away. Dinner is served under a starry sky.
The sunrise is the first event of our Marrakech desert tour, and we will enjoy it from the top of the high dunes. We return by camel to the accommodation. A shower and breakfast are necessary. The next point is Rissani, Erfoud, Tinjdad and Touroug. We reach the Todra Gorges. The Gorge is a unique and ideal place for hikers. Lunch is served on the site with a half-hour walk to the discovery of the Gorges. In the afternoon, we drove on to the Dades Valley via Boumalen Dades. Overnight is the Gorges of Dades.
The program of the 6 days desert tour from Marrakech will begin as follows. The first event is the transfer to the High Atlas Mountains,, and the difference between the desert and Atlas nomads is coming to light. The caves are there to see their way of living. We have a tea with them. The purpose is to discover their habits and traditions. We can share some joy with them by dancing and exchanging laughs. Lunch is served in Boutghrar, and then we go to the valley to Ouarzazate. Our services finish in Marrakech where our team drop you off at your accommodation, and the 6 days desert tour from Marrakech ends.
This 6-day desert tour includes all the essentials for a comfortable and worry-free experience:
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If you’re looking for a different duration or itinerary, explore our other desert tours departing from Marrakech, including shorter trips and extended Sahara adventures.
Yes, it’s ideal for travellers who want to experience the Sahara with some more time. The tour combines mountain landscapes, cultural sites, and a night in the desert, offering a complete experience without needing a longer itinerary.
The total driving time is around 9 to 10 hours, divided over two days. The journey includes scenic stops at the Atlas Mountains, valleys, and historic sites, making the drive comfortable and enjoyable.
Camel trekking is safe and suitable for most travellers. The ride is led by experienced local guides, and well-trained camels are used. For those who prefer not to ride camels, a 4×4 transfer to the camp can be arranged.
The overnight stay is in a traditional desert camp located in the Erg Chebbi dunes. The camp offers comfortable tents, dinner, breakfast, and a unique opportunity to enjoy the desert atmosphere under the stars.
Yes, the tour is private, meaning the itinerary, pace, and stops can be customised based on your preferences, making the experience more flexible and personal.
Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are recommended for the daytime. Since desert nights can be cool, especially in winter, warm layers should also be packed.
Our Morocco tours depart from Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Rabat, and Errachidia, offering private and small-group desert tours to Merzouga, Zagora and imperial cities. Designed by local experts, our itineraries combine culture, adventure, and comfort.
