Private 7-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech — Camel Ride, Sunset Views & Desert Camp Experience
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This 7-day desert tour from Marrakech, designed by local Moroccan experts, combines cultural discovery, scenic mountain routes, and an authentic Sahara experience. Explore ancient medinas, cross the Atlas Mountains, and discover traditional villages and desert landscapes while gaining a deeper insight into Moroccan life.
Quick Overview: A 7-day Morocco tour from Marrakech, including the Atlas Mountains, kasbahs, camel trekking in Merzouga, desert camp nights, and cultural experiences in southern Morocco.
Experience Morocco’s highlights in 7 days, from Marrakech to the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, and Ouarzazate. Explore the Todra & Dades Gorges and the golden dunes of Merzouga with a camel trek and overnight in a desert camp. Visit the historic medina of Fes and the landmarks of Rabat before returning along the Atlantic coast. This fully guided tour combines adventure, culture, and iconic Moroccan landscapes at a comfortable pace.
Ideal for travellers seeking a relaxed pace, this tour offers camel treks, desert camps, and full immersion in Moroccan desert life.
Below is the detailed day-by-day itinerary for your 7-day journey from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert and Morocco, including key stops, overnight locations, and included experiences.
We invite you to discover the Sahara Desert in a guided camel excursion in Merzouga during our 7 days desert tour from Marrakech with Our Morocco Tours. We pick you up in Marrakech, and the departure is toward Dades Gorges, through the Tizi-N-Tichka pass at 2260 m in the High Atlas mountains. We will enjoy the scenic road in the mountains, we will enjoy beautiful landscapes with different colours, and pass a few Berber villages along the way to Ouarzazate.
Then, you will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. After that, we continue to Ouarzazate to visit “Taourirt Kasbah”, and we will have lunch there. Afterwards, we travel further southeast to the Dades Valley, passing the Valley of Roses and the fascinating Skoura palmery. We stay for dinner and overnight in Dades Gorges in a local riad/hotel.
Today, our 7-day tour from Marrakech continues to explore Dades Valley. We drive toward Tinghir and the Toudra Gorges, where we will walk in the Gorges, which are famous for mountain climbers. Afterwards, our departure is to Erfoud, passing Palm Grove. We may visit a fossil shop and factory in Erfoud. Then we continue our trip to Rissani and Merzouga Sahara desert. We stay overnight in the desert in a Riad/hotel with dinner and breakfast.
Today we explore the Merzouga desert by 4×4. We will visit the Gnawa village and its local people – originally from Ghana and Sudan where we will learn about their music and lifestyle. We will meet Nomad people living in the desert and we enjoy lunch with them. We may visit Rissani and its Souks. In the afternoon, we prepare for a camel ride to the desert, guided by an experienced camel guide. We explore the hidden beauty of the desert, the highest sand dunes in Morocco. We will have dinner at the desert camp and stay overnight in equipped desert tents.
In the morning, after we enjoy the sunrise, the desert tour from Marrakech 7 days starts with camel riding back to the village. We prepare for a drive towards Fes. We head to Rissani, then Erfoud and Midelt through the Middle Atlas mountains and the cedar forests of the Middle Atlas. We pass by Ifrane, a charming ski resort and Azrou, an important handicraft centre. In the afternoon, we will arrive in Fes and we stay in a local hotel.
Today we will explore Fes on a guided tour and the tour includes visiting the Medina – which is the old city. We will walk inside its alleys. We will visit the Jewish Quarter called Mellah and also the Royal Palace, which is the biggest one in Morocco. We will visit the famous tanneries and then the Quaraouine mosque , which is considered the first university in the world. After lunch, we will experience a wonderful panoramic view of the city and we stay overnight at the local riad with dinner and breakfast.
This day of the desert tour from Marrakech is to drive from Fes towards Volubilis to explore Roman ruins. Then we drive to Meknes to visit the former Imperial city and its main sights. Once we finish the guided tour in the Medina of Meknes, we are off to the capital, Rabat. We will visit the museum of Hassan II, then we will drive to Casablanca, where we will stay in a local hotel/riad.
Today, we will explore Casablanca on a guided tour, and the tour includes a visit to the Hassan II mosque. We continue our Morocco tour to Marrakech, where we arrive afternoon. We will enjoy a guided tour in Medina, and then our 7-day Morocco tour from Marrakech will finish.
This 7-day Morocco 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.
