Merzouga is a small desert village in southeastern Morocco, famous for the Erg Chebbi dunes, some of the highest sand dunes in North Africa. It is a gateway to the Sahara, known for camel treks, desert camps, golden sunsets, and star-filled nights, offering an authentic Sahara experience.
7 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
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7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert
Marrakech,Merzouga
Included
- Daily hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Camel riding through the desert
- 6 nights' accommodation, including a night in a desert camp (standard or luxury)
- 6 dinners
- 6 breakfasts
- Stargazing experience with expert guides
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Additional activities
- Optional add-ons
Itinerary
our tour ( 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert ) start from Marrakech via Ouarzazate cascades near to Azilal, eat lunch, visit the great lake of Bin el ouidane, then stop in Afourer, spend night in hotel in Imilchil: a berber village suspended in heights mountains olso known by annual marriage festival
next day of this tour ( 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert ) leaving Imilchil village after breakfast, pass through Rich : the gorge of Ziz valley, visit blue Meski source, in Errachidia, continue through the palms of Ziz valley, stop along the valley to take pictures, reach to Erfoud city stop to visit fossils museum and from there start trip to dunes of Erg chebbi in Merzouga, arrive to the dunes before sunset, then ride camels that will pick you to one of high dunes for watch the beautiful view of sunset, then back to the (camp-hotel)
wake-up befor sunrise walk to a high dunes for watch sunrise, then back to eat breakfast, then will go to Khamlia, see the Gnawa:a group of music and dance, visit the lake which has seasomel flocks of flamingos in the black desert called Hamada, eat lunch in Rissani: oldest imperial city and economic center for the region, visit the spic souk, products and handicrafts, finally back to Merzouga to stay overnight in the camp after camels ride.
passing through magnificent Ziz palm valley, Rissani, Erfoud then Jorf, the tour continue through several kasbah and oasis until get Todra Gorges near Tinghir visit magnificent gorge, spend night in hotel
from hotel in Tinghir, start trip to Ouarzazate via Boulmane Dades, you can visit kasbah and the dades Gorge, then continue on the route of thousands kasbahs and the valley of Rose’s in the of kellaat M’gouna, which known by annual feast of Rose’s, there you will have the opportunity to see and buy the roses products, stopover in the palm grove of Skoura and visit kasbah AMRIDILE. reach to Ouarzazate at evening, stay overnight at hotel, from there you can olso visit the film studios
that road will be fantastic for you because you will visit Ait ben Haddou kasbah, and telouet [ kasbah de Glaoui], then enjoy the panoramic view overlooking the Tichka and atlas mountains, arrive to marrakech in the end of the day, spend night in the riad, you can olso visit jamaa el fna
day dedicated to the discovery of Marrakech Majorelle garden tour, the medina, Koutoubia, Saadian tombs, afternoon you are free to visit jamaa el fna, with it’s souks and atmosphere of a thousand colors end of the tour ( 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert )
Frequently Asked Questions
Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off, transport for the whole trip, a camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes of Merzouga, 6 nights of accommodation with 6 dinners and 6 breakfasts (including a night in a desert camp, standard or luxury category) and a stargazing evening in the Sahara. Not included: personal expenses, travel insurance, additional activities and optional add-ons.
Here is the route of the tour, day by day:
- Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Imilchil
- Day 2: Imilchil – Ziz valley – Merzouga
- Day 3: Visit Merzouga
- Day 4: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinghir
- Day 5: Tinghir – Boulmane Dades – Ouarzazate
- Day 6: Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech
- Day 7: Visit Marrakech
Instead of the classic road, this itinerary goes through Imilchil in the High Atlas and the Ziz Valley before reaching Merzouga, then returns via Tinghir, the Todra and Dades Gorges and Ouarzazate. The slower pace leaves a full day in the Merzouga area and a final day to visit Marrakech.
The most comfortable months for a Sahara tour are mid-September to November and March to May, with warm days and cool nights. From June to August daytime temperatures in the desert often pass 40°C, so the camel ride is scheduled for late afternoon. From December to February days are sunny and mild, but desert nights can drop close to 0°C, so bring warm layers.
Pack light layers for the day and a warm jacket or fleece for the evening, a scarf or headscarf against sun and sand, sunglasses, sunscreen and comfortable closed shoes. Keep a small backpack with your essentials for the night in the desert camp, plus a power bank and some cash for personal expenses and tips.
Yes. The camels walk at a slow, steady pace and the ride is suitable for most travelers, including children and first-timers. If you have back or mobility problems, tell us when you book so we can plan the best option for you.
Send us your travel dates and number of travelers through the booking form on this page, on WhatsApp (+212 771 979 097) or by email (contact@indreamstravelmorocco.com). We confirm availability and send you the final price, which depends on group size, season and the camp or hotel category you choose. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your pace and interests, so tell us what you would like to change.
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