Tour rating:
5/5
Overview
Itinerary
Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of the desert with a 5-day off-road adventure from Marrakech. Explore Tafraoute Sidi Ali and the iconic Paris Dakar road before venturing into the stunning Merzouga desert. Take a camel ride and spend a night under the stars in a desert camp.
The 5 Days Off Road Desert Tour from Marrakech includes details on the route and visits to be made each day, as well as the accommodations for the four nights.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Marrakech
- Ouarzazate
- Agdz
- Nkob
- Tazarine
- Tafraout sidi Ali
- Ramlia
- Merzouga Camel ride night in desert camp
- Todra Valley
- Ait ben haddou kasbah
- Off-Road
Please be advised that if you have specific requests or preferences for the tour, we are open to accommodating them. Simply inform us via the of any alternative directions or additional activities you would like to include in the itinerary.
Included/Excluded
- Transport by private modern vehicle
- Experienced English speaking Driver/Guide
- Pick-up & drop off from/at your accommodation
- Accommodations (Standard/Mid-range/Luxury)
- Flight booking
- Monument entrance fees
- Lunch during the tours
- Tips
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – the Atlas mountains to Ouarzazate city
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am to start our tour. Our first stop will be in the village of Ait Berka as we make our way to Ouarzazate, passing through the stunning High Atlas mountains. Along the way, we’ll enjoy panoramic views of Berber villages and valleys. Once we reach the top, we’ll begin our descent towards the town of Telouat where we’ll visit the Telouat Kasbah.
Next, we’ll head to the village of Ait Ben Haddou and explore its ancient Kasbah. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey to the film studios in Ouarzazate, which are among the largest and most important in Africa. Finally, we’ll drive to Ouarzazate, where we’ll spend the night.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Valley of the Draa then to Sidi Ali
On the second day of our 5-day desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, we’ll depart from Ouarzazate and head to the Draa Valley. Our journey will take us through the charming villages of Agdz and Nkob, where we’ll stop for a delicious lunch. Afterward, we’ll embark on a magical drive through a desert-like atmosphere, surrounded by acacia trees.
Next, we’ll continue along the Paris Dakar rally track to the village of Tafraoute Sidi Ali, where we’ll spend the night in a hotel.
Day 3 : Tafraout Sidi Ali – Ramlia and to Merzouga ” Off-Road”
On the third day of this tour, get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime experience as we take an off-road drive through small villages en route to Merzouga desert. Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking landscapes and a glimpse into the nomadic way of life with their animals. We’ll stop for lunch in a quaint town called Ramlia, where we’ll have the opportunity to take a short walk and observe the locals going about their daily routine.
After lunch, we’ll continue on to Merzouga town, where you’ll meet your camels for a transfer through the sand dunes to the desert camp. There, you’ll enjoy a magical night under the stars and around the campfire, before retiring to your tent for the evening.
Day 4: Merzouga – Todra gorge and Dades Valley
Our journey will take us from the Merzouga desert to the Dades Gorges, where we will spend the night. En route, we will stop at the Tafilat oasis for lunch at a local restaurant, passing through Rissani and Erfoud. Afterward, we will visit the Jewish quarter of Tinghir and the Todra Gorges before heading to the Dades Valley, where we will stay overnight.
Day 5: Valley of Dades – Ouarzazate and Marrakech
During the last days of our trip, we will bid farewell to the Sahara desert and make our way back to Marrakech. We’ll travel through the beautiful Rose Valley and Ouarzazate, where we’ll have the chance to see the impressive Taourirt Kasbah before crossing the mountains en route to Marrakech, where our tour will come to an end.
Tour Map
Off Road 5 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech
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TOUR MAP