7 days Desert Tour in Morocco from Marrakech
Overview:
This seven-day trip, beginning in Marrakech, offers the chance to immerse yourself in the most picturesque region of the Moroccan Sahara desert and take in the diversity and contrast of its scenery as you pass through historical ports, towns, mountains, gorges, towns, and valleys.
Morocco Day Tour provides a trip to Morocco that is beyond expectations. The 7-day, six-night private trip to Merzouga Desert departing from Marrakech is a great option to travel back in time and explore Morocco’s rich culture. Participants can explore city empires that feature old Medinas, fortifications, and maze-like, narrow streets.
Visit Souks (traditional markets), where you can find many items for sale, ranging from handmade crafts to delicious regional delicacies. You can also stay in Riads or traditional houses in Morocco.
One of the most appealing aspects of our tours is the flexibility we offer. Participants can create their own itinerary and plan the departure times, ensuring the tour is tailored to their preferences and requirements. We also provide tours using a 4×4 car or van, prioritizing peace of mind and comfort, especially in hot desert conditions.
Our driver will meet you at the airport. Then, you will enjoy the rest of the day and explore Jemaaa’s principal place, Jemaa el Fnaa, and the souks.
Today (the day before you leave Marrakech for a seven-day tour starting from Marrakech), you will visit Marrakech Medina with a local knowledgeable guide. The tour will include the famous Mosque of Koutoubia, the Medina with its souks, and its narrow streets.
Explore Marrakech’s hidden gems and fascinating sites, such as the Saadian Bahia Palace, Ali Ben Youssef Koranic School, and the breathtakingly beautiful Majorelle Gardens. Then, return to your homestay Riad in Medina.
Our 7-Day Tour from Marrakech begins at 08:30 at Marrakech until Dades Gorges, crossing the famous Tizi N’Tichka Pass with sweeping views across the mountains towards The High Atlas and Berber villages. We continue our journey to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, and you will eat lunch in a local eatery near the Kasbah.
We will then travel through Ouarzazate, “The Gate to the Desert”, where you will see the Kasbah Taourirt and the Atlas studios. The city is small but has been embraced by international filmmakers due to its location and the nearby castles. It was once called”the Hollywood of Africa.
Then, we head towards Dades gorges, a breathtaking natural wonder located between Roses as well as Dades valley. The evening will include a traditional Moroccan dinner, and then stay overnight in a hotel or riad within Dades Valley. Dades gorges.
After breakfast, that is hearty. After a hearty breakfast, head back into the valley to take in the unique rock formation known as “the monkey toes” and its Kasbah in Ait Yul, a 19th-century Kasbah. After leaving the Dades valley, we went to Tinghir along with the Todra canyons. You will see beautiful landscapes of the ancient clay Berber villages, which overlook the canyon.
In the Todra Gorges, you’ll walk along the red cliff that is 300m high that rock climbers frequent to play their sport of choice.
We will continue our journey towards Erfoud, where we will eat lunch. Then, we will visit the spectacular Sand dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
Upon arrival, a knowledgeable Camel man will be waiting to guide you on a camel ride through the wavy sandy dunes of Erg-Chebbi. The journey will be punctuated by a thrilling session of sandboarding, a unique way to experience the dunes. You’ll also have time to relax and soak in the sun amidst this stunning landscape.
Following the day’s adventures, you’ll have the unique opportunity to spend the night beneath the stars at a well-equipped camping area, in a traditional nomad tent in Berber style. This immersive experience will be complemented by a delicious dinner and a lively campfire party.
Continue our 7-day trip starting from Marrakech. After showering and having breakfast in the desert camp, you’ll head out on your camel trek back to the starting point, where you’ll meet your driver. Then, begin a journey of discovery in the Merzouga region, including the seasonal lake and its birds that migrate, such as the flamingos.
Nearby is an entire village whose inhabitants are dark-skinned people who originated from the countries of Sub-Saharian to enjoy the Gnawa music and their lifestyle. While travelling with a family of nomads, we will stop at an isolated town in Mefes, which has mineral and lead mines.
After a day filled with adventure, we’ll head back to the comfort of the hotel for a relaxing evening. You’ll be treated to a delicious dinner and a peaceful night’s sleep, ready to continue your journey the next day. Dinner Bed and Breakfast.
After having a Farewell breakfast and taking a shower at the hotel, we depart the Merzouga desert and then begin our journey towards Ouarzazate via a different route that passes through Berber settlements that are part of the Atlas mountains, such as Alnif, Agdz, and Draa valley. Then, we arrive in Ouarzazate late in the evening—overnight and dinner in an Ouarzazate Riad.
Today, we depart from Ouarzazate early in the morning to head towards Marrakech, our final destination. Following an excursion to studios, we traverse Marrakech’s High Atlas Mountains via the most elevated road pass in Morocco, the Tizi N Tichka Pass, which offers stunning views of mountains, canyons, and numerous Berber villages. Finally, we arrived in Marrakech late in the evening.
A luxury private tent has private ensuite bathroom and shower with shower condiments and towels. A comfortable tent has shared bathrooms and hot showers outside the tent. You have to bring your own towel and shower accessories.
All tents on the private tour are private.
If you choose a luxury tent, it has a private ensuite shower with accessories and towels. Comfortable tent has shared hot showers outside the tent and you have to bring your own towel and shower condiments with you.
Yes, you can safely store the big luggage in the car.
There is no sandboarding offered in Zagora, but in Merzouga there is.
There are no quad bikes in Zagora, but they are in Merzouga.
The sunset camel ride is about 1 hour and sunrise trek is 40 minutes.
It is possible to skip the camel ride and take 4×4 instead.
In winter temperatures fall dramatically and it can be freezing at night, please bring warm sleeping clothes with you.
At least one person is required to run the private tour.
Well-organized, fun tour!
Our group of five had a wonderful, comfortable 7-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and back. From the time Mohamed, our driver/guide, picked us up until the last day, everything went well and was engaging.
Mohamed answered all of our inquiries and was ready to pause anytime we spotted something intriguing that we should investigate. We concluded by taking several more walks, attending a neighbourhood soccer match, and taking in a variety of vistas!
The cuisine was delicious, the rooms were lovely, and the camel trip into the Merzouga dunes was terrific. I recommend it!
I had a fantastic time in the city and desert with Omar and Ibrahim, our driver and tour guide.
Omar and Ibrahim were kind and professional, and my girlfriend and I much enjoyed their company on our Morocco desert tour.
We liked the music played throughout the journey, and their SUV was spotless and cosy. There were no delays or accidents, and the whole tour was relaxing and safe.
In addition, Omar speaks fluent English and has extensive local knowledge, while Ibrahim always has a big smile.
Fabulous 7 Day trip from Marrakech to Erg Chebbi: Morocco Desert in a bottle
This tour had a little bit of everything in Morocco: attractive destinations and unique local experiences. It combined spectacular scenes of the Dadés Valley and Todra Gorges with random hikes along the road trip.
The journey on a camel over the Sahara desert to reach our campsite was an experience of a lifetime.
Our driver, Ali, gave us a sense of security and safety while also providing us the freedom to explore. Being that this was our first trip to Africa, we had a lot of questions. He was really kind and answered all of our inquiries.
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