Zagora and Erg Chebbi Merzouga (5 Days)

5-Day Adventure from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga: A Journey Through Morocco’s Diverse Landscapes and Culture

This 5-day adventure from Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga offers a deep dive into Morocco’s diverse landscapes, culture, and history. Starting with a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains, you’ll pass the stunning Tizi-N-Tichka pass and visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou, known for its iconic kasbahs and film history. Continuing to Ouarzazate, a city often referred to as “Hollywood of Africa,” you’ll explore the Los Oasis route, cross dramatic mountain passes, and travel through the lush Draa Valley, home to vast palm groves.

As the journey progresses, you’ll experience the striking desert landscapes of the Draa Valley and Oumjran, visiting traditional Berber villages along the way. A highlight of the trip is the chance to explore the famous Erg Chebbi dunes via camel, watching breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. You’ll also visit remote villages like Khamlia, known for its African heritage, and the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with towering cliffs. The journey wraps up with a visit to the Valley of Roses and Kasbah Ameridil before heading back to Marrakech, making this an unforgettable exploration of Morocco’s desert, mountains, and rich cultural tapestry.

Highlights of the 5-Day Marrakech to Zagora and Merzouga Tour

Tizi-N-Tichka Pass with stunning views from one of the highest mountain passes in Morocco
Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its iconic kasbahs and film history
Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa,” famous for its film history and former military significance
Draa Valley, a scenic route through palm-lined valleys and traditional Berber villages
Erg Ouzina Dunes, offering breathtaking sunsets over Morocco’s desert landscape
Camel Trekking at Erg Chebbi, where you can experience sunrise and sunset amidst towering dunes
Khamlia Village, home to African culture and traditional music from the black-skinned communities
Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with 300-meter cliffs, perfect for hiking and sightseeing
Valley of Roses and Kasbah Ameridil, offering beautiful landscapes and historic kasbah exploration before returning to Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech, Tizi N’tichka, Kasbah Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.

5 Days Morocco desert tours via Zagora and Erg Chebbi :

When you show up in Marrakech, the guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to your Riad/Hotel. We leave Marrakech at 8 a.m to Ouarzazate via the Tizi N-tichka pass, which is located in the High Atlas Mountains and reach an altitude of 2260 m above sea level, the North Africa’s highest major mountain pass. We continue to Ait Benhaddou, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987 and has been an attractive destination for many films including Gladiator (2000), The Mummy (1999), and Babel (2006). Then we drive straight to Ouarzazate, where we will visit Atlas Studio and the Kasbah of Taourirt.Overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 2: Ouarzazate, Agadez, Valley of Dara, and Zagora.

After breakfast, we will travel to Zagora via Daraa Valley, Morocco’s longest river. We will have the opportunity to see beautiful Kasbahs and Berber villages along the river. Following that, we will continue to Zagora and stop at a panoramic view point to take beautiful pictures of palm trees. We will spend the night in Zagora at a hotel.

Day 3 : Zagora, Alnif, Oasis Tafilalet and Erg Chebbi-Merzouga.

The trip will begin at 8 a.m, passing through Daraa Valley, N’kob, and Tazarine, which is well-known for its henna products. Then we continue to Rissani, the birthplace of Morocco’s Alaouite Dynasty. Then we proceed to Sahara, where camel-men await us for a real adventure of riding camels in the middle of sand dunes and taking beautiful sunset photographs.

Day4: Erg Chebbi Tour, Nomads and Merzouga.

After photographing the sunrise and eating breakfast, our tour will begin around Erg Chebbi Dunes, where we will discover a new nature, nomad lifestyle, and meet local people who are still living in tents, and we will enjoy drinking tea with them and listening to Gnaoua music before returning to the hotel to relax.

Day5: Merzouga, Erfoud, Galaat M’gouna, Dades and Marrakech.

After breakfast, we will travel from Merzouga to Marrakech via Erfoud, which is famous for its fossils. Following that, we drive to Kalaat M’gouna, passing through oasis palms, Berber villages, and making a brief stop at Todra Gorges. Kalaat M’gouna is famous for its ‘Rose valley’(Each April and May the valley is flooded with local women picking roses to be shipped off to factories in nearby Kalaat. Here they are turned into everything from shampoo to hand creams). Then we’ll head to Marrakech passing by Dades and Ait Benhaddou Kasbah.

Zagora and Erg Chebbi Merzouga (5 Days)
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Services Included in The Price:

Toyota Land Cruiser with A/C and fuel included
Airport transfers
English-speaking Moroccan driver
Accommodation with breakfast and dinner include
Private camel guide in Merzouga
Camel trek in Merzouga desert with overnight stay in a tent
Option to go the camp by 4×4 or by Camels
Luggage services to the camp and all accommodation
Free time to explore Kasbah, walks, photos and relax

Services Not Included:

Tips
Dinks