Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate (5-Day Morocco Desert Tour Begins)

Your fantastic 5-day Morocco desert tour begins in the early morning at your beautiful hotel. We first drive toward the High Atlas Mountains, where the air and views are good. You will pass through many small Berber villages set deep in the green valleys along the twisting road.

We then visit the ancient Ait Benhaddou, which is a very significant site of UNESCO. Many big movies were filmed here over the years, which is why this place is famous. Arrive at the Ouarzazate gate of the desert on the first night of the Morocco tour.

DAY 2: Ouarzazate to Merzouga

The next part of your 5-day Morocco Desert Tour will take us from a delicious breakfast to the dunes. We journey through the Draa Valley with its thousands of tall palm trees in a long river. It is rocky mountains and desert dunes until we reach closer to the Sahara.

The second you get to Merzouga, the best Morocco desert trips will begin with encountering your camel. You ride through the dunes as the sun sets on a colorful sky. Overnight luxury Rocco Desert Tour camp with dinner.

Day 3: Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Khamlia – Nomad Families

Today is the best and most exciting day of your 5-day Morocco desert tour because we enter the deep, deep desert. We drive a robust 4×4 car when visiting the nomads dwelling in plain tents. They are really friendly people, and you will get to see how they live on the big Sahara Desert trips in Morocco.

We then have the opportunity to go to Khamlia village, playing Gnaoua music, a very rhythmic and happy sound. You also visit the seasonal Merzouga Lake and the old mineral mines nearby. And that is the main reason many travelers pick our luxury tours from Marrakech to Sahara for a full experience.

Day 4: Merzouga to Dades Valley—The 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour: Canyons and Valleys

One of the best things about having a Morocco desert tour is that we get up very early just to see the sunrise. After breakfast, we return on camels and begin riding to the green Dades Valley. En route, we visit Rissani’s traditional market and fossil workshops.

Next we trek through the Todra Gorges, where the limestone is very high and thin. You will feel super tiny if you stand next to these massive rocks! We check in to our hotel in the Dades Valley to enjoy some peace-and-quiet nature and clean, fresh mountain air in the evening.

Day 5: Dades Valley to Marrakech—Completing Your 5-Day Morocco Desert Tour

On the last day of your 5-day Morocco Desert Tour, we will be passing through the fragrant Rose Valley. This region is known for its chocolate rose water and hosts a large festival here in May. We also take a side trip to the Skoura palm grove, where we can visit the historical and scenic Amridil Kasbah.

Eventually, we navigate the high mountains again as we head back to the Red City. There you will have more time to take pictures of the beautiful scenery during this drive. At the end of this day, we return you to your riad, where your imperial cities of Morocco tour concludes.