8 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
- 8 Days
- Marrakech
- Comfortable Vehicle
- + 1 People
🐪 8 Days Desert Tour from Fes to Marrakech | Private Morocco Tour
📌 Description
Join us for an unforgettable 8-day private desert tour from Marrakech to Merzouga and back. Discover the magic of southern Morocco as you journey through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, ride camels into the Sahara Desert, and sleep under the stars in a luxury camp. Visit valleys, gorges, palm groves, and Berber villages while experiencing authentic Moroccan culture and hospitality every step of the way.
🌍 8 Days Marrakech to Merzouga Tour Overview
This round-trip 8-day Morocco tour from Marrakech is perfect for those who want to explore the Sahara Desert at a relaxed pace. Travel across diverse landscapes from the red city of Marrakech to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy a camel trek, sleep in a desert camp, explore UNESCO-listed Ait Benhaddou, and visit the spectacular Todra and Dades Gorges. You’ll also visit lesser-known treasures like Nkob, Agdz, and the beautiful Draa Valley on your return.
✨ Tour Highlights: 8 Days from Marrakech to Merzouga
✅ Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
✅ Explore Ait Benhaddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
✅ Visit Ouarzazate and the Atlas Film Studios
✅ Discover Skoura Oasis and Valley of the Roses
✅ Hike through Todra Gorges and enjoy panoramic views in Dades
✅ Ride camels across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
✅ Experience a magical night in a luxury Sahara desert camp
✅ Enjoy Berber music & starry skies around a campfire
✅ Visit traditional Berber markets in Rissani
✅ Return via the scenic Draa Valley and Anti-Atlas Mountains
🗺️ 8-Day Marrakech to Merzouga Desert Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech Arrival – Transfer to Hotel/Riad
Upon arrival in Marrakech, you’ll be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your riad. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the red city.
🏨 Overnight: Traditional riad in Marrakech
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 2: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
Depart Marrakech and cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, then continue to Ouarzazate. Explore the Atlas Film Studios (optional), then drive to Skoura Oasis.
🕌 Visit: Ait Benhaddou Kasbah & Taourirt Kasbah
🏨 Overnight: Hotel or kasbah in Skoura
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Skoura – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges
Travel through the fragrant Valley of Roses and visit local cooperatives. Continue to the dramatic Dades Gorges with its winding roads and rock formations.
🏞️ Scenic: Dades Gorges “Monkey Fingers” rock formation
🏨 Overnight: Hotel in Dades Valley
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
Drive to Todra Gorges for a short walk through the canyon. Continue through the desert towns of Tinjdad and Erfoud before arriving in Merzouga.
🐪 Activity: Camel trek to desert camp at sunset
🏕️ Overnight: Luxury desert camp in Erg Chebbi
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Merzouga Desert Exploration – Nomads & Culture
Enjoy a full day exploring the Merzouga region. Visit nomad families, the village of Khamlia for live Gnawa music, and the fossil village of Rissani. Return for another night in the desert.
🎶 Experience: Gnawa music & Berber culture
🏨 Overnight: Hotel in Merzouga village
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Merzouga – Alnif – Nkob – Agdz
Depart Merzouga and travel through Alnif and the rocky Anti-Atlas Mountains to the palm-lined village of Nkob. Continue through the Draa Valley to Agdz.
🌴 Scenic: Draa Valley palm groves
🏨 Overnight: Hotel or kasbah in Agdz
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Agdz – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Drive through Ouarzazate and cross the High Atlas Mountains again via Tizi n’Tichka to return to Marrakech in the afternoon.
⛰️ Scenic: High Atlas panoramic views
🏨 Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Marrakech City Tour – Departure
Enjoy a guided visit of Marrakech’s historical highlights: Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Jemaa el-Fnaa. Transfer to the airport depending on your flight schedule.
🏙️ Visit: Marrakech landmarks and souks
✈️ Airport: Private transfer
🍽 Meals: Breakfast
✅ What’s Included
Private transport in air-conditioned 4×4 or minibus
English/Italian/Spanish-speaking driver
5 nights in comfortable hotels/riads
1 night in a Merzouga hotel
1 night in a luxury desert camp
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi dunes
Guided tour of Marrakech
Daily breakfasts & 5 dinners
Airport pickup & drop-off
❌ What’s Not Included
Lunches & drinks
Entrance fees to monuments/museums
Tips & personal expenses
Flights
🌟 Why Choose This Tour?
✅ Travel at your own pace on a private, customizable tour
✅ Authentic Sahara experience with luxury camp & camel ride
✅ Explore both famous sites & hidden gems
✅ Local, knowledgeable guides throughout the journey
✅ Ideal mix of culture, adventure & relaxation
📅 Book Your 8 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech Today!
Ready for a magical Moroccan adventure? Contact us to book your private 8-day tour from Marrakech to the Sahara and explore the beauty of southern Morocco with comfort and authenticity.
