7-Day Desert Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, you’ll be met at the agreed time and transferred to a traditional riad located near the lively Jemaa El Fna Square. Relax and soak in the atmosphere of the Red City.

Day 2: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Draa Valley – Zagora

Depart Marrakech in a 4×4 vehicle, crossing the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Visit the iconic Aït Ben Haddou Ksar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue through the lush Draa Valley, known for its date palms and kasbahs, to reach Zagora. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 3: Zagora – Paris-Dakar Road – Ramlia

After breakfast, begin an off-road adventure following the historic Paris-Dakar Rally route. Travel through remote Berber villages near the Algerian border and experience the vast silence of the Moroccan desert. Arrive in Ramlia, a small, authentic Berber village, for dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional desert guesthouse.

Day 4: Ramlia – Ouzina – Khamlia – Merzouga – Desert Camp

Continue your off-road journey toward Merzouga, stopping in Khamlia, the “black village” known for its Gnawa musicians. Share a glass of traditional Berber tea (whisky) and enjoy their soulful music. Reach the spectacular dunes of Erg Chebbi, where you’ll switch to dromedaries for a sunset camel trek into the heart of the Sahara. Dinner and overnight in a luxury desert camp under the stars.

Day 5: Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Wake early to witness the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, ride camels back to Merzouga and freshen up at the hotel. Travel to Erfoud to visit a fossil workshop, then continue to the lush palm groves of Tinghir. Take a short walk through the dramatic Todra Gorges, followed by a scenic drive to the Dades Gorges. Dinner and overnight at a local hotel.

Day 6: Dades Gorges – Skoura – Marrakech

After breakfast and a brief walk in the gorge, begin the return journey to Marrakech. Pass through El Kelaa M’Gouna (the Valley of Roses) and the scenic Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Continue over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas to arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. Overnight at a traditional riad.

Day 7: Marrakech – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to the legendary Jemaa El Fna Square, a UNESCO-recognized cultural site filled with storytellers, musicians, and artisans. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.