5-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech with Ait Benhaddou
About This Tour
Embark on a captivating 5-day journey through the heart of Morocco, starting in Marrakech and travelling through the High Atlas Mountains, lush valleys, and the...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Budget · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Rissani, Aït Benhaddou, Ouzoud, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges, Ait Bougamez, Azilal · Languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish
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What's Included
- All accommodations listed in the itinerary, based on double rooms, in hostels and bivouacs
- Half-board throughout the tour (4 nights)
- Transportation by minibus with driver, with all expenses included, including fuel
- Local taxes
Not Included
- Drinks, extras, and all personal expenses
- Any service not explicitly mentioned above
- Lunches
- Tips
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Marrakech to Ait Bougamez via Azilal and Ouzoud Waterfalls
Meet your driver in Marrakech and begin your journey toward Azilal. Visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of the most beautiful and popular natural sites in Morocco. Visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of the most beautiful and popular natural sites in Morocco. Continue through the high-altitude pastures known as Agdal, an area frequented by the Ait Atta and Ait Bougmez tribes. Continue through the high-altitude pastures known as Agdal, an area frequented by the Ait Atta and Ait Bougmez tribes. Enjoy the scenic views of rural Morocco and the High Atlas Mountains. Enjoy the scenic views of rural Morocco and the High Atlas Mountains. Dinner and overnight stay at a gîte d'étape in Ait Bougamez.
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2Day 02
Ait Bougmez to Dades via Todgha and the Valley of Roses
After breakfast, travel across the Mgoune Valley via the Ait Imi Pass at 2900 metres. Continue through the second pass, Ait Ahmed, also at 2900 metres, with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding three valleys. Continue through the second pass, Ait Ahmed, also at 2900 metres, with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding three valleys. Descend into the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose harvest and traditional cosmetics. Descend into the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose harvest and traditional cosmetics. Travel along the Kasbah Road and explore the dramatic landscape of the Dades and Todgha Gorges. Travel along the Kasbah Road and explore the dramatic landscape of the Dades and Todgha Gorges. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in the Dades Valley.
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3Day 03
Dades to Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi Dunes
Travel along the southern edge of the Atlas Mountains. The scenery becomes increasingly arid and desert-like as you approach the Tafilalet palm grove. The scenery becomes increasingly arid and desert-like as you approach the Tafilalet palm grove. Discover the first sand dunes and unique desert landscapes. Discover the first sand dunes and unique desert landscapes. Late in the afternoon, take a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes. Late in the afternoon, take a camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy the sunset before arriving at your desert bivouac. Enjoy the sunset before arriving at your desert bivouac. Dinner and overnight stay at the bivouac in Merzouga.
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4Day 04
Merzouga to Ait Benhaddou via Rissani and Ouarzazate
Wake up early to climb the dunes and watch the sunrise over the Sahara. Return to Merzouga for breakfast. Return to Merzouga for breakfast. Depart for Rissani, historically a key meeting point for Saharan ethnic groups. Depart for Rissani, historically a key meeting point for Saharan ethnic groups. Continue along the southern slope of Jebel Saghro, passing through the oases of Alnif and Tazarine. Continue along the southern slope of Jebel Saghro, passing through the oases of Alnif and Tazarine. Follow the Draa River through Morocco's longest palm grove, rich in caravan history. Follow the Draa River through Morocco's longest palm grove, rich in caravan history. Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains to reach Ouarzazate. Cross the Anti-Atlas Mountains to reach Ouarzazate. Climb toward Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous UNESCO-listed kasbah in the late afternoon. Climb toward Ait Benhaddou and visit the famous UNESCO-listed kasbah in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Ait Benhaddou.
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5Day 05
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech via Tizi n Tichka
After breakfast, depart for Marrakech. Travel through the scenic Tizi n Tichka mountain pass. Travel through the scenic Tizi n Tichka mountain pass. Arrival in Marrakech. Arrival in Marrakech. End of service. End of service.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Marrakech, Maroc · Tour start: Marrakesh, Morocco — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
