Marrakech to the Sahara 7-Day Tour
Marrakech to the Sahara 7-Day Tour
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This 7-day journey from Marrakech to the Sahara takes you across Morocco’s most iconic landscapes, from the High Atlas Mountains to deep desert dunes. You visit Ait Ben Haddou, Draa Valley, Zagora, Khamlia, and the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga. The experience includes desert tracks, camel trekking, cultural villages, gorges, and historic routes. The trip returns through valleys and mountain passes, ending with a guided visit to Marrakech’s main square.
Duration: 7-days / 6-night
Start: Marrakech
End: Marrakech
Itineraries
Day 1
Airport – Marrakech
Airport pick-up and transfer to your riad in Marrakech. Free time to settle in and explore the old Medina.
Day 2
Marrakech – Atlas – Draa valley – Zagora
Travel through the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass. Visit Ait Ben Haddou before continuing through Draa Valley to Zagora for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3
Zagora – Road of Rally Dakar – Ramlia
Drive through desert rally routes and Berber villages near the Algerian border. Experience remote desert landscapes and stay in a local guesthouse.
Day 4
Merzouga
Continue towards Merzouga with stops in Khamlia for Gnawa music and cultural exchange. Arrive at Erg Chebbi dunes, switch to camels, and enter the desert camp for sunset, dinner, and overnight stay.
Day 5
Merzouga – Tinghir – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
Watch sunrise over the dunes and return by camel to Merzouga. Visit Erfoud fossil workshops and Tinghir palm groves. Continue to Todra Gorge and Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6
Dades Gorges- Skoura – Marrakech
Return journey to Marrakech via Rose Valley, Skoura, and High Atlas Mountains. Cross Tizi n’Tichka pass before arriving in Marrakech.
Day 7
Marrakech – Back Home
Visit Jemaa el-Fna square in the old Medina. Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
Private SUV or van with fuel
English-speaking driver
Camel trekking in Erg Chebbi
Airport transfers
Lunches
Drinks
Snacks
Entrance fees
Flights
Yes. Transport is private for your group.
You stay in riads, hotels, guesthouses, and a desert camp chosen for comfort and location.
Around 1 to 2 hours, depending on pace and conditions.
Yes. The itinerary suits most travellers with moderate daily travel and planned stops