Morocco · Desert Adventure

7-Day Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech with Berber Villages

7 Days Round trip from Ménara Massira 2 Bloc C Numéro 38 Easy pace

Explore the Kasbahs at Ait Ben Haddou, Morocco

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Soak in Berber culture while passing through several Berber villages
02 Enjoy Gnawa music in the 'black village' of Khamlia
03 Ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a Sahara sunset
04 Drive through Dades Gorges and admire the fascinating landscape
05 Explore the magnificent kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou

Journey through the incredible Moroccan dunes of the vast Sahara Desert on this 7-day tour from Marrakech. See the magnificent kasbahs at Aït Ben Haddou, drive through the Draa Valley, and walk in the enchanting gorges of southern Morocco. Along the way, acquaint yourself with unique Berber culture, enjoy famous Berber whiskey in Khamlia, and experience a peaceful sunset camel ride into the boundless Erg Chebbi dunes.

Along the way, acquaint yourself with unique Berber culture, enjoy famous Berber whiskey in Khamlia, and experience a peaceful sunset camel ride into the boundless Erg Chebbi dunes.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Zagora, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Erfoud, Aït Benhaddou, Erg Chebbi, Dadès Gorges

Languages Arabic, English, French, Portuguese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Marrakech

Pick-up at the pre-agreed time from Marrakech Airport and transfer to your riad.
Rest in your riad and enjoy an overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 02

Marrakech to Zagora via Aït Ben Haddou

Depart from Marrakech early in the morning.
Cross the picturesque Atlas Mountains through Tizi n'Tichka to reach the historic kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou. Explore the beautiful citadel for a few hours.
Drive through the Draa Valley and reach Zagora.

Have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 03

Off-Road Adventure from Zagora to Ramlia

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast and start the adventure from Zagora, driving on the off-road tracks used by the famous Dakar Rally.
Cross several different Berber villages located along the Moroccan borders.
Arrive at the small Berber village of Ramlia.

Stay overnight and have dinner in a typical Berber guesthouse in the desert.

Day 04

Ramlia to Merzouga via Khamlia and Erg Chebbi

Follow the off-road route to Merzouga.
Visit the 'black village' of Khamlia to see the famous Gnawa musicians. Then, enjoy a Berber whiskey with them.
Arrive at the great Erg Chebbi dunes. Then, get on the dromedaries that will bring you to the heart of the desert to see the sunset.

Have dinner and spend the night in a tent in the middle of the desert.

Day 05

Merzouga to Dades Gorges via Erfoud and Todra

Set out into the desert early in the morning.
Have a hearty breakfast in the Sahara and ride back to the hotel on a camel.
Depart for Erfoud to visit the treatment plant where marble fossil is made before continuing towards the paradise of palm groves.
Have lunch and stroll along the Todra Gorges.
Follow the Dades Valley to Dades Gorges.

Have a delicious dinner and stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 06

Dades Gorges to Marrakech through the High Atlas

Have breakfast and walk in the enchanting Dades Gorge before departing for Marrakech.
Proceed through the Dades Valley via El Kelaa Magona, the Valley of the Roses, and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs.
Descend the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass to arrive in Marrakech and relax in your riad.

Day 07