Morocco · Desert Adventure

6-Day Desert Adventure from Marrakesh with Merzouga Camp Stay

6 Days Round trip from Marrakesh Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride camels into the Merzouga dunes and stay overnight in a luxury desert camp
02 Visit Aït Benhaddou, the UNESCO World Heritage Site featured in famous films
03 See the Ouarzazate film studios where "Game of Thrones" was shot
04 Attend a drum concert under the stars in the Sahara Desert
05 Watch the sunrise over the Sahara and try sandboarding on the dunes
06 Visit the local Argan Oil Cooperative and taste camel milk at a camel farm

Embark on an excursion through Morocco's deserts and valleys, enjoying camel rides, stunning sunsets, and unforgettable Sahara scenery. Explore Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where many famous films were shot, and visit Ouarzazate's renowned film studios, including a "Game of Thrones" location. Experience sandboarding on the dunes, watch the sunrise over the Sahara, and travel through the beautiful landscapes of the Snake Road. On the way back to Marrakesh, discover the Valley of Roses and its organic rose products.

Attend a drum concert under the stars after dinner.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Merzouga, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou, Dadès Gorges

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Marrakesh, the Red City

Meet your tour guide at the airport for your transfer to the riad in the Medina.
Enjoy dinner at a restaurant with belly dancing performances.

Day 02

From Marrakesh to Ouarzazate via Aït Benhaddou

After an early breakfast, head to Aït Benhaddou for lunch, a World Heritage Site where many famous movies have been made.
Continue to Ouarzazate for a visit to the large film studios where "Game of Thrones" was shot.

Overnight at a hotel just outside the city.

Day 03

From Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert

Have breakfast and continue to the famous Todgha Gorge for lunch.
Proceed to the Merzouga Desert, where the camels are waiting.
Enjoy an adventurous camel ride into the dunes to the luxury camp, where you will stay overnight.
Attend a drum concert under the stars after dinner.

Day 04

Sunrise in Merzouga and Journey to Dades Valley

Wake up early to see the sunrise over the Sahara.
Experience sandboarding on the dunes.
Proceed to the camel farm, where you can taste camel milk.
Stop at a fossil factory to see fossil products, and then continue for lunch.

Travel through the famous Snake Road and spend the night in the Dades Valley.

Day 05

From Dades Valley to Marrakesh

After breakfast, travel through the Snake Road with its beautiful landscape.
Proceed to visit the Valley of Roses to see the organic rose products.
Make a stop at an Argan Oil Cooperative, a carpet factory, and spice shops on request.
Have lunch on the way to Marrakesh.

Day 06

Departure from Marrakesh

After breakfast, check out and do any last-minute shopping.
Transfer to the airport.

Where this trip takes you

Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate film studios, Merzouga dunes, Snake Road

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marrakesh 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

2 nights in a hotel or riad
1 night in a luxury tent
2 nights in a riad in Marrakesh
2 hours of camel riding
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation by AC minivan or 4x4
English-speaking Moroccan driver-guide

What's Not Included

Drinks
Lunch
Entrance fees
Tips

Know before you go

Make sure to carry both warm clothes and light summer clothes, a sun visor, a hat, good walking shoes, a flashlight, and comfortable pants for the camel ride.

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