Experience the best of Morocco on this 5 days tour from Marrakech to the Desert with Essaouira excursion. Journey through the High Atlas Mountains, scenic gorges, desert oases, and ancient kasbahs. Enjoy a camel trek in the Sahara Desert, sleep under the stars in a desert camp, and explore the coastal charm of Essaouira. This tour combines adventure, culture, history, and natural beauty, giving you an unforgettable Moroccan experience.
Tour Highlights: 5 days tour from Marrakech to the Desert with Essaouira excursion
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Dades and Todra Gorges
- Explore Merzouga Desert and camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Visit Berber villages: Errisani, Nkob, Agdz
- Discover Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou, and Draa Valley
- Overnight in a desert camp under the stars
- Scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains and desert landscapes
- Day trip to the coastal city of Essaouira
- Explore Essaouira’s Medina, port, and beaches
Itinerary: 5 days tour from Marrakech to the Desert with Essaouira excursion
Day 1: Marrakech – Dades Gorges
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop for photos of the panoramic mountain landscapes and Berber villages. Continue to Ouarzazate and pass the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and filming location for many movies. Drive through the Valley of Roses and reach Dades Gorges in the late afternoon. Check into your hotel or riad for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
After breakfast, travel to Todra Gorge, famous for its dramatic limestone cliffs and palm-lined river. Take a short walk through the gorge and admire the impressive scenery. Continue to desert towns such as Tinjdad and Erfoud, with stops for photos and local sights. In the afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where you prepare for a sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a traditional dinner and Berber music around the campfire, followed by a magical night under the stars.
Day 3: Merzouga – Errisani – Nkob – Agdz – Ouarzazate
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. After breakfast, depart the desert and head west through Errisani and Nkob, passing small Berber villages and remote landscapes. Drive through Agdz and the scenic Draa Valley, lined with palm groves and ancient kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon. Check into your hotel, enjoy dinner, and overnight.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, leave Ouarzazate and drive back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass again. Stop at scenic viewpoints and Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Free time to rest, explore the city, or enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner. Overnight in a hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Day 5: Excursion to Essaouira
After breakfast, take a day trip to the coastal city of Essaouira, known for its white-washed medina, historic port, and Atlantic beaches. Explore the medina, stroll along the harbor, and enjoy fresh seafood or local crafts. Capture photos of the colorful fishing port and ancient ramparts. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech, completing your 5-day adventure.
Tour Includes
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- 2 nights in hotels/riads (Dades, Ouarzazate)
- 1 night in a desert camp (dinner & breakfast)
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Fuel and transportation costs
- Experienced driver/guide
Tour Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips and personal expenses
