Experience the best of Morocco on this 6 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga, combining mountains, gorges, desert adventures, and a scenic coastal excursion. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains, explore historic kasbahs, dramatic gorges, and the golden Sahara Desert. Enjoy a camel trek in Erg Chebbi, spend a night under the stars in a desert camp, and discover Berber nomadic life. Finish your journey with a visit to the stunning Ouzoud Waterfalls before returning to Marrakech. This tour offers adventure, culture, and nature for an unforgettable Moroccan experience.
Tour Highlights: 6 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Ouzoud Waterfalls
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass
- Visit Ouarzazate and its famous kasbahs
- Explore the Dades and Todra Gorges
- Camel trek and overnight in Merzouga Desert
- Discover nomadic Berber culture around Merzouga
- Scenic drive through Ziz Valley and desert villages
- Day trip to Ouzoud Waterfalls, North Africa’s tallest waterfalls
- End your journey with a transfer to Marrakech airport
Itinerary: 6 Days Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga with Ouzoud Waterfalls
Day 1: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges
After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Stop to enjoy panoramic views of rugged peaks and Berber villages along the way. Continue to Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Sahara,” and visit its historic kasbahs and film studios. Drive through the Valley of Roses, with its fragrant rose fields and lush scenery. Arrive at Dades Gorges in the late afternoon, check in to your hotel or riad, enjoy dinner, and overnight surrounded by dramatic cliffs.
Day 2: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert
After breakfast, travel to the famous Todra Gorge, with its towering limestone cliffs and palm-lined river. Walk along the gorge and admire the spectacular rock formations. Continue east through desert towns such as Tinjdad and Erfoud, with scenic stops along the way. In the afternoon, arrive at Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara. Prepare for a sunset camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner around the campfire and spend a magical night under the stars in the desert.
Day 3: Merzouga – Discover Nomadic Life
Wake up early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then return to Merzouga by camel or 4×4. After breakfast, explore the desert surroundings and visit nomadic Berber communities. Learn about their traditions, lifestyle, and crafts. Optional excursions include nearby oases, salt flats, and fossil sites. Enjoy the peaceful desert atmosphere and take photos of the unique landscape. Return to your desert camp or hotel in the afternoon, enjoy dinner, and overnight near the dunes.
Day 4: Merzouga – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
After breakfast, begin the return journey west through the scenic Ziz Valley, lined with palm groves and historic kasbahs. Pass through towns like Errisani, Nkob, and Agdz, enjoying the changing landscapes. Continue to Ouarzazate for a short break, then cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass, descending back to Marrakech. Arrive in the evening, check into your hotel, and relax after your desert adventure.
Day 5: Ouzoud Waterfalls Day Trip
After breakfast, depart Marrakech for a day trip to the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in North Africa. Explore the cascades, take a walk along the trails, and spot the playful monkeys in the surrounding olive groves. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant (optional) and take plenty of photos of the dramatic scenery. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech and spend the evening at leisure.
Day 6: Transfer to Marrakech Airport
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and enjoy a private transfer to Marrakech airport for your onward flight. This marks the end of your 6 days Marrakech to Merzouga and Ouzoud Waterfalls tour, leaving you with unforgettable memories of the Sahara, Atlas Mountains, and Moroccan culture.
Tour Includes
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle with driver/guide
- Pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- 2 nights in hotels/riads (Dades, Ouarzazate)
- 2 nights in desert camp and hotel near Merzouga
- Camel trek in Erg Chebbi dunes
- Fuel and transportation costs
Tour Excludes
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and Ouzoud Waterfalls
- Tips and personal expenses
