6 Days Marrakech to Sahara: Merzouga & Todra Gorges

An old desert village featuring a wooden chair beside a weathered door, showcasing rustic architecture and arid surroundings.

6 Days Marrakech to Sahara: Merzouga & Todra Gorges’s Overview

Enjoy the last Moroccan adventure in a 6 Days tour to Marrakech to Sahara, Merzouga and Todra Gorges. This is not the ordinary trip but it is rather the exploration into the core of the Moroccan diverse scenery and rich culture. You will go out of the bustling Marrakech to the Saharan desert that is empty and vast. You will witness the extreme gorges, old Kasbahs and green oases. Moroccan Travel Trips provides a journey experience that is smooth and memorable. This is indeed one of the best Morocco tours from Marrakech hat any individual would want to use to visit the country to experience its amazing diversity.

Being a top Moroccan travel agency, we feel that we should deliver epic and authentic moroccan travels. Our group of this Morocco travel agency is committed to ensuring that we create experiences that reflect the real spirit of Morocco. This desert tour is an ideal track of our dedication to authentic and quality adventures. We handle all the logistics. We offer knowledge guides. You need not worry, you can just sit back and enjoy the magic in the surrounding. We also have various all inclusive packages of morocco, with which you may enjoy your whole Morocco Vacation as a lifetime.

Highlights of Your 6 Days Marrakech to Sahara Tour

Go across the beautiful Tizi n’Tichka in the Atlas Mountains.
Tour the old Kasbahs in Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate.
Visit the marvelous rock-formations of the Todra Gorges.
Ride a camel to the Sahara sand dunes.
Have a night of enchanted stay in a five-star desert camp.
Wake up to a beautiful Sahara Desert Sunrise.
Find concealed oases and valleys on the road.
Get to know about the local culture and traditions of Berber.

An Epic Journey: From Mountains to Desert

This six day tour is an epic visit to some of the most beautiful and iconic places in Morocco. The trip begins in the rough mountains of the High Atlas, where its twisty tracks and spectacular views are found. It then transports to movie desert of Ouarzazate. At the end it is all topped by the grandiose sand dunes of the Sahara. You will also see the ancient sites on the way and in small Berber villages the traditional way of life. This varied program is a full experience.

Our 6 Days Marrakech to Sahara, Merzouga and Todra Gorges tour is highly designed. We balance the time of travel, and a lot of sightseeing and culture stops. We offer convenient transportation and real and handpicked lodging. Our guides are local experts. They are ardent in sharing their home with you. It is this detail that makes our tours stand out. The trip is an ideal match to our luxury morocco tours where an adventure trip meets comfort and style.

6 Days Marrakech to Sahara, Merzouga & Todra Gorges Itinerary

Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate

The 6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech starts with a pleasant pick-up in your Marrakech accommodation. You are driven on a picturesque southward trip. You pass the Tiiz n Tichka road pass, the top most road pass in North Africa. The perspectives are just spectacular. The highway passes through High Atlas mountains. Berker villages that date back will be found hanging on the mountain sides. We take a break and take photographs and a new cup of mint tea. The landscape is an ideal start to the beauty of Morocco.

Then, when you pass you go to the old Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. This is a fortified village in UNESCO World Heritage. It has been the setting of several popular films. You are able to stroll around its small streets and stairs up to the top and get a great view. Your guide will inform you of the history of the Kasbah and its relevance as a past caravan stop. It will seem to you as though you have gone back in time. We go on to Ouarzazate, the African Hollywood. At night we enter our hotel. It is an ideal combination of the beauty of nature and the world of history on this first day.

Day 2: Ouarzazate to Valley of Roses.

We begin our day with a visit of the Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate, after a good breakfast. Here the sets of such well-known films as Gladiator and Game of Thrones can be viewed. It is an entertaining and interesting destination. Then we go to the Dades Valley, the Valley of Roses. Roses are the well known feature of this valley. They are also used by the locals to prepare rose water and others. We are going to ride on the road of a thousand Kasbah, the road of beautiful fortified mud-brick houses.

At the Dades Gorges we shall stop. The rocky formations of the place are wonderful. The river has cut through the mountains producing a spectacular view. You may go on a little stroll along the riverbank and have a picture. The day finishes with an over night stay in a lovely guesthouse within the main area of Dades Valley. You will have a classic dinner and a cozy night sleep. This day demonstrates to you how different the landscapes in Morocco can be.

Day 3: Todra Gorges to the Sahara Desert.

Following breakfast we proceed to the Todra Gorges. This becomes one of the most beautiful attractions of your travel. This canyon is a very narrow one with cliffs on each side of it that are very high. These cliffs are more than 300 meters. You may walk the river that runs through the gorge. The quiet and the very size of the cliffs are awe-inspiring. It is a lovely morning to have as a prelude to the trip into the desert.

We also cruise into the gorges to the entrance of the Sahara Desert at Merzouga. The scenery gets drier. It is the start of the sand dunes you will notice. In the afternoon we reach Merzouga. It is here that you get to prepare the best part of the tour. You will see your camels, and your camel trek guide. Then it is time to ride your camel into the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. The golden dunes are but magnificent. You can ride your camel to a dune so that you can see the sunset. The colors are truly magical. This ride on a camel is an essential element of any Morocco Vacation.

Day 4: Day in the Sahara desert.

You also rise early in the morning to observe an amazing Sahara Desert sunrise. The light and shade on the dunes is a view that you will not be able to forget. It is possible to walk around the region after a traditional breakfast of the Berbers in the desert camp. You may step on top of the dunes and get sand between your toes. It is a good morning to meditate. On an optional quad bike tour you can also visit the dunes to have a little adrenaline rush.

In the morning we walk out of the desert camp to a village. You will be informed of the traditional Berber lifestyle. You may go to a small school, or a music house. We even may hear some authentic Gnaoua music. This is one of the main elements of the 6 Days Marrakech to Sahara tour which is a cultural immersion. You then go back to Merzouga and get a nice night rest in a hotel.

Day 5: Draa Valley & Nkob

We leave our breakfast and then start our trip in the direction of the Draa Valley. This is a lengthy yet scenic drive and you pass through another type of desert like setting. Massive palm groves are known to be comprised in the Draa Valley. Miles of palm trees. The scenery is stunning. You will view ancient Kasbahs and beautiful oases.

We stop in Nkob for the night. This is a more or less classic village in the center of the Draa Valley. You will remain in a beautiful guesthouse and have a traditional dinner. There is a quiet, peaceful atmosphere. You will feel like you are miles apart the hectic cities and even the popular desert camps. This quiet night is a dazzling rest on your long trail.

Day 6: Return to Marrakech

We leave a last traditional Moroccan breakfast and start off on our way back to Marrakech. It is a road passing through Draa Valley and across the Atlas Mountains. You will go through some little towns and will be allowed to see more of beautiful Moroccan countryside. We shall stop few times to take photos and have a cup of mint tea. The voyage is not short but easy.

At sunset you will return to Marrakech. You are driven to your accommodation by our driver. You will get a strong sense of achievement. You have been to the city to the mountains and even to the Sahara Desert. It is a trip you will remember all your life. The 6 Days Marrakech to Sahara, Merzouga and Todra Gorges tour is an ideal activity that brings your Moroccan travelling experience to a close.Included & Excluded in Your 6 Days Marrakech to Sahara Tour

Included

Round-trip Transportation: Comfortable, air-conditioned transport from Marrakech.
Professional Driver: A professional, English-speaking driver for the entire trip.
Accommodation: Five nights of comfortable accommodation in guesthouses and hotels.
Desert Camp: One night in a luxury desert camp with dinner and breakfast.
Camel Trek: A sunset camel trek to the desert camp is included.
All Meals: All meals are included, from dinner on Day 1 to lunch on Day 6.
Local Guides: A knowledgeable guide for the desert camp and a Berber family visit.

Excluded

Extra Drinks: The cost of alcoholic and other extra beverages is not included.
Personal Expenses: Guests are responsible for any personal purchases.
Tipping: Tipping your driver, guides, and hotel staff is not included.
Optional Activities: The cost of optional activities, like quad biking, is not included.

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It is a wonderful tour to explore the core of Morocco sceneries. It is the grand mix of adventure, spectacular views, and cultural experience. We will do anything to give you the best possible service and make your trip a tremendous success. We are excited to see you make this wonderful memory during this grand 6 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga.