Morocco: 5-Day, 4-Night Group Tour from Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert and Back to Marrakech
Do you dream of discovering Morocco in the company of people looking for the same thing as you?
Whether you travel alone, as a couple, or with friends, our tour is the ideal option to share unforgettable experiences with new friends. You are the protagonist of this extraordinary adventure to the Sahara Desert, and we want to make sure you feel special because, to us, every traveler is unique.
Find all the information here, and if you have any questions, we are at your disposal via WhatsApp or email.
Many travelers have already enjoyed and appreciated this experience from Marrakech to Merzouga.
We hope to see you soon!
What does this tour from Marrakech to the Sahara Desert include?
- One-way transfer from the airport to your Riad in Marrakech.
- Transportation to the Merzouga desert by minibus or bus.
- 4 nights accommodation + 4 breakfasts + 2 dinners.
- 1 Stay in a charming riad in the Todra Valley on a half-board basis (Dinner, accommodation, and breakfast the next day). (double room) Single use with a supplement of £25.
- 1 Night in a Jaima camp in the Merzouga desert on a half-board basis (Dinner, accommodation, and breakfast the next day). (Luxury double haima). Single, double, and triple use.
- 2 nights in a Riad in Marrakech on a BB basis (Bed and Breakfast) (double room).
- Quad excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sandboarding on the dunes
- Camel ride through the Merzouga desert dunes to the Jaima camp
- Berber party on camp night
- On-site assistance
- Taxes
What is not included
- Arrival and departure to Marrakech on international and/or domestic flights
- Dinners in Marrakech
- Lunches during the itinerary
- Extra drinks
- Return transfer from Marrakech to Marrakech airport (£20)
- Admission fees to monuments
departures and prices
Daily Departures
– £378 /per person (Based on 1 person)
– £348 /per person (Based on 2 people)
– £344 /per person (Based on 3 people)
– £344 /per person (Based on 4 people)
itinerary
DAY 1: MARRAKECH THE START OF A CHARMING JOURNEY
Welcome to the enchantment of Marrakech! Upon landing, you will be greeted at the airport by our transfer ready to guide you to your Riad within the medina, where you will leave your luggage and be warmly welcomed with a typical Moroccan tea.
From then on, you have the whole day free to start exploring Marrakech.
Free day
The night ends in the authenticity of your Moroccan Riad. Tomorrow, adventures await to be discovered with the new dawn.
Day summary
- Arrival at Marrakech airport
- Transfer to the Riad within the medina
- Free day
- Accommodation in Riad
DAY 2: ADVENTURE IN THE HIGH ATLAS, AIT BEN HADDOU, AND MAGICAL VALLEYS
Welcome to captivating Morocco!
After breakfast and at the agreed location with the Agency, a transport will be waiting for you to start your route to the High Atlas. We will cross the Tizi N’tichka pass, which reaches 2260 m, stopping at panoramic views and Berber villages, famous for their adobe houses and agricultural life.
We will arrive at the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou. Its visit (optional) has multiple points of interest, including its declaration as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its selection as a filming location for major movies and series (such as “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Game of Thrones”).
Then, we arrive in Ouarzazate, the “Gateway to the Desert” and the “Hollywood of Morocco”.
We continue to the Valley of Roses, known for its spring bloom and the production of cosmetic products. We end in the Todra Valley, staying in a hotel or riad. We will enjoy a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Day summary
- Breakfast in the Marrakech Riad
- Start of the tour in shared transport
- Passing through the High Atlas
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou
- Ouarzazate Option to visit the film studios
- Arrival at Todra Valley
- Dinner in Riad Todra
- Accommodation in Riad Todra
DAY 3: FROM THE TODRA VALLEY TO THE SAHARA DESERT
After breakfast at the riad, we will head to visit the impressive Todra Gorges, with high cliffs about 300 meters high. We will continue our journey passing through Tinerhir, another charming town on the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, before reaching the palm groves of Tinjdad and Touroug. Subsequently, we will head to Erfoud, a city famous for its fossil quarries, and finally to Merzouga, located at the gateway to the Erg Chebbi Sahara.
When you arrive in the desert, you will take a quad excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes with a guide and stop at a dune to practice sandboarding.
After this experience, we change our means of transport to camels and enter once again into the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes. In the heart of this “sea of golden sand” is our jaimas camp, an evocative place where you will enjoy a magical sunset.
Dinner will be a culinary experience in this remote corner of the desert, and after dinner, we will have a Berber party.
After singing and playing musical instruments with our new friends, the comfort of a Haima awaits us for an incredible night in the desert.
Day summary
- Breakfast in the Todra Valley Riad
- Visit to the Todra Gorges
- Tinerhir
- Erfoud
- Quad excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Sandboarding
- Camel ride at sunset
- Dinner at the jaimas camp
- Berber party
- Accommodation in Haima
DAY 4: BACK TO MARRAKECH – A MEMORABLE FAREWELL
On the last day of this route through the Merzouga desert, we will head back to Marrakech.
After a wonderful night and breakfast in the desert, we head back to Marrakech, passing through the Dra Valley, one of the longest valleys in Morocco, and a mandatory stop to take a detailed look at the landscape. Finally, we will cross the High Atlas with its beautiful landscapes. We will arrive in Marrakech around 8:00 PM, and we will drop you off at your accommodation where you will be warmly welcomed by its attendants.
You have the rest of the afternoon/evening to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Marrakech medina and its Jemma el Fna square, where you can take the opportunity to dine and learn more about its culture.
Day summary
- Breakfast at the Haima camp
- Start of the route to Marrakech
- Dra Valley
- High Atlas
- Arrival at the Riad in the Medina of Marrakech
- Free night
- Accommodation in a Riad in the Medina of Marrakech
DAY 5: MARRAKECH
On the last day of this route through Morocco, you have the possibility to continue discovering the most iconic places in the city.
- Possibility to hire a guided tour of the medina with an official local city guide (£50)
- You can also treat yourself to a Hammam session in one of the best spas in Marrakech (check prices)
And here we say goodbye with the hope that both Morocco and our services have exceeded your expectations.
Have a safe trip back!
Day summary
- Breakfast in the Marrakech Riad
- Free day
- Have a safe trip back!
Planned or similar accommodations
These are some of the possible Riads where you will stay. In case of no availability at the time of booking, they will be similar and of the same category.
Marrakech
- Riad Alegria: www.riad-alegria.com
- Riad BB Marrakech: www.riadbbmarrakech.com
Todra Valley
- Hotel Saghro: www.saghrohotel.ma/en
Haima Camps
- Tuda Luxury Camp
- Africa Luxury Camp: www.africaluxurycamp.com
Observations
- The prices at the Riad/Hotel in Todra are based on two people. The supplement for single use is £25
- On the first day, our guide will pick you up at the airport and take you to your Riad. You have the day free for your visits to the medina. At the time of booking, we will send you an email with places to visit.
- On the second day, you start the tour to the desert. You must be at a central point in the medina that we will indicate to you the day before at 7:30 am.
- On the third day, you arrive in the desert and start with the QUAD excursion through the Erg Chebbi dunes. Then, the camels will take you to the Haima camp. The price includes accommodation in a Haima for individual use if you wish.
- The fourth day is the return to Marrakech.
- On the fifth day, already in Marrakech, you can hire a guided tour with an official local city guide.
- For the transfer from Marrakech to the airport on the last day of your stay in Morocco, you can book a transfer for £20.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TRAVELING TO MOROCCO
To enter Morocco, it is necessary to have a valid passport that does not expire until at least six months after the expected date of return from the trip.
It is also necessary to check if your passport nationality requires a visa or not. If necessary, we will explain how to easily obtain the visa.
- The airports and ports in Morocco are relatively small and manageable.
- The official languages are Arabic and French; however, many speak English and/or Spanish. Communication is generally not a problem.
- The hospitality of the Moroccan population is one of its great advantages.
- Morocco is safer than some descriptions suggest. Although it is a safe country, it is wise to maintain the usual precautions on any trip.
- It is important to respect the culture of bargaining, as it is a common practice for them. If interested, you can participate in bargaining; if not, just politely and firmly decline.
- Outside the cities, it may be more difficult to make payments with a card, and even within some large cities, some businesses do not accept credit cards. Dirhams and euros are accepted. Your guide will direct you to currency exchange places with fairer rates.
- Upon your arrival, your guide will be your assistant. Do not hesitate to ask any questions or request help. They are locals and are there to support you.
- It is important not to delay your exit from the plane after landing, as if two or three planes coincide at customs, it could take more than an hour to get through. The guides are aware of this situation and will wait for you until you come out, regardless of how long it takes. You will see people running off the plane to be the first in line at customs to avoid long waits. We don’t suggest you run :-D, but we do recommend you try to leave promptly.
- Several controls will be carried out.
- Do not put away your passport or ticket until you are seated on the plane.
- Have ready, printed or on your mobile phone, the accommodation where you will be staying the first night; you will be asked at customs.
- If asked the reason for your visit to Morocco, the answer is tourism.
Shade at noon and a sweatshirt in the afternoon except for the months of June, July, and August which are summer and hot.
In the High Atlas and the desert, nights can be cool. It is recommended to bring a windbreaker jacket; for midday, shorts and a short-sleeved shirt are suitable.
RespectWe ask for respect for our customs.
BOOKING AND Cancellation Conditions
For the reservation, 25% of the total tour must be paid by bank transfer.
Cancellation: Up to 15 days before the start of the trip, the total amount of the reservation made is refunded. One week before the start of the trip, 10% of the reservation amount is refunded. 7 days before the start of the trip, the reservation amount is not refunded.
frequently asked questions
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