6 Days In Morocco Itinerary Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
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6 Days In Morocco Itinerary Tour From Marrakech To Merzouga
Tour overview:
This 6-day Morocco itinerary from Marrakech takes you on a journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient Kasbahs, lush valleys, and the magical Sahara Desert. You’ll explore Telouet, Ait Ben Haddou, and Ouarzazate, ride camels across the dunes of Merzouga, visit traditional Berber villages, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Todra and Dades Gorges. The tour ends back in Marrakech, filled with memories of Morocco’s diverse landscapes and culture.
Tour highlights
Cross the scenic Tizi N’tichka Pass (2,260 m)
Visit Kasbah Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO site)
Explore Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Africa”
Ride a camel in Merzouga Desert and sleep under the stars
Discover Todra and Dades Gorges
Drive through Roses Valley and Skoura Oasis
Tour itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Your 6 days Morocco tour from Marrakech begins after breakfast at your accommodation. We’ll drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass (2260m), one of the highest roads in Morocco. Along the way, we stop to visit the Kasbah of Telouet, once home to the powerful Glaoui family. After lunch, we continue through the Ounila Valley, passing small Berber villages, until we reach the UNESCO Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for its mud-brick architecture and movie sets. Later, we drive to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.
Day 2: Ouarzazate – Agdez – Draa Valley – Zagora
After breakfast, we travel through the Anti-Atlas Mountains toward Agdez, entering the stunning Draa Valley, Morocco’s largest palm valley. The road is lined with palm groves and old kasbahs all the way to Zagora. After lunch, we’ll visit Tamgroute Village, famous for its ancient Quranic Library and green pottery workshops. Return to Zagora for dinner and overnight stay in a local hotel.
Day 3: Zagora – Tazarine – Alnif – Rissani – Merzouga Desert
Today’s journey takes us deeper into the Sahara Desert. After breakfast, we travel through Draa Valley and the villages of Taftechna and Ait Ouaazique, known for ancient rock carvings. We’ll have lunch in Alnif, then continue to Merzouga via Rissani, the gateway to the desert. Upon arrival, switch to camels for a magical ride across the Erg Chebbi dunes to watch the sunset. Spend the night in a Berber desert camp, enjoying traditional music, dinner, and the starry night sky.
Day 4: Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinjdad – Tinghir (Todra Gorges)
Wake up early to witness a beautiful sunrise over the dunes, then ride camels back to Merzouga. After breakfast and a shower, we’ll drive through Erfoud and Touroug palm groves, stopping for lunch in Tinjdad. Continue to the breathtaking Todra Gorges, where high cliffs rise dramatically above a clear river. Enjoy a walk through this natural wonder before dinner and overnight stay in a hotel near the Todra Valley.
Day 5: Tinghir – Boumalne Dades – Roses Valley – Skoura – Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we take a short walk through the Tinghir oasis, then drive toward Boumalne Dades to explore the amazing Dades Valley and its winding rock formations. After lunch, we continue through the Roses Valley to visit Kelaat M’Gouna, known for its rose products, then head to Skoura, where we’ll stop at the Kasbah Amridil, one of Morocco’s most beautiful fortified homes. The day ends in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Ouarzazate – Marrakech
On the last day of your 6 days Morocco itinerary, we’ll visit the Kasbah of Taourirt and the Atlas Film Studios, where many famous movies were filmed. Then, we’ll cross the High Atlas Mountains again via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass on our way back to Marrakech, where your tour comes to an end.
Services included in price:
Includes
→ Tour in 4×4 vehicle or minibus with A/C
→ Driver/Guide
→ Fuel
→ Hotel overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
→ 1 night in a desert camp (breakfast & dinner included)
→ Camel ride
Excludes
⊗ Beverages
⊗ Lunchs
⊗ Drinks
⊗ Tips
FAQ – 6 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech
1. What is included in this 6-day Morocco tour?
The tour includes transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking driver/guide, accommodation in hotels and desert camp, camel trekking in Merzouga, breakfasts, and dinners (except in Marrakech).
2. What should I pack for the desert trip?
Bring comfortable clothes, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a jacket for the cool desert night. Don’t forget your camera to capture the amazing dunes!
3. Is the camel ride included in the price?
Yes, a camel ride at sunset and sunrise in Erg Chebbi dunes is included in your tour package.
4. Can I skip the camel ride and go by 4×4 instead?
Yes, if you prefer not to ride camels, we can arrange a 4×4 transfer to the desert camp.
5. Are meals included during the tour?
Yes, breakfast and dinner are included every day (except in Marrakech). Lunch can be purchased at local restaurants along the way.
6. What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in comfortable hotels or riads, and a luxury or standard desert camp in Merzouga — depending on your choice.
7. When is the best time to take this 6-day tour?
The best time to travel is March to May or September to November, when the weather is pleasant for both the desert and the mountains.
8. Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes! We can adjust the itinerary, add or remove stops, or extend your stay in Marrakech or the desert.