5 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert via Essaouira & Ouzoud Waterfalls Explore the best of Morocco in just five unforgettable days. This private Morocco tour from Marrakech combines cultural discovery, breathtaking nature, and the ultimate Sahara Desert experience. Travel in comfort in a private 4×4 or minivan with an English-speaking driver, visit iconic kasbahs, witness the stunning Atlas Mountains, sleep under the stars in a luxury desert camp, and enjoy two relaxing day trips to the coastal city of Essaouira and the Ouzoud Waterfalls, Morocco’s tallest falls. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a blend of adventure, culture, nature, and authentic Moroccan hospitality.
Camel Ride Under the Stars: Ride camels through the desert dunes and enjoy a night under the stars in a desert camp.
Traditional Berber Villages: Visit Berber villages, meet locals, and learn about their culture and traditions.
Night in a Desert Camp: Sleep in traditional tents, enjoy Moroccan meals, and experience the desert’s serene silence.
Scenic Atlas Mountains: Travel through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains on your way to the desert.
Dades Valley & Todra Gorge: Explore the stunning Dades Valley and hike the dramatic Todra Gorge.
Erg Chebbi Sand Dunes: Climb the towering sand dunes for panoramic views, especially at sunrise or sunset.
Ait Benhaddou Kasbah: Visit the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its historical mud-brick architecture.
Marrakech
8:00 AM
in this 5 Days Tour from Marrakech around the eastern half of Morocco Tours you will travel in style in a modern air-conditioned 4×4 Our guide will pick you up from your Marrakech hotel at 8.30 a.m. and escort you to the departure point. We will travel over the Atlas Mountain range and descend into the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou. The Kasbah (there are actually six of them within a walled city) is a place of wonder. Here you will feel almost like you have stepped back in time to the days of gladiators, desert nomads and ancient trading markets. Lunch on the first day will be taken in the Kasbah at Ait Ben Haddou after the guided tour has finished. Our next stop on our first day will be at Ouarzazate. We will admire the scenery of a city where several blockbuster movies have been filmed. Classics like The Mummy and Lawrence of Arabia are among the many films which have taken in a city often called “The Gateway to the Desert”.In the desert’s gateway city we can take stop at a café before venturing on to the Dades Valley. Once here you can relax and unwind at a private guesthouse in Dades with en-suite bathroom and enjoy the culinary delights of a Moroccan evening dinner
On the second day, the tour will begin from your hotel in Gorge Dades to Merzouga Village which is famous for its highest golden sand dunes. We will pass through Tinghir City and visit Todgha Gorge, Tinjdad, Malaab, and Tourog Village where we will break for lunch. We will pass through Erfoud and Rissani where you will have a chance to enjoy the atmosphere of palm trees before reaching Merzouga. Nightly accommodation will be in a hotel in Merzouga with a traditional Berber meal and desert atmosphere.
Our camels will transport back to Merzouga and from there it is another trip back through the Draa Valley, Moroccan architecture in the palaces, gateways and temples is worthy of many photographic opportunities. Our final leg of this tour sees us moving through Nqob then Tamnougalt before the familiar city of Ouarzazate once more. Lunch can be taken at any café before we head back through the Atlas Mountains and back into Marrakech for our journey’s end. Arrival in Marrakech is expected around 5:00 p.m.
Your journey begins with an early morning pickup from your accommodation in Marrakech. You’ll travel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle through scenic countryside, olive groves, and small Berber villages as you make your way to the breathtaking Ouzoud Waterfalls, one of the highest and most spectacular falls in North Africa, standing at around 110 meters.
Upon arrival, you’ll meet a local guide who will lead you on a gentle hike around the falls. You’ll explore panoramic viewpoints, walk along shaded paths, and descend to the river at the base of the falls, where you might spot wild Barbary monkeys and enjoy the lush natural surroundings.
You’ll also have the chance to take an optional boat ride on the river near the base of the waterfall a fun and refreshing way to experience the falls up close.
After the hike, you can relax at one of the local restaurants with beautiful views, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch (tagine, couscous, or vegetarian options available).
Later in the afternoon, you’ll return to Marrakech, arriving around 6:30 PM
