Offer: 6-day private trip Marrakech – Sahara desert – Marrakech
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Offer: 6-day private trip Marrakech – Sahara desert – Marrakech
- Morocco, Marrakech
6 days / 5 nights
Marrakech airport
Marrakech airport
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Overview
Special offer for groups of 4 or more: a private 6-day, 5-night trip from Marrakech to the Sahara desert and back to Marrakech for just €495 per person. We pick you up at the airport when you land and take you back on the last day: all you have to do is enjoy it.
You’ll start with a guided tour of the Marrakech medina and a night in a traditional riad. Then you’ll cross the High Atlas, sleep in the Dades Valley, walk through the Todra Gorge and reach the Merzouga dunes for a sunset camel ride and a night in a luxury desert camp. The next day a 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi takes you to meet nomad families and hear Gnawa music in Khamlia. The way back runs through the Draa Valley, Ouarzazate and the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.
The trip is just for your group, with a driver-guide from Merzouga who speaks English and Spanish and knows every track. Stop wherever you like for photos and travel at your own pace.
Highlights
- Pick-up at Marrakech airport and a guided tour of the medina with a local guide
- A night in a traditional Marrakech riad
- Tizi n'Tichka pass, the Valley of Roses and the Dades Valley
- The Todra Gorge, a canyon with walls up to 300 metres high
- Sunset camel ride and a night in a luxury camp in the Merzouga dunes
- 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi: nomad families and Gnawa music in Khamlia
- The Draa Valley, Ouarzazate and the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO)
- Private trip with a driver-guide from Merzouga
The route
- Marrakech airportArrival
- MarrakechNight 1
- Dades ValleyNight 2
- Todra GorgeStop
- MerzougaNight 3 · luxury camp
- Erg Chebbi by 4x4Night 4
- OuarzazateNight 5
- Ait Ben HaddouStop
- Marrakech airportDeparture
In a private air-conditioned vehicle, just for your group, with photo stops whenever you like.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 01: Arrival at Marrakech airport – Guided tour of the medina – Night in a riad
We meet you at the Marrakech airport exit with a sign with your name and take you to your riad, a traditional house with an inner courtyard in the heart of the medina. Once you’ve settled in with a welcome tea, your guided tour with an official local guide begins.
You’ll discover the highlights of the Red City: the Koutoubia mosque, the Bahia Palace, the Jewish quarter (Mellah), the craft and spice souks and, as evening falls, Jemaa el Fna square, full of food stalls, musicians and storytellers.
Night in a riad in Marrakech. The tour is adapted to your flight’s arrival time.
Day 02: Marrakech – Tizi n'Tichka pass – Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley
After breakfast we head south across the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, at 2,260 metres. Along the way we stop at viewpoints and Berber villages with mud-brick houses clinging to the mountainside.
We drive down to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, known for its film studios, and continue through the Skoura palm grove and the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to Kelaat M’Gouna, the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose water and cooperatives.
In the afternoon we reach the Dades Valley, with its colourful rock formations. Dinner and night in a hotel in the Dades Valley.
Day 03: Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga dunes – Sunset camel ride – Luxury camp
After breakfast we visit the Todra Gorge, a spectacular canyon with walls up to 300 metres high, where you can walk along the river. We continue through the Tinghir oasis and the palm grove road to Erfoud and Rissani, the former capital of the Alaouite dynasty.
In the afternoon we arrive in Merzouga, at the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes. Your camels are waiting to take you into the dunes to watch the sunset from the top of a dune.
Arrival at the luxury camp: spacious tents with real beds, private bathroom and hot shower. Berber dinner, music around the fire and a sky full of stars. Dinner and night in the luxury camp.
Day 04: 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi – Nomad families – Khamlia – Night in the desert
Get up a little early to watch the sunrise over the dunes: it’s one of the most beautiful moments of the trip. After breakfast your 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi begins.
We visit a nomad family who live in the desert with their herds, share tea with them and learn about their way of life. Then we go to Khamlia, the village of the Gnawa people, to listen to their traditional music, and drive through dunes, sandy tracks and old mines. When there is water, we also stop at Dayet Srji lake, where flamingos can sometimes be seen.
Free afternoon to relax by the pool or climb the dunes again. Dinner and night in a hotel or riad in the desert, in Merzouga.
Day 05: Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N'Kob – Agdz (Draa Valley) – Ouarzazate
After breakfast we leave the desert on the southern route, less known and very beautiful: we pass through Rissani, Alnif, famous for its fossils, and N’Kob, the village of kasbahs at the foot of Mount Saghro.
We reach Agdz, at the gateway to the Draa Valley, with its large palm grove and mud-brick kasbahs, and cross the Tizi n’Tinififft pass with views over the Anti-Atlas mountains.
Arrival in Ouarzazate in the afternoon. Dinner and night in a hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 06: Ouarzazate – Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – Tizi n'Tichka – Marrakech – Airport transfer
After breakfast we visit the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified mud-brick village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the setting for films such as Gladiator and series such as Game of Thrones.
We then cross the High Atlas again over the Tizi n’Tichka pass, with stops for photos and lunch on the way. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon and transfer to the airport for your flight, or to your hotel if you’re staying longer.
We recommend booking your return flight for 7 pm or later.
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Included / Not included
The price includes
- Pick-up at Marrakech airport and airport transfer on the last day
- Guided tour of the Marrakech medina with a local guide (day 1)
- Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, just for your group
- Driver-guide from Merzouga
- 5 nights: riad in Marrakech, hotel in the Dades Valley, luxury camp, hotel or riad in Merzouga and hotel in Ouarzazate
- 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners (days 2 to 5)
- Sunset camel ride in the Merzouga dunes
- 4x4 excursion around Erg Chebbi with a visit to nomad families and Gnawa music in Khamlia
The price does not include
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Dinner on the first day in Marrakech
- Monument entrance fees
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Accommodation
All 5 nights are included in the price. Accommodation is mid-range or comfort category, with private bathrooms.
Riad in Marrakech
- Traditional house with a courtyard in the medina
- Breakfast included
Hotel in the Dades Valley
- Views of the mountains and the valley
- Dinner and breakfast included
Luxury camp in Merzouga
- Tent with bed, private bathroom and hot shower
- Berber dinner and breakfast included
Hotel or riad in Merzouga
- At the foot of the dunes, usually with a pool
- Dinner and breakfast included
Hotel in Ouarzazate
- A good rest before returning to Marrakech
- Dinner and breakfast included
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Useful information
- Private trip: only your group travels, with your own driver-guide.
- Price per person for groups of 4 or more. For 2 or 3 people, ask us for a quote.
- Book your return flight for 7 pm or later on day 6.
- Vegetarian menus or special diets: let us know when you book.
- Bring warm clothes: desert nights are cold, especially from November to March.
Frequently asked questions
Is the trip private?
Yes. The vehicle and driver-guide are just for your group; you don't share the trip with other people.
How many people do we need?
The €495 per person offer is for groups of 4 or more. If you are 2 or 3, write to us and we'll give you a price.
What does the €495 price include?
Airport pick-up and drop-off, a guided tour of Marrakech, private transport, 5 nights' accommodation, 5 breakfasts, 4 dinners, the camel ride and the 4x4 excursion.
What is the luxury camp like?
Spacious tents in the dunes with real beds, a private bathroom and a hot shower. Berber dinner, music and breakfast are included.
Can we change the itinerary?
Yes. As it's a private trip, we can adapt stops, pace or accommodation. Tell us what you'd like and we'll send you a proposal.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp or by email with your dates and the number of people. We'll confirm availability quickly.
Fancy this trip?
Tell us your dates and how many you are. We'll confirm availability quickly.
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