8 Days desert tour from Marrakech

The best 8 days desert tour from Marrakech offers a perfect blend of culture, adventure, and breathtaking landscapes, taking you from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the golden dunes of the Sahara. Experience Morocco’s rich history, stunning natural wonders, and authentic Berber hospitality as you journey through the High Atlas Mountains, ancient kasbahs, and vast desert expanses.

Highlights of Your 8 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech:

✔ Marrakech City Tour – Explore historic landmarks, vibrant souks, and lush gardens
✔ High Atlas Mountains – Cross the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m)
✔ UNESCO World Heritage Ait Benhaddou – Visit Morocco’s most famous kasbah
✔ Ouarzazate & Film Studios – Discover the “Hollywood of Africa”
✔ Valley of Roses – See fragrant rose fields and traditional distilleries
✔ Todra Gorge – Walk between towering 300m-high cliffs
✔ Merzouga Desert – Sunset camel trek & luxury camp stay under the stars
✔ Draa Valley – Morocco’s largest palm oasis with endless date palms

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Upon landing at Marrakech Airport, our guide will welcome you. First, we’ll transfer you to your central riad. After check-in, enjoy free time to relax. Later, we suggest visiting Jemaa el-Fnaa square. There, you’ll find lively street performers and delicious food stalls.

Day 2: Marrakech Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast, your guided tour begins. First, visit the historic Koutoubia Mosque. Next, explore the beautiful Saadian Tombs. Then, discover the stunning Bahia Palace. Afterwards, see Ben Youssef Medersa, Africa’s largest Quranic school. Following lunch, tour the colorful Majorelle Gardens. Finally, visit modern Gueliz district before returning to your riad.

Day 3: Marrakech to Dades Gorges

We leave at 8:00 AM heading east. First, we cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, we’ll stop at Berber villages. Next, we reach Ait Benhaddou, a famous UNESCO site. After lunch, we continue to Ouarzazate’s film studios. Later, we drive through the fragrant Valley of Roses. Finally, we arrive at Dades Gorges for overnight.

Day 4: Dades Gorges to Merzouga

After breakfast, we explore Dades Valley’s rock formations. Then, we travel to spectacular Todra Gorge. There, you can walk beside towering cliffs. Following lunch, we head towards Merzouga. Upon arrival, you’ll ride camels at sunset. Afterwards, enjoy dinner at your luxury desert camp under starry skies.

Day 5: Desert Exploration

First, visit Gnawa musicians. Next, meet nomadic families. Then, enjoy Berber pizza lunch with locals. Later, explore Rissani’s traditional souk. Finally, return to your riad for mint tea and dinner.

Day 6: Merzouga to Ouarzazate

Wake early for a magical sunrise. Then, camel ride back to Merzouga. After breakfast, we drive north. First, we stop at Rissani’s authentic souk. Next, we pass through Draa Valley’s palm oasis. Later, we enjoy lunch en route. Finally, we reach Ouarzazate by evening.

Day 7: Ouarzazate to Marrakech

First, visit Atlas Film Studios after breakfast. Then, optionally revisit Ait Benhaddou. Afterwards, we recross the High Atlas Mountains. Following lunch, we arrive back in Marrakech by afternoon. Finally, we transfer you to your hotel or airport.

Day 8: Transfer to the airport

We will pick you up from the riad toward the airport where the service of Morocco Helping Tours Company end.