{"id":393,"date":"2026-08-25T23:19:41","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T21:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viajesalmoravid.com\/rutas\/merzouga-desert-in-5-days-from-ouarzazate\/"},"modified":"2026-09-13T23:33:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T21:33:13","slug":"merzouga-desert-in-5-days-from-ouarzazate","status":"publish","type":"tour","link":"https:\/\/viajesalmoravid.com\/en\/rutas\/merzouga-desert-in-5-days-from-ouarzazate\/","title":{"rendered":"Merzouga Desert in 5 Days from Ouarzazate"},"content":{"rendered":"

Private five-day circular tour from Ouarzazate through Ait Ben Haddou, the Draa Valley, Erg Chebbi, Khamlia, Todra and the Dades Valley.<\/p>\n

100% customised.<\/strong> This is an indicative private itinerary that we can adapt to your flights, dates, and preferred accommodation category.<\/div>\n

Day-by-Day Itinerary<\/h2>\n
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Day 1<\/p>\n

Arrival in Ouarzazate \u2013 Ait Ben Haddou \u2013 Ouarzazate<\/h3>\n

Our professional driver, who speaks your language, will meet you at the airport, your hotel or another agreed location in Ouarzazate. The programme will be adapted to your arrival time so that you can begin this private tour comfortably. <\/p>\n

We will head to the legendary ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the finest examples of adobe architecture in southern Morocco and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will explore its narrow streets and enjoy panoramic views of the complex, which has also served as a setting for numerous film productions. Entrance fees and an optional local guide are not included. <\/p>\n

We will return to Ouarzazate, known as the gateway to the desert and the capital of Moroccan cinema. You will spend the first night in a selected hotel or riad, with dinner and breakfast included. If the flight arrives late, we will adjust the visits without compromising rest or the remainder of the itinerary. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Day 2<\/p>\n

Ouarzazate \u2013 Draa Valley \u2013 Alnif \u2013 Merzouga \u2013 Erg Chebbi<\/h3>\n

After breakfast we will begin the route south through the Draa Valley, famous for its extensive palm grove, adobe kasbahs, and Berber villages. We will make scenic stops depending on available time and road conditions. <\/p>\n

We will continue through the Alnif region, stopping for lunch at your own expense, before reaching Merzouga and the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. There, you will take a camel ride, normally one camel per person, to reach the camp at sunset. If you prefer, you may request a 4\u00d74 transfer in advance, provided it is included in the quote. <\/p>\n

At the camp, you will be welcomed with Berber tea. Dinner and accommodation are included. The tent category and the availability of a private bathroom and shower will be clearly confirmed in the quote. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Day 3<\/p>\n

Erg Chebbi \u2013 Khamlia \u2013 Nomadic Families \u2013 Merzouga<\/h3>\n

Those who wish may rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast we will begin a 4\u00d74 circuit around Erg Chebbi, adapted to track conditions and weather. <\/p>\n

The day may include former Dakar Rally tracks, fossil areas and old mines, small oases and viewpoints over the sea of dunes. In Khamlia, we will respectfully discover the Gnawa musical tradition and, when possible, share tea with a nomadic family to learn about their way of life without intruding on their privacy. <\/p>\n

Lunch will be at your own expense. At the end of the day you will stay in a selected hotel in Merzouga, with time to rest, dinner and breakfast included. Performances and cultural encounters depend on local availability. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Day 4<\/p>\n

Merzouga \u2013 Rissani \u2013 Erfoud \u2013 Todra Gorges \u2013 Dades Valley<\/h3>\n

After breakfast, we will leave Merzouga and head to Rissani. When the market is open and time permits, we can explore its traditional atmosphere. We will then continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossils and fossilised marble. Visits to workshops and any purchases are optional. <\/p>\n

The route will continue to the Todra Gorges, where you will have time to walk between its high rock walls. Lunch will be at your own expense in the area. <\/p>\n

In the afternoon we will travel to the Dades Valley through mountain landscapes, palm groves, and traditional villages. Dinner and accommodation will be in a selected hotel or riad in the valley, with breakfast included. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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Day 5<\/p>\n

Dades Valley \u2013 Valley of the Roses \u2013 Skoura \u2013 Ouarzazate \u2013 Airport<\/h3>\n

After breakfast we will begin the return to Ouarzazate via the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs. We will cross the Valley of the Roses and the Skoura palm grove, making scenic stops when time permits. <\/p>\n

In Ouarzazate we may optionally visit the Taourirt Kasbah or the film studios, depending on their opening hours and flight departure time. Entrance fees are not included. <\/p>\n

The airport transfer will take priority and will be scheduled with sufficient time for departure procedures. This five-day circular tour from Ouarzazate with Viajes Almoravid will end at the airport. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n

Services Included<\/h2>\n
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  • Pick-up at the airport, hotel, or agreed location in Ouarzazate and final transfer to the airport<\/li>\n
  • Private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle throughout the circuit<\/li>\n
  • Professional driver fluent in your language<\/li>\n
  • Fuel and tolls<\/li>\n
  • Assistance from Viajes Almoravid before and throughout the route<\/li>\n
  • One night in a selected hotel or riad in Ouarzazate, with dinner and breakfast<\/li>\n
  • One night in a selected camp in Erg Chebbi, with dinner and breakfast<\/li>\n
  • One night in a selected hotel in Merzouga, with dinner and breakfast<\/li>\n
  • One night in a selected hotel or riad in the Dades Valley, with dinner and breakfast<\/li>\n
  • Camel ride through the dunes of Erg Chebbi, normally one per person<\/li>\n
  • 4\u00d74 transfer available as alternative to camel when requested in advance and included in the quote<\/li>\n
  • 4\u00d74 circuit around Erg Chebbi<\/li>\n
  • Respectful visit to a nomadic family and a Gnawa music experience in Khamlia, subject to availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Services Not Included<\/h2>\n
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    • International flights<\/li>\n
    • Lunches and beverages<\/li>\n
    • Entrance fees to monuments, kasbahs, museums, workshops, and film studios<\/li>\n
    • Local guides not expressly indicated as included<\/li>\n
    • Tips and personal expenses<\/li>\n
    • Travel insurance, unless expressly indicated as included in the quote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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