Seas of Dunes: Ouarzazate
5 - Day Itinerary
Start & End: Ouarzazate | Focus: Merzouga Sahara Loop
The ultimate journey through Morocco’s golden heart — kasbahs, dunes, nomads, and starry skies.
Day 1
Begin your journey from Ouarzazate with a visit to the lush Skoura Oasis and the iconic Kasbah Amridil. Continue through the Valley of Roses, stopping for local products and distillery visits. Arrive in the dramatic Dades Valley, where red cliffs and winding roads await. Enjoy a traditional dinner in a kasbah-style guesthouse.
Overnight in Dades Valley
Dinner & breakfast included
Day 2
After breakfast, drive toward the stunning Todra Gorge for a walk between its towering cliffs. Continue through desert towns and fossil-rich regions, arriving in Merzouga by late afternoon. Mount your camel and ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a magical sunset. Dine under the stars and enjoy Berber music in your luxury desert camp.
Overnight in Desert Camp, Erg Chebbi
Dinner & breakfast included
Day 3
Today is dedicated to exploring Sahara life. Visit a nomadic family living in the black desert, tour the Mifis mines, and enjoy live Gnawa music in Khamlia village. Later, visit a desert oasis and return to your hotel in Merzouga for rest and a local dinner.
Overnight in a hotel or auberge in Merzouga
Dinner & breakfast included
Day 4
Depart Merzouga after breakfast and stop at Rissani, known for one of Morocco’s best traditional markets. Sample local dates and try a madfouna (Berber “pizza”). Travel through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s largest palm oasis, and settle in the tranquil town of Agdz for the night.
Overnight in Agdz
Dinner & breakfast included
Day 5
Your final day leads you past ancient kasbahs and green valleys. Stop for a guided walk in the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, where many famous films were shot. Continue to Ouarzazate for your departure or overnight stay.
Drop-off in Ouarzazate (evening) or optional extra night
Breakfast included
Price Includes
Price Excludes
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Private modern vehicle with A/C and fuel
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English-speaking driver-guide
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4 nights accommodation (kasbah, desert camp, local guesthouses)
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4 dinners & daily breakfasts
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Camel ride into the dunes
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4x4 return from camp
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Guided visit to Ait Ben Haddou & Rissani
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Flexible scenic stops, local food experiences, and cultural visits
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Tipping (Optional)
5 Day Trip Highlights
Stay in a luxury Sahara camp under the stars after a breathtaking sunset camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes
Experience real desert life — from sipping tea with nomads to hearing live Gnawa music in Khamlia village
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Explore the dramatic rock walls of Todra Gorge and the winding roads of the red-cliffed Dades Valley
Wander through palm groves and ancient kasbahs in the Skoura Oasis and Draa Valley
Visit Rissani, one of Morocco’s most authentic markets, and try the famous Berber stuffed flatbread (madfouna)
Walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Ait Ben Haddou — a living fortress straight out of the movies
6 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 6
Cross the stunning Tizi n’Tichka Pass with scenic photo stops in Berber villages and mountain cafes. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon. Visit the Bahia Palace, souks, or unwind at a riad. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Marrakech
Optional Add-On: Hammam or rooftop farewell dinner
7 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 7
Take a day trip or overnight transfer to Essaouira, the peaceful port town known for its medina, fish market, and coastal breeze. Enjoy grilled seafood, walk the ramparts, and shop for artisan woodwork and silver.
Optional Overnight in Essaouira
Flexible return to Marrakech or Essaouira airport
