5-Day Desert Tour from Ouarzazete to Marrakech

• Explore Kasbah Amridil in Skoura and the fragrant Valley of Roses

• Admire the dramatic scenery of Dades Gorge and Todra Gorge

• Experience a camel trek and desert camp under the stars in Erg Chebbi

• Visit the Gnawa village of Khamlia and meet local nomadic families

• Discover the historic souk of Rissani and the kasbahs of the Draa Valley

• Wander through the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou Ksar

• Journey across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Day 1: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorge

Begin your journey with a visit to Kasbah Amridil in the Skoura oasis before driving through the Valley of Roses, known for its blooming fields and rosewater distilleries. Continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs to reach Dades Gorge, where dramatic rock formations and winding roads await. Spend the night in a local guesthouse overlooking the gorge.

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Ziz Valley – Merzouga Desert

After breakfast, travel to the stunning Todra Gorge, with towering cliffs rising above the river. Continue through the Ziz Valley, filled with date palms and Berber villages. By late afternoon, arrive in Merzouga, where a camel trek takes you across the dunes to your desert camp. Enjoy dinner and music under a starry Sahara sky.

Day 3: Merzouga Desert Exploration

Wake up early for a magical sunrise over the dunes. Explore the desert region with a 4×4 or local guide: visit Khamlia village to hear Gnawa music, meet nomadic families, and discover fossil fields or the seasonal Dayet Srij lake (if water is present). In the afternoon, ride camels or relax in the dunes before spending another night in the Sahara.

Day 4: Merzouga – Rissani – N’kob – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Leave the desert behind and stop at Rissani, famous for its traditional market and historical significance. Continue through small desert towns like N’kob and Tazarine before entering the lush Draa Valley, with its endless palm groves and fortified kasbahs. Arrive in Ouarzazate by evening and settle into your hotel or riad.

Day 5: Ouarzazate – Aït Benhaddou – Telouet – High Atlas – Marrakech

Visit the world-renowned Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed ksar used as a backdrop for many films. Drive through the scenic Ounila Valley to explore the lesser-visited Telouet Kasbah. Continue across the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic views and Berber villages along the way. Arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your tour concludes.