Tour di 5 giorni in Marocco per la Settimana Santa da Marrakech a Merzouga

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From

Marrakech

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Duration

5 Days

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Destination

Marrakech (round trip via the Sahara)

Our 5 Day Holy Week Tour Morocco is a private trip with your own driver and local guide, tailored to your travel dates.

Looking for a 5-day Holy Week tour in Morocco? This private round trip from Marrakech is a good fit for a short Semana Santa break. In five days you cross the High Atlas, visit Aït Benhaddou, follow the Roses and Dades valleys, spend a night in the Sahara dunes of Merzouga and return through the Draa Valley.

The pace, hotels and stops can be adapted to your dates and arrival time, so contact us to adjust the itinerary.

High Atlas Crossing: Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass with photo stops along the way.
UNESCO Heritage: Visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a World Heritage Site and a famous film location.
Roses and Dades Valleys: Gorges, kasbahs and palm groves between Ouarzazate and the Dades Gorge.
Todra Gorge: Walk through one of Morocco’s most impressive canyons.
Premium Sahara Experience: A 2-3 hour camel ride across Erg Chebbi and a night under the stars in a desert camp.
Merzouga Exploration: Gnawa music in Khamlia, Merzouga’s lake and Berber craft shops.
Draa Valley: Drive through Agdz and Ouarzazate, with a visit to a kasbah and the film studios.

Here is the day-by-day itinerary of the 5 Day Holy Week Tour Morocco.

We adapt this itinerary to your flight arrival time.

Day 1: Marrakech → Aït Benhaddou → Ouarzazate → Dades Gorge
Your private tour begins with a drive over the Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas, with short photo stops. We visit the Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a famous film location. The route continues through the Roses Valley, known for its rose festival, to the Dades Gorge. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel.

Day 2: Dades Gorge → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga
Drive toward Merzouga, home to the highest dunes in Morocco. On the way we visit the Todra Gorge, then continue through Erfoud and Rissani. Dinner and overnight at a local hotel in Merzouga.

Day 3: Merzouga
After breakfast, explore the area. Visit Khamlia, a village of the Gnawa community, to learn about their music and way of life. Nearby is Merzouga’s lake, which attracts flamingos when it holds water, and a Berber craft shop with local handicrafts. In the afternoon, ride a camel with an experienced guide for 2 to 3 hours through the Erg Chebbi dunes. Spend the night under the stars or in a traditional Berber tent, with dinner served at the camp.

Day 4: Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
After an early breakfast in the dunes, ride back to Merzouga village and freshen up at the hotel. We then drive to the Draa Valley, passing Agdz on the way to Ouarzazate, where we explore a local kasbah and the film studios. Dinner and overnight in a local hotel.

Day 5: Ouarzazate → Aït Benhaddou → Marrakech
Drive back over the Tizi n’Tichka pass and arrive in Marrakech in the evening, where the tour ends.

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Included

Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
Driver who speaks your language
Private local guide
Daily breakfast and dinner
Riads and hotels along the route
Camel trek in the Sahara (one camel per person)
Night in a deluxe desert camp in Merzouga
Sandboarding on the dunes

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Excluded

Daily lunches
International flights to and from Morocco
Personal expenses and tips
Entrance fees to museums and monuments

What to Know Before Your 5 Day Holy Week Tour Morocco

What to Bring

Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes for kasbahs, gorges and dunes.
Clothing: Light layers for the day and a warm jacket or fleece for cold desert nights, as spring evenings can be chilly.
Sun Protection: Sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen and a hat.

Tips for Travelers

Cash: Carry Moroccan dirhams (MAD) for small towns, tips and desert excursions.
Cultural Respect: Dress modestly in rural villages and old kasbahs.
Book Early: Hotels and desert camps fill up fast during Holy Week.
Photos: Always ask before photographing locals.