7-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: Merzouga & the Kasbah Route
Overview
7 days / 6 nights · Marrakech → Imilchil → Merzouga → Ouarzazate → Marrakech
7-Day Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech: Merzouga & the Kasbah Route — at a glance
- PriceFrom €590 / person
- Duration7 days / 6 nights
- StartMarrakech — riad or hotel pickup
- EndMarrakech
- GroupPrivate car & driver
- Best seasonMarch–May and September–November
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish, Arabic
This 7-day Marrakech to Merzouga desert tour takes the long, scenic way to the Sahara and returns by the classic kasbah route, so you never drive the same road twice. The first day heads into the Atlas past the lake of Bin el Ouidane to Imilchil, a high Berber village known for its marriage festival. Day two follows the Ziz gorges and palm valley, the blue spring of Meski and the fossil workshops of Erfoud to the dunes of Erg Chebbi.
You spend two nights in Merzouga: sunset and sunrise from the dunes, Gnawa music in Khamlia, the seasonal flamingo lake and the souk of Rissani. The way back runs through the Todra and Dades Gorges, the Valley of Roses and Skoura to Ouarzazate, then over the Tizi n’Tichka pass via Aït Ben Haddou and Telouet. The last day is for Marrakech itself: Majorelle Garden, the Koutoubia, the Saadian Tombs and Jemaa el-Fnaa. See also our 7-day itinerary guide.
Highlights
- Bin el Ouidane lake and the High Atlas village of Imilchil
- Ziz gorges, the Meski blue spring and Erfoud fossils
- Two nights in Merzouga with camel rides at sunset
- Gnawa music in Khamlia and the Rissani souk
- Todra and Dades Gorges, Valley of Roses, Skoura
- Aït Ben Haddou, Telouet and a final day in Marrakech
Tour Plan
7-day itinerary, step by step
Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Imilchil
our tour ( 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert ) start from Marrakech via Ouarzazate cascades near to Azilal, eat lunch, visit the great lake of Bin el ouidane, then stop in Afourer, spend night in hotel in Imilchil: a berber village suspended in heights mountains also known by annual marriage festival.
Imilchil – Ziz valley – Merzouga
next day of this tour ( 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert ) leaving Imilchil village after breakfast, pass through Rich : the gorge of Ziz valley, visit blue Meski source, in Errachidia, continue through the palms of Ziz valley, stop along the valley to take pictures, reach to Erfoud city stop to visit fossils museum and from there start trip to dunes of Erg chebbi in Merzouga, arrive to the dunes before sunset, then ride camels that will pick you to one of high dunes for watch the beautiful view of sunset, then back to the (camp-hotel)
Visit Merzouga
wake-up before sunrise walk to a high dunes for watch sunrise, then back to eat breakfast, then will go to Khamlia, see the Gnawa:a group of music and dance, visit the lake which has seasonal flocks of flamingos in the black desert called Hamada, eat lunch in Rissani: oldest imperial city and economic center for the region, visit the spice souk, products and handicrafts, finally back to Merzouga to stay overnight in the camp after camels ride.
Merzouga – Erfoud – Tinghir
passing through magnificent Ziz palm valley, Rissani, Erfoud then Jorf, the tour continue through several kasbah and oasis until get Todra Gorges near Tinghir visit magnificent gorge, spend night in hotel
Tinghir – Boulmane Dades – Ouarzazate
from hotel in Tinghir, start trip to Ouarzazate via Boulmane Dades, you can visit kasbah and the dades Gorge, then continue on the route of thousands kasbahs and the valley of Rose’s in the of kellaat M’gouna, which known by annual feast of Rose’s, there you will have the opportunity to see and buy the roses products, stopover in the palm grove of Skoura and visit kasbah AMRIDILE. reach to Ouarzazate at evening, stay overnight at hotel, from there you can also visit the film studios
Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech
that road will be fantastic for you because you will visit Ait ben Haddou kasbah, and telouet [ kasbah de Glaoui], then enjoy the panoramic view overlooking the Tichka and atlas mountains, arrive to marrakech in the end of the day, spend night in the riad, you can also visit jamaa el fna
Visit Marrakech
day dedicated to the discovery of Marrakech Majorelle garden tour, the medina, Koutoubia, Saadian tombs, afternoon you are free to visit jamaa el fna, with it’s souks and atmosphere of a thousand colors end of the tour ( 7 Tour Days from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert )
Included / Not included
So you know exactly what the price covers
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your riad or hotel in Marrakech
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- Accommodation for 6 nights along the route (hotels, Merzouga desert camp, riad in Marrakech)
- Breakfast and dinner on the road
- Camel rides in the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Desert excursion around Merzouga (Khamlia, Rissani)
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees (Majorelle Garden, Saadian Tombs, kasbahs)
- Local guides (optional)
- Tips
- Travel insurance
Location
Route map — Marrakech → Bin el Ouidane → Imilchil → Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
A full loop: north-east via Imilchil, back via the kasbah route.
Calendar & Price
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you book
How much does this tour cost?
This tour starts from €590 per person. The final price depends on your date and the size of your group: send us your date and number of people on WhatsApp (+212 661-757505) and we confirm the price quickly. Payment is in cash on the day, in dirhams or euros.
What makes the 7-day tour different from the 3-day desert trip?
Time and route. The 3-day tour goes to Merzouga and back along the same road; this one reaches the desert through Bin el Ouidane, Imilchil and the Ziz Valley, spends two nights in Merzouga instead of one, and returns by the Todra and Dades Gorges, the Valley of Roses and Aït Ben Haddou, with a final day in Marrakech.
How many nights do you spend in the Sahara?
Two nights at Merzouga by the Erg Chebbi dunes, with camel rides at sunset and time on the second day for Khamlia, the flamingo lake and the souk of Rissani.
Does the tour return to Marrakech?
Yes. Day 6 crosses the High Atlas from Ouarzazate by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, and day 7 is spent discovering Marrakech before the tour ends.
How long are the driving days?
The first two days are the longest — about 6 to 8 hours with stops — as the route crosses the Atlas via Bin el Ouidane and Imilchil. From Merzouga onwards the stages are shorter, around 3 to 5 hours, with plenty of stops.
Is the tour private or shared with other travellers?
It runs as a private tour with your own driver and vehicle, so departure times and stops can be adjusted along the way. Tell us your group size when you book and the vehicle is matched to it.
What is the best season for a 7-day Sahara tour?
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). Summer is very hot in the desert, and in winter the nights in Merzouga and in Imilchil, at over 2,000 m, are cold.
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