{"id":16527,"date":"2024-09-24T16:30:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/?post_type=trip&#038;p=16527"},"modified":"2025-07-28T15:20:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T15:20:02","slug":"5-day-sahara-tour-from-marrakech","status":"publish","type":"trip","link":"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/?trip=5-day-sahara-tour-from-marrakech","title":{"rendered":"5-Day Sahara Tour from Marrakech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">If you are seeking the best <strong>Sahara tour from Marrakech<\/strong>, this 5-day journey is the best choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>This tour takes you on an amazing journey through Morocco&#8217;s diverse landscapes, from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert. Along the way, you will experience traditional Moroccan culture and visit some of the country&#8217;s most famous landmarks. You will explore the <span style=\"color: #4a4646;\"><a style=\"color: #4a4646;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/9-unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-morocco\/\"><strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong><\/a><\/span> of Ait Ben Haddou, a stunning fortified village featured in many Hollywood movies. From there, you will head to Ouarzazate and then to the magical Merzouga Desert via rose valley and the stunning Todra gorges.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">While in the desert, you will\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/camel-trekking-in-sahara\/\">ride a camel<\/a>\u00a0to the\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/traditional-berber-desert-camp-in-morocco\/\">luxury camp<\/a>\u00a0located in the heart of the dunes. The following day, you will embark on a 4\u00d74 adventure to explore the desert. We visit local\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/berber-nomads\/\">Berber Nomads<\/a>, experience Gnaoua music in Khamlia. We will have the entire afternoon for outdoor activities such as\u00a0buggy\u00a0and\u00a0<a style=\"color: #333333;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccoluxurytours.com\/tour\/quads-in-erg-chebbi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">quad adventures<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Please note that all our tours are completely private and fully customizable. If this tour doesn\u2019t meet your needs, feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moroccotoptrips.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a> with your requests, and we will create the perfect experience just for you!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are seeking the best Sahara tour from Marrakech, this 5-day journey is the best choice for you. This tour takes you on an amazing journey through Morocco&#8217;s diverse landscapes, from the snow-capped Atlas Mountains to the vast Sahara Desert. Along the way, you will experience traditional Moroccan culture and visit some of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11673,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","destination":[264],"activities":[],"trip_types":[],"difficulty":[],"trip_tag":[285,286],"class_list":["post-16527","trip","type-trip","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","destination-tours-from-marrakech","trip_tag-marrakech-desert-tour","trip_tag-morocco-desert-tour"],"blocksy_meta":[],"packages_ids":[16528,16529],"trip_extras":[],"cut_off_time":{"enabled":false,"duration":0,"duration_unit":"days"},"booked-seats":[],"trip_extra_services":{},"code":"5DSTM","price":690,"has_sale":false,"sale_price":0,"discount_percent":0,"currency":{"code":"EUR","symbol":"&euro;"},"duration":{"days":5,"nights":4,"duration_unit":"days","duration_type":"both"},"min_pax":"","max_pax":"","discount_value":0,"discount_label":"0% Off","primary_category":260,"available_times":{"type":"default","items":["2021-1-01","2021-2-01","2021-3-01","2021-4-01","2021-5-01","2021-6-01","2021-7-01","2021-8-01","2021-9-01","2021-10-01","2021-11-01","2021-12-01"]},"description":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This <strong>5-day Sahara Tour expedition<\/strong> allows us to experience the Moroccan Sahara Desert, enriched by all the beautiful places along the way. We\u2019ll have plenty of time to visit sites, explore stunning kasbahs, palm-filled valleys, and breathtaking gorges. In the desert, we\u2019ll spend 2 nights, with a full day dedicated to exploring the Sahara by 4x4. You\u2019ll visit local Berber nomads, explore the old mines of M'fis, and enjoy a Gnawa music performance in Khamlia village. For adventure enthusiasts, there will also be time for outdoor activities like quad and buggy riding.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is the night-by-night stay for your Sahara tour from Marrakech.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1 night in Ouarzazate<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>1 night in Dades Velley<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>2 nights in Merezouga Desert<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->","cost_includes":"Full assistance in planning your Morocco tour\nComfortable and private transportation for the entire trip\nMultilingual driver (escort guide)\n4 nights in comfortable accommodations\n4 breakfasts,\n4 dinners \n1 Lunch in Desert\nCamel trek in Merzouga\n4x4 excursion in the Sahara\nWater, snacks during the tour","cost_excludes":"Drinks, Unmentioned lunches, and any personal expenses","itineraries":[{"title":"Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Ouarzazate - Dades Valley","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>After breakfast at your hotel in Marrakech, we'll begin our journey through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. 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Next, we\u2019ll explore the old M\u2019fis mines, dating back to the French colonial period, and enjoy a panoramic view of the dunes from a nearby hill. Afterward, we\u2019ll head to Khamlia to enjoy a traditional Gnaoua performance and a local meal for lunch. In the afternoon, you\u2019ll check into your hotel for relaxation, with optional activities like sandboarding, quad biking, or buggy riding.<br>Overnight in a hotel Merzouga.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->"},{"title":"Merzouga - Rissani - Alnif - Nkob - Ouarzazate","content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The 4th day of our \u201cSahara Tour\u201d, we\u2019ll leave the Sahara towards the African Hollywood, Ouarzazate where some famous Hollywood movies were filmed \u2018Atlas studios\u2019 ; Gladiator to Babel, before featuring in Game of Thrones. Before reaching Ouarzazat, we will travel through Rissan, Alnif, Nakob and Zagora, another desert\u2019s gate where we will explore some Kasbah and the Palms trees forest. 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