5 Days Ultimate Sahara Desert Journey

Tour Overview

This immersive 5-day Sahara Desert adventure offers the perfect balance of breathtaking landscapes, authentic culture, and unforgettable desert experiences.

Travel through the majestic High Atlas Mountains, explore ancient kasbahs, walk through dramatic gorges, discover lush oases, and finally experience the magical silence of the Sahara with camel trekking and luxury desert camping.

Ideal for travelers who want a deeper, more relaxed desert journey with incredible scenery along the way.

Tour Highlights

• Spectacular High Atas Mountains crossing

• UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah

• Valley of Roses & Berber villages

• Dramatic Todra Gorge canyon walk

• Scenic Dades Valley landscapes

• Sunset camel trek in the Sahara Desert

• Luxury desert camp under the stars

• Sunrise over golden dunes

• Desert villages & nomad life encounters

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

Depart from Marrakech and cross the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via mountain passes with panoramic views.

Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site), exploring its ancient clay architecture and historic alleyways.

Continue to the desert gateway city of Ouarzazate, known for its kasbahs and film studios.

Overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley

After breakfast, travel through the fragrant Valley of Roses and traditional Berber villages.

Stop for scenic viewpoints overlooking green valleys and rugged mountains before arriving in the spectacular Dades Valley, famous for winding roads and dramatic rock formations.

Enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by mountain scenery.

Overnight in Dades Valley.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Desert

Drive to the impressive Todra Gorge, where towering canyon walls rise above a flowing river — perfect for scenic walks and photography.

Continue through palm oases and desert towns toward the golden dunes of Merzouga.

In the late afternoon, mount your camel and trek across the dunes as the sun sets over the Sahara.

Arrive at your luxury desert camp for dinner, music around the fire, and a magical night beneath the stars.

Overnight in Sahara desert camp.

Day 4: Merzouga Desert Discovery

Wake early to witness an unforgettable Sahara sunrise. After breakfast, explore the desert region.

Visit nomad families, small desert villages, fossil sites, and oasis gardens. Enjoy free time walking on the dunes, relaxing, or trying sandboarding.

Return for another peaceful desert evening full of silence and stars.

Overnight near dunes or desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga – Scenic Return – Marrakech

After breakfast, begin your journey back to Marrakech through beautiful desert landscapes, palm oases, and mountain scenery.

Enjoy scenic stops for photos and rest before arriving in Marrakech in the evening — marking the end of your unforgettable Sahara experience.

What’s Included

Private air-conditioned vehicle & professional driver

All transportation & fuel

Pick-up & drop-off in Marrakech

4 nights accommodation (hotel + luxury desert camp)

Daily breakfasts

Dinners in Dades Valley & desert camp

Camel trekking experience

Desert sunrise experience

All tourist taxes

What’s Not Included

International flights

Lunches & drinks

Personal expenses

Monument entrance fees (if required)

Optional activities

Travel insurance

Tips (optional)