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Free cancellation
Up to 48 hours before departure.
Booking confirmation
Details arrive by email.
Duration 5 days
Choose your personal starting date.
Live tour guide
Arabic, English, French and Spanish.
Pickup included
From the airport or your hotel.
Private tour available
Just you and your group.
What travelers loved
What’s included
Highlights
- Start at the Ouzoud Waterfalls on day one.
- Cross the Rose Valley and walk through the Todgha Gorge.
- Ride a camel at sunset into the Erg Chebbi dunes and spend the night in a Berber camp.
- Discover the oasis of Oum Jrane near Zagora.
- Explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou on the way back.
Includes
- Air-conditioned 4x4 transport
- Driver and guide
- 4 nights in hotels and a desert camp
- 5 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Camel trek at sunrise and sunset in Erg Chebbi
- Park fees and service charges
- International flights
- Tips, personal expenses and drinks not listed
Itinerary
Overview5 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech
Five days of waterfalls, valleys and dunes. Start at the Ouzoud Waterfalls and spend the night in the Ait Bougmez Valley, then cross the Rose Valley to the Dades and Todgha gorges. On day three, ride a camel into Erg Chebbi and spend the night in a Berber camp. Day four leads to Zagora and Oum Jrane, and on day five you cross the High Atlas via Ait Benhaddou back to Marrakech.
Day 1Marrakech, Ouzoud Waterfalls and Ait Bougmez Valley
After an early hotel pickup, you head to the Ouzoud Waterfalls. Then you drive through the High Atlas foothills to the Ait Bougmez Valley and spend the night in a Berber guesthouse.
Day 2Ait Bougmez to the Dades Gorges
After breakfast you drive over the Tizi n’Ait Imi pass and through the Rose Valley, then continue to the Dades Gorges. You spend the night in a guesthouse in the Dades area.
Day 3Dades, Todgha Gorge and Erg Chebbi
Walk through the Todgha Gorge, pass Erfoud and arrive at the Erg Chebbi dunes in the afternoon. At sunset you ride a camel to a Berber camp, with dinner and stargazing.
Day 4Erg Chebbi, Zagora and Oum Jrane
Watch the sunrise over the dunes, then drive through Erg Chebbi to Zagora and discover the hidden oasis of Oum Jrane. You spend the night in a desert lodge or camp.
Day 5Draa Valley, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech
After breakfast you drive through the palm groves of the Draa Valley, stop in Ouarzazate, explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and have lunch. Then you cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech, where you arrive in the evening.
The tour returns to Marrakech on day 5.
Getting your ticket
After you book, Bokun sends your confirmation and ticket details by email.
Important information
What to bring: layers for variable temperatures, sun protection and good walking shoes.
Photos from the tour
FAQ: Desert Tour from Marrakech
Can I adjust any day?
Yes. Tell us your preferences and we can tailor the tour.
What should I bring?
Layers for variable temperatures, sun protection and good walking shoes.
Is the camel trek safe?
The camels and guides are experienced and the pace is gentle.
What is the cancellation policy?
You can cancel up to 48 hours before departure. The deposit is non-refundable, as it secures accommodation, transport and other arrangements in advance. Any remaining amount you paid is refunded if you cancel at least 48 hours before departure.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, the tour is a private departure.
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