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Free cancellation
Up to 48 hours before departure.
Booking confirmation
Details arrive by email.
Duration 6 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
- Cross the High Atlas and drive through the Draa Valley palm groves.
- Ride a camel at Zagora and spend a night in a desert camp.
- Climb the dunes of Erg Chigaga at sunrise.
- Discover the Valley of the Roses, Todra Gorge and Erfoud.
- Watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi and explore the UNESCO kasbah of Ait Benhaddou.
Includes
- Air-conditioned 4x4 transport
- Driver and guide
- 5 nights in hotels and a desert camp
- 6 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Camel treks at Erg Chigaga and Erg Chebbi
- Desert camp fees, taxes and service charges
- International flights
- Tips, personal expenses and drinks not listed
Itinerary
Overview6 Day Desert Tour from Marrakech
Explore the south of Morocco from the Draa Valley to the two big dune seas. After Zagora and a camel trek, wake up at Erg Chigaga, then pass Foum Zguid and Tata. Continue through the Valley of the Roses to Dades and the Todra Gorge, reach Merzouga and watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi before returning via Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech.
Day 1Marrakech, Ouarzazate and the Draa Valley
You cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and drive via Ouarzazate, where film sets and the old kasbahs are close by, to the palm groves of the Draa Valley.
Day 2Draa Valley, Zagora and camel trek
Continue to Zagora and ride a camel into the dunes. You spend the night in a desert camp.
Day 3Erg Chigaga, Foum Zguid and Tata
Watch the sunrise at Erg Chigaga and climb the dunes. Then you drive via Foum Zguid to Tata.
Day 4Tata, Taliouine, Valley of the Roses and Dades
Drive from Tata via Taliouine and the Valley of the Roses to Dades, where you spend the night.
Day 5Todra Gorge, Erfoud and Merzouga
Explore the Todra Gorge and Erfoud, then continue to Merzouga near the Erg Chebbi dunes for the night.
Day 6Erg Chebbi, Ait Benhaddou and Marrakech
Watch the sunrise over Erg Chebbi, then drive via Ait Benhaddou back to Marrakech.
The tour returns to Marrakech on day 6.
Getting your ticket
After you book, Bokun sends your confirmation and ticket details by email.
Important information
What to bring: layers for heat and cold, sun protection, sturdy shoes and camera gear. The desert camps are secure and comfortable and run by locals, with no hotel lights or wifi.
Photos from the tour
FAQ: Desert Tour from Marrakech
Can we customize any day?
Yes. Share your preferences and we can tailor the route.
What should I pack?
Layers for heat and cold, sun protection, sturdy shoes and camera gear.
Is desert camping safe?
The camps are secure, comfortable and staffed by locals.
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.
Which meals are included?
6 breakfasts and 5 dinners.
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