01Day 1 · Marrakech
Marrakech arrival
Meet your driver on arrival in Marrakech, then settle in; any orientation walk depends on your arrival time.
- On the road
- Airport or station transfer; arrival time to confirm
- Night
- Marrakech
6 daysFrom Marrakech
Sahara Desert Expedition
Reach Erg Chebbi through the High Atlas, Ait Benhaddou, Dades and Todra, with two Merzouga nights and an Ouarzazate stop on the return.
Route: MarrakechAit BenhaddouDadesTodraMerzougaOuarzazate
- Length
- 6 days
- Starts
- Marrakech
- Ends
- Back in Marrakech
- Pace
- Moderate
- Region
- Southeast Morocco
Every trip is private and priced to your dates, group and style. Ask for a quote.
At a glance6 places
Highlights
Two desert nights with a broken return journey
- 1Marrakech to Dades via Ait Benhaddou
- 2Dades to Merzouga via Todra
- 3Merzouga: Erg Chebbi desert day
Day by day6 days
The trip, day by day
A sample plan Serenity reviewed. Your planner confirms timings and stays in your proposal.
02Day 2 · Dades
Marrakech to Dades via Ait Benhaddou
Cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Benhaddou and continue to Dades.
- On the road
- Long road and sightseeing day
- Night
- Dades
03Day 3 · Merzouga
Dades to Merzouga via Todra
Pause at Todra Gorge and continue to Merzouga for the first desert overnight. Camp access is arranged according to your preference.
- On the road
- Long road transfer and short gorge visit
- Night
- Merzouga
04Day 4 · Merzouga
Merzouga: Erg Chebbi desert day
A full day around Erg Chebbi with rest time and a locally guided outing if arranged. This is the second desert overnight.
- On the road
- Local visits; flexible daily pace
- Night
- Merzouga
05Day 5 · Ouarzazate
Merzouga to Ouarzazate
Travel west with comfort stops and a final overnight before the High Atlas crossing.
- On the road
- Long road transfer
- Night
- Ouarzazate
06Day 6 · Marrakech
Ouarzazate to Marrakech departure
Return over the High Atlas to Marrakech. Book a suitably late onward departure or add a Marrakech night.
- On the road
- Mountain road transfer; early flights do not fit this day
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Good to know
- This is a sample private itinerary. Your planner confirms timings, accommodation, access and inclusions in your personalised proposal.
What your proposal itemises
- 5 suggested nights: room category and exact accommodation
- Transport, pickup point and Marrakech departure arrangements
- Guide services, language and any specialist sessions
- Meals, entrance tickets and optional activities, itemised in your quote
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Disclosure: City Tours Morocco is affiliated with Serenity Morocco Tours, who run this trip. Trip facts from Serenity’s own page (opens in a new tab), reviewed 26 October 2026.
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