5 daysFrom Marrakech

Sahara Desert Luxury Expedition

A compact five-day starting itinerary that reaches Merzouga and includes a planned desert overnight. Camp category and facilities are confirmed by property.

Route: MarrakechAit BenhaddouDadesTodraMerzougaOuarzazate

Length
5 days
Starts
Marrakech
Ends
Back in Marrakech
Pace
Moderate
Region
Southeastern Morocco
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Ripples across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset
Ripples across the Erg Chebbi dunes at sunset. Photograph: Thomas Fuhrmann, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Highlights

A five-day Erg Chebbi route with a desert overnight

  1. 1Marrakech to Dades via Ait Benhaddou
  2. 2Dades to Merzouga via Todra
  3. 3Merzouga sunrise and transfer to Ouarzazate

Day by day5 days

The trip, day by day

A sample plan Serenity reviewed. Your planner confirms timings and stays in your proposal.

  1. 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

  2. 02Day 2 · Dades

    Marrakech to Dades via Ait Benhaddou

    Cross the High Atlas, visit Ait Benhaddou and settle into your Dades accommodation.

    On the road
    Long mountain road and sightseeing day
    Night
    Dades

  3. 03Day 3 · Merzouga

    Dades to Merzouga via Todra

    A short section of Todra Gorge, then on to Merzouga and your agreed camp.

    On the road
    Long road transfer; camp access to confirm
    Night
    Merzouga

  4. 04Day 4 · Ouarzazate

    Merzouga sunrise and transfer to Ouarzazate

    The desert morning, then travel west. Camp facilities, meals and any specialist stargazing session depend on the booked property.

    On the road
    Long return road transfer
    Night
    Ouarzazate

  5. 05Day 5 · Marrakech

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech departure

    Cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech. Choose a late flight or add a final city night.

    On the road
    Mountain road transfer; early flights do not fit this day

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  • This is a sample private itinerary. Your planner confirms timings, accommodation, access and inclusions in your personalised proposal.

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  • 4 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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