5 Day Tour of Erg Chebbi Desert from Marrakech
5 Day Tour of Erg Chebbi Desert from Marrakech
Have you always wondered how it feels to spend time with camels and try couscous while you feel the touch of sand in your shoes? With this 5-day private tour of the Erg Chebbi Desert, all of these will be possible and maybe more! 5 Day Tour of Erg Chebbi Desert from Marrakech is really worth it!
Day 1: Marrakech—Where It All Begins (With Mint Tea, Of Course)
Every good Moroccan adventure begins with mint tea and someone enthusiastically saying, “Yalla!” That’s exactly how the 5-day private tour to the Erg Chebbi desert kicks off. From the bustling chaos of Marrakech—think mopeds, market stalls, and mystery meats—the tour sweeps travelers out of the city and into the Atlas Mountains. Cue jaw-dropping mountain passes, winding roads, and the occasional donkey traffic jam.
There’s no Wi-Fi in the wilderness, but the scenery? Full bars. The first overnight stop usually happens somewhere charming, like Aït Benhaddou, a kasbah so cinematic even Game of Thrones couldn’t resist filming there. Cameras out. Drama on.
Day 2: Road Trip Royalty—Through Gorges, Oases, and Goat-Perched Trees
By day two, the desert road trip is in full swing. With a private guide at the wheel and windows down (optional, but sand-blasting guaranteed), the journey winds through the Dades Valley and Todra Gorge—think canyon walls that practically high-five each other overhead.
Lunch stops feature tagines bubbling like lava and bread so fresh you might want to propose to it. The scenery alternates between moon-like landscapes and palm-filled oases, leaving everyone to wonder: are we on Earth or Mars with more cumin?
Day 3: The Grand Sandscape—Welcome to Erg Chebbi
By day three, it’s go-time: camel squad assemble! At Merzouga, travelers trade wheels for hooves and head into the rippling dunes of Erg Chebbi. These dunes are the real deal—tall, golden, and changing shape like Beyoncé’s tour set list.
The camels? Let’s just say they’re photogenic but opinionated. Some moan. Others pose like influencers. Either way, the sunset ride over the dunes is pure magic. The desert camp is no basic tent affair either—it’s glamping Berber-style, complete with cozy carpets, lantern-lit dinners, and enough stargazing to make you question your place in the universe (in a good way).
Day 4: Sunrise Sand, Saharan Serenity, and Back to Civilization-ish
Anyone who thought sunrises were overrated will change their mind standing atop a dune at 6 a.m. wrapped in a blanket and existential awe. After camel-back cardio back to Merzouga (hello, sore thighs), the tour zips off again through remote desert villages and valleys, making pit stops for fossils, fresh dates, and possibly the best roadside orange juice ever consumed.
Overnight in the Ouarzazate region offers a soft landing with showers, soft beds, and fewer camel grunts.
Day 5: Back to Marrakech (Now with 82 More Photos in Your Camera Roll)
The final leg brings travelers back through the Atlas Mountains and back into Marrakech—now strangely familiar after five days of sand, stars, and unforgettable hospitality. Luggage may be heavier with rugs and ceramic tajines, but spirits? Definitely lighter.
Final Thoughts:
This 5-day Erg Chebbi private tour isn’t just a desert adventure—it’s a full-on memory-making machine with camels, couscous, and the kind of views that live rent-free in your brain forever. Just be warned: you may never look at a hotel bed or city street the same way again.
Also, you’ll be finding sand in your socks for at least a week. Worth it.
