Our most refined desert itinerary: boutique kasbah hotels, a premium tented camp with private bathroom and a slow pace that leaves time for photography, tea with nomads and sunrise on the dunes.
Desert camp entrance with carpets and lanternsGolden Sahara dunes near MerzougaEarthen kasbah in southern MoroccoWinding road of the Dadès Gorge
Duration5 days
Starts inMarrakech
€From €1060
Quick answer
5-Day Atlas & Sahara Luxury Signature Trip is a private tour from Marrakech (duration: 5 days), via Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Skoura → Dadès → Merzouga (luxury camp) → Marrakech. Prices start from €1060 per person, based on a group of 7 (smaller groups pay a little more). It includes a private air-conditioned vehicle, a licensed driver who speaks English, French or Spanish, and pick-up from your hotel or riad. You can request a quote with no payment; we reply within a few hours.
Our most refined desert itinerary: boutique kasbah hotels, a premium tented camp with private bathroom and a slow pace that leaves time for photography, tea with nomads and sunrise on the dunes.
Route: Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Skoura → Dadès → Merzouga (luxury camp) → Marrakech
Highlights
Boutique kasbah stays
Luxury tent with en-suite
Sunrise over Erg Chebbi
Fully private trip
Day-by-day itinerary
1
Day 1 · Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou
A slow crossing of the High Atlas with photo stops and lunch in a mountain village; evening in a boutique kasbah facing the ksar.
2
Day 2 · Aït Ben Haddou → Skoura → Dadès
Morning walk through the ksar, then the palm grove and kasbahs of Skoura; night in a kasbah hotel above the Dadès Valley.
3
Day 3 · Dadès → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Todra Gorge walk, then on to Erg Chebbi for a sunset camel ride and dinner in a premium tent with private bathroom.
4
Day 4 · Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Sunrise over the dunes and tea with a nomad family before a scenic drive through the Draa oases to Ouarzazate.
5
Day 5 · Ouarzazate → Marrakech
Return over Tizi n'Tichka with time to stop wherever you like; drop-off at your riad.
Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed English/French/Spanish-speaking driver
Hotel or riad pick-up and drop-off
Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
Flights and travel insurance
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips
Good to know
Best time to goOctober to April is ideal for the desert and the south; spring and autumn are best for the whole country. Summer is hot in the Sahara but fine in the north.
What to packLayers for cold desert nights, a scarf against sun and sand, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and a small bag for the camp night.
MoneyBring some dirhams in cash for drinks, tips and small purchases; ATMs are available in towns along the route.
*Prices are per person based on a group of 7; smaller groups pay a little more. Final price confirmed by email.
How much does the 5-Day Atlas & Sahara Luxury Signature Trip cost?
Prices start from €1060 per person, based on a group of 7 (smaller groups pay a little more). The final price is confirmed by email before anything is booked.
Is it a private trip?
Yes. It is private for your group only, with your own vehicle and driver, so you never share with strangers and can stop whenever you like.
Where does it start, and is pick-up included?
It starts in Marrakech. Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or riad are included.
What makes the luxury desert camp different?
Each tent has a real bed, private bathroom with shower and toilet, and heating in winter. Dinner is served at your own table, followed by music around the fire.
How do I book?
Send the request form on this page or message us on WhatsApp at +212 669 841 106. No payment is needed to request a quote: we confirm availability and the final price within a few hours.
Written and checked by the Marrakech Africa Tours local team · Updated October 2026
Cross the High Atlas, walk through the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, follow the valley of a thousand kasbahs and ride a camel into the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night under the stars.
Leave Fes through cedar forests, descend the palm-filled Ziz canyon to the Sahara, sleep in a comfortable camp and finish in Marrakech via the gorges and kasbahs of the south.