5 Days Marrakech Desert and Dades Valley Tour
Marrakech → Telouet → Ait Ben Haddou → Skoura → Valley of Roses → Dades Gorges → Todra Gorge → Merzouga → N’Kob → Draa Valley → Marrakech
Overview
Five days allow you to see southern Morocco without rushing. This loop starts with the old Glaoui kasbah of Telouet, reached by a quiet mountain road off the main pass, and a night at Ait Ben Haddou so you can see the ksar in the soft evening and morning light, when the day visitors have gone.
You then explore the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of Roses, walk through the red rock formations of the Dades Gorges and continue via the Todra Gorge to the Erg Chebbi dunes for a night at camp. The return follows the southern road through Rissani and Alnif to N’Kob, a village of kasbahs where you sleep in a traditional earthen guesthouse, before the final drive back to Marrakech through the Draa Valley.
Tour highlights
- Telouet kasbah on the old caravan route
- Evening and morning at Ait Ben Haddou
- Skoura palm grove and the Valley of Roses
- Guided walk in the Dades Gorges
- Night at an Erg Chebbi desert camp
- Kasbah guesthouse night in N’Kob
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou
Cross the High Atlas and leave the main road for Telouet and its Glaoui kasbah. Follow the Ounila Valley down to Ait Ben Haddou and spend the night in a guesthouse facing the ksar.
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Day 2
Ait Ben Haddou – Skoura – Valley of Roses – Dades
Morning visit of the ksar, then Ouarzazate, the Skoura palm grove with its kasbahs, and Kelaat M’Gouna in the Valley of Roses. Night in the Dades Valley.
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Day 3
Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge – Merzouga
A morning walk among the rock formations of the Dades Gorges, then the Todra Gorge. Afternoon drive to Merzouga and camel ride to camp for sunset.
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Day 4
Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N’Kob
Sunrise in the dunes, then drive west along the Jebel Saghro through Rissani and Alnif to N’Kob. Night in a kasbah guesthouse.
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Day 5
N’Kob – Draa Valley – Marrakech
Follow the Draa Valley palm groves via Agdz to Ouarzazate, then cross the High Atlas back to Marrakech.
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver who speaks English (other languages on request)
- Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation in the departure and arrival cities
- Accommodation for every night of the itinerary (hotel, riad or kasbah and desert camp)
- Breakfast and dinner on each overnight stay
- Camel ride to and from the desert camp where the itinerary includes one
- Fuel, tolls and parking
Not included
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and kasbahs
- Local guides in medinas unless stated in your quotation
- Optional activities (quad, 4×4 excursions, sandboarding…)
- Travel insurance and flights
- Tips and personal expenses
Practical information
Accommodation
Guesthouse at Ait Ben Haddou, hotel in the Dades Valley, desert camp at Erg Chebbi, kasbah guesthouse in N’Kob.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver. Camel ride in Merzouga. Local guide for the Dades walk on request.
Departure & arrival
Starts: Marrakech · Ends: Marrakech
- Itineraries can be adjusted: tell us your dates, pace and interests
- Accommodation category (standard, superior or luxury) is chosen when you book
- Long driving days include regular photo, coffee and lunch stops
- Bring warm layers for desert nights, especially from November to March
- Final inclusions, price and payment terms are confirmed in your written quotation
Frequently asked questions
Is the Dades walk difficult?
No. It is an easy to moderate walk of one to two hours, adapted to your level.
When do the roses bloom?
The Valley of Roses is usually in bloom from late April to mid-May, with a rose festival in May. Outside that period the valley is still beautiful.
Can this tour finish in Fes?
We recommend the 4 Days Marrakech to Fes Desert Tour for a one-way route, or a tailor-made itinerary.
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