5 Days Sahara Adventure Tour from Essaouira

Begin your journey with a pick-up from your hotel in Essaouira and travel towards the Atlas Mountains, passing through traditional Berber villages. Mid-morning, visit the famous Ait Benhaddou kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic location for many film productions. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan lunch in Ait Benhaddou or a nearby town before continuing your drive through the Valley of Roses to reach the Dades Valley, where you’ll be surrounded by breathtaking mountain landscapes and rock formations. In the evening, arrive at your hotel in Dades Valley, enjoy dinner, and relax for the night.

After breakfast, visit the Todra Gorge, a stunning canyon with dramatic rock formations, where you can take time to explore and capture some beautiful photos. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Todra Gorge area before continuing towards the Merzouga Desert. Upon arrival, meet your camels and embark on a trek into the Sahara. In the evening, watch the mesmerizing sunset over the golden dunes, then arrive at your desert camp, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and spend the night under the stars in the heart of the Sahara.

Start your day with an unforgettable sunrise over the dunes before enjoying a hearty breakfast in the desert camp. Midday, take a walking tour of the nearby Berber villages to learn about the desert lifestyle and nomadic traditions. Lunch can be enjoyed at your camp or in a traditional Berber home. In the afternoon, you can choose to relax or participate in optional activities such as sandboarding, quad biking, or exploring the vast desert landscape. As the evening approaches, witness another stunning sunset, followed by a delicious Berber dinner and stargazing under the Sahara’s crystal-clear skies.

After breakfast, take a final camel ride through the desert and soak in the peaceful atmosphere one last time before departing for Ouarzazate. Stop for lunch in a traditional town or restaurant along the way. In the afternoon, arrive in Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco," famous for its film studios and kasbahs. Visit the Kasbah Taourirt and explore the town’s cinematic history. In the evening, check into your hotel in Ouarzazate, enjoy dinner, and relax after a day of travel.

Begin your final day with a scenic drive back to Essaouira, crossing the stunning landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch in one of the villages along the way before continuing your journey through Morocco’s beautiful countryside. In the evening, arrive back in Essaouira, marking the end of your unforgettable 5-day Sahara Adventure Tour.