12-Day Morocco Tour From Marrakech

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12-Day Morocco Tour From Marrakech

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Overview:

Explore the magic of Morocco on this 12-day private tour from Marrakech. Discover the bustling souks and historical sites of Marrakech, traverse the stunning High Atlas Mountains, experience the dramatic Todra and Dades Gorges, and immerse yourself in the golden sands of the Sahara Desert. Visit nomadic villages, ride camels into the desert, and spend a night under the stars in a Berber camp. Continue your journey along the scenic Atlantic coast with stops in Agadir, Mirleft, and the charming port city of Essaouira. This tour combines Morocco’s rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and coastal beauty for an unforgettable adventure.

Included/Excluded

12 days / 11 nights tour in a private minivan or 4x4 with a professional driver
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
Accommodation in hotels, riads, and desert camp with breakfast
Dinner at riads and desert camp where indicated
Camel transfer to desert camp in Merzouga
Guided tour of Marrakech with Italian-speaking local guide
Fuel for the entire journey
Visits and experiences described in the itinerary

International and domestic flights
Entry fees to museums or attractions not listed
Beverages
Lunches and dinners (except those included in riads or desert camp)
Tips for driver, guide, or staff
Any services not listed under “Included”

Tour Plan

Day 01 Marrakech – Arrival

Arrival at Marrakech airport. Private transfer to your riad.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included.
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 02 Marrakech – Guided City Tour

After breakfast, meet your local guide for a full city tour of Marrakech. Visit Koutoubia Mosque, Jemaa el-Fna Square, the Qur’anic School, Palais Bahia, and the Medina. Free time to explore the medina further in the afternoon.
Meals: Lunch and dinner not included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 03 Marrakech – High Atlas – Kasbah Taourirt – Dades Gorges

Depart Marrakech after breakfast, crossing the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking panoramas and Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO), then Kasbah Taourirt, known for its decorated stucco and zellige interiors. Continue to your riad in the Dades Valley.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 04 Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Erg Chebbi (Merzouga)

Travel through Dades Valley to Todra Gorges, a stunning canyon in the Atlas Mountains. Stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in Merzouga in the afternoon for a camel transfer to your desert camp among the dunes. Enjoy dinner and overnight under the stars.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Desert camp

Day 05 Merzouga – Nomadic Villages – Khamlia – Merzouga

Sunrise over the dunes. After breakfast, explore tracks used in the Paris-Dakar Rally, visit Khamlia village (inhabited by Malian and Sudanese descendants) with music and local Berber pizza. Stop at the old Mifiss mines before returning to your riad/hotel in Merzouga.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 06 Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – Tazarine – Draa Valley – Agdz

Depart Merzouga after breakfast. Visit Rissani market, continue through Alnif and the High Atlas mountains, pass Tazarine and the lush Draa Valley, reaching Agdz in the evening.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 07 Agdz – Taroudant

After breakfast, drive to Taroudant, known as “Little Marrakech” for its city walls and vibrant souks. Explore the city and stroll along the ramparts.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 08 Taroudant – Agadir – Mirleft

Travel to Agadir, a modern coastal city, then continue along the scenic Atlantic coast to Mirleft, a small village with Spanish fortifications and stunning sea views, near the Legzira Arch.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 09 Mirleft – Essaouira

Drive to Essaouira, stopping at small fishing villages along the coast. Arrival in the evening.
Meals: Lunch and dinner not included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 10 Essaouira – Free Day

Leisure day to explore Essaouira, its medina, beaches, or enjoy kitesurfing/windsurfing.
Meals: Lunch and dinner not included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 11 Essaouira – Marrakech

Morning free, then return to Marrakech in the afternoon. Arrival in the evening.
Meals: Lunch not included; dinner included
Overnight: Riad/Hotel

Day 12 Marrakech – Departure

Free morning in Marrakech. Transfer three and a half hours before your flight to Marrakech Menara Airport. Depart with unforgettable memories of Morocco.
Meals: Breakfast included