Overview:
Embark on a comprehensive 9-day journey through Morocco, exploring the vibrant city of Marrakech, the dramatic landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains, and the stunning Sahara Desert near Merzouga. Begin your adventure in Marrakech with visits to the serene Majorelle Gardens, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and the bustling souks of the Medina. Travel across the High Atlas Mountains to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and through the picturesque Dades and Todra Gorges. Experience the desert’s magic with sunrise over the dunes, camel treks, and nights in traditional Berber camps. Continue through charming Berber towns, palm valleys, and historic trade routes, before returning to Marrakech for a free day to explore or shop. This tour blends history, culture, natural beauty, and desert adventure for an unforgettable Moroccan experience.
Included/Excluded
- 9 days / 8 nights tour by minivan or 4x4 with a private driver
- Pick-up from Marrakech airport and drop-off at Marrakech airport
- Professional guide throughout the tour
- Accommodation in hotels, riads, and desert camp with breakfast
- Dinners at desert camp and riads as indicated
- Camel ride into the Sahara Desert with sunset experience
- Visits to Marrakech landmarks, High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou, Dades & Todra Gorges, Merzouga desert, and Berber villages
- Cultural experiences including local markets, nomadic villages, and artisan workshops
- Lunches and beverages
- Personal expenses
- Tips for driver, guide, and camp staff
- Entrance fees to optional attractions not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from your departure/destination points
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Anything not specifically listed under “Included”
Tour Plan
Pick-up from Marrakech airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest and prepare for the tour ahead.
After breakfast, explore Marrakech with a local guide. Visit the Majorelle Gardens, Museum of Islamic Art, Koutoubia Mosque, Saadian Tombs, and wander the vibrant souks of the Medina. Overnight at hotel/riad.
Depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing through valleys, waterfalls, and Berber villages. Visit Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then continue to the Valley of Roses and the spectacular Dades Gorges. Overnight at hotel/riad.
Travel through palm oases and Todra Gorges, a dramatic canyon with nearly 300-meter cliffs. Reach Erfoud, known as the “Gateway to the Desert,” before continuing to Merzouga. Overnight at hotel/riad near the desert.
Wake early to watch the sunrise over the dunes. Explore desert tracks, visit nomadic villages, and discover Khamlia village, famous for Malian and Sudanese culture, traditional music, and Berber pizza. At sunset, enjoy a camel trek into the desert and overnight in a traditional Berber camp with dinner around the campfire.
After breakfast, leave the desert for Rissani, visiting its historic market. Travel through Alnif and Tazarine, admiring mountain landscapes and Berber villages, then pass through the Dra Valley with its lush palm groves. Arrive in Ouarzazate. Overnight at hotel/riad.
Visit the Ouarzazate film studios and explore Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. Continue your journey back to Marrakech across the scenic High Atlas Mountains. Overnight at hotel/riad.
Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Marrakech independently, shop, or relax. Overnight at hotel/riad.
After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech airport for departure. End of services.
Tour Map
Contact us
- Riad El Moukha, Darb El, Bazioui, N 14, Morocco
Informations
Morocco Desert Tours
Cultural Travel Morocco Tours
