Overview

This immersive 8-day tour begins and ends in Marrakesh and takes you deep into Morocco’s southern wonders—from the majestic High Atlas Mountains and kasbah-dotted valleys to palm-filled oases, dramatic gorges, and the golden dunes of the Sahara. Travel in comfort by minivan with a small group for an intimate and authentic desert adventure.

Detailed Program

DAY 1 : Saturday: Arrival in Marrakesh

Arrival at Marrakesh Menara Airport. Meet and assist at the airport, then transfer to your hotel.
Check-in, dinner, and overnight in Marrakesh.

DAY 2 : Sunday: Marrakesh – Aït Benhaddou – BoumalneDades

After breakfast, depart via Taddert and cross the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m), the highest paved pass in Morocco.
Continue to the Kasbah of Telouet, then drive to the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou, Morocco’s most famous fortified village.
Lunch at leisure and visit of the ksar.
Afternoon drive through the Skoura Oasis, renowned for its lush palms and the historical Kasbah Amridil, a beautifully preserved 17th-century kasbah turned into a living museum.
Arrival in BoumalneDades. Check-in, dinner, and overnight.

DAY 3 : Monday: Boumalne – Todra Gorges – Erfoud

After breakfast, depart toward Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s most spectacular natural canyons.
Walk through the narrow gorge where cliffs reach up to 160 meters, shifting hues from rose to gold in the sunlight.
Lunch at leisure, then continue to Erfoud via Tinjdad.
Check-in, dinner, and overnight at the hotel.
OptionalExperiences:

• 4x4 Excursion to Merzouga dunes
• Bivouac Night under the Stars at Erg Chebbi (Merzouga) with traditional dinner and desert campfire experience

 

DAY 4 : Tuesday: Erfoud – Alnif – Zagora

Breakfast at the hotel, then depart via Alnif and Tazzarine, traveling through desert landscapes and small Berber villages.
Lunch at leisureen route.
Arrival in Zagora, the gateway to the deep Sahara. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
OptionalExperiences:

• 4x4 Excursion to Mhamid El Ghizlane / Erg Chegaga / Erg Lihoudi dunes
• Bivouac Night in the Desert, including camel ride, dinner, and traditional music

DAY 5 : Wednesday: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakesh

Travel back to Marrakesh via Ouarzazate, with an optional stop for lunch at a local restaurant.
Visitincludes:

• Kasbah Tifoultout
• The famous Atlas Film Studios, where many international movies were filmed

Continue through the High Atlas back to Marrakesh. Check-in, dinner, and overnight.

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DAY 6 : Thursday: Full Day in Marrakesh

Enjoy a full day exploring the rich history and vibrant atmosphere of Marrakesh.
Morning visitsinclude:

• The Medersa Ben Youssef
• The iconicKoutoubiaMosque
• The opulent Bahia Palace
• The tranquilMenara Gardens

Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon, dive into the souks, winding alleys, and artisan workshops before arriving at the legendary Jemaa El Fna square, where acrobats, musicians, storytellers, and snake charmers bring the city to life.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight at your hotel.

Optional:
Add a touch of magic with a Fantasia Dinner Show under traditional tents at Chez Ali, featuring folk dancing, horseback performances, and Moroccan cuisine.

DAY 7 : Friday:Marrakesh – Free Day

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day at leisure—relax by the hotel pool, go shopping, or enjoy an optional excursion such as a cooking class, hammam & spa, or a visit to the Majorelle Gardens.
Dinner and overnight in Marrakesh.

DAY 8 : Saturday: Departure from Marrakesh

After breakfast, transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport for your return flight.
Assistance with check-in and boarding formalities..

Inclusions

Accommodation on HB (half-board) in all hotels except the show dinner day.

Transportation by Mercedes Vito for 2 to 5 pax, and Mercedes Sprinter for 6 to 12 pax.

Transfer by 4WD from Erfoud to Merzouga and vice versa.

Camel ride for a beautiful sunset.

Show dinner at Chez Ali or Palais Dar Soukkar.

Local guides in Casablanca, Essaouira, Marrakech, Fez, Chefchaouen, Tangier, and Rabat.

Entrance fees to monuments mentioned in the itinerary.

1 bottle of water per pax per day.

Exclusions

International flights.

Tips to the driver and local guides.

Travel insurance and other items not mentioned in the inclusions.