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Duration

8 days 7 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

100 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais

About this tour

Embark on an unforgettable 8-day Morocco Desert Tour that takes you from the vibrant city of Marrakech through the stunning landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains to the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert. This immersive journey combines dramatic gorges, ancient Kasbahs, Berber villages, and camel treks across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, offering an authentic experience of Morocco’s rich culture and natural beauty.

Explore iconic sites like Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the scenic Dades Gorges. Travel through the Rose Valley and visit remote desert towns such as Khamlia and Mhamid, where you’ll experience traditional Berber life. Spend unforgettable nights in desert camps beneath the stars, enjoy camel rides through the dunes, and witness stunning sunrises over the Sahara.

Whether you’re exploring the winding alleyways of Ouarzazate, discovering ancient desert libraries in Tamgroute, or taking in the serenity of Chegaga’s vast desert, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, history, and desert tranquility. A true Moroccan odyssey, this tour is perfect for those seeking an adventure of a lifetime.

Highlights

  • Camel Trekking in the Sahara Desert: Experience the thrill of riding camels across the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi, the highest dunes in North Africa. Spend a magical night under the stars in a traditional desert camp.
  • Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah: Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ait Ben Haddou, an ancient mud-brick fortress that has appeared in countless films, including Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
  • Dades and Todra Gorges: Explore the stunning Dades Gorges and Todra Gorges, dramatic canyons with towering cliffs that offer incredible photo opportunities and scenic hikes.
  • High Atlas Mountains: Cross the breathtaking Tizi-N-Tichka Pass (2,260 meters), offering panoramic views of the High Atlas Mountains and valleys, and visit traditional Berber villages along the way.
  • Ouarzazate: Known as the “Hollywood of Africa,” Ouarzazate is home to major film studios and the iconic Kasbah Taourirt, making it a must-see for history and cinema buffs.
  • Berber Culture: Immerse yourself in the authentic Berber culture by visiting traditional villages like Khamlia, Mhamid, and Taouz, where you can experience local music, art, and hospitality.
  • Scenic Rose Valley: Discover the Rose Valley and Skoura Oasis, famous for their beautiful landscapes and ancient kasbahs, including the Kasbah Amridil.
  • Zagora and Mhamid: Journey to the gateway of the Sahara, Zagora, and explore the desert town of Mhamid, known for its ancient history and role as a starting point for desert expeditions.
  • Chegaga Dunes: Enjoy the serenity and vastness of the Chegaga Dunes, one of the most remote and stunning desert landscapes in Morocco, far from the usual tourist routes.
  • Stunning Sunrises and Sunsets: Capture the unforgettable beauty of the Sahara Desert, with its golden sand dunes and dramatic skies at sunrise and sunset, offering some of the most awe-inspiring views in Morocco.

Included/Excluded

  • Arrival transfer to the hotel (optional)
  • Professional Driver
  • Air conditioned 4×4
  • Gasoline
  • Travel Guide (Optional)
  • Local Guide Ait Benhaddou (Optional)
  • Hôtels
  • Berber Camp
  • Camel Trekking
  • Airport transfer
  • • Flight
  • • Lunch
  • • Tips, drinks & personal items

Itinerary

Day 01 : Marrakech – Telouet – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, we depart for Telouet Kasbah, traveling through the breathtaking High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka Pass (2,260m). This scenic route offers stunning views of the rugged terrain and traditional Berber villages. Upon arrival, visit the historic Kasbah of Pacha Glaoui in Telouet, once the home of the powerful Glaoui family. Next, continue your journey to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will enjoy lunch and explore the ancient mud-brick kasbah, famous for its appearance in many films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. In the evening, drive through the picturesque Ounila Valley, with its charming Berber villages and dramatic landscapes, before reaching Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Enjoy dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel, ready to continue your Moroccan adventure.

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Day 02 : Ouarzazate – Skoura – Kelaa M’Gouna – Rose Valley – Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges

After breakfast, we depart for Skoura and Ouarzazate, where we’ll visit the impressive Amridil Kasbah, one of the highlights of the famous Route of the Thousand Kasbahs in southern Morocco. Continue your journey through the scenic Valley of Roses, a picturesque region known for its rose gardens and local production of rose water. As we travel 50 kilometers through the valley, we’ll pass the Ait Youl Kasbah, a striking fortress that offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. Next, we head towards Boulemane before stopping for lunch at the stunning Dades Gorges, offering panoramic views of the rugged terrain. After lunch, we make our way to Tinghir, a town known for its breathtaking landscapes and close proximity to the Todra Canyons, where towering cliffs rise dramatically above the valley floor. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in a hotel, reflecting on a day filled with natural beauty and rich Moroccan culture.

Day 03 : Gorges Todra- Tinjdad – Touroug – Erfoud – Merzouga

In the morning, we’ll begin our day with a peaceful walk through the Tinghir palm plantations, a lush oasis offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Afterward, we’ll continue to Tinjdad for lunch and visit the charming Touroug Palm Plantations, known for their beautiful date palms. From there, we head towards Erfoud, where we’ll explore a local fossil craft workshop, showcasing Morocco’s rich prehistoric history. Next, we journey towards the majestic Erg Chebbi Dunes near Merzouga, famous for their towering sand dunes. Upon arrival, we’ll swap our vehicle for camels, embarking on a camel ride to witness the stunning sunset over the dunes. This unforgettable experience will lead us to a traditional nomad camp, where we’ll spend the night under the stars, enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner in the heart of the Sahara.

Day 04 : Merzouga – Khamlia – Taouz – Ouzina – Ramlia – Mharch

Wake up early to witness a breathtaking sunrise over the Erg Chebbi dunes, followed by a return camel ride back to the base of the dunes. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, we’ll head to the village of Khamlia, known as the "village of Gnaoua," where you’ll experience the soulful music of the Gnaoua people, traditionally performed in the desert. A stop at a local Gnaoua home will offer you a chance to enjoy a refreshing mint tea while learning about their culture and music. Next, we continue our journey to Taouz, followed by a scenic drive along the Ziz River through the famous Paris-Dakar Rally route, with its desert tracks and dramatic landscapes. We’ll pass through the small, remote village of Ouzina before stopping for a traditional lunch. Our journey continues towards Ramlia, where we cross the Rheris River, a vast sandy expanse, and follow mountain tracks to M’harch. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night at a hotel, reflecting on a day filled with stunning desert vistas and unique cultural encounters.

Day 05 : M’harch – Zagora

 
After breakfast, we depart for Zagora via the legendary Paris-Dakar track, which winds through the vast desert plateaus, hamadas (rocky desert landscapes), and past traditional nomadic tents. This scenic drive offers a glimpse into Morocco’s remote desert regions and the way of life of the Berber people. Upon arrival in Zagora, enjoy a delicious dinner at your hotel before spending the night, preparing for the next adventure in the desert.

Day 06 : Zagora – Tamgroute – Mhamid – Chegaga

After breakfast, we depart for Tamegroute, a historic town known for its Zaouia (a religious school), the ancient Koranic library, and traditional pottery workshops where artisans continue to craft beautiful ceramics. We will also explore an underground Kasbah, an intriguing example of traditional architecture designed to withstand the desert heat. Next, we continue our journey to M'hamid, where we’ll stop for a delicious lunch. In the afternoon, we take an off-road track leading to the Chegaga Dunes, one of the most stunning and remote desert landscapes in Morocco. Here, we’ll witness a breathtaking sunset over the dunes, before heading to a traditional bivouac (desert camp) where we will spend the night. Enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars, immersing yourself in the tranquility of the Sahara.

Day 07 : Chegaga – Foum Zguit – Taznakhte – Ouarzazate

 
Rise early to witness a spectacular sunrise over the Chegaga dunes, a once-in-a-lifetime experience in the heart of the Sahara. After breakfast, we’ll depart for Foum Zguit, passing by nomadic tents and the expansive Iriqui Lake, a dry lakebed surrounded by lush vegetation of Iriqui and Kassia plants. We’ll stop for a relaxing picnic lunch in this unique desert landscape before continuing our journey to Ouarzazate through the picturesque Taznakhte desert. Upon arrival in Ouarzazate, enjoy a delicious dinner and spend the night in a comfortable hotel, reflecting on a day filled with natural beauty and unforgettable desert adventures.

Day 08 : Ouarzazate – Marrakech

After breakfast, we’ll begin our day with a visit to Ouarzazate, also known as the "Hollywood of Morocco." Here, you’ll explore the historic Kasbah of Taourirt, a stunning example of traditional Moroccan architecture, and take a tour of the famous movie studios, where many iconic films and TV shows have been filmed. Following the visit, we’ll continue our journey to Marrakech, driving through the scenic Tizi N-Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valleys and peaks. This picturesque route brings us to the end of our journey, completing the tour in the vibrant city of Marrakech.

Durations

8 days 7 nights

Language

English
Espanol
Francais

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