8 days from Marrakech to Sahara desert and Essaouira

Pick up and departure from your Riad/Hotel around 08h00. We drive to Ouarzazate via high Atlas Mountains. In the itinerary we include several stops for panoramic pictures and enchanting views of Berber villages. The road will lead us through twisty curves and green Moroccan Cactus fruit. We visit the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou which is declared a world heritage patrimony by the UNESCO, and which offered the nicest scenes for more than twenty movies such as the Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia and much more.

Travel to Ouarzazate. Visit Atlas Studio for cinema. Check into the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel you’ll be departing to Merzouga desert called Erg Chebb. Transfer to Agdez along the the anti-Atlas Mountains.

Join the Draa valley with its date palm trees with a stop for panoramic pictures.

The journey will take you via the towns of Nekoub and Tazarine with a stop for lunch.

Transfer to Merzouga from where you’ll change the 4×4 with friendly camels. The camel trek start 1h30 before sunset allowing to grab good photos and enjoy an ocean of sandy dunes called Erg Chebbi.

Arrive to the camp with a welcoming tea and check into your tent. Dinner and time for some local music, then start gazing! Amzing view of stars at night! Have a peaceful night.

Good moring from Sahara! Wake up for sunrise pictures. Optional! And take breakfast. Later on, Travel via Erfoud to the town of Tinghir.

In Tinghir we drive to Todgha Gorges. It’s the highest cliffs in the southern Morocco and a good place for experienced mountaineers. We walk between the gorges where the river of Todgha flows to irrigate the palm groves and the farmers’ plantations. After some fresh walk in Todgha gorges we head the valley of Dades.

We pass the town of Boumalne to join the ncice valley of Dades. It is a green valley with many trees inside a semi desert area.

Enjoy the rock formation and contarsts. Check into the hotel in Dades valley.

Breakfast and check out from the hotel. We drive back along the valley of Dades to the town of Boumalne to join the main road to Ouarzazate. The road in this part of Morocco is called the road of thousand Kasbah.

With a stop in Kalaa Mgouna or the town of roses where rose water is extracted by farmers, we head to the oasis of Skoura.

After visiting Amredil Kasbah, we countinue via Ouarzazate and enjoying the vigh of the high Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. Check into the hotel.

Today is dedicated to the exploration of Marrakech, a city rich in history and culture. Your journey through the city’s historical gems begins with a visit to Lmnara, an exquisite pool surrounded by blooming flowers. Guided by our expert guide, you’ll be taken to explore impressive landmarks including the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, which shares a resemblance with the Giralda tower in Seville, Spain. The Saadian Tombs showcase Moorish architecture at its pinnacle, while the Bahia Palace and Madrassa Ibn Youssef provide further insights into the city’s grandeur.

A delicious lunch awaits you at a local restaurant, allowing you to savor Moroccan flavors. As evening approaches, the rhythmic beats of drums beckon you to Jamaa el Fna, the main city square. The square transforms into a vibrant festival atmosphere, featuring snake charmers, Berber and Gnoua musicians, and captivating storytellers illuminated by lamplight and engulfed in the scent of smoke. Food stalls offer an array of culinary delights, from fresh salads to fried fish, kebabs, and even unique offerings like boiled snails or sheep’s head. Conclude your day with a glass of sweet cinnamon tea, embracing the vibrant energy and diverse experiences of Marrakech.

Take a day trip to Essaouira.  Change the bustling life of Marrakech with the peaceful Essaouira vibes!

Enjoy the wind city of Essaouira: take a wander in the medina and enjoying the fishing port..take a walk along the beach…Come back to your hotel in Marrakech.

You may want to have a free and relaxing day in Marrakech to spend at your own pace. Then it is possible.

Breakfast and free time in Marrakech.

At the appropriate time, we collect you and transfer you to Marrakech airport. Far well