8 Days tour from Marrakech to the desert

Day 1 : Marrakech

On your first day, a private guide will lead you through the city of Marrakesh, visiting the main attractions and monuments like the Djeema el Fna Square, the Koutoubia Mosque, the local suqs as well as palaces and, possibly, museums. We’ll also have the chance to explore city districts like Gueliz, the gardens of Menara or the Jardin Majorelle.

Day 2 : Marrakech – Tizi n‘Tichka Mountain Pass – Ouarzazate – Dadès Gorges

Your private tour begins with a breathtaking view of the Atlas Mountains while we make our way through the Tizi n‘Tichka Mountain Pass – our destination being the UNESCO World Heritage of Aït-Ben-Haddou, known as a Hollywood film set of movies like Gladiator or the HBO series Game of Thrones. Having then arrived in Ouarzazate, we’ll visit the Atlas movie studios and a kasbah in the city. We continue our tour to the valley of roses, which is famous for its annual rose festival, and travel to the Dadès Gorges. Here, we’ll have dinner and spend the night in a local hotel.

Day 3: Dadès Gorges – Todra Gorges – Rissani – Merzouga desert

Starting at the hotel, we continue our journey by 4×4 and explore the Todra Gorges, a narrow and colorful canyon loved by outdoor enthusiasts. We’re then driving through the Ziz valley to Erfoud, a haven city known as “the gate to the Sahara desert” and famous for its plenty fossils. There, we’ll take the chance to visit a local factory producing goods out of fossils – you’ll be able to pick up some souvenirs in the designated shop !

Our journey proceeds to Rissani, where we’ll visit the local Suq, a traditional Moroccan market. From there, we’ll drive to the Merzouga desert. Having arrived at a checkpoint, we’ll trade in our 4×4 for camels and ride above the dunes, being guided by experienced camel herdsmen. Our destination is a desert camp promising an unforgettable night with delicious meals, Berber music, a warming campfire and the star-filled sky above us.

Day 4: Merzouga desert

The whole third day is dedicated to explore the Merzouga desert. You’ll be free to choose your way transportation, either authentically riding on camels or choosing the comfort of a 4×4. On this day, we’ll visit the Khamlia village which is famous for its traditional music–and which offers the possibility to witness a stunning sunset over the dunes of the Sahara desert.

Our night will be sweetened by traditional Berber music and tasty Moroccan food at a campfire.

Day 5 : Merzouga – Midelt – Fes

We get up early to witness a warming sunrise in the desert, riding on camels to a near hotel. You’ll have time to freshen up and enjoy breakfast there. Afterwards, we drive through Rissani and Erfoud, heading to Midelt in the Atlas Mountains. This will be our lunch stop. In the afternoon, we continue driving to Fes, where we’ll spend the night in a local hotel.

Day 6 : Sightseeing in Fes

On this day, we explore the ancient city of Fes with a private guide. Our trip will lead through the city’s narrow alleys and beautiful streets, visiting the gates of the royal palace and the Jewish district, as well as other culturally or historically important places like the Qarawiyīn University, the traditional tanneries and the Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. You are free to spend the afternoon in the older parts of the city before we have dinner together. The night will be spent in a local hotel.

Day 7 : Fes – Rabat – Casablanca

Fes consists of three main districts: Fes el Bali (an UNESCO world heritage) is the oldest district with more than 9000 tiny lanes bounded by the city wall; Fes el Jedid, or “New Fes”, is home to Jewish culture; and “Ville Nouvelle” being the newest city sector, having been built during the French occupation. Later that day, we drive to Rabat, stopping thereby, and continue our trip towards Casablanca.

Day 8 : Casablanca – Marrakech

Today we’ll visit the monuments and attractions of Casablanca, including the Hassan II Mosque, before ending our tour in Marrakech.

Included in the private tour :

• Round-trip transportation within Marrakech (to/from hotel, airport, or any
other desired location)

• Private transfer in a comfortable four-wheel drive vehicle with air conditioning

• Experienced English or French speaking guide and driver

• Camel trekking in the Merzouga Desert

• Overnight at desert camp in Merzouga

• Breakfast and dinner

NOT included in the private tour :

• Lunch and drinks

• Flight ticket to and from Morocco

• Entrance fees to monuments / museums

• Anything, any insurance not listed in the itinerary