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Marrakech to the Sahara 8 Days Tour

Marrakech to the Sahara 8 Days Tour

Marrakech to the Sahara 8 Days Tour

This 8-day Moroccan adventure takes you from the vibrant city of Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, breathtaking valleys, and ancient kasbahs, all the way to the golden sands of the Sahara Desert. You will experience camel trekking in Erg Chebbi, explore historic kasbahs, walk through palm groves, and discover the beauty of Draa Valley and Zagora. This tour also offers cultural insights and authentic encounters with Berber communities, making it an immersive journey across Morocco’s diverse landscapes.

Duration :

8 day

Pick-up location :

Flexible

Highlights :

  • Explore the historical city of Marrakech and its medina.

  • Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260 m).

  • Visit UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou.

  • Discover Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses.

  • Explore Dades and Todra Gorges with their spectacular rock formations.

  • Camel trek and overnight stay in a desert camp in Merzouga.

  • Visit the Draa Valley and Zagora oasis.

  • Scenic return via Agdz, Djebel Sagha, and Tizi-N-Tichka pass.

  • Airport transfer on the final day.

Description :

This 8-day Moroccan adventure takes you from the vibrant city of Marrakech through the High Atlas Mountains, breathtaking valleys, and ancient kasbahs, all the way to the golden sands of the Sahara Desert. You will experience camel trekking in Erg Chebbi, explore historic kasbahs, walk through palm groves, and discover the beauty of Draa Valley and Zagora. This tour also offers cultural insights and authentic encounters with Berber communities, making it an immersive journey across Morocco’s diverse landscapes.

Day 1: Marrakech

Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your riad. You will have an introductory overview of the city, its history, and its unique architecture. Dinner and overnight in the riad.

Day 2: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, depart Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260 m). Travel along Oued Tamesna, which supports small towns like Tighremt and Irhem N’Ougdal. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for films such as Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. Continue to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight in a riad.

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Valley of Roses – Dades Valley – Todra Gorges

Explore Ouarzazate and its kasbahs before traveling to the Valley of Roses. Walk through lush palm groves and continue to Dades Valley, observing kasbahs, ksours, oases, and palm trees along the route until reaching Tinghir and the Todra Gorges. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Todra – Erfoud – Merzouga

Visit Todra Gorges early in the morning. Continue to Tinjdad and Ksar de Touroug, a fortified oasis town. Travel through Erfoud, famous for dates, and arrive at Merzouga. Enjoy a 2-hour camel ride into the Erg Chebbi dunes, watch the sunset, and stay overnight in a desert camp.

Day 5: Merzouga – Rissani – Zagora

After breakfast, depart Merzouga and travel through Rissani, Alnif, Mercissi, Tazzarine, Nkob, Tansikht, and the Draa Valley to reach Zagora. Dinner and overnight stay in Zagora.

Day 6: Zagora – Agdz – Ouarzazate

Drive through the Draa Valley from Zagora to Ouarzazate (164 km), passing numerous villages and palm oases. Cross Djebel Sagha with its unique heart-shaped dunes. Arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight in a riad.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Return to Marrakech via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass in the High Atlas. Enjoy the scenic landscapes along the way. Dinner and overnight at your riad in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech – Airport

Transfer to Marrakech airport according to your flight schedule. End of the 8-day Marrakech to Sahara Desert tour.

Included :

  •  Tour of 8 days in 4×4
  • Spanish speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Transfer from / to the airport
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • 7 nights accommodation, (dinner and breakfast)
  • (including 1 night in Berber tents)
  • Camel tour.

Excluded :

  • Drinks
  • half-day meal.
  • entries of monuments.

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