Overview

Discover the wonders of southern Morocco as you journey through lush valleys and hidden oases, exploring ancient Kasbahs and majestic canyons. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Sahara Desert on a 5-day tour from Marrakech, venturing into the stunning dunes of Merzouga and the picturesque valleys of Dades and Draa. Enjoy a camel ride and spend an unforgettable night under the stars in a desert camp. With carefully selected accommodations and the finest offerings in southern Morocco, this tour promises to make your stay truly exceptional.

Highlights

Drive through the atlas mountains and explore the hidden villages.
Enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars.
Take the secondary roads through the Dades Canyon.
Ride through the High Atlas Mountains.
Discover the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou.
Cross the dunes of Erg Chebbi on the back of a camel.
Enjoy the beautiful palm grove of Draa valley and a drive along the track of Paris Dakka.
Discover the spectacular gorges of Dadès and Toudra.
Live a unique experience in the Merzouga desert.
Enjoy a beautiful sunset and sunrise over the golden sand dunes.
Meet the locals and learn about their culture.

Day 1 :

Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades valley

This morning, we will pick you up from Marrakech and journey through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the Tizi n’Tichka Pass at 2,260 meters. Our first destination is the village of Ait Benhaddou, a fortified ksar renowned for its stunning Kasbahs and as a backdrop for numerous films. After lunch, we will continue to Dades, passing through Ouarzazate, the palm groves of Skoura, and the Dades Valley, where we will spend our first night.

Day 2 :

Dades valley – Todra gorge – Merzouga

After breakfast, we will continue our Sahara desert trip, taking the road to drive around the colorful Berber villages to get to Tineghir with its beautiful palm grove. We will continue to the Gorge of todra, where we go on a trek along the canyons of about 300 m high, a preferred place of mountain climbers. Afterward, we will head to Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga, overnight at a local riad

Day 3 :

Merzouga Sightseeing Tour and Camel Ride

After breakfast, you will make the large turn of the dunes of Merzouga the wandering deposit, the village of the Gnaoua, mines of MIFISS, the plates desert with the meeting of the Berber nomads of the desert, in the afternoon you will take a camel ride for 1 h30 min, while watching the sunset, to get to the camp in the oasis. Spending the night in the bivouac at Merzouga Sahara dunes under nomadic tents

Day 4 :

Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

After a quiet and memorable night in the dunes of Erg Chebbi sand, you can watch the sunrise over the dunes we go back with the camels to the hotel for breakfast and shower and then leave for Rissani to explore the tourist area including the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and the palm grove as a part of your exploration. Lunch in Nkoub, then continues to Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ouarzazate

Day 5 :

Ouarzazate – Telouet – The Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

After your breakfast, we will continue to Marrakech with a detour to the traditional High Atlas Berber village of Telouet and visit the Kasbah el Glaoui and crossing the high Atlas mountain

Frequent asked questions

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Is Morocco a Safe Destination?

Morocco has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and, compared to the US and Europe, is considered a very safe destination. Moroccan people are known for their hospitality and they will make you feel very welcomed, for more information on the topic contact us and we’ll provide you with some personal single-traveller experiences.

Is There any Dress Code for Women Visiting Morocco?

No. You may wear whatever you feel comfortable in, we only have one exception on tours of the Mosque like Hassan II. To enter you would need to dress conservatively as you would in a church (no shorts, tanks tops, etc.).

As in any country you should use direction with your attire if you want to avoid unwanted attention.

What currencies can I exchange in Morocco?

US Dollars, Sterling and Euros are readily exchangeable. We recommend you take a mixture of cash and credit cards. Scottish bank notes and Australian dollar travellers cheques and cash are NOT normally accepted in Morocco.

The form of the meeting at the airport, where?

With accurate information on the schedule of your arrival, our guide and our driver await you at the customs exit at the airport, with a sign with your name and first name. It’s always easy, this appointment. In case of concern, you can contact us by phone with our contact information noted in our emails. We are always at your disposal 24 hours a day

Can we pay the balance by check?

Travel checks are not accepted in Morocco only Cash and credit cards are accepted