Southern Morocco & Desert Highlights

Description

Experience the magic of Morocco’s golden south, from the rugged High Atlas passes to the vast, glowing dunes of Erg Chebbi. Enjoy camel rides into the sunset, nights under a blanket of stars, and the warm hospitality of Berber villages. This is your chance to witness the raw, unspoiled landscapes and rich traditions that make southern Morocco truly enchanting.

Day 1 – Arrival in Marrakech

You will arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport, where our team will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you will have the chance to relax or enjoy a gentle stroll through the medina. You will dine and spend the night in Marrakech.

Day 2 – Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Zagora

After breakfast, you will cross the High Atlas via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying sweeping mountain views. You will continue through the Draa Valley, passing oases and palm groves on your way to Zagora. You will check in at your hotel, enjoy dinner, and rest for the night.

Day 3 – Zagora → Erfoud → Merzouga (Desert Camp)

You will set out early along the Draa Valley toward Erfoud, with a stop in Alnif and time to take in the desert scenery. You will continue via Rissani toward Merzouga, on the edge of the Erg Chebbi dunes. From Errachidia, you will transfer by 4×4 to your desert camp near Merzouga, where you will enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and spend the night in a tent under a sky full of stars.

Day 4 – Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Ouarzazate

At dawn, you will watch the sunrise paint the dunes in gold before returning to camp for breakfast. You will then travel to the dramatic Todra Gorges, where you can take a leisurely walk between towering canyon walls. In the afternoon, you will continue through the scenic Dadès Valley along the “Road of a Thousand Kasbahs,” arriving in Ouarzazate for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5 – Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → Marrakech

After breakfast, you will visit the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou, a stunning earthen fortress featured in many films. You will then return to Marrakech over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, enjoying the changing landscapes of the Atlas Mountains. You will arrive in the afternoon, check in, have dinner, and stay overnight in Marrakech.

Day 6 – Marrakech Guided City Tour

Today, you will discover the treasures of Marrakech with your guide. You will visit the serene Menara Gardens, admire the Koutoubia Mosque from the outside, and explore the Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. You will wander the colorful souks and finish at the lively Jemaa el‑Fna square before returning to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 7 – Departure from Marrakech

After breakfast, you will have free time depending on your flight schedule. You will then be transferred to Marrakech Airport for your departure, taking with you unforgettable memories of the Sahara, valleys, and kasbahs of southern Morocco.

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