8 Days Essential Morocco Tour from Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Telouat Kasbah – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate

Begin your journey in Marrakech, where you’ll be picked up by your private guide and driver. From there, head towards the High Atlas Mountains, where you’ll stop to take in the stunning views and visit a traditional Berber village. Next, visit the Telouat Kasbah, a stunning 18th-century palace that was once home to a powerful Moroccan family. Afterward, visit the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Morocco’s most famous landmarks. Finally, arrive in Ouarzazate, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 2: Ouarzazate – Skoura Palm Groves – Amridil Kasbah – Rose Valley – Dades Valley

On day two, explore the Skoura palm groves, where you’ll see thousands of date palm trees, and visit the Amridil Kasbah, one of the most well-preserved kasbahs in the region. From there, head to the Rose Valley, famous for its stunning pink roses, and then to the Dades Valley, where you’ll spend the night.

Day 3: Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara – Luxury camp

Today, travel through the scenic Boumalne Dades and stop at the impressive Todra Gorges. From there, head to Erfoud, a city famous for its fossils and the gateway to the Merzouga Sahara. Finally, arrive at your luxury camp, where you’ll spend the night under the stars in the Sahara Desert.

Day 4: Merzouga – Nomads – Khamlia – Merzouga lake – Erg Chebbi – Palm grove

Spend the day exploring the Merzouga region, including visits to nomad villages, the Khamlia village known for its music, and the Merzouga lake. You’ll also experience the towering sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and explore the palm grove before returning to your luxury camp for the night.

Day 5: Merzouga Dunes – Erfoud – Midelt – Cedars forest – Ifrane – Fes

On day five, leave Merzouga and head towards Fes. Along the way, stop in Erfoud, Midelt, and the beautiful cedars forest of the Middle Atlas Mountains. You’ll also visit Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco,” before arriving in Fes, where you’ll spend the night.

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