Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
Your driver meets you at Marrakech Airport with a sign bearing your name. After collecting vouchers, head to your hotel to check in. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own, so you might walk through the Koutoubia Mosque area, check out Bahia Palace and its decorated Saadian Tombs, or wander the narrow alleys of the walled Medina to get a feel for the city.
Optional Activities
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Saadian Tombs
- Explore the walled Medina and its alleys
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Medina of Marrakech - Day 2
Marrakech to Ouarzazate
After breakfast, pick up your rental car at 8:00 AM from hotel reception. Drive to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous ksar that's been used as a filming location. From there, continue on to Ouarzazate and visit the Glaoui Kasbah before settling into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ait Ben Haddou
Optional Activities
- Visit Glaoui Kasbah
Landmarks/POIs Ait Ben Haddou Glaoui Kasbah - Day 3
Ouarzazate to Zagora
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then head out toward Zagora in Southern Morocco. Along the way you'll see ancient Kasbahs and old fortresses scattered on the Anti-Atlas foothills. Later, take the Tamegroute road to reach Tilougui, a quiet desert camp about 9 kilometers from Zagora surrounded by palm trees and golden dunes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Zagora Tilougui Desert Camp - Day 4
Zagora to Merzouga
After breakfast, drive toward Merzouga to continue deeper into the desert. Stop in Rissani to see a 17th-century Kasbah, then move on to Erfoud where you can walk through the busy souk. Before heading to Merzouga for the night, visit the Borj, a fortified tower with nice views over the palm groves and desert landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit 17th-century Kasbah in Rissani
- Stroll through Erfoud souk
- Visit Borj fortified tower in Erfoud
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Kasbah Erfoud Souk Borj Erfoud - Day 5
Merzouga to Boumalne Dades
Following breakfast, drive to Boumalne Dades at the edge of a desert plateau. Continue to El Kelaa M'Gouna, situated in the Rose Valley where extensive rose cultivation happens for cosmetics and saffron also grows here. The town hosts an annual rose festival. Check into your hotel and spend the evening there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Boumalne Dades El Kelaa M'Gouna - Day 6
Boumalne Dades to Skoura
After breakfast, take a relaxed drive to Skoura, a quiet town set within a lush palm grove. Visit the Amridil Kasbah and Ait Ben Moro Kasbah along with other local sites. Check in at your hotel and the rest of the day is open for you to explore this historically rich area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Amridil Kasbah
- Visit Ait Ben Moro Kasbah
- Explore local attractions in Skoura
Landmarks/POIs Amridil Kasbah Ait Ben Moro Kasbah - Day 7
Skoura to Oasis Fint Valley
Following breakfast, keep the morning low-key in Skoura before driving to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara. After lunch (on your own), leave your rental car at Al-Baraka des Loisirs and board a 4x4 transfer that takes you deep into the desert. You'll reach Oued Noujoum eco-lodge in the Fint Valley, about 15 kilometers from Ouarzazate, where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Ouarzazate
Landmarks/POIs Oued Noujoum Eco-Lodge Fint Valley - Day 8
Oasis Fint Valley to Marrakech
After breakfast, take the 4x4 transfer back to Al-Baraka to pick up your rental car. Drive all the way back to Marrakech where your trip started. Spend time browsing the souks to see local craftsmanship, then head to Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the heart of Marrakech with its stalls, snake charmers, Gnawa musicians, and colorful performers. Return the rental car at your hotel and check in for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Browse the souks
- Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa Square
Landmarks/POIs Jemaa el-Fnaa Square - Day 9
Marrakech
Have breakfast at the hotel before leaving Morocco. Transfer to Marrakech Airport to board your flight to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
