Itinerary
- Day 1
Taroudant to Ouarzazate
Your journey starts at 8 AM when you'll head toward Ouarzazate by way of Taroudant. Once there, take time to walk through the markets and see the local craftsmanship the town is known for. After exploring, you'll continue on to Ouarzazate for lunch. In the afternoon, check out the Taourirt Kasbah before having dinner and settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Taroudant's historical city and local market
- Visit Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate
Landmarks/POIs Taroudant Taourirt Kasbah Ouarzazate - Day 2
Ouarzazate to Merzouga
After breakfast, you'll travel through the Skoura palm grove, which has over 700,000 palm trees, heading toward the Rose Valley. The route takes you through Tinghir and then to the Todra Gorges, where 300-meter-high red cliffs line the landscape. From there you'll continue to Erfoud and Rissani for lunch. Later in the afternoon, head to Merzouga village where you'll take a camel ride at sunset and spend the night in a desert camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Skoura palm grove
- Walk beneath the 300-meter-high cliffs at Todra Gorges
- Camel ride at sunset in Merzouga dunes
Optional Activities
- One-hour ATV (Quad biking) adventure in the Merzouga dunes
Landmarks/POIs Skoura Palm Grove Rose Valley Tinghir Todra Gorges Erfoud Rissani Merzouga - Day 3
Merzouga
Wake up early to see the sunrise over the Sahara dunes, then have breakfast and freshen up at your camp. You'll ride camels back to the dune line to meet your driver. After that, explore nearby desert villages like Hassi Labied and Khamlia, which are known for Gnawa music traditions. Visit the abandoned town of Mefes and spend time with a nomadic family. The rest of the day is yours to relax at your hotel or catch another sunset at the dunes if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with nomads (Berber pizza))
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over sand dunes
- Camel ride back to starting point
- Visit Hassi Labied and Khamlia villages
- Visit Mefes abandoned town
- Meet nomad family at edge of Erg Chebbi dunes
- Explore Khamlia Gnawa village
- Lunch with nomads (Berber pizza)
Optional Activities
- Visit dunes for sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi Dunes Hassi Labied Khamlia Mefes - Day 4
Merzouga to Zagora
Start with a local breakfast, then head to Rissani to see the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif and the palm grove. Grab lunch in N'koub and continue through the Draa Valley as you make your way toward Zagora. You'll finish the day with dinner and an overnight stay there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Rissani tourist attractions
- Visit Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif
- Explore Rissani palm grove
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif N'koub Draa Valley Zagora - Day 5
Zagora to Aït Ben Haddou
Depart Zagora through Agdz and the Draa Valley, where you'll see the scenic Draa River and its surrounding palm groves. Take a lunch break somewhere along the way, then continue on to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou. Spend time exploring the famous Kasbah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been used as a filming location for several major films. Have dinner and spend the night there.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Draa Valley
- Visit Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks/POIs Agdz Draa Valley Aït Ben Haddou - Day 6
Aït Ben Haddou to Marrakech
After breakfast, you'll head to Marrakech by crossing the High Atlas Mountains through the Tizi N'Tichka pass, which sits at 2,260 meters/7,415 feet altitude. Once you arrive, check into your accommodation. Your afternoon is free, so you can relax or walk around Jemaa el Fnaa main square and browse the souks at whatever pace suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Jemaa el Fnaa main square
- Browse bustling souks
Landmarks/POIs High Atlas Mountains Tizi N'Tichka Pass Jemaa el Fnaa Marrakech - Day 7
Marrakech
After breakfast, you'll have a private guided tour of Marrakech's Medina with an official guide who'll take you to the Koutoubia Mosque, through vibrant markets, to the Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school, the Saadian tombs, Bahia Palace, and the Majorelle Gardens. In the afternoon, explore the Medina on your own. As evening arrives, you can return to see storytellers, jugglers, diviners, snake charmers, and musicians throughout the square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided tour of Marrakech's Medina
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore Ali Ben Youssef Koranic school
- Visit Saadian tombs
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Majorelle Gardens
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Medina
- Evening entertainment at Jemaa el Fnaa with storytellers, jugglers, diviners, and snake charmers
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Ali Ben Youssef Koranic School Saadian Tombs Bahia Palace Majorelle Gardens Marrakech Medina - Day 8
Marrakech to Essaouira
Your driver picks you up for the roughly 2.5-hour drive to the coastal town of Essaouira. Along the way, you'll stop to see the famous tree-climbing goats and try Argan seeds, then visit an Argan cooperative where you'll learn how local women make Argan oil using traditional methods. After arriving in Essaouira, walk through the ancient shops and winding alleys, check out the local markets and artisan workshops, and head to the Skala for views of the sea. Finish with fresh seafood lunch at a local restaurant.
Included Activities
- See tree-climbing goats and sample Argan seeds
- Visit Argan cooperative and learn traditional production methods
Optional Activities
- Explore ancient shops and winding alleys
- Browse local markets and artisan workshops
- Visit Skala for panoramic sea views
- Lunch at local restaurant with fresh seafood
Landmarks/POIs Essaouira Skala - Day 9
Essaouira to Agadir
After breakfast, you'll travel to Agadir along the scenic coastal road. Your driver will make sure you get safely to your accommodation, and that's where the tour services end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Agadir
