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The Charming Sahara

7 days
Start and end in Marrakesh

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French
Ages 15+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Marrakech

    You'll touch down in Marrakech and meet your driver for the transfer to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are completely free, so take time to relax, freshen up, and get oriented with your surroundings.

    Accommodation
    Hotel (2 ciels boutique Hotel)
  2. Day 2

    Marrakech to Ouarzazate

    After breakfast, the drive begins through the zigzag Atlas Mountain road heading toward Ouarzazate. Stop at the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou, an impressive earthen fortress that's served as a filming location for major movies. From there, continue on to Ouarzazate for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KSAR IGHNDA HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Ouarzazate to Erfoud

    Starting after breakfast, head northeast toward Erfoud with several scenic stops along the way. You'll check out Kelaa Megouna, known for rose cosmetic production, then continue to Boumalne Dades to see Kasbahs with views of the valley and mountains. The day finishes at the dramatic Todra Gorges with 300-meter-high walls, a premier destination for climbing and trekking.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Camping (Oasis Luxury Camp Merzouga)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kelaa Megouna (rose cosmetic production area)
    • View Kasbahs in Boumalne Dades
    • Visit Todra Gorges

    Optional Activities

    • Climbing or trekking at Todra Gorges
    Landmarks
    Kelaa Megouna
    Boumalne Dades
    Todra Gorges
  4. Day 4

    Erfoud to Ouarzazate

    Rise early for a jeep ride into the desert where you'll get a camel ride and watch the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then drive through the road of thousand Kasbahs to Skoura village, stopping at the Palmeraie and visiting the 17th-century Ameghdil Kasbah before heading back to Ouarzazate.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (KSAR IGHNDA HOTEL)

    Included Activities

    • Jeep ride into the desert
    • Camel ride experience at Erg Chebbi
    • Sunrise viewing at Erg Chebbi
    • Visit Palmeraie in Skoura village
    • Visit Ameghdil Kasbah
    Landmarks
    Erg Chebbi
    Ameghdil Kasbah
  5. Day 5

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech

    After breakfast, drive west through the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizn Tichka pass, one of only two passes through Africa's largest mountain chain. You'll arrive back in Marrakech by afternoon with free time to explore the city on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (2 ciels boutique Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Tizn Tichka Pass
  6. Day 6

    Marrakech

    After breakfast, you'll head out to see Marrakech's main sights starting with the Koutoubia Mosque, then move through the Palace of the Bahia and Saadian Tombs. The Musée de Marrakech is housed in a 19th-century palace called Mnebhi, which is worth taking time to walk through. Later, grab some tea or juice at Dar Cherifa to relax and soak in the cultural atmosphere. From there, spend the rest of your afternoon wandering through the Souks marketplaces where you can browse the colorful stalls and see what catches your eye.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (2 ciels boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Koutoubia Mosque exterior
    • Explore Palace of the Bahia
    • Visit Saadian Tombs
    • Tour Musée de Marrakech
    • Explore Souks of Marrakech

    Optional Activities

    • Tea or orange juice at Dar Cherifa (cultural foundation, bookstore, and art gallery with rotating exhibitions)
    Landmarks
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Palace of the Bahia
    Saadian Tombs
    Musée de Marrakech
    Dar Cherifa
    Souks of Marrakech
  7. Day 7

    Marrakech

    Following breakfast, you'll explore Marrakech's main attractions including the Koutoubia Mosque (exterior only), the Palace of the Bahia, and the Saadian Tombs. After lunch, head to the Musée de Marrakech housed in the 19th-century Mnebhi Palace. Stop for tea or juice at Dar Cherifa, a beautifully restored cultural foundation with a bookstore and art gallery. Later, wander through the colorful souks (marketplaces) of the medina.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Koutoubia Mosque exterior viewing
    • Palace of the Bahia
    • Saadian Tombs
    • Musée de Marrakech
    • Dar Cherifa cultural foundation, bookstore and art gallery
    • Souks of Marrakech
    Landmarks
    Koutoubia Mosque
    Palace of the Bahia
    Saadian Tombs
    Musée de Marrakech
    Dar Cherifa
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Who is travelling?

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