Itinerary
- Day 1
Casablanca to Marrakech
Your driver picks you up at the airport or from your accommodation in Casablanca. Head to Hassan II Mosque to see the architecture and mosaics, then continue south with a lunch stop at a local restaurant along the way. You'll arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and walk through Jemaa el-Fnaa square, where street performers and market stalls fill the space with activity and noise.
- Meals
- Dinner, Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hassan II Mosque (approximately 2 hours)
- Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa square
Landmarks/POIs Hassan II Mosque Jemaa el-Fnaa - Day 2
Marrakech
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Marrakech's medina to see Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, and Koutoubia Mosque. Then you'll wander the souks to check out local crafts before lunch at a restaurant in the area. By evening, head back to Jemaa el-Fnaa where pop-up restaurants serve grilled meats, soups, and fresh juices under the lights.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech medina
- Visit Bahia Palace
- Visit Medersa Ben Youssef
- Visit Koutoubia Mosque
- Explore old souks
Optional Activities
- Marrakech Authentic Food Tour
- Cooking Classes in Marrakech with Chef
- Marrakech: Medina Hidden Souks and Shopping Tour with Guide (4h)
- Marrakech Hammam Reservation
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Medersa Ben Youssef Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fnaa - Day 3
Marrakech to Ouarzazate
You'll leave your riad early and drive through the High Atlas Mountains, crossing elevations over 2200 meters/7218 feet with views of Berber villages and valleys. After lunch in the Telouat area, you'll see Kasbah Telouet and then Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site with 16th-century clay architecture. The drive continues south for about an hour to Ouarzazate for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with warm mint tea)
Included Activities
- Drive through High Atlas Mountains
- Visit Kasbah Telouet
- Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Landmarks/POIs High Atlas Mountains Kasbah Telouet Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Day 4
Ouarzazate to Mhamid El Ghizlane
Travel south from your location to Agdez, Morocco's largest palm oasis. From there, drive about two hours through palm groves to Tamgroute, a small village where only seven families still make traditional green pottery. You'll follow the Daraa River, which is Morocco's longest river, and reach Mhamid El Ghizlane, the last settlement where nomadic families still live. Lunch and rest stops happen along the route.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Agdez (largest palm oasis in Morocco)
- Visit Tamgroute (green pottery village)
- Travel along Daraa River
Landmarks/POIs Agdez Tamgroute Mhamid El Ghizlane - Day 5
Desert Hike
After breakfast at your riad, you start a desert hike by crossing the Daraa River. From there, you'll walk through the vanishing palm oasis with lunch at Rass Nkhal where the palms end. Later, you follow the path that camels use to reach Sidi Naji, a spiritual site important to nomadic communities. The day finishes with dinner under the stars in the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner under the stars in the desert)
Included Activities
- Cross Daraa River
- Hike through palm oasis
- Visit Rass Nkhal
- Visit sacred site of Sidi Naji
- Desert dinner under stars
Landmarks/POIs Daraa River Rass Nkhal Sidi Naji - Day 6
Erg Zahar Dunes
Following breakfast, you head toward Erg Zahar Dunes and hike for about 3.5 to 4 hours with water breaks along the way. You'll pass an ancient market where pottery pieces show the area's history. Around midday, you stop at camp for lunch and rest. In the afternoon, hike up the dunes for the sunset, then return to camp for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch break at camp), Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to Erg Zahar Dunes (approximately 3.5 to 4 hours)
- Visit ancient market
- Sunset hike to top of dunes
- Desert camping experience
Optional Activities
- Buggie Adventure in the Sahara Desert
- Marrakech Quad Biking Experience
Landmarks/POIs Erg Zahar Dunes - Day 7
Erg Chegaga Dunes
After a desert breakfast, your driver takes you in a 4x4 toward Erg Chegaga, Morocco's highest sand dunes. You'll pass Erg Essmar with its brown sand and have lunch near the sacred Oum Lalaag oasis where you can learn about nomadic life. Later at Erg Chegaga, you'll ride camels to watch the sunset, then return for Berber music, stargazing, and meals at camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with nomads near sacred oasis of Oum Lalaag), Dinner (Dinner at camp with Berber music and stargazing)
Included Activities
- 4x4 adventure to Erg Chegaga
- Pass by Erg Essmar
- Visit sacred oasis of Oum Lalaag with nomadic lunch experience
- Camel ride at sunset
- Desert camping with Berber music
Optional Activities
- Buggie Adventure in the Sahara Desert
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chegaga Erg Essmar Oum Lalaag - Day 8
Erg Chegaga to Taroudant
After breakfast and a shower at camp, you visit Iriki Lake for photos. The route takes rough off-road terrain before heading onto paved roads through Foum-Zguid. Next is Taznakhet, a Berber town where local women make traditional carpets, and you'll have lunch there. Then you go to Taliouine, known for saffron production, before reaching Taroudant with its red ramparts and busy markets. You'll sleep in a riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Taznakhet), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Iricki Lake
- Pass through Foum-Zguid
- Visit Taznakhet (Berber carpet town)
- Visit Taliouine (saffron town)
- Explore Taroudant's red ramparts and souks
Landmarks/POIs Iriki Lake Foum-Zguid Taznakhet Taliouine Taroudant - Day 9
Taroudant to Essaouira
Leaving the mountains behind, you head toward the Atlantic coast and Essaouira's medina. First stop is Agadir, a former resort town where you'll have lunch and walk the promenade. Then you drive along the coastal road to Essaouira, a UNESCO medina with beaches, markets, and a fishing port. You can see the Atlantic from the ramparts and relax with coffee in the squares before returning to your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Agadir with Promenade stroll
- Explore Essaouira UNESCO medina
- Visit fishing port
- Explore markets
- View historic ramparts and Atlantic Ocean
Landmarks/POIs Agadir Essaouira Medina Essaouira Fishing Port Atlantic Ocean - Day 10
Essaouira to Marrakech
You leave the coast and head back toward Marrakech, which sits against the High Atlas Mountains. Several photo stops happen along the way so you can capture the scenery. Once in Marrakech, you check into your accommodation in the old medina. After dinner, you walk to Jemaa el-Fnaa square where magicians, storytellers, musicians, and snake charmers create a lively atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Photo stops en route to Marrakech
- Check-in at Marrakech accommodation
- Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa square with evening entertainment
Optional Activities
- Marrakech Hot Air Balloon Experience Early Morning
- Marrakech Hammam Reservation
Landmarks/POIs High Atlas Mountains Jemaa el-Fnaa
