Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech and get picked up from the airport or your accommodation. If your flight comes in early, there's time for a relaxed drive through the palm-lined avenues before heading to the Menara Gardens. After that, you'll check into your hotel or riad and settle in for the evening.
Included Activities
- Airport or accommodation pickup
Optional Activities
- Drive through Marrakech palm-fringed avenues
- Visit to Menara Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Menara Gardens - Day 2
Marrakech
This morning you'll explore Marrakech's iconic landmarks with a local guide who knows the city well. You'll see the exterior of the Koutoubia Mosque, then move through Bahia Palace and the Saadian Tombs. From there, you'll wander through the bustling medina souks before ending your morning at Majorelle Garden.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Marrakech landmarks with certified local guide
- Koutoubia Mosque exterior viewing
- Bahia Palace visit
- Saadian Tombs visit
- Medina souks exploration
- Majorelle Garden visit
Optional Activities
- Evening dinner show in a traditional riad with music and folklore (extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Koutoubia Mosque Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Medina Souks Majorelle Garden - Day 3
Marrakech to Zagora
You'll head through the High Atlas Mountains today, driving via the scenic Tizi n'Tichka pass. Along the way, you'll stop at Berber villages and take in the panoramic landscapes. By afternoon you'll arrive in Zagora, the gateway to the Sahara, giving you time to relax and feel the desert breeze in the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Stop at Berber villages
Landmarks/POIs Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 4
Zagora to M'Hamid
You're heading deeper into the desert toward M'Hamid, the last town before the dunes begin. The drive follows the Draa Valley, where you'll see palm groves and centuries-old kasbahs along the way. Once you arrive, you can either relax or take a short walk around the nearby dunes if you'd like.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through Draa Valley
- Optional short walk in nearby dunes
Landmarks/POIs Draa Valley - Day 5
M'Hamid to Boumalne Dades
You'll leave the Sahara behind and cross remote landscapes filled with kasbahs and oases. You'll pass through Tamegroute, which is known for its pottery, then N'Kob. Later in the day you'll start climbing toward the rocky gorges of Boumalne Dades.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel through remote Saharan landscape with kasbahs and oases
- Pass through Tamegroute
- Pass through N'Kob
Landmarks/POIs Tamegroute - Day 6
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
Today you're heading toward the Erg Chebbi dunes. You'll stop at Todra Gorge to see the dramatic rock formations, then continue through Erfoud, a town known for its fossils and Saharan character. You should reach Merzouga by afternoon and transfer to your camp or hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Todra Gorge
- Pass through Erfoud
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge Erg Chebbi - Day 7
Merzouga to Ouarzazate
You'll start with a desert sunrise and breakfast at your camp. After that, you're traveling westward through Morocco's striking landscapes, passing through Rissani with its traditional market and the dramatic Todra Gorge. Later you'll continue through Alnif and Tazzarine before reaching the palm-filled Draa Valley. You should arrive in Ouarzazate by late afternoon (often called Morocco's 'Hollywood' because of its film studios).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise
- Breakfast at camp or hotel
- Pass through Rissani traditional market
- Todra Gorge break
- Travel through Alnif
- Travel through Tazzarine
- Travel through Draa Valley
Landmarks/POIs Rissani Todra Gorge Draa Valley - Day 8
Ouarzazate to Agafay Desert
After breakfast, you'll visit one of Ouarzazate's famous film studios for a short morning tour. Then you'll head to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and architectural treasure of southern Morocco. You'll grab lunch, then cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass. By afternoon you'll reach the rocky Agafay Desert near Marrakech and settle into your luxury desert camp. Dinner happens under the stars with traditional music or fire performances (60°F/15°C, cooler in evening).
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Magical dinner under the stars, accompanied by traditional music or fire performances)
Included Activities
- Visit to Ouarzazate film studio
- Visit to Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cross High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Travel through Agafay Desert
Landmarks/POIs Ait Ben Haddou Tizi n'Tichka Pass Agafay Desert - Day 9
Agafay Desert to Marrakech
After breakfast in the peaceful Agafay surroundings, you'll transfer to either Marrakech Menara Airport or your accommodation in the city. Depending on your flight time, there might be optional activities available to use your final hours in Morocco. Your private Sahara adventure wraps up today.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Agafay Desert
- Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport or accommodation
Optional Activities
- Optional activities based on flight time
