Itinerary
- Day 1
Agadir to Essaouira
You'll get picked up from your accommodation or Agadir Airport and head to Essaouira, a coastal town about 2.5 hours away. After you arrive, settle in for your first night and get familiar with the area.
- Start point
- Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco (Pickup from the airport or your accommodation)
- Day 2
Essaouira
Spend the day exploring Essaouira at your own pace. The port area's worth checking out where you can watch fishermen working on their nets. Walk through the medina, pop into art galleries, and browse the boutique shops. The town has a relaxed coastal feel, and if you're interested, windsurfing opportunities are available here too.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the UNESCO-listed fortified medina
- Visit art galleries
- Browse boutique shops
- Watch fishermen at the port
- Observe traditional wooden boat construction
- Windsurfing (seasonal April-November)
Landmarks Essaouira Medina - Day 3
Essaouira to Marrakech
Head inland from the coast toward Marrakech, which takes around 3 hours. Once you arrive, you'll have free time to explore the city before checking into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Marrakech
Join a guided tour of Marrakech's main sites with an official guide. You'll see Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, and Jemaa el-Fnaa square where things get lively. After the guided portion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around and find your own discoveries in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Bahia Palace
- Visit to Saadian Tombs
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
- Visit to Jemaa el-Fnaa marketplace
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Marrakech medina
- Shopping and dining in the medina
Landmarks Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa el-Fnaa - Day 5
Marrakech to Boumalne Dades
Start early and travel across the High Atlas Mountains through Berber villages toward Tizi n'Tichka Pass. Along the way, you'll stop at Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO site that's been used as a film location. Check out Kasbah Taourirt and travel through the Valley of Roses before arriving in Boumalne Dades for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a restaurant near Ait Benhaddou Kasbah), Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through High Atlas Mountains
- Visit to Ait Benhaddou Kasbah UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit to Kasbah Taourirt
- Lunch at a restaurant near Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
Optional Activities
- Stop at Tizi n'Tichka Pass for panoramic views
- Explore Berber villages
- Skoura and Valley of Roses sightseeing
Landmarks Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Kasbah Taourirt Tizi n'Tichka Pass - Day 6
Boumalne Dades to Merzouga
After breakfast, head toward Merzouga Desert. You'll stop at Todra Gorge near Tinghir to see the impressive limestone river canyons. Continue through Tinejdad and Erfoud, then arrive in Merzouga for a sunset camel trek to your desert camp. Enjoy dinner and traditional music before settling into your private tent for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Todra Gorge
- Camel trek at sunset
- Desert camp overnight experience
- Traditional campfire and local music
Landmarks Todra Gorge - Day 7
Merzouga to Marrakech
Wake up early to catch the desert sunrise and have breakfast. Then depart for Marrakech via a different route through Alnif, Tazarine, the Draa Valley, and the Ait Saoun Mountains, heading toward Ouarzazate. You'll arrive back at your Marrakech accommodation by evening.
- End point
- Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco (Drop-off at your accommodation)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Desert sunrise viewing
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing through Draa Valley and Ait Saoun Mountains
- Stop in Ouarzazate
Landmarks Draa Valley
