Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech and head to your hotel to settle in. After some time by the pool, there's a pre-departure meeting with your guide and fellow travelers at 18:00. Dinner is provided this evening.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Following breakfast, you'll travel to Ouarzazate, which takes about 4 hours. After lunch, you can pick what you'd like to do: visit the Film Studios, try quad biking, or just walk around town on your own. You'll stay overnight in Ouarzazate.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Film Studios in Ouarzazate (famous for Gladiator, The Last Temptation of Christ, The Living Daylights) - 80 DH
- Quad biking in Ouarzazate - 2 hours = 590 DH, 2 hours for 2 people = 690 DH
- Explore Ouarzazate
- Day 3
Ouarzazate to Merzouga (Sahara Desert)
The drive toward the Saharan Dunes includes a lunch stop, and during summer months there's a chance to swim. At Erg Chebbi in Merzouga, you'll switch to camels and trek into the desert as the sun sets. The night is spent at an authentic Berber camp with local food, music, and time to look at the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Local food at Berber Camp)
Included Activities
- Camel trek into Sahara Desert at sunset
- Overnight stay at authentic Berber Camp with local food and music
Optional Activities
- Swimming break during summer months
Landmarks/POIs Erg Chebbi - Day 4
Merzouga to Todra Gorge
You'll have breakfast in the dunes, then visit ancient irrigation wells called Khettaras that date back to the 14th century. From there, you'll reach Todra Gorge for lunch at your hotel. In the afternoon, you can explore the gorge, see Tizgui village, and visit a local carpet cooperative to learn about Moroccan tea and Berber rug making.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast in the dunes), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient irrigation wells (Khettaras) with explanation of 14th-century construction
- Guided visit to Tizgui village
- Learn Moroccan tea making and Berber rug making at local carpet cooperative
Optional Activities
- Rock climbing in Todra Gorge - 1 hour = 300 DH
- Explore Todra Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Todra Gorge - Day 5
Todra Gorge to Ait Benhaddou
Today's a more relaxed departure from Todra heading to Ait Benhaddou along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. You'll stop at Kasbah Amridil, which appears on the Moroccan 50 Dirham bank note. Arriving at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou for lunch, your guide will walk you through this traditional pre-Saharan settlement with its earthen-walled buildings and four corner towers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ait Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage site
Optional Activities
- Visit Kasbah Amridil
Landmarks/POIs Ait Benhaddou Kasbah Amridil - Day 6
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech
You'll travel through the High Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech, taking about 3.5 hours. In the afternoon, you can join an optional guided city tour (roughly 3 hours) that covers Bahia Palace, the Medina, a pharmacy visit, and views of the Koutoubia Mosque, or you can explore Marrakech on your own. The evening is free with lots of dining and entertainment options to choose from.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided city tour of Marrakech - approximately 3 hours (2-4 people = 200 DH, 5-9 people = 150 DH, 10+ people = 100 DH)
- Bahia Palace Entry Fee - 100 DH
- Hammam in Marrakech - prices from 150 DH
- Explore Marrakech independently
- Dine in Djemaa el Fna square
- Shopping in the medina
- Visit nightclubs or enjoy a quiet meal at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Bahia Palace Koutoubia Mosque Medina of Marrakech - Day 7
Marrakech
Start the day with an optional hot air balloon ride over the High Atlas Mountains before breakfast if you'd like, or try other optional activities, or simply spend time around Marrakech at your own pace. You'll have time to relax by the hotel pool. The day ends with your final group dinner in Djemaa El Fna square, where you'll be surrounded by acrobats, snake charmers, juice sellers, and open-air restaurants.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Last group meal at Djemaa El Fna square)
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon ride over the High Atlas Mountains - 2000 DH
- Cooking class in Marrakech - 350 DH
- Guided city tour of Marrakech (if not done on Day 6)
- Bahia Palace visit (if not done on Day 6)
- Hammam experience
- Explore Marrakech independently
Landmarks/POIs Djemaa El Fna - Day 8
Departure from Marrakech
After breakfast, your adventure tour comes to an end. It's time to say goodbye and depart.
- Meals
- Breakfast
