Itinerary
- Day 1
Marrakech
You'll arrive in Marrakech and head to your riad whenever you get there, giving you time to settle in and shake off the travel fatigue. By 6:45 PM, meet up with the rest of the group for a welcome dinner where you'll get to know your fellow travelers and hear what's coming up over the next week.
- Start point
- Aéroport de Marrakech Ménara مطار مراكش المنارة (RAK), Avenue Gnassa (Ménara), Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco (Just outside the airport - Look for the Morocco Immersion Signs., 08:00 - 18:00)
- Day 2
Marrakech
After breakfast, a local guide takes you through Marrakech's main historic sites: Ben Youssef Madrasa, El Badi Palace, Saadian Tombs, and Koutoubia Mosque. Then you'll walk through the souk's artisan quarter to see craftspeople at work before heading to Jemaa El Fna square for free time. Your riad is just around the corner, so returning is quick and easy.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ben Youssef Madrasa
- Visit to El Badi Palace
- Visit to Saadian Tombs
- Visit to Koutoubia Mosque
- Guided walk through artisan areas of the souk
Optional Activities
- Explore Jemaa El Fna square at leisure
- Watch action from a cafe terrace
- Experience street performances and local vendors
Landmarks Ben Youssef Madrasa El Badi Palace Saadian Tombs Koutoubia Mosque Jemaa El Fna - Day 3
Marrakech to Agdz
The day involves driving over the High Atlas Mountains through Tizi nTichka pass, which sits at nearly 7,500 feet. You'll stop along the way for tea and photos of the views. Later, you reach Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate for a guided tour of the backlots where Kingdom of Heaven, Blackhawk Down, and Game of Thrones were shot. From there, continue to Agdz in the Draa Valley to unwind for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel over High Atlas Mountains via Tizi nTichka pass
- Guided backlot tour of Atlas Film Studios
Optional Activities
- Photography stops during mountain journey
- Tea stops during journey
Landmarks Tizi nTichka Pass Atlas Film Studios - Day 4
Agdz to Erg Chebbi
Start with a guided tour of the kasbah and surrounding palmeraie in the Draa Valley. Travel through the valley toward Rissani, where there's a market if you're there on market day and a chance to try local Berber pizza. Visit the tomb of Moulay Ali Sharif, then head to Erg Chebbi. Spend the evening relaxing by the pool or climbing a dune to catch the sunset before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the kasbah
- Guided tour of the palmeraie
- Visit to Rissani
- Visit to the tomb of Moulay Ali Sharif
Optional Activities
- Shop at Rissani market
- Try local Berber Pizza (Medfouna) specialty
- Relax by the pool at the kasbah
- Climb dune to watch sunset
Landmarks Draa Valley Rissani Erg Chebbi - Day 5
Erg Chebbi
Morning brings a guided tour of the massive dunes followed by a visit to Khamlia village for tea and traditional Gnawa music performances. Lunch features local Berber pizza. After exploring around, return to the kasbah to get ready for an evening camel trek to a luxury Berber camp. You'll have dinner and listen to traditional music around the campfire before sleeping in a Berber tent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialty, Medfouna (Berber Pizza)), Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the desert region around the giant dunes
- Visit to village of Khamlia
- Tea with Gnawa musicians performance
- Camel trek at sunset to luxury Berber camp
- Overnight stay in Berber tent
Optional Activities
- Tea with nomad family (seasonal availability)
Landmarks Erg Chebbi Khamlia - Day 6
Erg Chebbi to Dades
Rise early to watch the sunrise over the dunes, then camel trek back to the kasbah for breakfast and showers. Travel toward Dades, stopping to check out ancient irrigation systems visible from the Saghro Mountains. Wander through the oasis of Tinghir with a guide, seeing the palmerie and the old Jewish neighborhood, then walk through the narrow Todgha Gorge before reaching Dades for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise camel trek from Berber camp back to kasbah
- Guided walk through Tinghir palmerie and Mellah (Jewish neighborhood)
- Visit to ancient irrigation systems
- Walk through Todgha Gorge
Landmarks Tinghir Todgha Gorge - Day 7
Dades to Marrakech
Return to Marrakech by taking the Road of 1000 Kasbahs, a different route back. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO site near Ouarzazate that's been used in Gladiator, Lawrence of Arabia, and Game of Thrones. Explore the site and grab lunch there. After that, travel along the Old Salt Caravan route through Ourilla Valley to Telouet's Glaoui Kasbah for a guided tour, then cross back over the High Atlas Mountains to your riad.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou
- Guided tour of Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet
Optional Activities
- Explore Ait Ben Haddou at leisure
Landmarks Ait Ben Haddou Glaoui Kasbah of Telouet - Day 8
Marrakech
Nothing is scheduled today. Have a relaxed breakfast and handle any last-minute shopping around town before your transfer to the airport (either Marrakech or Casablanca) for your flight home.
- End point
- Aéroport de Marrakech Ménara مطار مراكش المنارة (RAK), Avenue Gnassa (Ménara), Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi 40, Morocco (Airport transfers will be arranged thoughout the day., 07:00 - 21:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Marrakech
