10-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara Desert & Atlas Mountains

Warm welcome with some typical Moroccan sweet cookies, dates, and a bottle of water. We will bring you to your hotel or riad and overnight in Marrakech.

From your hotel in Marrakech, embark on a scenic journey into the High Atlas Mountains. Cross the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with its snow-capped peaks from autumn to spring and pass through traditional Berber villages with breathtaking panoramas.

Stop along the way for photos or a café break, then visit Telouet Kasbah, a historic fortress on the ancient caravan route from the Sahara to Marrakech.

Next, explore Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO-listed adobe village featured in films and series like Game of Thrones. Continue to the Valley of Roses and arrive in Boumalne Dades by late afternoon for an overnight stay.

This Morocco Tour blends history, culture, and stunning landscapes for an unforgettable experience.

Today you will enjoy a hiking tour through the Gorge of Dades. You will start at Ait Arbii and slowly hike through the Monkey’s Fingers canyon.

Walk through nature and narrow ravines while enjoying wonderful views up to the gorges. Our local guide will help explain the first steps of the nomadic caravans coming from behind the mountains.

Spend approximately three to four hours walking, followed by time with a local family for lunch in the afternoon.

If the mountain route is accessible, we can visit people living in caves before returning to your hotel.

Leave the Dades Valley and journey to Tineghir, stopping at the palm oasis and the spectacular Todra Gorge.

Continue past stunning Kasbahs to Erfoud and visit its famous Fossil Museum, featured in David Attenborough’s BBC series.

Travel toward the Sahara Desert and pause for local tea at the foot of the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi. Then embark on a 45-minute camel or 4×4 adventure into the heart of the desert with a nomadic guide.

Experience the magical colors, shadows, and tranquility of the dunes as the sun sets. Arrive at a luxury desert camp, enjoy dinner, traditional music around the campfire, or stroll under the dazzling desert stars.

Begin your day with a magical desert sunrise, a moment of tranquility found only in the Sahara.

Return to camp by camel or off-road vehicle, then visit nomadic families living behind the dunes for a rare insight into their traditional lifestyle.

Continue to Khamlia village, where the rhythms of African Gnawa music will captivate you. For lunch, savor an authentic Berber pizza, followed by a visit to Merzouga town and the peaceful garden of Hassi Labied.

In the afternoon, check into your hotel and relax by the pool before a short walk to a nearby dune for a spectacular desert sunset view.

This Morocco Tour day blends culture, music, and desert beauty for an unforgettable experience.

After breakfast, we will visit the vibrant souks of Rissani, known for their traditional markets and the unique park of donkeys. We’ll also explore the sheep market, a lively hub of local trade.

From there, we’ll gather fresh ingredients to prepare a barbecue during our journey or take a Berber pizza in the souks of Rissani. We’ll enjoy tea on the way for lunch.

We continue our way toward Ouarzazate, starting with the Thousand Kasbahs route. There we stop for a visit to a kasbah and continue toward Zagora, taking pictures along the way.

After breakfast, we go to visit an old hotel in the middle of nowhere. No one lives there anymore. We then return to Tamegroute, where we’ll visit the local pottery workshops, famous for their traditional craftsmanship.

You’ll have the unique opportunity to share lunch with a local family, experiencing authentic Moroccan hospitality.

We then continue toward Zagora city, with opportunities to capture the beauty of nomads, cars, people, and their daily working lifestyle.

We continue to Agdz, where we’ll visit a kasbah and see the sunset from a beautiful viewpoint over the Drâa Valley.

Overnight in Agdz in a traditional kasbah, surrounded by the rich history and tranquility of this remarkable region.

Wake up for sunrise and return for breakfast. After breakfast, we depart from Agdz and make our way towards Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Sahara.”

We will make a brief stop to visit the charming Cascade Tizgui, a hidden gem nestled in the rugged landscape, offering a refreshing break amidst nature.

We continue across the Tizi-N-Ait-Souan and arrive in Ouarzazate, taking in the essence of this cinematic city known for its historic kasbahs and studios.

From there, we continue our scenic drive across Tizi-n-Tichka to Marrakech for our overnight stay.

In the vibrant, oriental city of Marrakech, we spend our last days with an exciting program: sightseeing with your city guide of the Koutoubia Mosque, the Palais Bahia, the Saadian Tombs, and the Mellah.

As an option, you can visit the Majorelle Garden.

A highlight is the Medina with its colorful daily life and the marketplace “Djema el Fna,” where bargainers, storytellers, water sellers, and snake charmers get together.

Overnight stay with breakfast in your charming riad in the Medina.

Transfer back to the airport. It is time to say goodbye to our hosts and take your flight back home.

Or you can always extend your journey with some extra days in Marrakech.