10-Day Morocco Tour: Marrakech, Sahara Desert & Atlas Mountains
Marrakech • Aït Ben Haddou • Dades • Merzouga • Zagora
Experience the extraordinary beauty of Morocco on a private 10-day journey through imperial cities, dramatic mountain landscapes, ancient kasbahs and the golden Sahara Desert. Travel from Marrakech across the High Atlas Mountains to Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, explore the spectacular Dades and Todra Gorges, discover the desert landscapes around Merzouga and continue through Rissani, Zagora, Tamegroute and the Draa Valley. Enjoy authentic cultural encounters, guided hiking, traditional villages, a camel trek through the Sahara and unforgettable moments with local Moroccan communities.
Desert Adventure: 5 Days From Ouarzazate to Merzouga
A five-day journey through the Valley of Roses, remote Berber villages, dramatic gorges, ancient desert landscapes and the golden dunes of Merzouga.
Ouarzazate – Skoura
Begin your Moroccan adventure among palm groves and kasbah landscapes
Arrive in Ouarzazate and begin your five-day Moroccan desert adventure with a scenic journey towards Skoura.
Skoura is known for its beautiful palm groves, traditional kasbahs and peaceful southern Moroccan atmosphere. Take time to settle into the surroundings and enjoy the tranquillity of this historic oasis.
The evening is dedicated to relaxing and experiencing the authentic atmosphere of the Skoura region before continuing deeper into southern Morocco.
Arrival
Begin your journey from Ouarzazate.
Skoura
Discover the palm groves and kasbah landscapes.
Accommodation
Auberge Chez Talout
Skoura – Kalaa M’Gouna – Boutaghrar – Dades
Off-road exploration, Berber hospitality and the Valley of Roses
After breakfast in Skoura, continue towards the captivating Valley of Roses. The journey takes you away from the main roads and into a landscape of rocky tracks, remote villages and dramatic mountain scenery.
Enjoy an off-road adventure towards the Bedouin caves and discover an authentic side of southern Morocco. Meet local people, experience traditional Berber music and learn more about local customs, language and daily life.
Enjoy traditional Berber mint tea inside a cave before continuing towards Boutaghrar. Walk through the village and experience lunch with a local family, offering a genuine opportunity to connect with the region and its people.
Continue through the Valley of Roses, stopping at scenic viewpoints for photographs. In Kalaa M’Gouna, visit a local rose cooperative and discover the production of rose water and other traditional products made from the famous roses of the valley.
Continue to Boumalne Dades for your evening and overnight stay.
Off-Road Adventure
Explore remote tracks and the Bedouin cave region.
Local Experience
Enjoy Berber tea and lunch with a local family.
Accommodation
Dar Rihana Dades
Exploring the Dades Gorges
Hiking through dramatic canyons, valleys and ancient mountain routes
After breakfast, depart from Boumalne Dades for a full day exploring the extraordinary Dades Gorges and surrounding landscapes.
Stop at several scenic viewpoints to appreciate the dramatic formations of the valley before beginning your guided hike through the Dades Gorge.
Continue on foot through the famous Monkey’s Fingers Canyon, moving through narrow ravines and striking natural rock formations while enjoying panoramic views across the Dades landscape.
Your local guide will share stories about the region and explain the historic routes once used by nomadic caravans travelling through these mountains.
After approximately three to four hours of walking, enjoy lunch with a local family before returning by vehicle to your hotel for a relaxing evening.
Dades Gorges
Discover one of southern Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes.
Guided Hiking
Explore Monkey’s Fingers Canyon with a local trekking guide.
Accommodation
Dar Rihana Dades
Boumalne Dades – Todra Gorges – Merzouga
From spectacular mountain gorges to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi
Leave Boumalne Dades behind and continue towards the spectacular Todra Gorges before heading deeper into southeastern Morocco.
The landscape gradually changes as the mountain scenery gives way to the vast open spaces of the desert. Enjoy the changing colours, rocky plateaus and remote villages along the route.
Continue towards Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Upon arrival, settle into your luxury desert camp and take time to enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere of the Sahara.
The evening brings dinner at the camp, followed by time to admire the desert sky and experience the peaceful silence of the dunes.
Todra Gorges
Travel through the dramatic canyon landscapes of southern Morocco.
Sahara
Reach the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi in Merzouga.
Accommodation
Madu Camp
Merzouga – Ouarzazate
Farewell to the Sahara and return through Morocco’s southern landscapes
After your time among the golden dunes of Merzouga, begin the return journey towards Ouarzazate.
Travel back through the changing landscapes of southeastern Morocco, enjoying scenic stops and opportunities to appreciate the remote beauty of the region.
The journey provides a final opportunity to reflect on the cultural encounters, mountain landscapes, desert scenery and local experiences that have shaped your five-day adventure.
Arrive in Ouarzazate, marking the conclusion of your Desert Adventure from Ouarzazate to Merzouga.
Return Journey
Travel back from Merzouga through southern Morocco.
Scenic Landscapes
Enjoy final views across the desert and mountain regions.
Journey Complete
Your five-day Ouarzazate to Merzouga adventure comes to an end.
Everything Arranged for Your Adventure
Essential transportation, accommodation and authentic desert experiences are arranged throughout your Moroccan journey.
4×4 Transportation
Comfortable air-conditioned Jeep 4×4 transportation for the desert and off-road sections of the journey.
Accommodation
Four nights of accommodation in selected riads, kasbahs and desert camp settings.
Trekking Guide
Local trekking guide for your Dades Gorges hiking experience.
Camel Ride
Experience the Sahara dunes by camel during your Merzouga desert adventure.
Berber Breakfast
Enjoy a traditional Berber-style breakfast during your journey.
Nomad Visit
Meet local nomadic communities and discover aspects of traditional desert life.
Not Included
The following items are not included in the tour package and should be planned separately.
Camera
Personal photography equipment and accessories are not included.
Lunches & Extra Meals
Lunches and meals outside the included arrangements are not included.
Drinks
Personal drinks and beverages are not included.
Your Sahara Adventure
Awaits
From the peaceful palm groves of Skoura and the rose fields of Kalaa M’Gouna to the dramatic Dades Gorges and the golden dunes of Merzouga, discover Morocco through a journey shaped by nature, culture and authentic local encounters.
Let Mythic Morocco Tours transform this itinerary into a private Moroccan experience designed around your travel style, pace and preferences.
