Your desert journey begins. Depart Marrakech in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, crossing the scenic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Your first major stop is the UNESCO-listed Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou, a historic caravan stop and filming location for The Gladiator and Game of Thrones.

Enjoy tea and cookies at a riverside café before continuing to Boumalne Dades. Along the way, pass through Ouarzazate, the Skoura Oasis, and Rose Valley, with plenty of photo stops. Arrive at your hotel in Dades Gorges for a relaxing evening.

Accommodation

• Hotel in Dades Gorges (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Tea with cookies
• Dinner

Included Activities

• Guided visit to Aït Ben Haddou Kasbah
• Tea in a local café
• Visit Dades Gorges 

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 6 hours

Route
Marrakech → High Atlas Mountains → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate → Skoura Oasis → Rose Valley → Dades Gorges

Start the day with a guided walk through the dramatic Todra Gorges, where towering canyon walls reach up to 300 meters. Continue your journey to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Along the way, stop at Jorf Khettaras to explore the ancient underground irrigation system, a fascinating example of traditional Moroccan engineering and local heritage.

In the late afternoon, mount your camel and ride into the golden dunes in Merzouga just as the sun sets. Arrive at your desert tent camp for a night under a sky full of stars. Enjoy a traditional dinner by the campfire with local music.

Accommodation

• Desert camp in Merzouga (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Included Activities

• Guided walk in Todra Gorges
• Visit Jorf Khettaras
• Sunset camel ride
• Desert camping experience

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 4 hours

Route
Dades Gorges → Todra Gorges → Jorf Khettaras -> Merzouga → Sahara Desert

Wake up early to catch the magical desert sunrise. After breakfast, set out in a 4×4 for a full day of adventure. Visit the colorful Rissani market, explore a local fossil site, and try sandboarding down the dunes.

Enjoy a traditional lunch with a nomadic family in their tent before returning to your camp for a second night under the desert stars.

Accommodation

• Desert camp in Merzouga (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Lunch with nomadic family
• Dinner

Included Activities

• 4×4 desert excursion
• Visit to Rissani market
• Fossil site visit
• Sandboarding
• Lunch with nomadic family

Special Information

• Desert conditions can be hot during the day and cold at night, pack accordingly.

Route
Merzouga Desert and surroundings

From Merzouga, you’ll drive to Alnif, a quiet village known as a fossil hunter’s paradise, where you can find trilobites and other fascinating prehistoric treasures.
Continue to Agdz, on the edge of the lush Draa Valley, with its lively market, endless palm groves, and the photogenic Jebel Kissane.
The journey then takes you over the Tizi n-Tinififft Pass at 1,693 meters, offering breathtaking views of the rugged Atlas landscape. Your day ends in Ouarzazate, the “Hollywood of Morocco,” famous for its impressive kasbahs and world-renowned film studios.

The rest of the afternoon is free to relax or explore Ouarzazate’s kasbahs and market.

Accommodation

• Hotel in Ouarzazate (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Included Activities

• Visit to Atlas Film Studios

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 5 hours

Route
Merzouga → Alnif -> Agdz -> Tizi N-Tinifift -> Ouarzazate

Today you head into the High Atlas Mountains. Travel to the peaceful village of Imlil, a base for trekkers and nature lovers. On Saturday and Tuesday there is a traditional Berber market to visit. 
Enjoy a guided mountain walk through terraced fields, walnut groves, and traditional Berber villages.

Accommodation

• Typical Berber Lodge in Imlil (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Included Activities

• Guided mountain walk in Imlil

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 4.5 hours

Route
Ouarzazate →  Tizi-n-Tichka -> Aït Ourir -> Marrakech -> Tahanaout -> Asni -> Imlil

From the mountains to the ocean. Travel to the laid-back coastal city of Essaouira, known for its blue-and-white medina, fishing port, and ocean breeze. The evening is free to wander through the UNESCO-listed medina or enjoy fresh seafood by the harbor.

Accommodation

• Riad in Essaouira (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 4 hours

Route
Imlil → Essaouira

Enjoy Essaouira at your own pace. Stroll through the artistic medina, watch fishermen mend their nets, or relax on the wide sandy beach. The relaxed vibe and salty sea air make this a perfect day to recharge.

Accommodation

• Riad in Essaouira (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast

Special Information

• Optional activities include a cooking class, horse riding, or kitesurfing.

Route
Essaouira

Follow the scenic coastal road south to Taghazout, Morocco’s laid-back surf capital. This small fishing village turned surf hotspot is perfect for relaxing and enjoying ocean views.

Accommodation

• Hotel in Taghazout (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 3 hours

Route
Essaouira → Imsouane -> Aghroud -> Taghazout

Learn to surf with an experienced instructor or simply enjoy the relaxed beach vibes. If you prefer, spend the day sunbathing, swimming, or exploring the nearby coastal paths. 

Accommodation

• Hotel in Taghazout (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast

Included Activities

• Surf lesson (optional)

Route
Taghazout

Depart Taghazout and head towards Agadir. Today’s highlight is a full-day excursion to Paradise Valley, a stunning oasis nestled in the Atlas Mountains. Explore natural pools, waterfalls, and palm groves on scenic hikes. Enjoy the refreshing water and the spectacular landscape before returning to Agadir in the evening.

Accommodation

• Hotel in Agadir (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast

Included Activities

• Guided excursion to Paradise Valley

Special Information

• Travel time: approx. 2 hours

Route
Taghazout → Paradise Valley → Agadir

Discover the Medina of Agadir at your own pace. Stroll along the beachfront promenade, or enjoy some shopping and local cuisine. 

Accommodation

• Hotel in Agadir (1 night)

Meals

• Breakfast
  
  

Included Activities

• Visit to the Medina of Agadir

Route
Agadir

Your Moroccan adventure comes to an end. Depending on your flight time, enjoy a last stroll or breakfast before your transfer to the airport. Safe travels home!

Meals

• Breakfast

Special Information

• Departure transfers arranged according to your flight schedule.

Route
Agadir → Airport