8 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Marrakech

8 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Marrakech Plan

8 Days Desert Tour from Marrakech to Marrakech Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

• Transfer to your accommodation in Marrakech. Settle into your hotel or riad and relax after your journey.
  
  

Day 2: Explore Marrakech

• Discover the iconic sites of Marrakech, including the Koutoubia Tower, Jamaa el-Fna Square, the Saadian Tombs, Majorelle Garden, Bahia Palace, and the city’s vibrant souks.

• Overnight in a traditional riad or hotel in Marrakech.
  
  

Day 3: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Dades Gorges

• Travel across the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass to visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortress and filming location for the TV show "Game of Thrones."

• Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Gateway to the Desert," and explore its Kasbah and the famous Atlas Studios, home to film sets from "Gladiator" and "The Mummy."

• Pass through the picturesque Valley of Roses before arriving at Dades Gorges for an overnight stay.
  
  

Day 4: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorge – Erfoud – Sahara Desert Merzouga

• Visit the dramatic Todra Gorges with its towering cliffs.
• Continue to Erfoud, famous for its fossilized marble workshops, and then head to Rissani, known for its lively local souk.
• Arrive in Merzouga in time to witness a spectacular sunset over the dunes.
• Overnight in a traditional riad in Merzouga.
  
  

Day 5: Merzouga Desert Exploration

• Start your day exploring Khamlia village, where you'll enjoy traditional Gnawa music.
• Visit nomadic families in the desert, taste a local specialty known as Berber pizza, and explore Rissani’s bustling souk.
• In the evening, embark on a magical camel ride at sunset across the dunes of the Sahara Desert.
• Overnight stay in a traditional Berber desert camp or riad in Merzouga.
  
  

Day 6: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Tazzarine – Ouarzazate

• Begin with a sunrise viewing over the Merzouga dunes.
• Travel through the scenic Draa Valley, with its lush palm groves, passing by Tazzarine and N'Kob.
• Arrive in Ouarzazate, where you’ll spend the night in a traditional Moroccan riad.
  
  

Day 7: Ouarzazate – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech

• Journey through the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, crossing the scenic High Atlas Mountains.
• Arrive back in Marrakech, where you’ll check into your accommodation for your final night.
  
  

Day 8: Marrakech – Departure

• Marrakech Sightseeing: Depending on your flight time, you can visit top Marrakech attractions like the Bahia Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, Majorelle Garden, and Saadian Tombs.
• Departure: Transfer to the airport for your departure.
  
  

Why Choose This Tour?

🟧 Discover the vibrant culture of Marrakech and its iconic landmarks, including Koutoubia, Jamaa el-Fna, and Majorelle Garden.
🟧 Experience the magic of the Sahara Desert Merzouga, from camel trekking to stunning sunrises and sunsets over the dunes.
🟧 Explore historic kasbahs, including the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou, featured in "Game of Thrones."
🟧 Venture through the dramatic landscapes of the Todra Gorges, Valley of Roses, and Dades Valley.
🟧 Stay in traditional riads and experience authentic Moroccan hospitality.