Morocco Itinerary from Marrakech – 11-day Adventure
12-day Morocco Tour Package
- 11-Day
- Start: Marrakech
- Pick up: 8:00 am
- End: Marrakech
- Drop Off: 6:30 pm
Morocco itinerary from marrakech - Overview:
Discover the best of Morocco on this 12-day adventure tour from Marrakech to the Sahara desert. Travel through the breathtaking Atlas Mountains via Tichka Pass, visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou kasbah, explore the lush Skoura oasis and the historic Amridil Kasbah, and the marvel at the dramatic Dades and Todra Gorges.
Experience authentic desert life with a camel trek from M’hamid El Ghizlane, spend one night in a traditional tent, and continue to Erg Chigaga for two nights in a luxury desert camp, enjoying sandboarding, walking on golden dunes at sunset, and Berber music around a campfire under the stars. Journey back via Foum Zguid, Taznakht’s handwoven Berber rugs, and Ouarzazate, ending in Marrakech with a convenient airport transfer.
This tour is perfect for travelers seeking Sahara desert adventures, camel trekking, culturel experience, historical kasbahs, scenic Atlas Mountains, and Moroccan desert landscapes.
Morocco Itinerary From Marrakech - Highlights:
- Private 12-day Morocco desert tour from Marrakech crossing the spectacular High Atlas Mountains
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, an iconic Moroccan landmark
- Explore Ouarzazate, the famous gateway to Sahara Desert and Morocco’s film capital
- scenic journey through the Dades Valley and Dades Gorge, known for dramatic canyon landscapes
- Discover the towering cliffs of Todra Gorge, one of Morocco’s most impressive natural sites
- Travel across the remote Anti-Atlas Mountains, offering authentic Berber villages and landscapes
- Follow the lush Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s largest palm oasis and ancient kasbahs
- Arrive in M’hamid El Ghizlane, the last village before the Sahara begins
- Experience a camel trek in the Sahara Desert and guided desert walking tours
- Spend unforgettable nights the dunes of Erg Chigaga, one of Morocco’s wildest desert regions
- Enjoy Sahara desert trekking, campfire evenings, stargazing, and Berber hospitality
- Pass through Taznakht, famous for traditional Berber carpets and local craftsmanship
- Return via Ouarzazate with a scenic drive back to Marrakech, completing your desert adventure
Morocco Tour From Marrakech - itinerary:
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Day 1: Marrakech airport: Transfer to your accommodation
As your flight arrive in Marrakech, You will find our experienced drivers waiting to welcome and pick you up, then drive you towards your accommodation, the rest of the day is free to your personal exploration, or if you arrives in early that day, we can add some extra activity if preferred upon request. overnight at your Riad in Marrakech.
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Day 2: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
On the morning of our first in this epic 12 days Morocco package from Marrakech to experience the Sahara Desert relaxation the at 08:00 from Marrakech, traveling through the days Sahara desert spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy panoramic views, photo stops, and short breaks along the way. visit the iconic Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous international film location. Continue toward Ouarzazate, known as the Hollywood of Morocco and the gateway to the Sahara Desert. Arrival in the afternoon with free time and an overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
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Day 3: Ouarzazate – Skoura – Dades Gorges
After breakfast in Ouarzazate, the journey continues toward the lush Skoura Oasis, one of southern Morocco’s most impressive palm groves. Visit the historic Kasbah Amridil, a beautifully preserved example of traditional Berber architecture. Travel along the famous Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing ancient fortified villages, desert landscapes, and scenic valleys. The route follows the stunning Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and panoramic viewpoints, before reaching the the spectacular Dades Gorge. Enjoy time to explore the canyon surroundings and relax before an overnight stay near Dades Gorges.
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Day 4: Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges
After breakfast, travel through the Dades Valley, passing traditional Berber Villages, fertile oases, and winding mountain roads. continue toward Todra Gorge, famous for its narrow canyon corridor and river-lined paths. Enjoy free to walk through the gorge, explore the palm oasis, and appreciate the scale of the canyon walls. in the afternoon, return via scenic valley routes to the Dades Valley, where the rest of the day is at leisure before an overnight stay in the Dades Valley.
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Day 5: Dades Gorges – Anti Atlas – Afra
The tour continues south through the Anti-Atlas Mountains, a lesser-visited region known for its wide landscapes and strong Berber identity. Drive along remote mountain roads, passing isolated settlements, dry riverbeds, and former caravan routes that once connected the Sahara to southern Morocco. scenic stops allow time to admire the changing terrain before reaching Afra, with an overnight stay at a hotel near Afra.
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Day 6: Afra – Zagora – M'hamid
Journey through the Atlas foothills and desert plains, passing fertile valleys, palm groves, and traditional Berber villages along the route. Stop at Tamegroute, renowned for its ancient Ksar, handmade pottery, and historic library, a true gem of Moroccan culture. Continue toward M’hamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, and check in to your hotel near M’hamid. Enjoy the evening at leisure, taking in the desert scenery and tranquil surroundings before your overnight stay.
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Day 7: M'hamid El Ghizlane – Camel Trekking to Erg Bartam
In M’hamid El Ghizlane, enjoy an unforgettable camel trekking experience across the golden dunes of the Sahara Desert. Explore the remote Erg Bartam, a peaceful desert area known for its vast sandscapes and natural beauty. during the trek, immerse yourself in the tranquil desert environment, admire the endless sand dunes, dramatic desert vistas, and authentic Berber life, and capture stunning photographs. Spend the night in a tent at a mobile desert camp, enjoying a campfire evening and the magical Sahara under a star-filled sky.
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Day 8: Lbour – Erg Chigaga Dunes
After lunch in Lbour, continue your journey deeper into the Moroccan Sahara by 4×4 toward the impressive Erg Chigaga dunes. This off-road adventure takes you across vast desert landscapes, including hammada plains, dry riverbeds, and remote nomadic areas, offering a true sense of Sahara exploration.
Along the way, enjoy panoramic desert views and experience the silence and natural beauty of southern Morocco. Erg Chigaga is one of the largest and most untouched dune systems in the country, famous for its high golden sand dunes and wild atmosphere far from paved roads and mass tourism.
Upon arrival at the Erg Chigaga dunes, settle into your desert camp and enjoy free time to walk on the dunes and admire the sunset over the Sahara. The day ends with a traditional dinner at the camp, followed by an unforgettable night in the heart of the Moroccan desert under the stars.
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Day 9: Erg Chigaga – Oasis – Erg Chigaga
After breakfast at the Erg Chigaga camp, set out by 4×4 for a short desert drive to a nearby Sahara oasis. Travel across open desert tracks and stony plains while enjoying the calm and vastness of the southern Moroccan desert.
At the oasis, take time to relax among palm trees and discover a peaceful desert environment shaped by water and traditional life. After the visit, continue your off-road drive back to Erg Chigaga, crossing sand dunes and wide open spaces.
Return to the Erg Chigaga dunes in the afternoon for free time at the camp, sunset over the desert, and an overnight stay in the heart of the Moroccan Sahara.
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Day 10: Erg Chigaga – Taznakht – Ouarzazate
After breakfast at Erg Chigaga, depart by 4×4 and road transfer toward Taznakht, crossing desert plains and small villages. Explore the town known for its traditional Berber carpets and local crafts.
Continue the journey to Ouarzazate, the gateway to the Sahara, passing scenic valleys and pre-Saharan landscapes. Arrive in Ouarzazate in the afternoon, a city famous for its kasbahs, desert scenery, and film studios, and enjoy an overnight stay.
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Day 11: Ouarzazate – Tizi N'Tichka Pass – Marrakech
Set off from Ouarzazate in the morning and drive to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest point in the Atlas Mountains. Take in breathtaking views of mountain valleys, rocky peaks, and traditional Berber villages along the route.
The journey highlights the striking transition from the desert landscapes of Morocco to the green hills and fertile valleys of central Morocco. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon and check into your hotel or riad for a relaxing evening.
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Day 12: Marrakech Medina – Airport
Transfer from your Riad/hotel to the airport to end our experience of the Sublime desert. Morocco Itinerary Departing From Marrakech.
What is Included
Round-trip airport transfers
Private Transportation in a Comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad, or airport
English- and French-speaking guide/driver
Fuel for the entire desert tour package
Overnight accommodation throughout the trip
2 nights in a desert camp at Erg Chigaga
Camel trekking in Sahara desert of Morocco
Sandboarding in Erg Chigaga
Evening entertainment with Sahara music under the stars
Guided visits to Ait Benhaddou with a local guide
What is excluded
Lunches during the tour
Drinks and beverages
Extra personal expenses
Tips
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Exclusive Trip Pricing:
- Price of couple to four people traveling by private vehicle:
€1247 Per Person With Traditional Camp
€1697 Per Person With Luxury Camp
- Price of five or six people travelling by private vehicle:
€1147 Per Person with Traditional Camp
€1613 Per Person with Luxury Camp
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