Inside Morocco
Highlights
• Discover the lively Jemaa el-Fna square in Marrakech with music, food, and street shows
• Visit the famous Ait Ben Haddou and follow the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs
• Explore the stunning Dades and Todra Gorges
• Watch the sunset over the Sahara dunes, the largest sand desert in Morocco
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech (Arrival)
- Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your riad located in the heart of the Medina. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore the surrounding area and begin soaking in the vibrant atmosphere of the city.
- 4-star
Day 2: Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura
- After breakfast, drive through the stunning High Atlas Mountains, crossing the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) with beautiful views along the way. Stop to explore the UNESCO-listed village of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous and well-preserved kasbahs, known for its role in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. Continue to Ouarzazate, known as the "Hollywood of Morocco" for its film studios and desert landscapes. End the day in Skoura, a peaceful oasis filled with palm trees and old kasbahs. Visit the Kasbah Amridil, a beautifully restored fortress with traditional architecture and great views of the palm grove.
- 4-star
Day 3: Skoura – Kelâat M'Gouna – Dades - Tinghir
- After breakfast, travel through the beautiful Valley of Roses, where you can visit a local rose cooperative and learn how roses are used to make natural products like oils and perfumes. Continue to the small village of Bou Tharar and enjoy your lunch. After lunch, take a scenic drive through the Dades Gorges, famous for their unusual rock formations known as the “Monkey Fingers”. Enjoy a short walk to take in the views. In the afternoon, arrive in Tinghir. Visit the Ikelane Mosque in the Ksar of Afanour — one of the few mosques in Morocco open to non-Muslim visitors. You’ll be able to see the prayer hall and ablution room.
- 4-star
- breakfast.
Day 4: Tinghir – Alnif - Zagora
- After breakfast, visit the beautiful Todra Gorges, known for their high cliffs and stunning views. Then continue to Tinjdad to visit the El Khorbat Museum, where you can learn about Berber life and culture. You’ll also have time for a relaxing lunch break. In the afternoon, head toward Zagora, where you’ll stop at the famous sign "Timbuktu – 52 Days", a reminder of the time when Zagora was an important stop for ancient caravans crossing the desert.
- 4-star
- breakfast.
Day 5: Zagora – M’Hamid El Ghizlane – Erg Chegaga (Sahara)
- Today, travel by 4x4 along the old caravan route that once led from the Draa Valley to Timbuktu. On the way, visit the ancient library of Tamegroute and a local pottery workshop known for its traditional green ceramics. Continue across the rocky desert of the Hammada du Draa, then stop for a relaxing picnic lunch in the village of M’Hamid. From there, drive into the Sahara Desert and reach the beautiful Erg Chegaga dunes, the largest sand dunes in Morocco. In the late afternoon, enjoy a peaceful camel ride and watch the sunset from the top of a dune a magical experience.
- 4-star riad
- breakfast & dinner
Day 6: Erg Chegaga (Sahara) – Foum Zguid – Ait Ben Haddou
- After breakfast, drive through the desert landscape between Erg Chegaga and the Draa River, passing by the dry Lake Iriki, known for its amazing mirages. Continue to Foum Zguid, then follow a quiet road through the rocky desert and unusual mountain scenery. Stop in Taznakht, a town known for its Berber carpets, where you can visit a local carpet cooperative. Arrive in Ait Ben Haddou, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. This beautiful village, made of red clay, is one of the best examples of traditional Berber architecture and has been used as a location for many films.
- 4-star riad
- breakfast.
Day 7: Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakech
- After breakfast, begin the drive back to Marrakech. On the way, visit the Kasbah of Telouet, a beautiful historical site in the mountains. While the outside looks plain, the inside is decorated with colorful tiles, carved plaster, and beautiful ironwork, with great views of the Atlas Mountains. This was the home of the Glaoui family, once powerful leaders in southern Morocco. After the visit, continue through the High Atlas Mountains and return to Marrakech, where you can relax or explore the city on your own.
- 4-star riad
- breakfast.
Day 9: Marrakech (Return)
- All good things must come to an end. After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Marrakech Airport for your flight home
- breakfast
What's Included:
- 6 nights in comfort-category riads and kasbahs as per the itinerary.
- 1 night in the desert in a comfortable nomad-style tent.
- Double room with bath or shower and WC.
- 7x breakfast (B) & 1x dinner (D).
- Camel ride in the desert.
- Airport transfers as per the itinerary.
- Personalized advice.
- Full trip preparation.
What's not Included :
- Flights.
- City tour and entrance fees
- Additional Services.
- Insurance.