8 days from Marrakech

Day 1: Explore the metropolis of Marrakech

We will begin our eight-day Marrakech desert trip by greeting you at the airport and transporting you to your hotel. Depending on the time of arrival, we may have our initial encounter with the splendour of the largest African square. Stay the night at the hotel.

Day 2: MARRAKECH – DADES VALLEY

The route from Marrakech to the Dades Gorges crosses the High Atlas via the Tizi N’tichka pass. Passing Berber villages and continuing to the Moroccan capital of cinema due to the national and international films shot in local studios, including Astérix & Obélix, Babel, Sahara, Gladiator, and more… In addition to visiting the most authentic Kasbah during our most excellent Sahara journey, we also visited the largest oasis. Then we will travel to the remarkable Dades Gorge, our final destination. Stay the night at the hotel.

Third day: DADES VALLEYS – TODRA GORGES – MERZOUGA

The third day of our eight-day Marrakech desert trip will begin in the Dades Gorges and continue to the Erg Chebbi desert. Our chauffeur will take us through Tinghir, the former capital of the Jewish community in the Berber region. After that, we will take a brief trek through the largest canyon in Morocco, Todra. Then, we proceed to Erfoud, the capital of fossils, via imposing Berber villages before reaching the Sahara desert. Spend the night in a local bed and breakfast.

Day 4: MERZOUGA – ERG CHEBBI (DESERT)

Today is the capstone of your eight-day desert excursion in Marrakech, with a variety of activities, landscapes, and modes of life. Our day will begin with a visit to a nomadic family residing in a shelter made of wool in the midst of nowhere. After visiting nomads, we will travel to the village of Khamlia to experience Gnawa music, MIFISS mines, and an arid oasis.

After lunch, we will switch to camels to traverse the Sahara desert. We will have sufficient time to observe the sunset from the centre of the dunes. Then proceed to an arid lodge with all amenities to spend the night. Breakfast and dinner were served on the arid site.

ERG CHEBBI – RISSANI – NKO’B – OUARZAZATE – Day 5

We will rise early to observe the sunrise between the dunes, eat breakfast, and then begin our journey to Ouarzazate. Our initial visit will be to the historic town of Rissani, where we will stroll through a traditional Market. This Souk is considered the largest and most authentic in the region. After lunch, we will travel through Draa Valley, the longest and most densely forested valley in Morocco. We will arrive at our hotel destination for supper and breakfast in the late afternoon.

Day 6: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH

On the sixth day of our eight-day Marrakech desert trip, we will return to Marrakech. We will traverse the Atlas Mountains via the 2160m-high Tizi N’tichka Pass, Morocco’s highest thoroughfare. In the afternoon, we will have ample time to unwind before our guided exploration of Marrakech on foot.

Explore Marrakech on Day 7

Our day will begin with a meeting with a local guide in the enchanting square of Marrakech, where we will visit the earliest monuments, including Bahia Palace, Kotobia Mosque, and Majorelle Garden…

Transfer to the airport on Day 8

At the agreed-upon time, your chauffeur will transfer you to the airport, concluding our 8 days from Marrakech and expecting you to have the top Sahara adventure with the Days Morocco Tours team.