8 Days Tour From Marrakech to Merzouga
An all-inclusive trip from Marrakech to explore Morocco’s culture.
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Overview
The 8-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga begins with visits to Ait Ben Haddou and the film studios in Ouarzazate, followed by an overnight stay in Boumalne Dades. You’ll travel through the stunning Todra Gorges to Merzouga, where you’ll enjoy a camel trek and spend a night in a desert camp under the stars.
You’ll explore the Merzouga area, visiting Berber villages and the musical town of Khamlia, before traveling to Midelt through the scenic Ziz Valley. In Fes, you’ll spend a day sightseeing, visiting historical sites, the old Medina, the Cedar Forest, and Ifrane.
The tour continues with visits to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis, the historic city of Meknes, and the coastal capital, Rabat.
The journey concludes with visiting the impressive Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca and returning to Marrakech, where you’ll have time to explore the lively Jamaa El Fna square.
Duration | Depart & Arrival Time | Price / person | Starting & Ending Location |
8 Days/7 Nights | - 08:30 AM | From €650 | Marrakech |
Highlights Of 8 Days Tour From Marrakech
Here are the main stops of the 8-day tour from Marrakech to Merzouga:
- Enjoy the High Atlas Mountains and Tizi N-Tichka Pass
- Visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Explore Kasbah Taourirt and Film Studios in Ouarzazate
- Discover Dades and Todra Gorges
- Experience Camel Trekking in the Merzouga Desert
- Discover Khamlia Village and Gnawa Music
- Enjoy the Views of Ziz Valley and Gorges
- Visit the Cedar Forest and Barbarian Apes in Azrou
- Explore Volubilis Roman Ruins and Meknes Highlights
- Admire Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
Below is the itinerary for the 8-day Morocco tour starting from Marrakech:
Day 1: Marrakech » Ait Ben Hadou » Ouarzazate » Boumalne Dades [325 km]
Depart from your accommodation or airport on an adventure to Merzouga in the morning and travel to Dades Valley. We will pass the High Atlas Mountains while twisting along the famous Tizi N-Tichka pass which is 2260 m high.
On the way, we will visit Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, the UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. It has been used in movies like Laurence of Arabia, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, and more.
Savor marvelous scenic views with different colors and small Berber villages. We will stop at different viewpoints to see and catch some photos. Then continue toward Ouarzazate town recognized as “the gate of the Sahara desert”.
Visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Films studios, then continue toward Dades Gorges crossing the lovely road of one thousand Kasbahs, arrival at Boumalne Dades have dinner, and overnight in a traditional Riad or hotel.
Day 2: Dades Valley » Todgha Gorges » Merzouga Sahara Desert [269 km]
After a traditional Moroccan breakfast, we will leave Dades head to Todra Gorges. Before taking the road of 1000 kasbahs, towards the town of Tinghir and the Todra Gorge, Enjoy a walk within the narrow canyon of the Dades gorges and take pictures along the valleys of about 300m high, a preferred place to mountainers.
Afterward, the trip continues on to Merzouga Sahara Desert, you will have time for lunch in a local restaurant on the way before reaching the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga late in the afternoon.
Take a camel trekking for about 1h 30min to get to the heart of the desert and also be able to admire the beautiful sunset from the top of the highest sand dunes.
Have a delicious dinner at the rate of Berber drums music and dancing, and spend an overnight in a Standard or Luxury Desert Camp under a clear sky studded with brilliant stars.
Day 3: Merzouga Sahara Desert Discovery Trip [40km]
In the early morning, your camel guide will wake you up to watch and enjoy the best sunrise in your lifetime. After breakfast, you will camel trek back to your Riad or Hotel in Merzouga where your driver/ guide waiting to start our off-road adventure tour around sand dunes.
Take advantage to discover the region of Merzouga. Explore Berber villages begin with a visit to Khamlia village known as the black people. Warm hospitably welcomed with a cup of tea while enjoying their spiritual Gnawa music.
Enjoy the beautiful panoramic view of sand dunes, and experience nomad lifestyles as they live under tents and care for herds of goats and camels.
Visit some deserted mines and an oasis of palm trees. Head back to Merzouga. You have free time to experience Merzouga streets.
Day 4: Merzouga Dunes » Rissani » Erfoud » Ziz Valley » Errachidia » Midelt [263 km]
Today we will leave the Sahara Desert after a great off-road adventure and memorable nomad experiences.
After breakfast, We will travel to Midelt via the towns of Rissani and Erfoud where you will have the opportunity to walk within the authentic Souk, and shopping like locals. We continue towards Midelt, we stop on the road to enjoy the panoramic views of palm trees over the Ziz valley.
After Errachidia our way will be along the Rich Ziz Gorges carved through volcanic rock. And through the Tizi N Talghamt pass to reach Midelt. Arrive in Midelt overnight in our Hotel with Dinner, bed, and breakfast.
Day 5: Midlet » Atlas Mountains » Azrou (Cedar Forest) » Fes Imperial City [204 km]
Continuing our trip, today after breakfast in your hotel, we will travel from Midlet to Fes via small old mud Berber villages in the Middle Atlas Mountains.
We stop to see and take some photos with the Barbarian apes (monkeys) in the famous Cedar forest before the small town of Azrou. Then continue to Ifrane (the Switzerland of Morocco) before arriving in Fes. Drop off in Fes at your Hotel / Riad.
Day 6: Full day Fes Imperial City Sightseeing Tour
Exploring Fez city’s oldest marvelous monuments is a must and an exciting opportunity that shouldn’t be missed while you are visiting Morocco.
Enjoy a half-day medina walking guided tour with a local guide, with free time in the afternoon to explore more places in the city. The Fes Medina is the world’s largest living ancient medina and a UNESCO site since 1981.
Also, you will explore the ancient historical monuments in the Old Medina (Fes-el-Bali) like the Nejjarin Museum, Al Quaraouin which is the oldest University in Morocco, the Jewish Quarter, and view Fes’ famous leather tannery from above, and more. Overnight in the hotel or Riad.
Day 7: Fez » Volubilis » Meknes » Rabat [205 km]
After breakfast, depart from Fes to Rabat via Meknes. On the way, we will stop to visit the archaeological site of Volubilis, getting ideas of Moroccan life during the Roman Empire. This old Roman city becomes UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.
In Meknes, we will visit the Bab El Mansour the famous gate in Africa, the Lahdim square plus its spices Souk (market), and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, in the past, it was the only mosque in Morocco that allows non-Muslims to visit.
Then continue our journey towards the capital politics of Morocco, Rabat, also it is a coastal city, we will see the crenelated red ocher walls, visit the Kasbah of the Udayas, the famous Hassan 2 tower, and the Mohamed 5 mausoleum. Night in a hotel/ Riad in the Medina.
Day 8: Rabat » Casablanca » Back to Marrakech [323 km]
The last day of our journey. Depart from Rabat in the morning for Marrakech via Casablanca. After breakfast, we will start our tour with a visit to explore the wonderful sight of Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.
The second-largest mosque in Africa and is the 7th largest in the world. Its minaret is the world’s second tallest minaret at 689 ft (210 meters). Before we travel back to Marrakech, your departure point.
After arriving in, the rest of the day will be at your leisure. To walk around the famous Djemaa El Fna square or to do what you had decided to do in Marrakech before your travel to Morocco.
After you finish we will drop you off at the hotel or Riad or at the airport depending on the time of your departure. By then our Morocco tour had ended.
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Tour Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
- Transportation to and from your accommodation
- Journey in a private, air-conditioned modern vehicle
- Knowledgeable driver/guide who speaks English
- Fuel for the entire journey
- 6 nights in a private hotel room (dinner + breakfast included)
- Camel excursion (one camel per person)
- Sunset camel trek
- A dinner and campfire party with Berber drums
- Overnight in a private tent at the camp (breakfast + dinner)
- 4x4 transport to and from the camp instead of camels
Price Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Entrance to monuments
- Tips
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Our Customers Reviews
A very well organized tour!
Said, at Morocco Tours Agency, was prompt in responding to our pre-trip queries and after seeing all the good reviews, a small deposit was what it took to secure our trip booking.
Omar, our driver/guide was always with a smile, and his humble yet joyful nature together with his safe driving in a 4X4 vehicle made us felt safe during the many days of long driving.
Whenever we needed to take photos and his recommendation for our lunches were always great. He shared many interesting info especially on his hometown Merzouga which is the gateway to the desert.
The Best of the Best!
My wife and I went on an 8-day journey with Morocco Tours Agency. We had an amazing time! Youssef, our guide, took great care of us and knew all the side streets and locals.
The drive was long but filled with astonishing stops. We never knew what to expect when Youssef led us down a street, but he never disappointed. We loved experiencing the local culture.
The Erg Chebbi dunes were incredible, and we were lucky to have the camp to ourselves. The drive back to Marrakech felt long, but Youssef's music helped pass the time. We highly recommend it and wish we stayed a day longer.
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