From Marrakech
2-Day Marrakech to Zagora Desert Tour
- Marrakech
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Agdz
- Zagora
The shortest escape to the desert: the High Atlas, Ait Ben Haddou and a night in a haima (Berber tent) among the Zagora dunes.
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12-Day Complete Private Tour of Morocco
Twelve days with everything: the Atlantic coast, Asilah and Chefchaouen, Fez, the desert, the kasbahs, Marrakech with a guide and Essaouira.
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Key facts
- Duration
- 12 days
- Departure
- From Marrakech
- Route
- Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Asilah → Chefchaouen → Fez → Merzouga → Dades Gorges → Essaouira
- Guide
- Multilingual local guides. Tell us your language when you enquire.
- Payment
- When we meet, no advance payment
- Price
- Personalised quote based on your dates, group and accommodation category
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Airport – Marrakech
Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the riad.
Day2Marrakech – Casablanca – Rabat – Asilah
The Hassan II Mosque, Hassan Tower, the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah of the Oudayas. Arrival in Asilah, a coastal town of artistic murals. Overnight in a riad.
Day3Asilah – Chefchaouen
Morning in the Asilah medina and afternoon in Chefchaouen: blue streets, Uta el Hammam square and the Ras el Maa waterfall. Overnight in a riad.
Day4Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Moulay Idriss – Fez
The ruins of Volubilis, a view of the holy city of Moulay Idriss and arrival in Fez at sunset. Overnight in a riad.
Day5Fez – Ifrane – Cedar Forest – Boulaajoul
Guided tour of Fez and, in the afternoon, Ifrane and the cedar forest with its monkeys. Dinner and overnight in a riad in Boulaajoul.
Day6Boulaajoul – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Desert Camp
Midelt, the Ziz Valley and arrival in Merzouga. Dromedary caravan, sunset in the dunes, dinner and Berber music. Night in a haima (Berber tent).
Day7Merzouga – Erg Chebbi – Nomad Visit – Khamlia – Merzouga
Sunrise and a 4×4 drive around Erg Chebbi with the Great Dune, the Tissardmin oasis, a nomad settlement and Gnawa music in Khamlia. Afternoon at a Berber guesthouse. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
Day8Merzouga – Rissani Market – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
Rissani, Erfoud, the palm groves of Touroug and Tinjdad, the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley. Dinner and overnight in a riad.
Day9Dades Valley – Valley of the Roses – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
The Dades viewpoint, the Valley of the Roses, Taourirt Kasbah and Ait Ben Haddou. A crossing of the Atlas and arrival in Marrakech. Overnight in a riad.
Day10Marrakech: Guided Tour and Free Afternoon
Guided tour of the monuments of Marrakech and Jemaa el-Fna square. Free afternoon in the medina. Overnight in a riad.
Day11Marrakech – Essaouira
A stop to photograph the goats in the argan trees. The medina and Portuguese fortifications of Essaouira, handicrafts and fresh fish. Overnight in a riad.
Day12Essaouira – Marrakech – Airport
Return to Marrakech and transfer to the airport according to your flight time.
Included
- Airport – hotel – airport transfers
- Private transport in a comfortable, air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle
- Local guide/driver
- Local guide in Fez
- 7 nights in a riad in Marrakech (2), Rabat, Asilah, Chefchaouen, Fez and Essaouira, bed and breakfast
- 1 night in a haima (Berber tent) at the desert camp, half board (dinner and breakfast)
- 3 nights in a riad in Boulaajoul, Merzouga and Dades, half board (dinner and breakfast)
- Dromedary ride through the dunes
- 4×4 drive around the Erg Chebbi dunes
- Evening of live Berber music at the camp
- Choice of accommodation category: standard, charming, superior or luxury
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Includes
The tours listed are only examples. If you have a private itinerary in mind, we will plan it together.
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