11 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech To Marrakech

Day 1: Marrakech Airport Pick Up

Today we are meeting you at the airport for pick up. Our Guide/Driver will meet you at the entrance of the airport Menara holding a paper with your name in it. After meeting him/her, you are driving to your Riad for the night.

Day 2: Marrakech Guided City Tour

Today you are exploring Marrakech Medina with local guide. You are starting your exploration at 9 am. Visiting different historical sites of the Medina. After you are done the local guide will show you a restaurant where you can enjoy your lunch. After lunch, you will have free time for the rest of the day to walk around the souks and discover more by your own. Now back by your own to your Riad and be ready for tomorrow trip.

Day 3: Marrakech –  Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Today, your trip begins with an 08:00 AM pickup from your Riad. You will drive through the High Atlas Mountains and stop for photos at the Tizi Ntichka pass (2260m).

Next, explore the historic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah before stopping for lunch.

In the afternoon, head to Ouarzazate to visit the famous Atlas Film Studio. Afterward, drive through the Rose Valley to reach the Dades Valley, where you will check in for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Dades Valley – Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga

Today, you are driving to the very wanted destination, Golden dunes of Merzouga. Before the dunes you are passing through the Todra Valley for pictures and drive to the Todra Gorges to walk and discover the place with your guide/driver.

Now back from the todar Gorges driving to lunch time in Tinjdad. After an hour of lunch, you are driving through different berber villages along the way.

You are stopping to discover and have some information of the old Irrigation system. Drive through the Capital of dates rfoud city. here you will have chance to stop explore the fossil sites or musuems.

After 30 minutes, you are now in the dunes ready to drive by Jeep to the camp where you will spend your night under the stars with berber music around the campfire.

Day 5: Desert Tour Day

Today, You are waking up to watch the beauty of the morning enjoying the sunrise. After breakfast approximately at 10:00 AM, you are now starting your beautiful day with new trip discovering the desert. Next driving to visit Family nomads then head to the mountains to explore mascara remain mines.

After Two hours or an hour and half of discovering the area, we drive to Khamlia village to enjoy and immerse in the bambara music.After the Bambara music, we are driving to lunch time. After an hour of enjoying lunch meal, we are driving again to visit the lake and from the lake we drive to the oasis.

After we are done from the desert tour, we drive to meeting point to ride the camels among the dunes toward the camp. After arriving the camp you will have the opportunity to stop in the top of the dunes to watch the sunset. After the sunset you ride your camels to the camp for the night.

Day 6: Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forest – Ifrane – Fes

Today will be the longest day to arrive our destination Fes city. You are passing through the Ziz valley where you will have stop to stretch and take some pictures of the panoramic view. After this short stop you drive to cross the middle atlas mountains to arrive Midelt for lunch time.

After enjoying your lunch, your are driving to cross the cedar forest where you will stop to feed the Barbary monkeys and have some unforgettable moments. After 20 minutes, you are now in th Switzerland of Morocco Ifrane where you will have some short time to discover the city by your own and have pictures with the famous sculpted Lion of the city. Now we are driving about an hour and half to Fes city where we will drop you off at your  Riad for the night.

Day 7: Fes Guided City Tour

Today, you are starting your guided city tour with local guide. Starting at 9 am heading to visit the King Palace and the Quarter Jewish, then to the Panoramic view of the whole Medina of Fes. Now back to explore the ceramic site. After enjoying your time with friendly people in the Ceramic View, you are driving back to explore the hidden maze souks of the Medina.

After getting lost in the maze of the Medina with your local guide you are coming back to your Riad and the rest of the day, you are discovering the surroundings by your own. Now spend your night peacefully at the Riad.

Day 8: Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

Today, we are driving to visit Volubilis, the Roman Ruins. After Volubilis we drive directly to the bleu city of Chefchaouen enjoying the views. Now we are in Chefchaouen dropping you off at your Riad and you will have to discover the city by your own for the rest of the day and have dinner choosing your restaurant.

Day 9: Chefchaouen – Rabat – Casablanca

Today, after have your breakfast peacefully, we drive to Rabat to visit the Hassan Tower and the Oudays Kasbah. Lunch in Rabat. After lunch we drive to Casablanca for the night at your accommodation.

Day 10: Casablanca Short Tour – Marrakech

Today we drive to visit the biggest mosque in Africa and the only mosque non-muslims can go in. After discovering the hidden Moroccan architecture of the mosque, we drive to the panoramic of the mosque for pictures and explore the beauty of the Casablanca beaches. Now, we drive to Marrakech dropping you off at your Riad.

Day 11: Marrakech Airport Drop Off

Today is the last day of our adventure, after discovering the desert and its golden dunes and the panoramic landscapes of Morocco, we are driving you to the airport and say goodbye. Thank you.

• Transportation: Private, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver/guide.
• Accommodation: 10 nights’ accommodation. (3 night in Marrakech, 2 nights in a desert camp, 1 night in Dades Valley, 2 nights in Fes, 1 night in Chefchaouen, 1 night in Casablanca.
• Desert Experience: Camel trek to a desert camp (one camel per person) and overnight stay with dinner and breakfast included.
• Meals: 3 breakfast in Marrakech, 2 dinner and 2 breakfast (at the desert camp), 1 dinner and breakfast in Dades Valley, 2 breakfast in Fes, 1 breakfast in Chefchaouen, 1 breakfast in Casablanca.
• Sightseeing: Scenic stops and photo opportunities along the route.
• Logistics: Pick-up from your accommodation in Marrakech and drop-off at your accommodation in Marrakech.

• Lunches & Dinners: Meals not explicitly mentioned (lunches), Dinners in big cities.
• Drinks: All beverages throughout the tour.
• Entrance Fees: Tickets to any sites or attractions.
• Tips: For your driver/guide, camel handlers, and camp staff.
• Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, optional activities, or any services not mentioned.

What can you tell me about the accommodations?

You’ll stay in hand-picked, authentic Moroccan properties—from cozy riads and comfortable hotels to a luxury desert camp in Merzouga featuring private tents and en-suite modern bathrooms. Each choice balances genuine local hospitality with top-tier comfort.

Are the tours private or shared?

We provide both formats to match your travel preferences. Private tours offer an exclusive, customized schedule completely tailored to your group, whereas shared tours provide a budget-friendly atmosphere ideal for connecting with fellow adventurers. Just share your preference when you book!

How much time will I spend on the camel?

The camel ride usually lasts from 60 to 90 minutes. It is the ideal length to take in the stunning desert views and arrive at the camp right as the sun begins to set over the dunes.

 Can the itinerary be tailored to my needs?

Absolutely, we love helping you design your dream vacation. Whether you want to extend your stay in a particular destination, include special activities, or adjust the route entirely, just let us know your ideas before securing your reservation.

What is the transportation like throughout the trip? 

You will ride in a well-kept, air-conditioned vehicle guided by an expert professional driver, with plenty of planned pauses to stretch or take photos. For the final leg into the desert, you’ll switch over to robust 4x4s and traditional camels.