Sahara Desert, Gorges & Ancient Kasbahs
Discover the Sahara dunes of Merzouga, Dades and Todra Gorges, Zagora, and Ait Ben Haddou on this 8-day Morocco adventure from Marrakech.
Tour Overview
An 8-day grand circuit through southern Morocco's most dramatic landscapes — the Dades and Todra canyons, the amber dunes of Erg Chebbi, the ancient oasis town of Zagora, and the UNESCO splendour of Ait Ben Haddou — before returning to Marrakech via the Tichka Pass.
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- Arrival in Marrakech. Hotel check-in and first walk around the neighbourhood. Orientation stroll, a few errands, and a local dinner to set the mood.
- The journey begins in the ochre streets of Marrakech before heading south into the Atlas foothills. As the landscape opens up, the Dades Valley reveals its first kasbahs and canyon walls — a quiet, cinematic welcome to the south.
- Stroll along the floor of Dades Canyon before heading into the Todra Gorge, where towering 500-metre rock walls close in on both sides. Continue to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi, where the dunes glow amber in the late afternoon light. Spend the night in the desert.
- Head into the ancient Draa Valley, where date palms line the road and fortified ksour rise from the earth. Zagora moves at its own rhythm — explore the kasbah, wander the oasis, and let the evening slow you down.
- A morning at Ait Ben Haddou — the great UNESCO ksar that has stood for centuries above the valley. A stop in Ouarzazate before the mountain road winds back through the Tichka Pass, returning you to Marrakech by nightfall.
- Scenic drive back through the High Atlas via the Tichka Pass. Arrival in Marrakech with the evening free to explore the souks and Djemaa el-Fna.
- Guided discovery of Marrakech's historic landmarks — Jemaa el-Fna, the souks, Bahia Palace, and hidden medina alleys. Artisan workshops, street food tasting, and a relaxed final evening in the city.
- Free day at leisure before transfer for departure.
What's Included
Private transport, English-speaking guide, hotel accommodation, desert camp overnight, camel trek, breakfast daily
Not Included
Flights, lunches, personal expenses, travel insurance
Tour Location
Duration
8 Days
Group size
Customizable
Departure
Marrakech
Availability
All year
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