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9 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakesh - Sahara Desert, Essaouira & Cultural Highlights

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Tour Overview

Night in Marrakesh - Explore the Red City's vibrant souks, palaces, and gardens

Night in Dades - Scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains and the Valley of Roses

Nights in the Sahara Desert - One in a luxury camp under the stars, one in a desert hotel

Night in Erfoud - Capital of dates and fossils, gateway to desert heritage

Night in Ouarzazate - Morocco's film capital with cinematic landscapes

Nights in Essaouira - Relax on the Atlantic coast, enjoy art galleries, and taste fresh seafood

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh - Discover the Red City

Your driver will greet you at Marrakesh airport and transfer you to your Riad. After freshening up, begin a guided tour of Marrakesh.

Visit the Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, Majorelle Gardens, Badi Palace, and the traditional tanneries. Stroll through the serene Menara Gardens before heading to the Koutoubia Mosque and the vibrant Jemaa el-Fnaa Square with snake charmers, storytellers, and musicians.

End the day wandering through the bustling souks. Overnight in Riad Merzouga.

Day 2: Marrakesh to Ait Ben Haddou to Dades

Depart at 8:00 AM for a scenic drive through the High Atlas Mountains. Visit the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and enjoy lunch nearby.

Continue through the Valley of Roses, famous for rose water and cosmetics. Arrive in Dades for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight in Kasbah Didis.

Day 3: Dades to Todra Gorges to Merzouga Desert

Travel through Todra Gorges, stopping to admire the towering rock walls. Enjoy lunch in Tinejdad and visit a Berber shop to see authentic handicrafts.

Arrive in Merzouga, where camels will take you into the dunes for sunset. Spend the night in a luxury desert camp under the star-filled sky.

Overnight in Shooting Stars Camp.

Day 4: Sahara Desert Excursion

Explore the desert culture with visits to the Khamlia tribe and Berber nomads, learning about carpet weaving, traditional cooking, and daily life.

Free time in the afternoon for optional quad biking or buggy rides.

Overnight in Dunes d'Or Hotel, Merzouga.

Day 5: Merzouga to Rissani to Erfoud

Wake early for an unforgettable desert sunrise. Visit Rissani, home to one of Morocco's liveliest souks and the unique donkey market.

Continue to Erfoud, known for fossils and marble craftsmanship.

Overnight in Kasr Assalasil, Erfoud.

Day 6: Erfoud to Alnif to Agdz to Ouarzazate

Journey through the Middle Atlas Mountains, stopping in Alnif for lunch. Visit Nkoub village, enjoy panoramic viewpoints, and tour Kasbah Taourirt in Ouarzazate.

Overnight in Riad Amlal, Ouarzazate.

Day 7: Ouarzazate to Essaouira

Visit Atlas Film Studios, then travel across the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass (2,260m). Stop for photos in small villages surrounded by argan trees.

Arrive in Essaouira, explore the medina, ramparts, art galleries, and enjoy fresh seafood at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Hotel Miramar, Essaouira.

Day 8: Free Day in Essaouira

Relax by the beach, visit artisan workshops, or take a stroll through the historic medina. Essaouira is perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze and Moroccan seaside charm.

Overnight in Hotel Miramar.

Day 9: Essaouira to Marrakesh Airport

After breakfast, enjoy free time before your transfer to Marrakesh airport for your departure flight.

What's included

Airport pick-up and drop-off in Marrakesh

Private transport in a comfortable air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle

Professional multilingual driver/guide

Fuel and vehicle expenses

Accommodation in private rooms/suites with en-suite bathrooms

Luxury desert camp experience in Merzouga

All breakfasts and 5 dinners (Dades, desert, and Ouarzazate)

Camel trek in the Sahara Desert

4×4 desert excursion

Private guided tour in Marrakesh

What's Not Included

International flights

Entrance fees to attractions

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Personal expenses

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