Relax & enjoy the ride

Embark on a luxury tour of Morocco that combines cultural discovery, scenic beauty, and memorable experiences. We begin in the vibrant city of Marrakech, where you’ll be welcomed and transferred to a charming riad in the heart of the Medina. You can spend the evening strolling through the iconic main square filled with street performers and traditional food vendors or doing as you please in this wonderful city.

The day afterward, we will spend the entire day discovering Marrakech’s most iconic sites such as Bahia Palace, Jardin Majorelle, and Medersa Ben Youssef. We can enjoy elegant meals with views of the bustling city, blending Moroccan heritage with refined dining.

Our luxury Morocco tour continues through the High Atlas Mountains via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass. We’ll stop for a photoshoot and a bite to eat in picturesque Berber villages before reaching the Dades Gorge. Choose between a boutique guesthouse or a unique cliffside camping experience.

In the morning, we go on to Merzouga, the gateway to the Sahara, where you will experience a private camel trek across the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. We can watch the sunset and spend the night in a luxury desert camp. Relax with mint tea under the stars and sleep in a beautifully appointed bivouac.

After breakfast, the adventure continues to the ancient fortified village of Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its cinematic history. Explore its labyrinth of kasbahs and enjoy scenic drives through valleys and mountain passes.

Next, visit the coastal gem of Essaouira. Wander its historic ramparts, vibrant souks, and artisan workshops. Take a camel ride to the nearby village of Diabat or enjoy a private surfing lesson on the Atlantic waves.

Return to Marrakech for a culinary finale! Take part in a private cooking class, sourcing fresh ingredients from local markets and learning traditional recipes infused with Moroccan skill and history.

We conclude our luxury Morocco tour with an easy airport transfer, carrying with us some great memories of our amazing country. This tour is perfect for discerning travellers, and the journey offers both adventure and comfort in equal measure, making it one of the finest ways to explore Morocco in style.

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Mohammed

Marrakech to Erg Chigaga Dunes

Dario Periz

Detail

Our longest luxury tour.

How To Get There And Get Back
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Marrakech city (many riads are not accessible by car, so the driver may have to park nearby to get you) and when you finish, we will drop you off at the nearest point to your hotel or riad.

Food On The Tour
Meals on this Morocco tour are on a bed and breakfast basis and the food is fresh and healthy. For example breakfast might be jam, bread and butter, cookies, fruit, juice and coffee or milk.

Lunch may be salad with tomatoes, carrots, lentils, beans, rice or pasta. Sometimes there is fish (sardines, tuna) and seasonal fruit.

Your dinner could be soup, cous-cous, Moroccan tagine, olives and could include nuts and fruit.

Can my dietary requirements be catered for?
Absolutely. Just let us know about your catering preferences when you confirm your booking to ensure that any dietary requirements are met.

Holiday styleLuxury
AccomodationHotels
Group sizePrivate
Difficulty1 out of 10
Suitable forEveryone

Highlights

Stunning desert scenery, beautiful landscapes, sunsets, cities & more.

Departure & Return Location

Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1 Marrakech

Welcome to Marrakech! Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, you will be greeted by our team and transferred to your riad located in the heart of the vibrant Medina. Take some time to settle in and enjoy the atmosphere of this historic city. In the evening, we recommend a walk to the famous main square, where the scents of street food fill the air, and performers – from acrobats to snake charmers – bring the square to life.

Day 2 Marrakech

Explore the cultural highlights of Marrakech today. Visit iconic sites such as Palais el Badi, Bahia Palace, Medersa Ben Youssef, or the Jardin Majorelle, depending on your interests. Enjoy lunch with a view of nesting storks on the city ramparts or relax at a café in the Spice Market. In the evening, dine with views of the lively main square or enjoy Moroccan-French fusion at a stylish local restaurant.

Day 3 Marrakech – Dades Gorge

Depart at 8:00am and make for Dades Gorge via the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Take in panoramic views and pass traditional Berber villages. Continue through Ouarzazate and into the Dades Valley, traveling through Megoun and Skoura. Overnight in Dades Valley. Choose between camping near the cliffs of the Atlas Mountains or staying at the cosy Hotel Chez Pierre.

Day 4 Dades Gorge – Merzouga

Continue through the Dades Valley, stopping at Todra Gorge before reaching Merzouga, the edge of the Sahara Desert. Experience a camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes, enjoy a desert sunset, and arrive at your desert camp. Relax with mint tea and pastries under the stars, with the option to sleep in open air or in a traditional bivouac.

Day 5 Merzouga – Ait Benhaddou

After sunrise and breakfast, ride back by camel and depart for Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its kasbahs. Explore the ancient fortified village and stop at Kasbah Telouet en route. The drive takes approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Day 6 Essaouira

After breakfast, head out to Essaouira. The drive passes through the Atlas Mountains, with a stop for lunch and a visit to an argan oil cooperative. Upon arrival, explore the beach, port, historic ramparts, and local artisans’ workshops.

Day 7 Essaouira

Today, you can choose between a camel or horseback ride to the nearby village of Diabat, known for its palace ruins and counterculture history, or enjoy a surfing session on Essaouira’s popular beaches.

Day 8 Return to Marrakech

Travel back to Marrakech, a scenic 3-hour drive. When you arrive, you can join a hands-on cooking class at Riad Khabia and visit local markets to select ingredients, learn key Arabic phrases, and take home a recipe as a souvenir.

Day 9 Departure

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Marrakech Menara Airport for your onward flight. Leave with wonderful memories and a deeper appreciation of Moroccan culture and cuisine. We hope you have had a great time!

Food & Accommodation

Hotel

Difficulty rating

Very easy indeed.

Weather

The desert can be very cold at night.

Kitlist

Water bottle or Camelbak (recommended)
Lightweight day pack
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Torch and batteries

Please do not leave any rubbish behind you; carry out what you carry in.

What's included?

Daily breakfasts

Transports

Guide in marrakech

Drivers

Luxury Accommodation

Dinner for 3 days

cooking class

What's not included?

Travel insurance

Soft/alcoholic drinks

Tips and personal expanses

Lunches during the desert tour

Nine More Days Of Luxury: Marrakech, Dades Gorge, Merzouga Dunes, Ait Benhaddou & Essaouira

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