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8 Days in the Great South: From Marrakech to the Merzouga Desert

An unforgettable journey through deserts, mountains, and imperial cities, discovering the most authentic side of Morocco.
From Marrakech to the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi, through ancient kasbahs, traditional Berber villages, and breathtaking oases: 8 days immersed in stunning landscapes, local culture, and Arabian Nights–style atmospheres.

DAY 1

Arrival at Marrakech airport, meet your driver and transfer to your riad.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 2

After breakfast, guided tour of the imperial city of Marrakech:

  • Bahia Palace

  • El Badi Palace

  • Saadian Tombs

  • Ben Youssef Madrasa

  • Koutoubia Mosque and Minaret

Free lunch with a rooftop stop overlooking Jemaa el-Fna, where you can enjoy traditional performances, street musicians, and snake charmers.

In the afternoon, visit to the Majorelle Garden with the option to explore the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 3

After breakfast, departure towards southern Morocco, crossing the scenic Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260 m) through the stunning landscapes of the High Atlas Mountains.
Main stops along the way:

  • The Ounila Valley, with its canyons and ancient kasbahs

  • Visit to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Stop in Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco”

  • Arrival in Agdz, in the heart of the Draa Valley

Dinner and overnight stay at Hara Oasis Lodge.

DAY 4

After breakfast, visit to the historic Tamnougalt Kasbah.
Crossing desert landscapes, we reach:

  • Alnif, known for its rich deposits of prehistoric fossils

  • Rissani, a historic caravan town with a vibrant traditional market

In the afternoon, arrival in Merzouga.
Enjoy a sunset camel ride through the golden dunes of the Erg Chebbi Desert.

Dinner under the stars with traditional Berber music by the fire.
Overnight stay in a tent at Magic Luxury Camp.

DAY 5

Early wake-up to admire the sunrise over the desert.
After breakfast, departure for:

  • Meeting with nomadic families in the surrounding area

  • Visit to Khamlia, an African village known for its live Gnawa music

  • Exploration of the Mifiss Mines

Return to your riad in Merzouga.
Dinner and overnight stay at Riad Chebbi.

DAY 6

After breakfast, departure for Erfoud, with a stop at a fossil workshop to discover the region’s rich prehistoric heritage.
The journey continues toward the dramatic landscapes of:

  • The Todra Gorges, with towering cliffs up to 300 meters high

  • The Dades Valley, famous for its surreal rock formations like the “Monkey Fingers”

  • Along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, dotted with ancient Berber fortresses

Dinner and overnight stay at Riad Paradise Dades.

DAY 7

After visiting the Dades Gorges:

  • Drive through the Valley of Roses, especially magical during the spring bloom

  • Stop at the majestic Amridil Kasbah, one of the most iconic in southern Morocco

  • Continue the journey back to Marrakech, crossing the High Atlas Mountains

Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay in a riad.

DAY 8

Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.
End of the tour.

•⁠ ⁠airport transfers (arrival and departure)
•⁠ ⁠pick-up from your hotel or riad
•⁠ ⁠Toyota Prado Land Cruiser / Mitsubishi 4×4 / minivan / minibus with air conditioning
•⁠ ⁠driver speaking Italian / French / English / Spanish
•⁠ ⁠fuel, tolls, and associated taxes
•⁠ ⁠overnight stays and breakfasts in traditional riads
•⁠ ⁠half board treatment as specified in the itinerary
•⁠ ⁠camel trekking experience
•⁠ ⁠4×4 desert excursion by jeep
•⁠ ⁠sandboarding experience on the desert dunes

•⁠ ⁠flights
•⁠ ⁠lunches
•⁠ ⁠drinks
•⁠ ⁠tips (always appreciated)
•⁠ ⁠entrance fees to museums, monuments, parks, and archaeological sites
•⁠ ⁠optional travel insurance (recommended)
•⁠ ⁠anything not expressly mentioned in the “Included” section

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