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

Name: 9 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakesh - Sahara Desert, Essaouira & Cultural Highlights
Brand: Morocco Amazing Destination
Price: 1920 EUR
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Rating: 5.0 (120 reviews)

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Morocco Tour - Merzouga desert in Morocco

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

Tour Itinerary

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.

Morocco Tour - Ait Benhaddou kasbah panoramic shot in Morocco

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.

Morocco Tour - Sahara Desert excursion in Morocco

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.

Morocco Tour - Merzouga desert camels in Morocco

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.

Morocco Tour - Essaouira beach in Morocco

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.

Morocco Tour - Marrakech airport departure in Morocco

Day 9: Essaouira to Marrakesh Airport

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

Inclusions & Exclusions

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

What our travelers say

Reviews from TripAdvisor

The best tour guide you'll find!

I don't normally give reviews let alone 5 star ones but Hassan and his team have gone so far above my expectations from a tour company I thought they more then deserved it. As a Solo traveler I was or course concerned about safety. So what made me go with them? Morocco amazing destinations was responsive on the phone transparent and fair with their prices, but it was more than that. They gave me traveling tips and we're always a phone call away if I had a question or needed a place to stay. Unfortunately the first few days of my trip I was sick I wasn't feeling well enough to start the tour when I communicated this to the company their primary concern was me feeling better and enjoying my trip and they didn't even ask for a compensation fee even though they had driven all the way out there. I was really touched by this and called them a couple days later to continue the tour. The tour guide takes you in like one of his family showing you his home his community and tradition. Something I can say as an American we don't really have an abundance. The openness of the people to share what they have connect to you and how they live with one another was really an experience for me. If any of what I'm saying speaks to you book your tour with them and no further for a good experience in Morocco.

Shmuel s

Do you want Quality Service? Would you like to feel welcomed? Choose this company, you won't be disappointed 🙏🏾🫶🏾

If I could rate this company with 20 stars that would not be enough!!! From the moment we arrived they treated us with so much respect and you can tell they take pride in the service they provide. Hamid my expert driver and friend was nothing short of extraordinary. His attention to detail and character blew me away. I found myself getting emotional any time he would go above and beyond to ensure my comfortability. Hamid I cannot thank you enough, you my friend are something special. To your boss Hassan, thank you for pairing me with this talented young man. We will be back God willing in July but ONLY if Hamid will accommodate us. I will name my son after him - The real Fatimah

AdotKelley1111

Spectacular experience 100% recommended

The service of our guide Hassan has been excellent. At all times we have felt accompanied by him, feeling him as a friend who has made the journey with us and who has transmitted to us the passion for his work, his country, his people and especially his Berber culture.

Recardo J

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tour combine beach and desert?

Yes, it is one of our best combination tours, featuring the Saharan dunes of Merzouga and finishing with two relaxing nights in the coastal town of Essaouira.