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Tour overview
Travel up the coast to Essaouira, then cross the Atlas to the Sahara before returning to Marrakech.
- Duration
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Travel style
- Private & tailor-made
- Departure
- Agadir
This suggested route is a starting point for your own Morocco journey. We will confirm the daily plan, accommodation and services around your dates and preferences.
Tour highlights
- Agadir
- Essaouira
- Marrakech
- High Atlas
- Ait Ben Haddou
- Dades Valley
- Todra Gorge
- Merzouga
- A full day around Merzouga
- Draa Valley
- Ouarzazate
Photo gallery
8 photosDay-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Agadir → Essaouira
Follow the Atlantic coast north towards Essaouira. The route combines sea views, villages and stretches of open countryside. Arrive in time to explore the port and medina, with an overnight stay to enjoy the town without rushing.
Day 2 · Essaouira → Marrakech
Enjoy a final walk through Essaouira before travelling back to Marrakech. Arrive with time to settle in and spend the evening as you wish. This day creates a gentle transition from the coast to the city.
Day 3 · Marrakech → High Atlas → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades Valley
Leave Marrakech for the High Atlas, with scenic stops along the mountain road. Walk through the earthen lanes of Ait Ben Haddou, then continue through Ouarzazate towards the Dades Valley for the night.
Day 4 · Dades Valley → Todra Gorge → Merzouga
Follow the valley roads towards Tinghir and walk beneath the high cliffs of Todra Gorge. Continue to Merzouga, where the first dunes of Erg Chebbi appear. Settle into your desert arrangements and enjoy the changing light near sunset.
Day 5 · A full day around Merzouga
Keep a full day for the Sahara region rather than another long transfer. Explore the villages and landscapes around Erg Chebbi, with time for local music or a guided desert excursion. Camel riding and a camp stay can be arranged according to your preferences.
Day 6 · Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Depart the dunes for a day through the south, passing desert settlements and the landscapes of the Draa Valley. Finish in Ouarzazate, where an overnight stay divides the return journey into two stages.
Day 7 · Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Marrakech
Explore Ait Ben Haddou before taking the High Atlas road to Marrakech. Stop for views where conditions allow and arrive with time to settle into the city. Any additional studio or kasbah visits can be discussed in advance.
Your journey on the map
Tour route
What can be included?
Your final proposal will specify each service. A private package can include:
- Private transportation and a driver for the agreed route.
- Hotel, riad and desert accommodation matched to your preferences.
- Selected meals, clearly listed by day.
- City guides, desert activities and arrival or departure transfers where requested.
Plan separately unless listed in your quote
Flights, travel insurance, personal purchases, tips, unlisted meals and entrance fees are not automatically included.
Choose a comfortable pace
Some Atlas and Sahara stages involve long drives. We can add overnight stops, reduce the route or arrange more free time. Roads, weather and seasonal conditions may change the order of visits.
Frequently asked questions
How long is this tour?
The proposed journey lasts 7 days. The day-by-day route above shows each overnight stage. Share your flight times so we can check whether the first and last days fit your plans.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. These are suggested private routes. Tell us your arrival city, travel dates, interests and preferred pace, and we will propose adjustments before you book.
Are accommodation and meals included?
Your personalized quotation lists the exact accommodation, room or tent type and meals included. You can discuss riads, hotels and desert camps before confirming.
Do I have to ride a camel?
No. Tell us if you prefer not to ride, and we will discuss a suitable alternative transfer for your desert arrangements.
What does the tour cost?
The quotation depends on your dates, group size, accommodation and selected services. Send your travel details for an itemized proposal.
How do I book?
Use the inquiry form or email us with your preferred tour and dates. We will confirm the itinerary, availability, payment arrangements and cancellation terms before you commit.