9 Days Tour from Marrakech
This 9 days tour from Marrakech itinerary begins in Marrakesh and travels through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, Skoura, and Boumalne Dades.
9 Days Tour from Marrakech
- Morocco
Tour Overview
This 9-day itinerary begins in Marrakesh and travels through the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate, Skoura, and Boumalne Dades. Head to the Merzouga Desert via the Todra Gorge and Erfoud the next day, and enjoy camel riding and camping overnight. The third day is spent exploring the desert, including visiting Bedouin villages and optional quad biking.
On the fourth day, you will follow the Dakar Rally route to Zagora, then travel through the Anti-Atlas Mountains and reach Tafraout on the fifth day. During the remaining days, the 9 days tour from Marrakech will take you from Tafraout to Essaouira, passing through both Taroudant and Agadir, and then to Marrakesh, which was the starting point of your tour.
9 Days / 8 Nights
Daily Tour
Year-round
English, Spanish, French
Marrakech
Marrakech
Highlights of 9 Days Tour from Marrakech
- Scenic drive and High Atlas Mountains Tichka Pass (2260m)
- Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visiting Ouarzazate, gateway to the desert, cinematic appeal
- Palm oases and Kasbah Amridil in Skoura
- Roses Valley, Dades Valley, Todgha Gorge
- Camel ride, sunset in the dunes, desert camp in Merzouga desert
- Adventure to Zagora through the Rally Dakar track
- Explore Tafraoute, Taroudant, Agadir
- Visit the old city with Moroccan-Portuguese architecture
Program Itinerary of 9 Days Tour from Marrakech
Day 1: Marrakech - High Atlas Mountains - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate - Skoura - Boumalne Dades
After breakfast, drive through the High Atlas Mountains to the Tichka Pass (2260 m) towards Telouet. Driving through the picturesque Onela Valley. You will be amazed by the landscape dotted with kasbahs and Berber villages along the rugged valley.
Towards the south, you will encounter the most luxurious Kasbah in Morocco, the Kasbah (Ait Ben Haddou), protected by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. After 30 kilometers, you will arrive in Ouarzazate, the gateway to the desert, a city with a cinematic attraction par excellence.
Then, drive along the Route of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through the palm oases of Skoura, stopping at one of the most significant traditional Moroccan architectural monuments, Kasbah Amridil, and then passing through the Valley of Roses. Access to the green Dades Valley has unique rock tectonics.
Day 2: Boumalne Dades - Todra Gorge - Erfoud - Merzouga desert
After breakfast, depart for the international Merzouga. Passing through Tineghir to visit the Todgha Gorge, which is considered one of the most beautiful rocky valleys in Morocco, then proceed to the city of Erfoud, the town of fossils, visit one of the fossil quarries, and continue towards Merzouga.
Upon arrival in Riad, you will drop off your luggage and take advantage of rest to clear your mind in a peaceful atmosphere filled with the magic of the desert. At the end of the afternoon, you will head towards the dunes to experience camel riding and enjoy sunset observations in the giant dunes of Merzouga.
Finally, after sunset, you will head towards the camp, where a pleasant evening awaits you under the canopy of a starry sky.
Day 3: Explore the Sahara Desert area by 4x4 Vehicle
After breakfast, a short trip by four-wheel drive vehicle to explore the area, visit the oases of the region, and visit the nomads of the area and the Khamlia village to enjoy a particular type of music (Gnawa).
However, although everything is organized around this sandstone building, you will find something to suit all tastes. In fact, for activities with family, as a couple, or among friends, there is necessarily a service that suits you.
Thus, you will be able to enjoy the tranquility of the place, or for the daring and adrenaline seekers, experiencing sunset strolls through the dunes on quad bikes or buggies should satisfy your thirst for adrenaline, and a calm and relaxing afternoon in your riad.
Day 4: Merzouga desert - Dakar Rally track - Zagora
After breakfast. Starting from Merzouga and heading south along the tracks of the famous Paris-Dakar Rally towards the city of Zagora, during this desert trip, you will pass through a desert terrain of mountains and dunes.
As well as passing through a group of Berber border villages. The first is Taouz, who visits the rock engravings, then passes through Erg Ouzina, the green palm oasis in Ramlia, and then to Tafraout and Mijran before arriving at Zagora.
Day 5: Zagora - Tata - Tafraoute
After breakfast, embark on an enjoyable trip by heading west through the Anti-Atlas Mountains. We pass through Foum Zquid and Tata, and a group of Berber villages is spread along the banks of the valleys. Finally, we arrive at the town of Tafraout, located amidst high mountains.
Day 6: Tafraoute - Taroudant - Agadir
After breakfast, you will find yourself in the mountains’ calm, refreshing, and pure atmosphere. Start your trip by visiting the painted rocks not far from the town. Then, drive along a winding road in the middle of the mountains to reach the city of Taroudant, or (Little Marrakesh).
Take a break and visit the ancient city surrounded by the most incredible wall in Africa (7.5 km). The wall is considered one of the most excellent walls in Africa and the third most extraordinary wall in the world in terms of size, width, and height after the Great Wall of China and the Kumbhalgarh Wall in India. During the afternoon period, head towards Agadir.
Day 7: Agadir - Essaouira
After breakfast, you will spend the first half of the day exploring and walking around the city. Such as visiting the city of Agadir or Ouflla to take a panoramic photo of the town and the Agadir Corniche, as well as visiting Crocopark, and during the afternoon heading towards the Atlantic Pearl, the city of Essaouira, or the capital of the winds, as some call it, along the coastal road at the border of the Atlantic Ocean, passing through a group of beautiful beaches in Taghazout, Imsouane, and others and finally, arriving at Essaouira.
Day 8: Essaouira
Free time in the city. You can visit an old city with a Moroccan-Portuguese architectural character through it.
Day 9: Essaouira - Marrakech
After breakfast, at 9:30 am, we depart from Essaouira, the pearl of the Atlantic Ocean, known for its charm, beauty, and tranquility, towards Marrakesh. The two-and-a-half-hour drive will take you through vast argan plantations and arid landscapes.
On the way, you can visit one of the women’s cooperatives that produce argan oil. When you arrive in Marrakesh, you will have free time to try different activities, such as visiting the old city and historical landmarks.
Price Includes & Excludes
Price Includes
- Transport by private modern vehicle with A/C
- Car Fuel
- Pick-up & drop off at/from your accommodation
- Camel trekking
- 1 night in a private tent with a private WC & shower
- 5 Dinners + 8 Breakfasts
- Experienced English-speaking Driver/Guide
- 7 nights in a private room in a hotel
- Excursion by 4x4 Vehicle to explore the Sahara Desert
Price Excludes
- Drinks
- Lunches
- Tipping
- Extra activities
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We had an amazing experience with Saharan Tours company and would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Morocco. Our itinerary was perfectly balanced. Allowing us to explore Morocco's rich culture, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. Highlights included wandering the colorful streets of chefchaouin, exploring the history of medinas of Fes and Marrakech. And enjoying the magical night under the stars in the Sahara desert.
Our driver/ guide Said was fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing Morocco's history and traditions. The accommodations were comfortable and authentic. And the transportation was smooth and reliable.What I liked the most were the 2 nights I spent in the Sahara Desert, it's a completely different world, we had a full day in the desert and also had the chance to experience ATVs riding.
If you're looking for a well organized memorable Moroccan adventure. Saharan Tours is an excellent choice. 5/5 Stars exceptional service and authentic experience.
We had wonderful trip to Morocco. Thanks to Said and Ibrahim with Saharan Tours.
Said accommodate all our requests and built a great itinerary for us. Including Riads, hotels, desert camp for our stay. Our transportation from destination to destination, and guided tours in each place.
Ibrahim drove us everywhere during 10 day trip, tirelessly helping us with everything. We are ever so grateful to him for his help. Especially because he had to be away from his family during the month of Ramadan.
The guides that company had for us were great (Fes and Marrakech medinas) Many many thanks and we recommend Saharan Tours to everyone thinking of a trip to Morocco.
My friend and I chose a private driver for 2 day/ 1 night in the Sahara desert from Marrakech. Our driver, Said, was so great. He was very knowledgeable, professional and kind.
This was during Ramadan so our trip may have been different otherwise. Not that we'd know as it was our first time in Morocco. Somethings were closed for Ramadan but I think also it was nice because there were less people around. We still got to see all sites and eat at great food stops. Said, our driver even bought us a box of dates from a village he went to school in. Very thoughtful. We felt safe with him and the car was clean and comfortable.
And yes. The drive was long ( took us 10 hrs each way) but you see so many things and make a few stops ( whatever you want!). It was easy and beautiful and I would recommend it to anyone. Once at the tent, if you don't take the camels to the spot then you get to take the 4×4 car and ride over the dunes. That is what we did and it was so fun. The camp was so cool and the views are what it's all about.
Personally. The one night tour was ideal ( and we were short on time ). This was the perfect trip with a trustworthy company. Thanks Said!!!!!
Our long overdue holiday to Morocco was amazing. From the first contact with Said to a 10 day trip with Youssef.
All communication/ Emails to Said were replied to quickly and I understood exactly what we were getting. I never felt like anything was a problem or a hassle.
Our driver Youssef was the best. We couldn't have asked for a better person to share our experience with and we will always remember him and feel we have a connection to Morocco through him. His local knowledge and general warmth made our long days together fun. Our 10 day trip from Casablanca to Casablanca and everywhere in between captured so many different experiences. And a special highlight was the New Year's event in the Sahara desert.
I can't recommend Saharan Tours company enough. I just hope one day we can go back with all the family for some more.
