10-Day desert, mountains & kasbahs

Marrakesh • Ait Benhaddou • Toudgha Gorges • Sahara Desert • Draa Valley • Marrakesh

📍  Day 1 – Arrival in Marrakesh

  • Marrakesh

Arrival and hotel check-in

Explore Jemaa el-Fnaa

Stroll through the Medina

Dinner at a traditional Moroccan restaurant

Overnight in Marrakesh

📍  Day 2 – Marrakesh Cultural Exploration

  • Visit Bahia Palace

Wander Majorelle Garden

Optional hammam or Moroccan cooking class

Evening at leisure in Jemaa el-Fnaa

Overnight in Marrakesh

📍  Day 3 – Marrakesh → Ait Benhaddou

  • Ait Benhaddou (approx. 4 hours)

Drive through High Atlas via Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Explore the UNESCO-listed kasbah of Ait Benhaddou

Overnight in Ouarzazate or nearby kasbah

📍  Day 4 – Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley / Toudgha Gorges

  • Toudgha Gorges (approx. 4–5 hours)

Drive through the scenic Dades Valley

Hike and explore the dramatic cliffs of Toudgha Gorges

Overnight in a guesthouse near the gorges

📍  Day 5 – Toudgha Gorges → Sahara Desert (Merzouga)

  • Sahara Desert (approx. 3–4 hours)

Continue east through Todra Valley and Rissani

Arrive at the desert for camel trekking at sunset

Traditional Berber dinner & music under the stars

Overnight in desert camp

📍  Day 6 – Sahara Desert Sunrise & Exploration

  • Optional sunrise camel trek

Explore the desert surroundings

Free time to relax at the camp

Overnight in Sahara desert camp

📍  Day 7 – Sahara Desert → Draa Valley

  • Draa Valley (approx. 6–7 hours)

Drive southwest through scenic palm groves and kasbahs

Stop at local villages along the Draa River

Overnight in a traditional kasbah or guesthouse

📍  Day 8 – Draa Valley → Ouarzazate / Optional Atlas Views

  • Continue exploring Draa Valley or visit Ouarzazate film studios

Scenic stops along the way for photography

Overnight in Ouarzazate or nearby kasbah

📍  Day 9 – Ouarzazate → Marrakesh

  • Drive back through Tizi n’Tichka Pass

Optional stop at Telouet Kasbah or other mountain villages

Return to Marrakesh for evening leisure

Farewell dinner

Overnight in Marrakesh

📍  Day 10 – Departure from Marrakesh

  • Airport transfer

End of your Moroccan adventur

Tour Overview
This 10-day itinerary is built for travelers who want Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes in one complete journey. You’ll combine Marrakech culture, Atlas mountain routes, kasbah architecture, deep valleys, gorges, oases, and a full Sahara experience. The pacing is designed to be comfortable, with meaningful stops rather than constant driving. It’s a great choice for photographers, first-time visitors, and anyone who wants the “big Morocco” experience. Start/end can be adapted (commonly Marrakech).
Tour Highlights
  • Marrakesh’s Medina, gardens & palaces
  • UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou
  • Dramatic Toudgha Gorges & Dades Valley
  • Sahara Desert camel trek & starry night
What's Included
  • Private transport with professional driver throughout
  • 9 nights accommodation (category per your selection)
  • Dinners + breakfasts as specified by package
  • Sahara experience: camel trek + desert camp night
What's Not Included
  • Lunches and drinks
  • Entrance fees and official local guides (unless specified)
  • Tips and personal expenses
Guided visits to iconic landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Immersive cultural explorations
Exclusive access to significant monuments and hidden gems
Authentic encounters with local communities
Guided visits to iconic landmarks and UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Immersive cultural explorations
Exclusive access to significant monuments and hidden gems
Authentic encounters with local communities