Africa · Marrakech · Ait Ben Haddou · Sahara Desert · Fes
Morocco: Marrakech to the Sahara
From Marrakech's souks over the High Atlas and into the dunes of the Sahara for a night under canvas — Morocco's full range, in one loop.
Duration
7D 6N
Tour code
MAMKS07
Season
Autumn
Group size
Up to 16
Trip highlights
- Camel trek and overnight desert camp in Merzouga
- Ait Ben Haddou fortified kasbah, a UNESCO site
- High Atlas Mountains crossing via Tizi n'Tichka pass
- Fes medina and its ancient tanneries
Day by day
- 1
Arrive Marrakech
Transfer to your riad; evening at Jemaa el-Fnaa square.
- 2
Over the High Atlas
Cross the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stopping at Ait Ben Haddou's kasbah en route to Dades Gorge.
- 3
Into the Dunes
Continue via Todra Gorge to Merzouga, swapping vehicles for camels at sunset to reach your desert camp.
- 4
Sahara Sunrise
Watch the sunrise over the dunes before returning by 4x4 towards Fes.
- 5
Fes Medina
Explore the labyrinthine medina, the tanneries, and Al Quaraouiyine, one of the world's oldest universities.
- 6
Return to Marrakech
Drive back across the plains, with free time in Marrakech's souks in the evening.
- 7
Departure
Transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport.