desert tour departure from marrakech

 

10-Day Tour: Marrakech – Essaouira – Agadir – Sidi Ifni – Tafraoute – Taroudant – Ouarzazate – M'Hamid – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

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Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 2: Marrakech – Essaouira

A day of relaxation at Essaouira, the former Portuguese port of Mogador. Explore the blue and white city, famous for its 18th-century architecture, designed by a French architect working for Sultan Ben Abdellah. Admire the arch at the port, the Skala walls with bronze cannons, and stroll through its picturesque streets. Enjoy its unique atmosphere, with lime-washed houses, quiet squares, welcoming café terraces, and the old fishing port. Don't miss the high-quality local crafts, such as thuya woodwork, and taste the delicious fresh fish. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 3: Essaouira – Agadir

Departure for Agadir, passing by the beach of Sidi Kaouki and Taghazout. In Agadir, enjoy the Atlantic breeze and the stunning panoramic views of the ocean, as well as a beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 4: Agadir – Sidi Ifni

After breakfast, head towards Sidi Ifni, passing through Tiznit. Once at Sidi Ifni, enjoy the beach and the peaceful atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 5: Sidi Ifni – Tafraoute

Crossing the foothills of the Atlas, stop in Guelmim and Tafraoute, known for its almond trees, argan oil, and handmade leather slippers (babouches). In Ameln, near Tafraoute, enjoy a walk revealing the beauty of the valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 6: Tafraoute – Taroudant

After breakfast, depart for Taroudant, one of Morocco's oldest cities, located in the Souss plain between the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas. Discover its impressive walls and colorful markets. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 7: Taroudant – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, head towards Ouarzazate, stopping at Taliouine, the saffron city, located at an altitude of 1,586 meters. Lunch in Taznakht, the carpet capital, where you will visit a carpet workshop. Continue to Ouarzazate to visit the famous film studios. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 8: Ouarzazate – M'Hamid

Depart for M'Hamid, crossing the beautiful Draa Valley. Lunch in Zagora, then continue towards M'Hamid, at the gates of the desert. On the way, visit Tamgroute to see the historic Quranic library and the pottery workshops. Stop at a local home for tea. Dinner and overnight at the desert bivouac under the stars.

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Day 9: M'Hamid – Ait Ben Haddou

In the morning, visit the local school and a date jam factory. Then depart for Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lunch in Ouarzazate and visit the Taourirte Kasbah. Travel through the palm groves and kasbahs of Skoura, and continue on the “thousand kasbahs road” to Ait Ben Haddou. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 10: Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast, visit the old village and the Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. In the early afternoon, depart for Marrakech, crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass in the Central High Atlas. Upon arrival in Marrakech, explore the Medina and Jemaa el-Fna square. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

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Day 11: Departure

Transfer from the hotel to the airport based on your flight departure time.