Morocco9 Days / 8 NightsPrivate Tour
Marrakech, the High Atlas & the Sahara in 9 Days
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From $1,630 per person (2 sharing)
Duration9 Days / 8 Nights
RouteMarrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Sahara Desert → Skoura → Marrakech
Starting from$1,630 pp
Group sizePrivate — your own group
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About this tour
A Complete Desert Loop, Starting and Ending in the Red City
This Marrakech desert tour is a round trip that crosses the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass to the UNESCO village of Aït Ben Haddou, then continues through the Valley of Roses to two nights in the Sahara at Merzouga.
The return route runs through the Todra Gorge and the palm-grove oasis of Skoura, back over the Atlas range to Marrakech.
With no need to fly in or out of a second city, this is one of our most straightforward ways to see the full desert loop.
As a Moroccan local operator, we hand-pick every riad, camp and guide on this route. Every itinerary can be tailored to your dates, pace and interests.
Starting from
$1,630 per person, 2 sharing
Private departures · any date you choose
- Tailor-made by a Moroccan local operator
- Private driver & hand-picked riads
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The journey
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival in Marrakech
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Private airport pickup at Marrakech Menara Airport, with a transfer to your riad in the heart of the medina. After checking in, enjoy an orientation walking tour of the old Medina, discovering Jemaa el-Fnaa Square as it comes alive in the evening, followed by a welcome dinner.
Day 2 · Full Day Marrakech Sightseeing
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Visit the imperial monuments — the Ben Youssef Madrasa and the iconic Koutoubia Mosque minaret — followed by a guided exploration of the legendary souks and artisan quarters, and the beating heart of Jemaa el-Fnaa Square.
Day 3 · Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Aït Ben Haddou
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Depart south toward the High Atlas Mountains, crossing the spectacular Tizi n’Tichka Pass, the highest paved mountain pass in North Africa. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou, a fortified ksar unchanged for centuries, before continuing to the Ouarzazate area for the evening.
Day 4 · Ouarzazate to Merzouga via the Valley of Roses
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A long but spectacular day through the south, driving through the Valley of Roses at Kelaa M’gouna — including a visit to a women’s rose cooperative — and the Dades Valley, before arriving at Merzouga for a camel trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes and a traditional Berber dinner under the stars.
Day 5 · Full Day Sahara Desert Experience
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A full-day 4×4 excursion through the Sahara, including the vast Erg Chebbi landscape, a visit to a nomadic Berber family, and optional quad biking or sandboarding across the dunes, followed by a second night under the most spectacular stars in Morocco.
Day 6 · Sahara to Skoura via Todra Gorge
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Drive the legendary Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, stopping at the spectacular Todra Gorge for a walk through its 300-metre canyon walls, before arriving in Skoura, a quiet palm-grove oasis, with time to explore at leisure.
Day 7 · Return to Marrakech
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A scenic drive back over the Atlas range, with an optional lunch stop in the High Atlas Mountains, arriving in Marrakech in the late afternoon for an evening at leisure.
Day 8 · Full Day Marrakech — Cooking Class, Hammam & Farewell
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A relaxed morning to explore at your own pace, followed by a hands-on Moroccan cooking class with a local chef, a traditional hammam and spa experience, and a farewell dinner at a celebrated Marrakech restaurant.
Day 9 · Departure from Marrakech
Leisure time in the morning depending on your flight departure time, before a private transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport.
Itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and interests.
The details
What’s Included
Included
- Accommodation in hand-selected riads or hotels
- Private chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle & mineral water throughout
- Daily breakfast, plus meals noted in the day-by-day itinerary
- Camel trekking into the Sahara Desert dunes
- Entrance to Ben Youssef Madrasa (Marrakech)
- Cooking class in Marrakech
- Guided city tours of Marrakech and Aït Ben Haddou, plus the Sahara excursion
- Airport pickup, drop-off, and all inter-city transfers
- 24/7 emergency phone support
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Activities, meals, or entrances not listed above
- Drinks during included meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
Choose your package
Private, From Comfortable to VIP
Every departure is private — just your own group, guide and vehicle, on any date you choose. Tap a package below to compare what’s included.
Prices shown are per person, based on 2 travelers sharing a twin or double room. Traveling solo or want your own room? Add the single supplement listed for your package.
Comfortable · From $1,630 per person
Plan the Comfortable Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $1,630 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $489 |
| Accommodation style | 4-star hotels or traditional riads |
Luxury · From $2,288 per person
Plan the Luxury Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $2,288 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $686 |
| Accommodation style | High-end 4-star to standard 5-star hotels or luxurious riads |
Premium · From $2,950 per person
Plan the Premium Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $2,950 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $885 |
| Accommodation style | Handpicked 5-star hotels & luxurious boutique riads |
High-End (VIP) · From $4,617 per person
Plan the High-End (VIP) Package
| Price per person (2 sharing) | $4,617 |
| Single supplement (your own room) | $1,385 |
| Accommodation style | Morocco’s most prestigious 5-star hotels |
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airports do I fly into and out of?
This is a round trip — you’ll arrive at and depart from Marrakech Menara Airport.
Can this tour be customised?
Yes. This itinerary can be adjusted to your dates, pace and interests — extra nights in any city, a different accommodation tier, or changes to the route are all possible. Tell us what you’d like and we’ll tailor it.
How do I book, and what deposit is required?
A 30% deposit confirms your booking — pay it directly via our “Down Payment” option, or choose “Book Now, Pay Later” and we’ll send payment details by PayPal, Wise, or bank transfer. The remaining balance is settled in Morocco.
What payment methods do you accept?
The remaining balance can be paid in Morocco — cash (no fee), Wise (no fee), PayPal (5% fee), or credit card (3% fee, in MAD). Your deposit isn’t locked to this one trip: it’s valid toward any private tour we run, in Morocco or elsewhere we operate (Egypt, Jordan, Tanzania, Tunisia, Mauritania, and more), and it can be transferred to a family member, friend, or anyone you refer to us.
What is your cancellation policy?
If we need to cancel (extremely rare, emergency only), your deposit is refunded in full. If you need to cancel: the deposit is non-refundable, but canceling 30+ days before departure lets you apply it to a postponed trip within the next two years, at no extra cost. Canceling within 0–29 days of departure may carry a hotel cancellation charge, which varies by property — we only pass on what we’re actually charged, nothing more.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is not included in this tour and is not provided by us, but we strongly recommend arranging it before you travel.
Do I need a visa for Morocco?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality — many visitors (including from the EU, UK, US and Canada) can enter visa-free for stays up to 90 days, but you should confirm your own country’s requirement before booking flights.
Still have questions?
Talk to our Morocco team directly. We usually reply within a few hours.
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