Private Morocco Food Tour & Sahara Desert Experience from Marrakech

About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · MarrakeshMarrakech to Essaouira – Coastal Flavors & Medina Charm

   

   You're collected from Marrakech airport or your accommodation and driven to Essaouira, a UNESCO-listed coastal city. Walk the pristine beach, historic ramparts and Skala De La Ville, then lose yourself in the medina's souks and artisan workshops. Lunch is fresh Atlantic seafood at a local spot your driver recommends, before heading back to Marrakech for the evening.

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   Day 2 · OurikaOurika Valley – Berber Culture & Riverside Tagine Experience

   

   Head into the Atlas Mountains towards Ourika Valley with a local guide. You'll visit Setti Fatma waterfalls and remote Berber villages, browse the vibrant market, then eat authentic tagine by the riverside. There's time to sit by the water before the drive back to Marrakech.

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   Day 3 · MarrakeshMarrakech to Dades Valley – Kasbahs & High Atlas Wonders

   

   Leave Marrakech over Tizi n'Tichka Pass, soaking in Atlas panoramas. You'll explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou—historically and cinematically significant—then eat couscous there. Stop at Ouarzazate and its Atlas Studios before arriving in Dades Valley, boxed in by dramatic cliffs.

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   Day 4 · Boumalne DadesDades Gorge & Merzouga – A Desert Gastronomic Experience

   

   Drive through desert landscapes around Erfud and Rissani, visiting local markets and Saharan-Berber villages to understand regional traditions. Eat Madfouna (Berber pizza) in Rissani, then continue to Merzouga. You'll do a sunset camel trek through Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep in a luxury desert camp with traditional Moroccan food and live music.

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   Day 5 · MerzougaMerzouga to Marrakech – Sunrise & Scenic Journey

   Wake early to watch sunrise over Erg Chebbi from camp. Eat a proper breakfast, then drive back to Marrakech with stops to rest and photograph the landscape. You'll arrive in the evening, still carrying the Sahara with you.

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   Day 6 · MarrakeshMarrakech Guided City Tour

   A guided tour takes you through Marrakech's vibrant souks and hidden corners with a local guide. You learn to cook Tanjia, a famous local dish, in an actual kitchen, then eat what you've made at a farewell dinner.

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   Day 7 · MarrakeshDeparture from Marrakech

   Spend the day shopping for artisanal souvenirs or exploring bits of the city you missed. Your complimentary private transfer to Menara Airport gets you out in time for your flight, bags full of flavors and memories.

What's included

• Guide: Professional Local Trekking Guide in Setti Fatma Professional Tour Guide in Marrakech ( Day 6 )
• Meals: Daily breakfast . Dinners in Dades Valley accommodation and Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp Specialty meals: - Day 1: Fish Tajine or Dish lunch in Essaouira - Day 2: Traditional Berber tagine lunch in Ourika Valley - Day 3: Couscous lunch at Kasbah Ait Benhaddou - Day 4: Medfouna (Berber pizza) lunch in Rissani - Day 6: Tanjia dining experience in Marrakech .
• Activities: Camel-trek in Merzouga desert Airport transfers and hotel pick-up / drop-off . Bottled water during the trip
• Optional: Optional Guide in the UNESCO-Listed Kasbah Ait Ben haddou
• Insurance: My Morocco Tours provides transportation insurance . However, travelers are recommended to have their own travel insurance for personal medical expenses
• Transport: Private and air-conditioned comfortable vehicle . The size and type of the vehicle will depend on the size of the travel group.
• Accommodation: 6 nights in charming premium hotels, riads, and 5 stars luxury desert camp.
• Also: Private & Air-Conditioned Comfortable Transportations Luxurious Transportation upon request Multilingual Professional Drivers Professional Multilingual Guides Premuim comfortable 4 to 5 stars accommodations Luxurious Desert Camps Camel Ride, Quad Bike & 4WD Tours in the desert

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