About this trip
Nine days from Marrakech to the Sahara and back, tracing a route that takes in mountains, gorges and desert without rushing any of it.
You cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass, stop at the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou, then work through valleys and the Todgha Gorges before reaching the dunes at Merzouga. A camel ride at sunset brings you to a desert camp for the night, with dinner and music under the stars.
It is an easy-paced, fully guided trip, well suited to families or anyone wanting Morocco's highlights covered comfortably rather than roughed out.
What you'll do
- Cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka Pass
- Visit the kasbah at Ait Benhaddou
- Drive through the Todgha Gorges
- Ride a camel into the dunes at Merzouga at sunset
- Overnight at a desert camp with dinner and traditional music
- Easy-paced and fully guided, suited to families and groups
- One night is spent in a desert camp rather than a hotel
Worth it if you value seamless logistics, standout guides, and curated experiences. Think twice if you need flexibility—this is a carefully structured itinerary.
- Guides like Bakar, Mustapha, and MoMo consistently go beyond brief—genuine cultural insights, personal touches, accessibility support.
- Desert camp nights with camel rides and starlit dunes deliver exactly what brochures promise, consistently backed up by travellers.
- One reviewer noted a hotel room standard dip despite pristine grounds; hotel quality varies slightly across the itinerary.
- Nine-day tour leaves some wanting more time in Fez; consider the 10-day option if northern Morocco interests you equally.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Marrakesh · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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