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This 6-day journey through Morocco’s Deep South combines famous highlights with authentic local experiences that many desert tours do not offer. In addition to visiting iconic destinations such as Ait Ben Haddou, Dades Valley, Todra Gorges, and the Sahara Desert of Merzouga, travelers will experience the culture and daily life of southern Morocco.
Along the route, you will participate in a traditional pottery-making experience with local artisans, discovering techniques that have been passed down for generations. In the Sahara Desert, you will meet nomad families living in traditional tents and learn about their lifestyle and traditions.
One of the most memorable moments of the tour is a Berber cooking experience with a local family in the desert, where you will prepare and share a traditional Moroccan meal together. Combined with stunning landscapes, historic kasbahs, and nights in the Sahara, this tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, culture, and authentic local immersion.
What's Included
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
When you arrive to the meeting point please wait for your driver he will be looking for you by himself by asking for your name and he already knows it
Itinerary
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1Marrakech
Pick up depending on your hotel location in Marrakech and vehicle accessibility after picking you up you will start your magnificent 6 day tour
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ait Ben Haddou
travel across the spectacular High Atlas Mountains via the famous Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of traditional Berber villages and mountain landscapes. Your first major stop will be the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, one of Morocco’s most famous fortified villages (kasbahs). Explore the ancient mud-brick architecture and learn about its history as a filming location for many movies and series.
4 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Ouarzazate
After lunch, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Gateway to the Sahara,” where you may visit the famous Taourirt Kasbah or view the Atlas Film Studios from outside. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Dades Gorges
After breakfast, travel through the beautiful Skoura Oasis, a palm grove filled with traditional kasbahs and small villages. Continue the journey through the Valley of Roses, famous for its rose products and local cooperatives. During the day you will enjoy a local pottery-making experience, where artisans will introduce you to traditional Moroccan pottery techniques that have been passed down through generations. Later in the afternoon, arrive in the scenic Dades Valley, known for its dramatic rock formations and winding roads. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in a local hotel or riad.
6 hours • Admission ticket free -
5Imlil
After spending time at the summit for photos and rest, you will descend back to the refuge for breakfast, then continue the trek down to Imlil.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Merzouga
After breakfast, explore the spectacular Dades Gorges, famous for its unique rock formations and stunning canyon landscapes. Continue the journey to the impressive Todra Gorges, a narrow canyon with towering cliffs reaching up to 300 meters high. Take time to walk through the gorge and enjoy the refreshing atmosphere before continuing your journey toward the Sahara Desert. Arrive in Merzouga, where the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi rise dramatically from the desert landscape. Prepare for an unforgettable camel ride across the dunes at sunset as you travel to your desert camp. Enjoy a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by Berber music around the campfire under the star-filled Sahara sky.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
7Merzouga
After breakfast at the camp, explore the surroundings of the Sahara with a 4x4 desert excursion. Visit small desert communities and meet local nomad families living in traditional tents, where you will share Moroccan tea and learn about their daily life and traditions. Later, take part in a unique cooking experience with a local Berber family in the desert. Together you will prepare an authentic Moroccan dish such as tagine or Berber pizza (Medfouna) using traditional cooking methods and fresh local ingredients. Enjoy the meal you prepared together while learning more about Berber culture and desert life. Spend the evening relaxing in the peaceful Sahara atmosphere and overnight at your desert camp.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
8Agdz
Wake early to witness the magical sunrise over the Sahara dunes. After breakfast, depart Merzouga and begin the journey through the spectacular landscapes of southern Morocco. Travel through villages and desert plains before reaching the beautiful Draa Valley, famous for its long palm groves and ancient kasbahs lining the valley. Arrive in the quiet town of Agdz, located at the beginning of the Draa Valley. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in a traditional guesthouse.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
9Marrakech
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Marrakech. Travel through the scenic landscapes of southern Morocco and cross the High Atlas Mountains once again via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Enjoy several stops along the way for photos and short breaks while admiring the breathtaking mountain scenery. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon, where your unforgettable 6-day Deep South Morocco adventure comes to an end.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate – Skoura Oasis – Pottery Experience – Dades Valley
Dades Valley – Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Desert
Merzouga Desert – Nomad Families – Desert Cooking Experience
Merzouga Desert – Draa Valley – Agdz
Agdz – High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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