Explore the rich traditions of southern Morocco in this immersive 7-day tour that connects Marrakech to the Sahara and the Atlantic coast. Experience the art of pottery in Tamegroute, ride camels at sunset in Erg Chigaga, and delve into the lives of local artisans, including rug weavers and saffron growers. Engage in shared meals and short hikes that reveal the daily life and crafts of the region, culminating in visits to Essaouira’s coastal medina and woodworking ateliers.
- Duration: 7 days of cultural exploration and adventure
- Visit local workshops, including pottery, carpet weaving, and saffron farming
- Enjoy shared meals and a home-cooked dinner with a nomad family
- Experience camel rides and stunning landscapes from the Sahara to the Atlantic coast
We will send the pickup location 24 hours before the tour
We will pick you up at Jemaa el-Fnaa. The guide will be waiting for you with a sign labeled "Amazigh Artisan Tours."
Leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing small villages and terraced fields. Stop in the Ounilla Valley for photos
Visiting the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou
Walk through the earthen alleys and learn about the caravan routes that once passed here
Continue through the Rose Valley and visit a local cooperative.
Arrive in the red rock landscapes of Dades Gorge by late afternoon.Overnight in Dades Gorge.
Spend the day exploring the gorge and its unique rock formations. Hike among the Monkey Fingers and enjoy a simple picnic in the valley. Visit a nomad family for tea and learn about life in this region. In the evening, share a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Overnight in Dades Gorge.
Travel south toward the Draa Valley, where long stretches of date palms line the riverbed. Take a guided walk through the oasis and see how local families farm and live in this desert environment. Continue to Nkob for a tour of its traditional kasbahs.Overnight in Nkob.
stop in Tamnougalt to explore its historic kasbah
In Tamegroute, visit the workshops known for their distinctive green pottery.
Continue to the dunes of Erg Chigaga. In the evening, take a camel ride to watch the sunset over the sand. Overnight in a luxury desert camp.
Travel off-road across open desert landscapes toward Foum Zgid.
Continue to Tazenakht, known for its carpet weaving traditions, and visit a local workshop
Stop in Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron region, to visit a cooperative and learn about the harvest
Arrive in Taroudant in the evening. Overnight in Taroudant.
Visit the panoramic view of Agadir Ouflla
stop for a break for lunch in Taghazoute
Drive to the Atlantic coast and reach the port town of Essaouira
Walk through the medina, visit a woodworking workshop, and spend time by the ocean.
n the late afternoon, return to Marrakech.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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