5 Days the Beauty of South Morocco Tour from Marrakech

Depart from Marrakech in the morning, heading towards the High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2,260 meters). Enjoy photo stops along the mountain roads and visit a local argan oil cooperative to learn about this unique product. Arrive at the iconic Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Morocco’s most famous fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featured in films like Gladiator and Game of Thrones. After exploring, continue to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Morocco.” Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

After breakfast, drive through the stunning Draa Valley, home to Morocco’s longest river, passing Berber villages, oasis towns, and ancient kasbahs. Visit the kasbah of Tamnougalt, then continue towards Alnif, where you’ll enjoy lunch.

In the afternoon, reach Merzouga, where the majestic Erg Chebbi dunes rise from the desert. Prepare for a camel trekking adventure into the heart of the dunes, stopping to watch the mesmerizing sunset. Arrive at your desert camp, enjoy dinner, traditional Berber music, and sleep under the stars.

Wake early to witness the unforgettable sunrise over the dunes. Ride camels back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. Then enjoy a 4x4 desert tour, visiting Khamlia Village, home to the Gnawa people, where you’ll experience their spiritual music and culture.

Visit nomadic families living in the desert, see seasonal lakes (if available), and explore fossil sites or ancient mines. Return to your hotel in Merzouga to relax. Before sunset, drive to a high dune viewpoint to witness a breathtaking sunset over the Sahara. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, head to Rissani, famous for its traditional market and the Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, founder of the Alaouite dynasty. Stop at Erfoud, known for its fossil workshops.

Drive to the spectacular Todra Gorges, where towering cliffs create a dramatic canyon. Enjoy a short hike through the gorge and have lunch. Continue along the scenic route to Dades Valley, stopping for photos of rock formations like the famous “Monkey Fingers.” Dinner and overnight in a guesthouse or hotel in the Dades Valley.

After breakfast, continue along the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs, passing through charming Berber villages. Visit the Valley of Roses, famous for rose products, and stop at a rose cooperative.

Drive to Skoura Oasis, visit the historic Amridil Kasbah, then continue to Ouarzazate to visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah, once the residence of the Glaoui family. After lunch, cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi N’Tichka Pass, enjoying panoramic views along the way. Arrive in Marrakech by late afternoon. End of the tour.