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7-Day Marrakech to Desert & Draa Valley | Morocco Travel Portal

7-Day Tour • Marrakech ↔ Sahara via Draa Valley

7-Day Tour: Marrakech → Sahara & Draa Valley

7 Days / 6 Nights Pick-up: Airport / Marrakech Private or Small-Group Diverse Landscapes

Trip Overview

Meet‑and‑greet at Marrakech airport, then set off over the High Atlas via Tizi n’ Tichka to the palm seas of the Draa Valley and Zagora. Go off‑road on sections of the historic Rally Dakar pistes toward Khamlia, then continue to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and a nomad‑style camp under the stars. Circle the dunes and villages, then head via Todra and Dades Gorges and through Skoura (Kasbah Amridil) back to Marrakech for your departure.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Airport → Marrakech

Airport pickup and transfer to your riad. Evening meet‑and‑greet with our team. Dinner & overnight at the riad.

Day 2 — Marrakech → Draa Valley → Zagora

Cross the High Atlas via Tizi n’ Tichka (2,260 m) with scenic stops. Descend the Tizi n’ Tinififft pass to reach the vast Draa Valley and its palm groves. Dinner & overnight in Zagora.

Day 3 — Zagora → Rally Dakar pistes → Khamlia

Off‑road adventure on desert pistes linked to the Rally Dakar routes, passing oases and hamada landscapes. Arrive to the Gnawa‑heritage village of Khamlia. Dinner & overnight in a desert guesthouse.

Day 4 — Ouzina/Khamlia → Merzouga (Camel Trek)

Visit Khamlia for Gnawa music, the seasonal lake by Merzouga (birdlife when present), and a nomad family for tea. Late afternoon camel trek over Erg Chebbi to your camp. Dinner, drums and stargazing.

Day 5 — Merzouga → Tinghir → Todra → Dades

Sunrise and breakfast, then drive to the soaring Todra Gorge via Tinghir. Optional stop in Rissani for Berber pizza. Follow the Dades Valley to overnight in Dades Gorge.

Day 6 — Dades → Valley of Roses → Skoura → Marrakech

Morning stroll in Dades formations before continuing through El Kelaa M’Gouna (Valley of Roses) to Skoura palm oasis. Visit Kasbah Amridil. Return across the Atlas to Marrakech. Dinner & overnight.

Day 7 — Marrakech → Airport

Brief Marrakech highlights (time permitting) and private transfer to the airport. End of services.

What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Airport/riad pick‑up & drop‑off (or nearest accessible point)
  • Private, air‑conditioned vehicle & fuel
  • Professional English‑speaking driver
  • Sunset camel trek in Erg Chebbi
  • Night in desert camp (dinner & breakfast)

Not Included

  • Lunches & drinks
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Optional monument/studio entrance fees

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