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8-Day Marrakech to Desert Tour | Morocco Travel Portal

8-Day Tour • Marrakech → Merzouga → Fes → Casablanca

8-Day Tour: Marrakech → Desert & Imperial Cities

8 Days / 7 Nights Pick-up: Marrakech Private or Small-Group Best of Morocco

Trip Overview

Start in Marrakech, cross the High Atlas via Tizi n'Tichka to Ouarzazate, then wind through the dramatic Dades and Todra gorges to Merzouga for a sunset camel trek and a night under the stars. Explore Erg Chebbi by 4×4 (Khamlia, seasonal lake, nomads) before continuing north to Fes for a full guided visit. Cap the journey with imperial Rabat and oceanfront Casablanca, then return to Marrakech.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 — Marrakech

Airport pick‑up and transfer to your riad. Evening at leisure. Dinner & overnight.

Day 2 — Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Dades

Cross Tizi n'Tichka (2,260 m) with panoramic stops. Lunch among palm groves, continue to Ouarzazate then Dades. Dinner & overnight.

Day 3 — Dades → Todra → Rissani → Merzouga

Visit Atlas Studios & Taourirt Kasbah (time permitting). Drive the valleys to Todra, then via Rissani to Merzouga. Sunset camel trek to camp, dinner with Berber music under the stars.

Day 4 — Merzouga Desert (4×4)

Explore Erg Chebbi: Dayet Sriji lake (seasonal), volcanic area near Yasmina, Khamlia Gnawa village, visit a nomadic family. Optional camel back to camp. Dinner & overnight.

Day 5 — Merzouga → Midelt → Fes

Sunrise over dunes, breakfast & shower. Travel via Ziz Valley, Errachidia and Tizi n'Talghamt to Midelt then on to Fes. Dinner & overnight.

Day 6 — Fes Guided Tour

Visit the tanneries, Al Quaraouiyine, Medersa Bou Inania, Bab Boujloud, artisan souks and scenic viewpoint at Merenid Tombs. Dinner & overnight.

Day 7 — Fes → Rabat → Casablanca

In Rabat see Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Udayas. Continue to Casablanca to visit the Hassan II Mosque and stroll the Corniche. Dinner & overnight.

Day 8 — Casablanca → Marrakech

Drive back to Marrakech. Drop‑off at your accommodation or airport.

What's Included / Not Included

Included

  • Pick‑up & drop‑off from your riad/hotel (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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