12 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Ouarzazate to Merzouga Desert

12 Days Morocco Desert Tour from Marrakech to Merzouga Desert

12 Days Morocco Grand Tour starts and ends in Ouarzazate!

Ouarzazate
Ouarzazate

Tour Overview:

Embark on a captivating 12‑day journey beginning in Ouarzazate, tracing the dramatic landscapes of southern and central Morocco. You’ll set off from Ouarzazate through the High Atlas and arrive at Merzouga for camel treks and nights under the stars in the Sahara, before exploring Dades and Todra gorges on your way from Ouarzazate to Merzouga, visit the iconic Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. The itinerary then leads you through the scenic Middle Atlas (including Ifrane, Azrou with its cedar forests and Barbary macaques), culminating in a deep dive into Fes with a guided tour of its medieval medina, tanneries, historic gates, the Bou Inania madrasa, and the world’s oldest university, al‑Qarawiyyin, Explore Tangier and the picturesque town of Chefchaouen and then travel to casablanca via Rabat to reach Marrakech. Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech with its souks and historic landmarks then later on move to Ouarzazate.

 

Pricing for this 12-Day Tour from Ouarzazate

Price Based on 2 People is: €1610 per person 

Price Based on 3 People is: €1293 per person 

Price Based on 4 People is: €1165 per person 

Price Based on 5 People is: €1088 per person 

Price Based on 6 People is: €1036 per person 

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Tour Highlights:

  • Private tour with comfortable car and experienced driver
  • 24/7 personalized support throughout your trip
  • Private Airport transfers for a smooth experience
  • Pick-up & drop off atf/from your hotel or riad
  • Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
  • Experience the dramatic landscapes of the Dades and Todra Gorges.
  • Overnight stay in a luxury Desert Camp with Private bathroom inside your Tent
  • Visit Khamlia Village and enjoy a traditional live performance of Gnaoua music.
  • Discover the vibrant local market of Rissani and experience authentic Moroccan culture
  • Ride Camels through the magical Sunset across the golden dunes of Erg Chebbi.
  • Authentic Moroccan dinner with live music around Campfire
  • Wake up to the tranquil Desert Sunrise and enjoy a delicious Breakfast
  • Journey through the Middle Atlas with stops in Azrou and the alpine town of Ifrane
  • Guided city tour in Fes, exploring ancient medinas, palaces, and cultural landmarks
  • Visits the Roman ruins of Volubilis
  • Time to explore the picturesque blue town of Chefchaouen in the Rif Mountains
  • Discover the charm of Tangier city
  • Discover Morocco’s capital, Rabat, and the cosmopolitan city of Casablanca
  • Explore the vibrant city of Marrakech with its souks and historic landmarks
  • Travel in a private vehicle with a professional driver for a comfortable, customized experience
  • Clear pricing with no hidden extra fees on all our tour packages


Tour Itinerary:

Day 01: Ouarzazate Arrival

Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival at Ouarzazate Airport, our driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel or riad. Take time to relax after your journey or begin exploring this peaceful desert city, known as the Hollywood of Africa for its famous film studios and stunning landscapes. If time permits, you can visit the impressive Taourirt Kasbah, a UNESCO-recognized site, or take a short stroll around the city center to experience the local atmosphere and architecture. For dinner, enjoy traditional Moroccan cuisine at a local restaurant or your accommodation.

Overnight in Ouarzazate

Lose season in Rose valley
Lose season in Rose valley

Day 02: Ouarzazate  – Ait ben haddou – Skoura oasis – Rose valley – Dades

Today we will pick you up in the morning from Ouarzazate. First, we will move  to visit the UNESCO Heritage Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. This Ksar or Kasbah is one of the most precious and well-preserved strongholds in Morocco. Built on a hilltop. Kasbah Ait Ben haddou inspired myriad movie makers like Gladiator and Game of Thrones filmed here. The view from the upper heights of the Kasbah is fright-inspiring and worth desiring mount through the sinuous streets. Next, we will continue along the Road of One Thousand Kasbahs, heading into the Skoura oasis. Then continue to visit Rose Valley, the Moroccan roses’ center and products. Where the acres of Persian roses grew. And reaped to breed rose water and creams throughout Morocco and other countries around the world. Our last step on this day will be in Dades. We will continue through Dades Valley to explore it's stunning landscapes before heading to our hotel in Dades for a restful evening.

Overnight in Dades

First rays sun in Todra Gorges
First rays sun in Todra Gorges

Day 03: Dades – Todra gorge – Tinjdad – Rissani – Merzouga desert

Today we will meet you in the morning at your hotel in Dades, and after breakfast, we will start making our way to the desert camp, then set onto Todra Gorges, the spectacular gash in the hills that surrounds Tinghir village to see the gigantic rock walls that changed colors when the sun unfolds. These 300 meters cliffs of limestone shaped weirdly and 15 meters separated from each other. We can often meet Nomads in the gorge.

Many deserted Kasbahs, nomad brick villages, and green oases. And then the scenery will change again as we start seeing the first sand dunes from the road. The great sand oasis of Merzouga desert is an amazing area of fine, apricot, colored sand extensions as far as the eye can see. We will then proceed to our Desert Camp to rest. As we can go outside to enjoy the desert sunset.

Overnight in Merzouga

Desert Camp in Merzouga desert
Desert Camp in Merzouga desert

Day 04: Merzouga – Khamlia – Rissani – Camel ride

After breakfast, we will start our explorative desert journey of the area. Morning wake up early to take in the images of the sun rising over the sand dunes which gives the sand an impressive mix of colours. This morning we will explore the area a bit, Besides, we can visit the ruins in Rissani village with local market. And then, we will move to explore Khamlia village where we will listen to the Gnaoua (tuareg) music played by the black men with descendants from Sudan, here we can dance or just relax and listen to music.

Late afternoon, we will head off into the vastness of the Sahara sand dunes. On a camel caravan guided by a local guide. The manly camel was a desert life pole over the centuries. And used to ship precious cargoes from Sub-Saharan Africa to the trading ports of the Mediterranean coast. We can ride or walk alongside as we reach the pace of the caravan led by Berber guides and marvel at the awesome spectacle of the desert and the solitude a silence that comes with it. After that, we will discover the beauty behind this region, and then slowly return back to our camp.

As the sun goes down, we will head to our comfort and luxury private desert camp. To enchanted with the mint tea and dates or nuts. The desert camp sits between the golden sand dunes of the Sahara. And gives the impression of being in solitude in the vast African desert. Again, while enjoying the comforts of Saharan camp. We will enjoy a delicious dinner. Prepared by local people and followed by music and a campfire beneath the starry African sky. Nothing compares to the millions of stars, silence, and peacefulness of the Sahara. Later on, we will go to rest in luxury canvas tents. Feeling like stepping back into one of the stories from the Arabian nights.

Overnight in Merzouga -  Camp

Sunrise in Merzouga desert
Sunrise in Merzouga desert

Day 05: Merzouga desert – Erfoud – Midelt – Azrou – Ifran – Fes

We will start the day early to enjoy the magnificent desert sunrise before we are treated to breakfast. Then we will enjoy a shower and then start our trip to Fez city. On our way to Midelt, where we will break for lunch, we will pass through Ziz Oasis. After Lunch, we will continue through the Middle Atlas. Then we will stop at Azrou to view the Atlas cedar-forested hills that populated with myriad Barbary monkeys. This city well known for its Atlas cedars forest. Next, we will continue to the charming Swiss village of Ifrane city; called Switzerland of Morocco. Late afternoon we will proceed directly to Fes.

Overnight in Fes

Largest & Oldest tanneries in Fes
Largest & Oldest tanneries in Fes

Day 06: Fes city tour with an official guide

After breakfast in our Hotel or Riad. We will head into the city to explore the medina of Fes with an official friendly guide. Fes is the cultural capital and one of the most complete medieval Islamic cities in the world. We will start our sightseeing with a visit of the Royal paltouh, the mosaic house for traditional pottery methods used by Fassi artisans. Heading into the medina, passing through the gates and walls into the alleyways beyond transports you back in time.ace from the towers of Borj. Then the cemetery Bab Fet

The streets are just as they were when they were built in the 8th century. We will then pass through Bab Boujloud, the medina entrance to explore the largest famous tanneries in morocco. And the historical monument Idris's II tomb. In addition to the oldest university in the world; Al Qarawayine university. Also, Nejjarine is a place of wooden crafts. And other ancient buildings such as Bou-inania medersa, Al-Karawyn mosque, and then a stroll around al Attarine souk. After that, we close our guided tour with a hammam, or traditional bathhouse to steam away the stresses of life. Later on, we will move to our hotel or riad in the medina.

Overnight in Fes

Roman Ruin in Volubilis
Roman Ruin in Volubilis

Day 07: Fes – Volubilis – Chefchaouen

Traveling from Fes to Chefchaouen via Volubilis, this former roman ruins outpost is one of the most preserved archaeological places in morocco and is distinct with many mosaics that are still sound for us to behold. Declared a world heritage place in 1977 by UNESCO and it’s just a short drive to Meknes. Afternoon we will transfer to Chefchaouen.

Overnight in Chefchaouen

Cap Spartel in Tangier 
Cap Spartel in Tangier 

Day 08: Chefchaouen – Tangier

Today we will leave Chefchaouen and move to visit the gateway between Africa and Europe.Tangier, named for the goddess Tinge and the lover of Hercules, who mythically pulled Europe apart from Africa to form the Strait Gibraltar. First, we will visit Spartel Cap, Lighthouse, where the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean white sea converged.

After that, we will visit the cave of Hercules, where we can have much-photographed view from within the mythical dwelling cave of Hercules that resembles a map of Africa as it existed since Neolithic period, Next, we will back to the city for the visit of Museum Kasbah of Mediterranean culture. Here we will spend a few hours aliasing down the alleyways, within it’s 15th century Portuguese fortress walls. Then, we can move around St Andrew’s Church for a spot of gravestone reading, and then take in the latest art exhibition at the cultural center of Ibn Khaldoun.

Overnight in Tangier

Hassan ll mosques in Casablanca
Hassan ll mosques in Casablanca

Day 09: Tangier – Rabat – Casablanca

Today we will leave Tangier city. And move to explore Rabat, the capital of Morocco. Founded in the 10th century the by Phoenicians and Romans. Our visit in this city will include a visit the Royal tomb of Mohammed V. And Hassan tower; the major minaret of the spectacular Hassan mosque constructed by Almohad Yacoub El Mansour. We will then head into the city to visit Kasbah Oudaya a colonial heritage Kasbah in the city. In the afternoon, we will move to explore Casablanca for a 1-hour drive.

Overnight in Casablanca

 

Casablanca
Casablanca

Day 10: Casablanca – Marrakech

Today we will explore Casablanca, this modern city has the largest airport in morocco, our tour in Casablanca will include the visit of Mohamed V square; an Airy square built-in 1916 amid French Colonial buildings, with a statue & pigeon-covered fountain. The most visited sight of Hassan ll mosque, was built & Completed in 1993 by Bouygues, and designed by Pinseau. Hassan ll mosque is an incredible architecture and largest mosque that has a second tallest minaret at 210 meters in the world after the Algiers grand mosque. Next, we will have time for lunch and then we continue the exploration of Casablanca city by heading into the medina to discover the modern culture, here we can make a stroll around the corniche row and Atlantic boardwalk that shined by many restaurants. After the visit of Casablanca, we will transfer to Marrakech.

Overnight in Marrakech

KouToubia Mosque
KouToubia Mosque

Day 11: Marrakech city tour with an official guide

Today, we will enjoy a guided city tour in Marrakech, our journey will include a visit of antique Moroccan architecture. Koutoubia mosque, built in the 12th century by Caliph Abd al-Mumen with a 77 meters minaret. And the Saadian tomb, Bahia Palace and Badiaa Palace. Then we will continue toward Jama-a el Fna square, the famous world square and the symbol of Marrakech. A charming place with snake charmers, and the tastiest fresh orange juice. Crowding the square to give an exotic impression. Moreover, we will head into the Medina Souk (Market). The main cultural place to explore Morocco's historical culture. With the local artisans and experience the scents of all Moroccan spices. Then, we will drive to Ouarzazate.

Overnight in Ouarzazate

Day 12: Ouarzazate Departure

Your tour comes to an end today, and we hope you’ve had a memorable and enriching journey with us. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a morning visit to some of Ouarzazate Shops. Otherwise, we will arrange a timely and comfortable transfer from your hotel or riad to the Airport. Thank you for traveling with us, safe travels and we hope to welcome you back soon!

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