6 days tour from Marrakech to Sahara desert & Atlantic coast Essaouira

If you wish to spend your vacation combining an exploration of the Wild Erg Chigaga Sahara Desert Dunes & Atlantic coastal city Essaouira and the imperial Marrakech if you want to discover Moroccan culture & Heritage, well take this best 6 days tour from Marrakech to Essaouira offers all that and more in an adventurous tour that will satisfy all your curiosity about Morocco.
Our road trip from Marrakech will take us to the Gorges Todra and Dades crossing the valleys, canyons, palm groves, lakes, rivers, woodlands, and mountains.
We will explore mysterious Ksours and kasbahs, Berber granaries, and Grottoes, have tea with the nomads in the Sahara, walk in the shade of palm leaves, cross the Wild Sahara desert of Erg Chigaga also we will visit the Atlantic coast
In Essaouira.


Itinerary

Day 1: MARRAKECH – AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY

Stop At: Tichka-Pass, Tizi N'Tichka, Morocco
will meet your driver and starting at 8 am from your accommodation, We journey over the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-N-Tichka pass 2260m/7500ft- It is the highest pass-road in Africa. Panoramic views over the Berber villages and beautiful landscapes in the background. We stop for a break and pictures.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Telouet Kasbah, Telouet Morocco
Later, we drive through the Ounila Valley then we stop to visit the Kasbah of Telouet.
Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Ounila Valley, Ait Ben Haddou Morocco
We continue along the Ounila valley till the village of Ait Benhaddou.

Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
We stop for lunch here, and we go for a visit to the Mud-brick Castel listed world heritage by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We pass by Ouarzazate, the Moroccan Hollywood city due to the number of movies that have been shot here. (Optional visit to the Cinema Studios).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dadès Gorges, Morocco
Afterward, we continue our journey towards Dades valley through Rose Valley and the Road of thousand Kasbah.
Overnight in Dades Valley.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Palm Grove in a Guesthouse (in a half board).

Day 2: DADES VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – DRAÁVALLEY – ZAGORA

Stop At: Todra River, Morocco
After breakfast, we will drive to the top of Dades Valley, beautiful view over the valley and the mountain gorge. We head toward Todra valley via Tinghir. It is a contrasted valley with Rocky canons & huge palm trees. We will absolutely make picture stops. Later, we get to the famous Todra Mountain Gorge, (Its altitude: 400m/ 1312ft.) where you can walk through.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
We resume our journey to the Draa Valley. We head south toward the Saghrou Atlas Mountains. Volcanic Rock formation contrasted with the green oasis of Draa Valley.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
Later will be a fascinating Palm grove, oases, and ancient Kasbahs. Till we get to Zagora “the Desert door”.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at the Palm Grove in a Guesthouse (in a half board).

Day 3: ZAGORA – TAMGROUTE – MHAMID – ERG CHIGAGA DUNES (SANDBOARDING)

Stop At: Amezrou, Amezrou, Souss-Massa
After breakfast, we take a nice walk through the Palm grove & oases, till we get to the Jewish quarter so we can visit the Kasbah of Amzerou.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Tamegroute, Valle du Daraa, Zagora Morocco
Later on, we drive to the 16th-century village called Tamegroute. You will visit the Koranic school & its library, the Underground Kasbah, and the green pottery makers.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: M'Hamid, M'Hamid, Souss-Massa
Lunch will be in Mhamid, 2 options:
1 – Restaurant in Mhamid
2 – Picnic in the Desert (your driver will organize it).

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Erg Chigaga، Morocco
We leave the tarmac road and we trade it for off-road, Stones River, and Sand Dunes for 2 hours. On the way, we will stop at the Oases. 30min later, we will arrive at Erg Chigaga (largest sand dunes in the region) before the sunset Well! Here you have to trade your vehicle for Camels, so you would have 1 hour Camel trekking on the sand dunes during the sunset. The best time for pictures as the sand turns red in order to match this beautiful sky.
Arrive at your Desert camp, Check in your private tent, and enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: OverNight in a traditional nomad desert camp in Erg Chigaga in half board.

Day 4: CAMEL TREKKING AROUND THE ERG CHIGAGA SAND DUNES

Stop At: Erg Chigaga، Morocco
You will assist the sunrise from the top of the dunes, especially the sand color contrasts with the sky and the sun. It’s breakfast time. Your Camels are ready for trekking through the sand dunes of Erg Chigaga. In 2 hours we reach the Tamares tree, where your guide is going to make the lunch. Kebabs & freshly baked bread will be made locally as the nomads. Explore the area around and get back to the main Desert camp. Admire the beautiful sunset on the dunes for the second time. enjoy your special evening. Dinner and campfire with drum players and Berber music.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: OverNight in a traditional nomad desert camp in Erg Chigaga in half board.


Day 5: ERG CHIGAGA – LAKE IRIQUI – FOUMZGUID – TAROUDANT

Stop At: Iriki, Morocco
After breakfast, we will head north-west direction to Foum-Zguid for 3 hours on Off-road. We will stop at Iriqui Lake, a surprisingly dry water Lake in the middle of nowhere.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Foum Zguid, Foum Zguid, Guelmim-Oued Noun
The next stop is at the fossil beds, make a fossil hunt- We will drive along the mountain ridges of the Jebel Bani, and acacia tree groves.
We will take a break as soon as we got the Tarmac road back. Our break will be at the Foum-Zguid village.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Tazenakht, Morocco
We drive 1 hour and we stop for lunch at Taznakht village. Optional; visit the women’s cooperative for the carpet weavers, as Taznakht has been known for.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Taroudant, Taroudant, Souss-Massa
We drive through the Anti-Atlas, a UNESCO Argan-tree Bioreserve, and finally to Taroudant, known locally as the ‘Grandmother of Marrakesh’ it looks like a smaller version of Marrakech with its surrounding ramparts and was the country’s capital at the Saadians in the sixteenth century before they moved onwards to the Red City.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: TAROUDANT – AGADIR – ESSAOUIRA

Stop At: Agadir, Agadir, Souss-Massa
Shortly after breakfast will leave Taroudant toward Essaouira . after a 1-hour drive we will be at Agadir city the most resort town of Morocco famous for its golf courses, wide crescent beach, and seaside promenade lined with cafes. We will stop in Agadir to enjoy its long golden beach.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sidi Kaouki, Sidi Kaouki, Marrakech-Safi
Then we take the Atlantic coast road passing by many fishing villages and stop in one for a lunch break.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
On the way, you will join some local women on the operation to extract argan oil from the argan nuts the traditional way and see some goats climbing Argan trees,
Finally, we arrive at Essaouira you will have a free evening to enjoy this wonderful city and spend the night in one of the city’s charming Riads.

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in a Guesthouse

Day 7: ESSAOUIRA - MARRAKECH

Stop At: Essaouira, Essaouira, Marrakech-Safi
you will meet your guide to walk you through the city and explain its history and its Islamic-Portogues culture bend.
visit the old Medina the heart of the city where you will walk through its alleys and see its people and their lifestyle also the arts and crafts, and you will have the chance to see some historical sights such as the Scala du Port, the Sqala de Kasbah,
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Our 6 days tour from Marrakech comes to its ending we will conclude our services by taking you to Marrakech to catch up on your flight, consider the arrival time will be 3 hours before the flight, if your flight is in Marrakech or Rabat don’t worry we still at your service.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: 7 Days
Start location: 1: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
2: Essaouira, Morocco
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick you up from wherever you are, just provide the location while booking.

Airports

• Menara Airport, Marrakech Morocco
• Essaouira Airport, Essaouira Morocco

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Pick-up and drop-off from your Hotel in Marrakech
• 4WD & fuel & native English speaking driver
• Accommodation in Draa Valle Zagora
• 2 Nights in a traditional nomad desert camp in Erg Chigaga in half board.
• Camel trekking in the desert ‘Camel each’.
• Evening Eve Party with music and dance
• 5x Breakfast
• 4x Dinner
• 4x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 5 nights
• Entry/Admission - Telouet Kasbah
• Entry/Admission - Tamegroute

Not Included

• Beverages
• Tips

Facilities