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6 Days Desert Tour From Marrakech & Essaouira

6 days
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Start and end in Marrakesh
5.0 (1 review)
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Desert Family Tour
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
Group Size 2 - 16
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Marrakech to Dades Valley

    Marrakech to Dades Valley
    Start point
    Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco (Pick up from your Marrakech hotel / Riad , or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible., 07:20 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou UNESCO-listed fortified village
    • Explore Ait Ben Haddou village at leisure

    Optional Activities

    • Hire local guide at Ait Ben Haddou
    • Lunch at local cafes along the route
    Landmarks
    Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
    Tizi Ntichka Pass
    Ouarzazate
    Skoura Oasis
    Klaa M'Gouna
    Dades Valley
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  3. Day 2

    Dades Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert

    Dades Valley to Merzouga Sahara Desert
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Moroccan dinner served under the stars next to the campfire)

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Todgha oasis under palm trees
    • Explore Todgha Gorges
    • Sunset camel ride through Erg Chebbi sand dunes
    • Overnight at Sahara desert camp with tent

    Optional Activities

    • Stop at Rissani dates market
    Landmarks
    Todgha Gorges
    Tighir Oasis
    Rissani
    Erg Chebbi
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  4. Day 3

    Merzouga to Ouarzazate

    Merzouga to Ouarzazate
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Watch sunrise over the Sahara Desert
    • Return camel ride from desert camp

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch stop at Klaat M'Gouna (at leisure)
    Landmarks
    Tafilalet Palm Grove
    Rissani
    Alnif
    Anti-Atlas Mountains
    Tizi N'tfarkhin
    Tinghir
    High Atlas Mountains
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  5. Day 4

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech

    Ouarzazate to Marrakech
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Taourirt Kasbah
    • Visit Atlas Film Studios
    Landmarks
    Taourirt Kasbah
    Atlas Film Studios
  6. Day 5

    Marrakech to Essaouira

    Marrakech to Essaouira
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Essaouira

    Optional Activities

    • Explore beaches in Essaouira
    • Visit local cafes for mint tea
    • Souvenir shopping in Essaouira
    Landmarks
    Essaouira
    Essaouira Fortifications
  7. Day 6

    Essaouira to Marrakech

    Essaouira to Marrakech
    End point
    Marrakesh, Marrakech - Tensift - Al Haouz, Morocco (Drop off at your Marrakech hotel or the closest accessible location to your riad if not car accessible., 18:30 - 19:30)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with a view of the Atlantic)

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4.7 (13 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
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Traveler Moments

  • Two men with a goat by the roadside.
  • Outdoor walkway lined with lights at night.
  • Goat standing in a tree.
  • Desert tents with sunset in the background.
  • Interior of a lodging with bed and towels.
  • Man leaning on a railing with rocky landscape behind.
  • Camel caravan on sand dunes with blue sky.
  • People riding camels on sand dunes.
  • Desert landscape with scattered trees.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 1 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • Maximilian
    Maximilian5.0•April 2024
    First of all: We were very happy, that we have been hosted by Lahcen and Hicham 😁 two great guys!!! Our 6-day...
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    • Two men with a goat by the roadside.
    • Interior of a lodging with bed and towels.
    • People riding camels on sand dunes.
    • Goat standing in a tree.
    • Desert landscape with scattered trees.
    • Camel caravan on sand dunes with blue sky.
    • Man leaning on a railing with rocky landscape behind.
    • Desert tents with sunset in the background.
    • Outdoor walkway lined with lights at night.
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Desert Family Tour
    Thank you so much for your amazing and detailed review! We’re truly happy to hear that your 6-day journey from Marrakech to Merzouga and Essaouira was such a memorable experience. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the mix of the High Atlas Mountains, Ait Ben Haddou, the Sahara Desert, and the relaxing coastal atmosphere of Essaouira. Lahcen and Hicham will be very happy to read your kind words — they always do their best to share their knowledge, stories, and love for Morocco to make each trip special. We’re glad they helped make your adventure smooth, enjoyable, and unforgettable. Thank you again for your trust and warm recommendation. Shukran from our whole team, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Morocco someday! ????????✨
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Tour ID: 197898

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    Morocco
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Morocco. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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