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7 Day Morocco Itinerary, incl. Marrakech and Sahara Desert
From Marrakesh to Merzouga, this 7-day expedition covers 5 destinations, featuring 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners. The route passes through Todra Gorge, Sahara Desert camps, UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou kasbah, and Atlas Mountains. Private transport and camel rides included for approx. $80 per day.
- Day 1
Marrakech Arrival
Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport and make your way to your medina accommodation. Try to book an afternoon flight to avoid the busy morning traffic. Your evening starts with a group orientation followed by dinner near Djemaa el-Fna square. A recent visitor shares: "The evening atmosphere in the square is electric - come hungry and try the food stalls at position 32 and 14, they're local favorites."
- Day 2
Marrakech to Skoura (4-5 hours)
Start early for your journey through the Atlas Mountains to Skoura Oasis. Take motion sickness medication if needed before tackling the winding mountain roads. Your afternoon includes a guided tour of traditional mud-brick kasbahs in the Valley of 1000 Kasbahs. One visitor notes: "Bring good walking shoes - the paths between kasbahs can be uneven and dusty, but the ancient architecture is absolutely worth it."
- Day 3
Skoura to Merzouga Desert (4 hours)
Head to the Sahara, stopping for a 2-hour walk in the stunning Dades Gorge. Reach Merzouga in time for a sunset camel trek into the dunes. A traveler advises: "Watching the sunset while perched atop a camel in the Sahara was humbling. Bring a warm layer - desert nights get surprisingly cold." Your evening includes dinner and traditional drumming under the stars at the desert camp.
- Day 4
Merzouga Desert
Immerse yourself in desert life. Take a morning 4x4 trip to visit nomadic families, learn to cook traditional tajine in the afternoon, and try sandboarding during golden hour. A guest shares: "The sand is surprisingly tough to climb but incredibly fun to board down. Wear closed shoes that you don't mind getting filled with sand!"
- Day 5
Merzouga to Ait Benhaddou (6 hours)
Travel to the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou. Explore this ancient fortified village with a guide and climb to the top for sunset valley views. You can join an optional evening tagine cooking class with local experts.
- Day 6
Ait Benhaddou to Marrakech (4.5 hours)
Return to Marrakech. Spend your afternoon touring the medina, Bahia Palace, and the winding souks. A visitor suggests: "Visit the spice souks before sunset when the light streams through the slatted roof - magical photos guaranteed." Spend your evening exploring the food stalls at Djemaa el-Fna.
- Day 7
Marrakech Departure
Start your day with an optional hot air balloon ride over the Atlas Mountains and palm oases (book ahead, ends by 9-10 AM). Use your remaining time for souk shopping before leaving. Book flights after 1 PM if you're doing the balloon ride.
7 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
The Sahara opens up across 200km from Merzouga to Erg Chebbi dunes during this week-long adventure. A two-hour camel trek leads to luxury desert camp, paired with quad biking excursion. The route includes Todra Gorge visit and stops at desert towns Erfoud and Rissani.
Imperial Cities & Desert Tour
Towering dunes of Merzouga, dramatic canyons of Todra Gorge, and traditional villages like Rissani unfold over 7 days. The tour highlights camel treks, luxury desert camping, and visits to ancient kasbahs across the Sahara region.
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What people love about 7-day Sahara Desert tours
It was an unforgettable tour and the amount of things we could see and do in only one week was unbelievable. Even though we spent a big part of the time driving, there were enough stops in between and I also got this strange feeling that time was passing more slowly on this trip, simply because we experienced so much. In the car, we could watch the scenery from the windows and people when driving through towns and villages. We could also take naps in the car, all in all it was a relaxing trip despite being full of adventure as well. Karim was a great guide, not least due to his humor and smiling. I also saw that he was good at dealing with different people within our group. He seemed to know almost everyone personally wherever we went, chatting briefly with people on our way. A few negatives though, a tiny part of the overall experience. We stopped 2-3 times shops for traditional handicraft (e.g. pottery) which I disliked as I'm not into shopping and found these stops too commercial. A stop at a place for making argan oil products was also too sales driven for my taste although I thought it was interesting to hear about the production process. Some of the women on the group bought something there, so they probably had a more positive view. There was also one stop at the end of the 4x4 excursion in the desert to listen to local music, which I think nobody particularly enjoyed. If you are going to Morocco for the first time, I would highly recommend this tour.
Moroccan Desert Adventure: River Canyons & Camels
- 7 Days Sahara Desert Tour from Marrakech
We had a great time with Guided Morocco. Our guide Omar learned the kind of things we’d like and varied the tour to show us things that would interest us. He was incredibly thoughtful and even bought a birthday cake to give to my partner while we were in the desert! P.S. whatever you do, don’t miss the Sahara. it is spectacular.
- Imperial Cities & Desert Tour
Really great trip! Hotel 1st night was far above expectations (although FREEZING cold!). Camping was certainly nicer than a lot of other camping trips - we had actual mattresses and pillows and plenty of warm blankets. Camel ride was great, although only about 45 mins. Prepare with your own snacks for the bus ride. Lunch places were really well priced - most places were about 10 euros for 3 courses! BE AWARE - all of these 2 day desert tours are essentially organised by the same company. Not one person on our tour had booked through the same tour company - we had all booked slightly different prices (from 75-95 GBP) on completely different companies. Basically they pick you up from your hotel, then take you to the main square and tell you which minibus to get on - it seems like they save money by packing every minibus totally full rather than keeping everyone split up in different companies. We then drove for about 3 hours to our first stop, where we had an awesome guide. Bus stopped every 2 hours for a toilet and coffee break, but make sure you take change because every toilet costs money. There is a different local guide at each location, and they do ask for a tip at the end at your discretion. The guides were all lovely, and the sights were spectacular. Really really enjoyed this trip!
