7 days Sahara Desert tour from Marrakech

Breakfast at your hotel. We leave the hustle of the city behind and travel the rugged road to Ouarzazate through the spectacular scenery of the Atlas Mountains. Stop in the Kasbah town of Ait Ben Haddou which, at a height of 1,160m, stands in stark contrast to this vast plateau. Originally a crossing point for traders crossing the Sahara Desert, this UNESCO world heritage site is equally recognized as the location for films such as ‘Laurence of Arabia’ and ‘Gladiators’. Lunch at Restaurant Kasbah Valentine (near Ait Ben Haddou) Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure toward Erfoud, stop in Kelaa Megouna known for the production of cosmetic products using the extract of the local grown roses. Continue north east to the city of Bomalen Dades to see the beautiful Kasbahs with a panoramic view of the Valley and the Mountains beyond. Continue towards Tinghir and the Todra Gorges, 300 meters high and one of the most impressive Moroccan sites. The Todra Gorge is one of the premier climbing and trekking destinations in Morocco with high walls offering hundreds of routes of sport and multi-pitch climbing. Lunch at a restaurant with a view of the huge canyons. Then continue to Erfoud. Diner and overnight in Erfoud.

Breakfast at your hotel. Optional excursion :Very early wake up to witness the sun rising from the east over the desert dunes of Erg Chebbi – one of Morocco’s greatest sights, considered by desert aficionados to be perhaps the largest dunes in the Sahara, they are constantly shifting due to the considerable desert winds. Return to hotel for breakfast. Back to Ouarzazate via the road of thousand Kasbah! Lunch at La Petite Gorge Restaurant in Tinghir. Continue to Skoura village via the road of thousand Kasbahs, stop at the beautiful Palmeraie and visit Ameghdil Kasbah dating from the 17th century. Diner and overnight in Ouazazate

Breakfast at your hotel. Then drive west through the High Atlas Mountains and the dramatic pass of Tizn Tichka en route to Marrakech. This hairpin road is one of only two passes through the largest mountain chain in Africa. Lunch in the way, afternoon arrival in Marrakech. Free time to relax at your hotel Diner at leisure & overnight in Marrakech

Breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour with your expert guide. Start with the tropical Majorelle Gardens, lovingly restored under the patronage of the late Yves St. Laurent. Continue to the defining landmark of Marrakech is the 12th-century tiled minaret of the Koutoubia mosque. Visit Palais Bahia, a 19th century palace boasts a large courtyard, beautiful fountains, tiles, ornate wall- carvings, gardens, and is an excellent spot to find tranquillity and marvel at traditional Moroccan craftsmanship. Optional Lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the medieval Medersa ben Youssef (koranic university) – one of the finest Islamic monuments in North Africa. Nearby there is the Musée de Marrakech, housed in the sumptuous, 19th-century Mnebhi Palace. Stop for tea or orange juice at the beautifully restored Dar Cherifa, which houses a cultural foundation, bookstore, and art gallery (with rotating exhibitions). Explore the colourful Souks (marketplaces) of Marrakech. Each trade – spices, carpets, jewellery, enamel, copper, brass, and cedar – is situated in its unique quarter. In the early evening, head towards the frenetic Djemaa el Fnaa. It provides ever-changing entertainment, reaching its climax at sunset when the square is alive with storytellers, healers, snake charmers, acrobats, and countless food stalls. We recommend a drink in one of the terraces overlooking the square. Farewell Diner at Local Traditional Restaurant with show. Transfer to your Hotel & Overnight in Marrakech.

Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Marrakech Menara airport depending on your flight schedule.