Embark on an epic 7-day loop tour from Marrakech that combines the best of the Sahara Desert, the Anti-Atlas mountains, and the Atlantic coast. Unlike standard desert trips, this journey takes you beyond the dunes to explore the saffron capital of Taliouine, the ramparts of Taroudant, and the coastal charm of Essaouira.
Experience a sunset camel trek into the golden Erg Chebbi dunes, spend a night under the stars in a desert camp, visit the Gnawa people in Khamlia village, and walk through the 300m-deep Todra Gorges. Then discover the UNESCO site of Ait Benhaddou, the Draa Valley, the argan forests of Agadir with goats climbing trees, and a women’s argan co-operative.
With a free morning to explore Essaouira’s medina and an evening at the legendary Jemaa El Fna square in Marrakech, this is the ideal comprehensive itinerary for travelers who want desert, mountains, coast, and culture all in one week.
Morning departure heading east to Ouarzazate via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive Ouarzazate, also known as the Hollywood of Africa. Optional stop at movie studio and lunch before driving through Skoura to the historic Kasbah Amridil. Onto Valley of the Roses before arriving at your hotel in the Dades Valley (+dinner and breakfast)
After breakfast drive to Todra Gorge, where a 300m-deep fault splits the orange limestone into a deep ravine, stop for lunch. Then onto town of Erfoud to visit fossil workshop. Arrive at the impressive dunes of Merzouga. Overnight hotel accommodation (+ dinner and breakfast).
Visit the Gnawa people, originally slaves from Sudan to experience their music and lifestyle. Nearby is the lake of Merzouga, with its bird population. In the afternoon mount your camel to explore the golden sands of the Sahara with guide. Overnight stay at desert camp dining out under the stars.
Enjoy sunrise before arriving back at hotel for breakfast and shower. Head to Palmerie of Tafilalet and town of Rissani. We will take the road to Jbel Saghro Anti Atlas passing through the Berber village of Tazarine and N’kob and Draa valley. Overnight hotel stay in Ouarzazate (+dinner and breakfast).
After breakfast drive to Taroudant via Tazenakht, visiting UNESCO heritage site of Ait Benhaddo then to Taliouine, the saffron spice capital. Option to visit the Saffron co-operative and if your visit coincides with the saffron harvest, you will meet the local families harvesting the saffron in the fields. Arrive at Taroudant in the afternoon to explore ramparts and walk the alleyways in the Medina. Accommodation in riad (+dinner and breakfast).
After breakfast depart for Essaouira, stopping at Agadir for lunch. Continue along coastal road (area famous for the Argan trees). Here you will see goats climbing trees, stop for a photo before arriving in Essaouira. Overnight accommodation in the Medina (+ breakfast).
After breakfast free time to explore Essaouira before leaving for Marrakech stopping off at Women’s Argan Co-operative famous for its culinary, cosmetic and medicinal products. Overnight accommodation in Marrakech including dinner with option to enjoy a walk to the main square of Jemaa El Fna. A must see with entertainers, magicians, storytellers, musicians and snake charmers and here where our 7 days from Marrakech ends.
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