We Love —
- Set off on a 7-night tour from vibrant Marrakech, through rose-coloured gorges and vast desert lands.
- Visit stunning kasbahs (traditional fortresses or ciatdels) along the route, and cross desert dunes on the back of a camel!
- Stay in hotels chosen for your comfort and convenience, including traditional desert campsites, or bivouacs.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Your tour will begin and end in the vibrant city of Marrakech. Wander streets packed with spice vendors and market sellers clamouring for attention, step into tranquil hidden courtyards, and admire glorious architecture.
Cross the Atlas Mountains, visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site Ait Ben Haddou, and travel along the road of a thousand kasbahs to the Dades Gorges. Take a camel ride across the sand dunes in Merzouga, marvel at vast desert landscapes, and stop at traditional villages.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Day 2: Marrakech to Ouarzazate
Day 3: Ouarzazate to Boumalne Dades
Day 4: Boumalne Dades to Erfoud and Merzouga
Day 5: Merzouga to N'kob
Day 6: N'kob to Ouarzazate and Marrakech
Day 7: Marrakech
Day 8: Departure from Marrakech
Your Itinerary In Detail —
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to hotel.
DAY 2: MARRAKECH TO OUARZAZATE
Your minibus will take you to Ouarzazate, crossing the Atlas Mountains via the Tichka Pass (2260m). Continue on to the Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, one of the best examples of Moroccan earthen clay architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After visiting the kasbah, continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 3 : OUARZAZATE TO BOUMALNE DADE
Journey along the road of a thousand kasbahs, which are traditional North African citadels or fortresses. some contain medinas, which are traditionally the oldest quarters in the kasbah, with walled sections and maze-like streets.
Pass through Skoura, Kelaat Mgouna, and head on to the village of Ait Youl in the valley of Dades. Have lunch and take a walk in the spectacular rose-coloured gorges in the Dades Valley, before returning to Boumalne Dades. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Boumalne Dades to Erfoud and Merzouga
After breakfast, leave for Erfoud via Tinjdad, and visit a fossilised marble quarry. After lunch, continuation onto the Merzouga sand dunes. Take a thrilling came ride to reach the bivouac, or traditional desert campsite. You'll be welcomed with tea on arrival. Later on, climb up a large dune to watch the sunset with a breathtaking view of Erg Chebbi. Dinner and overnight at the bivouac.
Day 5: MERZOUGA TO N'KOB
You may wish to get up early to watch the glorious sunrise. After breakfast at the bivouac, leave for N'kob via the city of Rissani.
After breakfast at the Bivouac, we find our bus, departure for Nkob via the city of Rissani. Coss a semi-desert region via Alnif, Tazzarine, then continue on to N'kob. Night at the hotel, on Half Board basis.
Day 6: N'KOB to OUARZAZATE AND MARRAKECH
Head to Agdez through the beautiful Draa Valley, dotted with lush oases that provide glorious respite in the arid desert. Cross the Tinifift Pass (1660m), passing through the Berber villages and traditional rural settlements of Amerzagane, Agouim, and Igherm. Arive at the Tichka Pass, where you'll continue back to Marrakech.
DAY 7: MARRAKECH
Enjoy a free day in Marrakech to spend at your leisure. Walk through the densely-packed streets of the medina, with its crowded souks selling everything from leather goods to spices and traditional Moroccan carpets.
Visit incredible monuments like the opulent marble-clad Saadian Tombs, and marvel at the intricate tilework adorning buildings like the Bahia Palace.
DAY 8: DEPARTURE
Transfer to Marrakech Airport and end of services.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms in the following hotels, lodges and bivouacs (traditional desert camps), as per the itinerary:
- Marrakech: Ayoub Hotel, or similar
- Ouarzazate: Rose Valley, or similar
- Merzouga: Palm's, or similar
- Boumalne: Kasbah Ait Kassi, or similar
- N'kob: Kasbah Ennakhil, or similar
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal - excludes drinks). Why not make the most of your free meal-times to try Moroccan cuisine, including an array of rich tajines, couscous dishes, and kefta meatballs. Sip on traditional Moroccan mint tea, and sample traditional pastries flavoured with honey and orange blossom.
Your Optional Excursions —
4X4 Safari on the Berber roads
At the foot of the snow-capped peaks of the High Atlas, head out on an adventure on the Berber roads to meet the locals and discover their traditions.
Hot Air Balloon, Hammam and Massage
Created exclusively for Voyage Privé customers, enjoy a unique experience by discovering Marrakech aboard a hot air balloon.
Prolong this feeling of escape with a visit to the Turkish bath for 45 minutes of exfoliation, in addition to a relaxing 30-minute massage.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Tour transport and inter-hotel transfers are included as per your itinerary.
Your Destination —
Your Destination
Marrakech is the epicentre of culture in Morocco, thanks to its ancient Medina, lively souks, and historic monuments. Immerse yourself in the heady atmosphere, with snake charmers in the bustling Jemaa El Fna Square, peace and tranquillity at the Bahia Palace, or an onrush of colour and spices in the dense souks of the Medina.
While Marrakech preserves its centuries-old history at places such as the Koutoubia Mosque, the city's Bohemian atmosphere is most present in Jardin Majorelle, a landscaped botanical garden created by French artist Jacques Majorelle and later bought by Yves Saint-Laurent. Alternatively, visitors can escape the city altogether and take a trip to the Atlas Mountains to visit the region’s traditional Berber villages and argan oil cooperatives.
At the end of the day, Le Jardin Secret is the perfect place to enjoy a stylish meal in a chic Moroccan courtyard. Alternatively, retreat to one of the Medina’s rooftop restaurants for a delicious tagine while watching the sunset over the city mosques.