We love —
- Venturing deep into southern Morocco, from the High Atlas Mountains to the vast dunes of Erg Chegaga, far from the beaten track.
- Experiencing the silence and magic of the Sahara, with nights under the stars in a desert camp and unforgettable sunset moments on the dunes.
- Discovering Morocco’s rich heritage, from Berber villages and dramatic canyons to UNESCO-listed kasbahs and ancient caravan routes.
Customer reviews —
An unforgettable experience in the Chegaga Desert, surrounded by majestic dunes and soothing silence. I loved the breathtaking sunsets, magical star-filled nights and the timeless atmosphere. The warm welcome and authenticity of the place make this journey truly special. A must for experiencing the true magic of the Moroccan desert.
Your itinerary in brief —
DURATIONS: 5 or 7 nights
GROUP SIZE: 2-12 people
BEST FOR: Cultural immersion
PACE: Relaxed
Explore Morocco:
Step into the timeless landscapes of southern Morocco on a journey shaped by contrast and emotion. From the vibrant energy of Marrakesh to the vast silence of the Sahara, this experience invites you to travel beyond the ordinary, along ancient caravan routes and dramatic mountain passes. Cross the High Atlas Mountains, discover kasbahs steeped in history, and venture deep into the desert to the golden dunes of Erg Chegaga, where nights under the stars and endless horizons create unforgettable moments. Between authentic encounters, ever-changing landscapes and the raw beauty of the desert, these itineraries offer a rare immersion into the soul of Morocco, powerful, moving and deeply memorable.
5-night itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh
- Day 2: Marrakesh → Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Ouarzazate
- Day 3: Ouarzazate → Zagora → M’Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chegaga
- Day 4: Erg Chegaga → M’Hamid El Ghizlane → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou
- Day 5: Aït Ben Haddou → Telouet → Marrakesh
- Day 6: Departure from Marrakesh
7-night itinerary:
- Day 1: Arrival in Marrakesh
- Day 2: Marrakesh → Tizi n’Tichka Pass → Ouarzazate
- Day 3: Ouarzazate → Zagora → M’Hamid El Ghizlane → Erg Chegaga
- Day 4: Erg Chegaga → M’Hamid El Ghizlane → Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou
- Day 5: Aït Ben Haddou → Telouet → Marrakesh
- Day 6: Marrakesh
- Day 7: Marrakesh
- Day 8: Departure from Marrakesh
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Experience authenticity... If you crave far-flung destinations, untouched beauty, and soul-enriching cultural immersion, this exceptional expedition promises a truly authentic experience. In certain regions, accommodation is refreshingly no-frills, offering you the opportunity to embrace the culture of each destination. Our unwavering dedication to excellence means that each location has been meticulously selected, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Your itinerary in detail —
5-NIGHT TOUR
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MARRAKESH
Your Moroccan journey begins in Marrakesh, where a local representative will welcome you at the airport before accompanying you to your hotel. Once checked in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps taking your first stroll through the city's atmospheric streets or simply relaxing after your journey. Settle into the rhythm of Marrakesh before the adventure continues tomorrow.
Included:
- Shared transfer from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
- Night at Blue Sea Le Printemps 4*
DAY 2: MARRAKESH → TIZI N’TICHKA PASS → OUARZAZATE
Leave Marrakesh at around 09:00 am and travel into the High Atlas Mountains, following the winding road towards the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which rises to 2,260 metres. Stops along the way reveal terraced fields, mountain valleys and traditional Berber villages, including the Toufliht National Park and Taddert. Arrive in Ouarzazate around midday and enjoy lunch at leisure before discovering Atlas Film Studios on a guided visit, exploring the sets and stories behind productions such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Prince of Persia.
Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Guided visit to Atlas Film Studios
- Night at Karam Palace Hotel 4*
DAY 3: OUARZAZATE → ZAGORA → M’HAMID EL GHIZLANE → ERG CHEGAGA
Leave Ouarzazate after breakfast and travel through the arid landscapes of the Anti-Atlas, crossing the Tizi-n-Tinfifte Pass towards Agdz. From here, follow the Draa Valley through palm groves, small villages and cultivated fields before reaching Zagora, where you will visit local pottery workshops. Continue to M’Hamid, where the paved road gives way to desert tracks, then travel by 4x4 towards Erg Chegaga, stopping at the verdant Sacred Oasis of Oum Laalag along the old Timbuktu route. Arrive among the dunes for a camel ride at sunset, followed by dinner around the campfire and an evening beneath the stars with nomadic music.
Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Visit to local pottery workshops in Zagora
- 4x4 journey from M’Hamid to Erg Chegaga
- Camel ride at sunset
- Night at Erg Chegaga Luxury Camp
DAY 4: CHEGAGA → M’HAMID → OUARZAZATE → AÏT BEN HADDOU
Begin the morning with an optional sunrise walk across the Chegaga dunes, before breakfast and your return by camel to M’Hamid. The journey then follows the Draa Valley towards Agdz, passing henna fields and the changing landscapes of the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs. Continue to Tamdakht before exploring Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed adobe citadel whose fortified walls and winding passages once stood along the ancient Salt Road. After the visit, settle into your riad and enjoy dinner in the peaceful surroundings of the village.
Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Camel ride from Erg Chegaga to M’Hamid
- Guided visit to Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou
- Visit to a local Berber house in Aït Ben Haddou
- Night at Riad Tamdakht
Optional:
- Sunrise walk among the Chegaga dunes
DAY 5: AÏT BEN HADDOU → TELOUET → MARRAKESH
The morning begins with a late breakfast before setting out through the Ounila Valley, following an ancient caravan route towards Telouet. Here, visit the former Pasha’s Palace, a striking fortified residence decorated by skilled artisans and steeped in the history of the region. The route then climbs back across the High Atlas, with sweeping mountain scenery and winding roads leading gradually towards Marrakesh. Stop for an included lunch at Chez Ahmed in Touama before arriving in the city later in the afternoon.
Included:
- Breakfast and lunch at Chez Ahmed in Touama
- Visit to Pasha’s Palace in Telouet
- Night at Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel 4*
DAY 6: DEPARTURE FROM MARRAKESH
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport, marking the end of your journey through the High Atlas, historic kasbahs and the Chegaga Desert. Take one last moment to savour the atmosphere of Marrakesh before your return flight.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Shared transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
7-NIGHT TOUR
DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MARRAKESH
Your Moroccan journey begins in Marrakesh, where a local representative will welcome you at the airport before accompanying you to your hotel. Once checked in, enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, perhaps taking your first stroll through the city's atmospheric streets or simply relaxing after your journey. Settle into the rhythm of Marrakesh before the adventure continues tomorrow.
Included:
- Shared transfer from Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
- Night at Blue Sea Le Printemps 4*
DAY 2: MARRAKESH → TIZI N’TICHKA PASS → OUARZAZATE
Leave Marrakesh at around 09:00 am and travel into the High Atlas Mountains, following the winding road towards the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, which rises to 2,260 metres. Stops along the way reveal terraced fields, mountain valleys and traditional Berber villages, including the Toufliht National Park and Taddert. Arrive in Ouarzazate around midday and enjoy lunch at leisure before discovering Atlas Film Studios on a guided visit, exploring the sets and stories behind productions such as Gladiator, Game of Thrones and Prince of Persia.
Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Guided visit to Atlas Film Studios
- Night at Karam Palace Hotel 4*
DAY 3: OUARZAZATE → ZAGORA → M’HAMID EL GHIZLANE → ERG CHEGAGA
Leave Ouarzazate after breakfast and travel through the arid landscapes of the Anti-Atlas, crossing the Tizi-n-Tinfifte Pass towards Agdz. From here, follow the Draa Valley through palm groves, small villages and cultivated fields before reaching Zagora, where you will visit local pottery workshops. Continue to M’Hamid, where the paved road gives way to desert tracks, then travel by 4x4 towards Erg Chegaga, stopping at the verdant Sacred Oasis of Oum Laalag along the old Timbuktu route. Arrive among the dunes for a camel ride at sunset, followed by dinner around the campfire and an evening beneath the stars with nomadic music.
Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Visit to local pottery workshops in Zagora
- 4x4 journey from M’Hamid to Erg Chegaga
- Camel ride at sunset
- Night at Erg Chegaga Luxury Camp
DAY 4: CHEGAGA → M’HAMID → OUARZAZATE → AÏT BEN HADDOU
Begin the morning with an optional sunrise walk across the Chegaga dunes, before breakfast and your return by camel to M’Hamid. The journey then follows the Draa Valley towards Agdz, passing henna fields and the changing landscapes of the Road of 1,000 Kasbahs. Continue to Tamdakht before exploring Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO-listed adobe citadel whose fortified walls and winding passages once stood along the ancient Salt Road. After the visit, settle into your riad and enjoy dinner in the peaceful surroundings of the village.
Included:
- Breakfast and dinner
- Camel ride from Erg Chegaga to M’Hamid
- Guided visit to Kasbah Aït Ben Haddou
- Visit to a local Berber house in Aït Ben Haddou
- Night at Riad Tamdakht
Optional:
- Sunrise walk among the Chegaga dunes
DAY 5: AÏT BEN HADDOU → TELOUET → MARRAKESH
The morning begins with a late breakfast before setting out through the Ounila Valley, following an ancient caravan route towards Telouet. Here, visit the former Pasha’s Palace, a striking fortified residence decorated by skilled artisans and steeped in the history of the region. The route then climbs back across the High Atlas, with sweeping mountain scenery and winding roads leading gradually towards Marrakesh. Stop for an included lunch at Chez Ahmed in Touama before arriving in the city later in the afternoon.
Included:
- Breakfast and lunch at Chez Ahmed in Touama
- Visit to Pasha’s Palace in Telouet
- Night at Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel 4*
DAY 6: MARRAKESH
After breakfast, set out with your guide to discover some of Marrakesh’s historic landmarks, beginning with the Koutoubia Mosque and its elegant Hispano-Moresque minaret. Continue into the ancient Medina to visit Medersa Ben Youssef, a remarkable former centre of learning adorned with intricate architectural details, before taking time to explore Jemaa el-Fna Square at your own pace. A typical Moroccan lunch and a refreshing glass of traditional mint tea complete the experience before returning to your hotel, with the afternoon free to enjoy Marrakesh at leisure.
Included:
- Breakfast and lunch at a typical Moroccan restaurant
- Visit to the Ben Youssef Madrasa in Marrakesh
- Guided visit to Marrakesh Medina
- Night at Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel 4*
DAY 7: MARRAKESH
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before spending the day at leisure in Marrakesh. With no scheduled activities, take the opportunity to return to the Medina, browse the souks or simply enjoy the city's atmosphere at your own pace. Your final evening offers one last chance to savour the character of the Red City.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Night at Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel 4*
DAY 8: DEPARTURE FROM MARRAKESH
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before your transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport, marking the end of your journey through the High Atlas, historic kasbahs and the Chegaga Desert. Take one last moment to savour the atmosphere of Marrakesh before your return flight.
Included:
- Breakfast
- Shared transfer to Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK)
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Just for you:
Hand-picked just for you
Throughout your itinerary, you will be accommodated in Standard Rooms within carefully selected hotels and lodges, offering comfort and authenticity at each stage of the journey.
Your hotels (or similar):
- Marrakesh: Blue Sea Le Printemps Hotel 4*
- Ouarzazate: Karam Palace Hotel 4*
- Erg Chegaga: Erg Chegaga Luxury Camp
- Aït Ben Haddou: Riad Tamdakht
If any of the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be accommodated in hotels of a similar standard. Local standards apply.
The maximum capacity of the rooms is 3 adults OR 2 adults + 1 child. Single rooms are available at extra cost.
Your dining choices
During your journey, you will enjoy a bed and breakfast stay, with additional meals included as follows: 5-night itinerary: 1 lunch (excluding drinks) & 3 dinners (excluding drinks) & 7-night itinerary: 2 lunches (excluding drinks) & 3 dinners (excluding drinks)
Your included advantages —
2 GB of mobile data included per adult traveller
Every adult traveller receives 2 GB of mobile data via an included eSIM. Once activated, you can enjoy internet access wherever you are and share your connection with your loved ones, without the risk of exceeding your data allowance.
Please note: 2 GB of mobile data is equivalent to approximately 25 hours of web browsing or audio streaming, or 2 to 3 hours of video streaming, social media use or video calls.
Personalise your stay —
Day trip to Ouarzazate (lunch included)
Travel to the "Gateway to the Sahara" - a breathtaking landscape lined with Kasbahs and palm groves. Learn all the secrets of this region with its rich natural and cultural heritage from your knowledgeable guide.
Moroccan cookery class and visit to a local market
Take part in a cooking workshop and prepare Moroccan specialities using fresh ingredients purchased at a local market. Immerse yourself in the world of spices and aromas as you learn how to balance the rich flavours of Moroccan cuisine.
Half-day in the Ourika Valley
Popular with Moroccans looking to escape the heat or bustle of Marrakesh, the Ourika Valley is a lush oasis at the foot of the impressive Atlas Mountains. Venture away from the city and explore the region's verdant villages, orchards and vegetation.
Exclusive to Voyage Privé: Hot-air balloon, Hammam and Massage
Created exclusively for our Voyage Privé customers, enjoy a unique experience as you discover Marrakesh aboard a hot-air balloon! Enjoy a 1-hour flight to admire the Moroccan landscape, then relax with a wellness session in a hammam...
Excursion in the footsteps of Yves Saint Laurent
Accompanied by a guide and equipped with a ticket, visit one of Marrakesh's must-sees: the Jardin Majorelle and the Yves Saint Laurent Museum.
Quad biking in the Agafay Desert
Experience a thrilling adventure with a 2-hour quad bike ride in the Agafay Desert – suitable for everyone, from beginners to experts. Discover unique landscapes in complete safety with top-quality equipment and enjoy an unforgettable experience with friends or family.
Getaway to Essaouira
Set off from Marrakesh for an unforgettable getaway to Essaouira, a charming coastal town with Portuguese influences, where you'll discover its ramparts, lively port, picturesque medina and craft markets. Enjoy a stroll through its white and blue streets, lunch by the sea and the unique atmosphere of this historic city facing the Atlantic.
Entry ticket to the Oasiria water park
Enjoy a day of relaxation and fun at Oasiria Aquapark with unlimited access to the water attractions and return transfers included from your hotel.
Hot-air balloon flight
Take to the skies on a hot-air balloon flight over Marrakesh and admire the city from above. As you soar through the air, marvel at the landscapes of the Palmeraie and the majestic Atlas Mountains, offering exceptional panoramic views of the surrounding area.
A Wellness Escape in a Moroccan Riad
Enjoy a relaxing moment in an authentic Moroccan riad, complete with a hammam, body scrub and soothing massage.
Pottery Workshop in Marrakesh
Discover the ancient art of pottery during a workshop led by a local master potter, at the heart of Marrakesh’s traditional crafts scene.
A Day in the Agafay Desert
Moroccan cookery classes
Join a friendly cookery class to learn how to prepare a traditional Moroccan starter and main course, before sitting down to enjoy your creations together.
Your included services —
Assistance at destination
Enjoy an included destination assistance service provided by our local partners trained to Voyage Privé standards. A dedicated contact person, available 24 hours a day (by telephone or WhatsApp), will assist you throughout your stay with advice, reservations or help in case of unforeseen events. Travel with peace of mind.
Your journey to Morocco —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers. Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price.
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Morocco
Morocco offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Its labyrinthine medinas in Marrakech, Fez, and the serene blue city of Chefchaouen invite leisurely exploration. Wander through narrow streets, discovering ancient souks, historic mosques, and vibrant local life. Beyond the cities, the towering peaks of the Atlas Mountains promise stunning panoramas and rewarding treks.
Must-sees:
- The majestic Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh
- The UNESCO-listed medina of Fez and its artisan workshops
- The tranquil charm of Chefchaouen, with its blue-painted streets and buildings
Culinary culture:
Morocco’s cuisine is an enticing journey for the senses. Sample the beloved tajine, a slow-cooked stew of tender meat and vegetables infused with fragrant spices. Mint tea, often referred to as ‘Moroccan whisky’, is a ceremonial drink served with hospitality. For dessert, enjoy baklava and kaab el ghazal, pastries flavoured with orange blossom, offering a taste of the country’s sweet legacy. Morocco’s culinary treasures are a reflection of its diverse culture, blending Arab, Berber, and Moorish influences.
Dive deeper:
To truly experience Morocco, venture off the beaten path. Visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls, an unspoiled natural wonder, or explore the Draa Valley, a less-visited region dotted with ancient kasbahs. Discover the Berber heritage by staying in traditional mountain lodges, where the pace of life slows and the connection to the land is palpable. You might also explore the desert with a camel trek to witness the vastness of the Sahara and its ever-shifting sands.
Good to know:
The currency used is the Moroccan Dirham (MAD). Morocco enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, making it a year-round destination. However, the summer months can be intensely hot in desert areas, so plan accordingly. Public transport is widely available, with buses, taxis, and trains connecting major cities. For the most authentic experience, take the time to walk through local markets and interact with artisans.
