Private Morocco journey

6-day Desert Tour - Sahara, Kasbahs & Berber Villages

Six days through southern Morocco, from Telouet and Ait Benhaddou to the remote Erg Chigaga dunes.

Route dossier · 6 days / 5 nights

Made for the long way around.

A complete southern-Morocco loop that pairs remote Sahara travel with kasbahs, valleys, mountain villages and the Atlas crossing.

Signature moments

  • 01Telouet, the Ounila Valley and Ait Benhaddou.
  • 02Erg Chigaga dunes, Mhamid and the Draa Valley.
  • 03Todra Valley, Dades Valley and Skoura.

Itinerary · Day by day

A journey that unfolds slowly.

Day01

Marrakech to Telouet and Ait Benhaddou

Cross the High Atlas, explore Telouet and the Ounila Valley, then stay near Ait Benhaddou.

Day02

Ait Benhaddou to Foum Zguid and Erg Chigaga

Head south through Tazenakht and Foum Zguid before an off-road approach to the dunes.

Day03

Erg Chigaga to Mhamid, Zagora and Agdez

Enjoy sunrise in the Sahara, then follow the Draa Valley north to Agdez.

Day04

Agdez to Nkob, Tizi n’Tzazert and Todra Valley

Travel through Nkob and the Saghro Mountains to the Todra Valley.

Day05

Todra Valley to Dades Valley and Skoura

Take in Dades Gorge and the Valley of Roses before an overnight in Skoura.

Day06

Skoura to Ouarzazate and Marrakech

Return through Ouarzazate and across the High Atlas to Marrakech.

Follow the route

Map of itinerary

Follow the southern route from Marrakech through the Draa Valley to Erg Chigaga.

Included

Everything for the road.

  • Private air-conditioned vehicle (SUV, 4×4, or minibus).
  • English-speaking driver.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your Marrakech accommodation.
  • Accommodation with dinner and breakfast, including vegetarian options on request.
  • Sunset or sunrise camel trek.
  • Private-tent desert-camp night with dinner and breakfast.
  • Time to explore route highlights such as Ait Benhaddou and Ouarzazate.

Not included

Make it yours.

  • International flights.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Lunches and drinks.
  • Entrance fees to attractions.
  • Tips and personal expenses.

Travel, personally arranged

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