8-Day Southern Morocco Adventure: Trekking, Sahara Desert

Tour Highlights – 8 Days Southern Morocco Adventure Tour from Marrakech:

• Explore Ouarzazate, Morocco’s “Gateway to the Sahara” and cinema capital

• Trek the Draa Valley through palm groves, Berber villages, and historic kasbahs

• Stay in a luxury Sahara desert camp with hot showers and campfire stargazing

• Sunset camel ride across untouched dunes at Erg Znigue

• Trek from Erg Znigue to Erg Chebbi, visiting nomadic families and desert mines

• Experience Gnawa culture in Khamlia with traditional music and local cuisine

• Walk through Todra Gorges and scenic Atlas Mountain valleys

• Meet nomads in Boutghrar and explore the lush Skoura Oasis

• Discover the UNESCO Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah and hidden Fint Oasis

• Private 4×4 transportation with professional guides for an authentic Moroccan adventure.

Route: Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Sahara – Atlas Mountains
Dates: April 23 – April 30

Day 1 – Arrival in Ouarzazate

Driving: 15–30 min | Highlights: Gateway to the Sahara, Morocco’s cinema capital
Arrive in Ouarzazate and meet your local guide. Transfer to your hotel or riad. Depending on your arrival time, relax or take a short walk around the city.
Overnight: Hotel / Riad in Ouarzazate

Day 2 – Ouarzazate → Agdez → Nkob (Draa Valley Trek)

Driving: 4–5 hrs | Trekking: 2.5–3 hrs (easy/moderate)
Travel through arid landscapes and volcanic plateaus to Agdez. Trek from Tamnougalte Kasbah through lush palm groves, ancient ksour, and Berber villages. Stop at Ait Hamou Ousaid viewpoint for panoramic Draa Valley views. Continue to Nkob, known for its historic kasbahs.
Overnight: Traditional Kasbah in Nkob

Day 3 – Nkob → Erg Znigue Desert

Driving: 3.5–4 hrs | Camel Ride: 1 hr
Journey south to the remote Erg Znigue Desert. Ride camels at sunset across untouched dunes. Arrive at a luxury desert camp with private tents, hot showers, and traditional dinner under the stars.
Overnight: Luxury Sahara Desert Camp

Day 4 – Desert Trekking: Erg Znigue → Erg Chebbi → Khamlia

Trekking: 5–6 hrs | Driving: 1–1.5 hrs
Trek across dunes, rocky desert, and ancient caravan paths. Visit Mifis lead mines and meet nomadic families. End at Khamlia village, home of the Gnawa community, for music, culture, and a Berber pizza lunch.
Overnight: Riad in Merzouga / Khamlia

Day 5 – Merzouga → Todra Gorges → Dades Valley

Driving: 5–6 hrs | Walking: 1 hr
Leave the desert for the Atlas Mountains. Walk along the Todra Gorges, towering canyons over 300 meters. Continue through Berber villages and scenic valleys to the Dades region, famous for its dramatic rock formations and kasbahs.
Overnight: Hotel / Guesthouse in Dades Valley

Day 6 – Dades Valley → Boutghrar Nomads → Skoura → Ouarzazate

Driving: 4–5 hrs | Trekking: 2–3 hrs
Explore Boutghrar region, trek through valleys and plateaus, and meet nomadic families. Visit Kasbah Amridil, then walk through Skoura Oasis with palm groves and hidden kasbahs.
Overnight: Hotel / Riad in Ouarzazate

Day 7 – Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah & Fint Oasis (Optional Transfer to Marrakech)

Local Exploration: 2–3 hrs | Driving to Marrakech: ~4 hrs
Tour Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous filming location. Continue to the hidden Fint Oasis for walks through palm groves and villages. Optional transfer to Marrakech for onward travel.
Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate or Marrakech (optional)

Day 8 – Departure

Driving: 15–30 min
Transfer to Ouarzazate Airport for your departure flight. End of your trekking, desert, and cultural journey through Southern Morocco.