8 DAYS MARRAKECH OFF ROADING DESERT TOUR.
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech.
Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport, where your driver will meet you and take you to your Riad or hotel.
If you arrive early, you can walk around the old Medina, visit Jemaa el-Fna Square, and see the Koutoubia Mosque.
Enjoy mint tea on a rooftop and watch the sunset.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 2: Marrakech – Imlil Village – Taroudant (about 290 km / 6–7 hours).
After breakfast, drive through the High Atlas Mountains and stop in Imlil, a Berber village under Mount Toubkal.
You can walk a little and take photos of the mountain views.
Continue through the beautiful Tizi n’Test pass and arrive in Taroudant, a small city known as “Little Marrakech.”
Walk around the old red walls and local markets.
Dinner and overnight in Taroudant.
Day 3: Taroudant – Taznakht – Foum Zguid – Erg Chigaga Desert (about 360 km / 7–8 hours).
Leave Taroudant after breakfast and drive to Taznakht, famous for handmade carpets.
Continue to Foum Zguid, the last small town before the Sahara Desert.
From here, take the off-road path through dry lakes and rocky areas to reach the big dunes of Erg Chigaga.
Ride camels to watch the sunset and enjoy Berber music under the stars.
Dinner and overnight in a desert camp.
Day 4: Erg Chigaga – Tamgrout – Zagora (about 170 km / 5–6 hours).
Wake up early to see the sunrise over the dunes.
After breakfast, drive off-road to M’Hamid village, then continue to Tamgrout to visit the old Quranic library and pottery workshops. Drive through the Draa Valley full of palm trees until you reach Zagora, the “Gate of the Desert.”
Dinner and overnight in Zagora.
Day 5: Zagora – Tafraout Sidi Ali – Erg Znigue Desert (about 180 km / 6 hours).
After breakfast, start your off-road desert adventure.
Drive through small Berber villages and beautiful landscapes.
Stop in Tafraout Sidi Ali, a peaceful oasis surrounded by mountains.
Continue to the quiet dunes of Erg Znigue.
Ride camels, enjoy the sunset, and sleep in a tent under the stars.
Dinner and overnight in a desert camp.
Day 6: Erg Znigue – Merzouga – Ouarzazate (about 430 km / 8 hours).
After breakfast, drive through Alnif and Rissani, the old capital of the Alaouite dynasty.
Stop in Merzouga to see the famous dunes of Erg Chebbi and visit Khamlia village to enjoy Gnawa music.
Continue the road through the Todra or Dades Valley and arrive in Ouarzazate, known for its film studios and old kasbahs.
Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.
Day 7: Ouarzazate – Telouet Kasbah – Marrakech (about 200 km / 4–5 hours).
After breakfast, visit Taourirt Kasbah, then drive through the High Atlas Mountains.
Stop at Telouet Kasbah, the former palace of the Glaoui family.
Continue through the Tizi n’Tichka pass with stops for photos. Upon arriving in Marrakech, guests will have the opportunity to unwind and explore the vibrant city. The evening can be spent discovering local cuisine and immersing oneself in the rich cultural heritage of the area. Following a restful night, the journey will continue, offering further adventures and breathtaking landscapes. This experience promises to blend relaxation with the thrill of exploration in the enchanting Moroccan landscape.
Arrive in Marrakech in the evening.
Overnight in Marrakech.
Day 8: Marrakech – Airport Drop-off (about 15 km / 20–30 minutes).
Depending on your flight time, enjoy some free time for shopping or relaxing.
Transfer to Marrakech Airport for your flight home.
What’s Included in Marrakech off roadingTour:
Private Transportation:
A comfortable 4×4 vehicle or minivan with air conditioning.
Professional English-speaking driver/guide for the whole trip.
Fuel, road taxes, and parking fees included.
Accommodation:
7 nights in carefully selected traditional Riads, guesthouses, and desert camps.
One night in Erg Chigaga Desert Camp.
One night in Erg Znigue Desert Camp.
Rooms with private bathrooms and hot showers.
Meals:
Daily breakfasts included.
Dinners included in Taroudant, Zagora, Ouarzazate, and both desert camps.
Vegetarian and gluten-free meals available on request.
Desert Experience:
Camel rides at sunset and sunrise in the desert.
Sandboarding (optional).
Evening entertainment with Berber music and campfire.
Activities & Visits:
Visit to Imlil village in the Atlas Mountains.
Visit to Taznakht (carpet center).
Visit to Tamgrout pottery village and Quranic library.
Stop at Telouet Kasbah and Taourirt Kasbah.
Short walks and photo stops in scenic places along the route.
Comfort & Assistance:
Airport pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech.
Bottled water during travel days.
Assistance from your driver throughout the tour.
Not Included in Marrakech off roading Tour:
Lunches and drinks (except water in the car).
Entrance fees to some monuments or kasbahs (optional).
Personal expenses and tips.