8-Day Desert Tour: The Thousand Kasbahs Circuit

Tour Highlights

Guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou

Journey through the stunning Dades Valley and Todra Gorge

Camel trek and overnight in the Sahara Desert at Merzouga

Exploration of the lush Draa Valley and its many kasbahs

Cultural immersion in traditional Berber villages and desert landscapes

What’s Included

Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation

7 nights’ accommodation in traditional Riads and desert camps

Breakfasts and dinners throughout the tour

Guided tours and cultural site visits

Camel trek in the Sahara Desert

What’s Not Included

Lunches and drinks

Entrance fees to attractions (e.g., Cinema Museum)

Personal expenses and tips

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Arrival in Marrakech and transfer to your Riad

Time to explore the souks, historic medina, and monuments

Overnight stay in a charming Riad

Day 2: Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

Departure from Marrakech in the morning

Drive through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass

Visit the famous Aït Benhaddou Kasbah

Stop at the Cinema Museum in Ouarzazate

Overnight stay in a local Riad

Day 3: Ouarzazate – Dades Valley

Breakfast and departure for the Dades Valley

Drive along the Road of the Thousand Kasbahs

Visit rock formations and ancient kasbahs along the valley

Dinner and overnight stay in a traditional Riad

Day 4: Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

Explore the dramatic cliffs of Todra Gorge

Continue to Merzouga at the edge of the Sahara Desert

Arrive at the desert camp for a night under the stars

Dinner and overnight in the desert

Day 5: Merzouga – Sahara Desert Exploration

Sunrise over the dunes

Camel trek through the Erg Chebbi dunes

Cultural activities and exploration of desert surroundings

Second night in the desert camp

Day 6: Merzouga – Draa Valley

Depart from Merzouga after breakfast

Travel through desert landscapes to the Draa Valley

Visit palm groves and ancient kasbahs along the valley

Overnight stay in a Riad

Day 7: Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Continue through the Draa Valley toward Ouarzazate

Explore additional kasbahs and local villages along the way

Dinner and overnight stay in a Riad in Ouarzazate

Day 8: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Return to Marrakech

Scenic drive through the Atlas Mountains

End of the tour upon arrival in Marrakech

Ideal for:

Travelers looking for an immersive and extended adventure through Morocco’s most iconic kasbahs, valleys, and deserts.

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