How long is The full Morocco arc in ten days?
10 days in total. The day-by-day programme is in the section above.
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Tour F · 10 days
The full Morocco arc in ten days
Extensive exploration of Marrakech | Crossing the High Atlas | Visit to Ouarzazate and its famous film studios | Tour of N'Koob, Zagora, the Road of 100 Kasbahs and the Draa Valley | Discovering the sand dunes of Merzouga.
The journey
The full Morocco arc in ten days
Highlights:
Extensive exploration of Marrakech | Crossing the High Atlas | Visit to Ouarzazate and its famous film studios | Tour of N'Koob, Zagora, the Road of 100 Kasbahs and the Draa Valley | Discovering the sand dunes of Merzouga | Camel ride and overnight stay in a romantic Berber tent | Visit to the coastal cities of Agadir and Essaouira
10 stages
Day by day
The route exactly as our guides have driven it for years.
- 01
Marrakesch
We will meet you at the airport and take you to your riad where you will have your lunch. In the afternoon, a city visit of Marrakech and the legendary palm groves is on the agenda. You stay in the riad.
- 02
Marrakesch > Ouarzazate > N'Koob
Departure at 6:30 am from Marrakech towards Ouarzazate via the High Atlas by jeep. After crossing the Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260m altitude) you will head to Ait-Ben-Haddou where you will have lunch. The journey continues through the desert landscape to Ouarzazate, the so-called gateway to the desert, where you will visit the famous film studios. In the evening we reach the Kasbah N'Koob. Dinner and overnight stay on site.
- 03
N'Koob > Tinfou
Departure by jeep towards Zagora and its endless palm groves. Exploration of the surroundings of Zagora and the unique rocky landscape of the Anti Atlas. Continue to the sand dunes of Tifouts through the village of Tamegroute where you can visit an ancient religious center. Its library has the oldest and best preserved Koran manuscripts. You can also see the famous pottery and ceramic workshop before we reach the Tinfou Sand dunes. After a sunset camel ride, you will have your dinner and spend the night at Hotel Sahara Sky.
- 04
Tinfou > Merzouga
Continue towards Draa Valley and the 100 Kasbahs to Erfoud via Rissani. We cross Tafilalet and its unique palm groves, stopping for lunch. In the afternoon we continue to the sand dunes of Merzouga. Spend the night in a nomad tent.
- 05
Merzouga > Ouarzazate
We drive to Ouarzazate via the Todra Gorge and on to the Valley of Roses. You will have lunch in a Kasbah. In the afternoon continue to Ouarzazate and visit the palm groves of Skoura and its unique kasbahs. In the evening we reach our destination for the day where after dinner you will spend the night in a hotel.
- 06
Ouarzazate > Agadir
Departure south towards Agadir via Tezenakht and Taroudant. Drive along the foothills of the Atlas Mountains, an area with beautiful and unique nature. Lunch on the way. Arrive at the hotel in Agadir in the evening.
- 07
Agadir > Marrakesch
Agadir, a modern city on the coast, is really worth a visit. If only because of an exploration of the fishing port and the shipyards. After lunch, return to Marrakech where you will arrive at your riad in the evening.
- 08
Marrakesch
Visit of historic Marrakech and its secrets: the Souk (market), Djemma el Fna Square, Koutoubia Mosque, and much more. Optional lunch, visit to the Ménara Gardens. In the evening return to the riad.
- 09
Marrakesch > Essaouira > Marrakesch
Departure from Marrakech to Essaouira (former Mogador), an enchanting seaside city. Visit the fishing port, the city ramparts and the medina (old town) which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to a variety of handicraft shops and art galleries. Lunch on site. In the evening return to the riad in Marrakech.
- 10
Marrakesch
Transfer to the airport and homeward journey.
Included
What's included
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From the legacy brochure, unchanged.
Good to know
Bookable privately
Every route can be reshaped around your dates, your pace and your preferences. Families, private groups and solo travellers are all welcome.
All prices are valid from 4 persons.
Map
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Every stop of this journey.
Before you book
Questions we get on every tour
How much does The full Morocco arc in ten days cost?
From €1150 per person, valid from 4 persons. For one to three travellers we quote individually — send us your dates and group size and we come back with a clear price.
What do I pay to book this tour?
A 30% deposit confirms the booking. It is non-refundable, because it secures your riads, camps, transport and partners. The remaining 70% is due when you arrive in Morocco, before the tour starts.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Every tour is 100% private — whether you travel alone, as a couple, with family or in a group, the tour is yours alone and we never combine you with other travellers.
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Guides for this route
Casablanca to the Sahara: the longer route
How the drive from Casablanca to the Sahara really works: the A3 motorway to Marrakesh, the Tizi n'Tichka pass, and on to Zagora.
Driving the Tizi n'Tichka pass into the desert
North Africa's highest road pass (2,260 m) between Marrakech and Ouarzazate: switchbacks, fog, snow, Telouet detour and altitude tips.
Marrakech to Zagora: how to get there
Three ways from Marrakech to Zagora: private 4×4, bus or your own car, the route over the Tizi n'Tichka pass, the times and the trade-offs.
