Southern Morocco Discovery Tour

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12 days

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Overview

This unique southern Morocco tour offers an unforgettable journey through culture, coastline, mountains, and the Sahara Desert. Starting in Casablanca, you will discover Morocco’s most iconic destinations including Marrakech, Essaouira, Taroudant, and the deep Sahara.

The route combines off-the-beaten-path experiences, authentic Berber villages, Atlantic coastal charm, and the wild beauty of the Erg Chigaga dunes. It is designed for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and breathtaking natural landscapes.

From imperial cities to remote desert regions, this tour reveals the true essence of southern Morocco in one complete journey.

Included/Exclude

Private transport (air-conditioned vehicle)
Professional driver/guide
4 nights accommodation (hotel + desert camp)
Camel trekking experience
Breakfasts & dinners
Fuel & all transport costs

Flights
Lunches & drinks
Entrance fees (monuments/studios)
Personal expenses
Optional activities (quad, buggy, etc.)
Tips

Tour Plan

Day 1 – Casablanca

Arrival in Casablanca where your driver will meet you at the airport. You will visit the iconic Hassan II Mosque overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Transfer to your hotel and overnight stay in Casablanca.

Day 2 – Casablanca → Marrakech

After breakfast, drive to Marrakech through scenic Moroccan landscapes. Upon arrival, check in to your riad in the medina. Enjoy a free evening in Jemaa el-Fna square.

Day 3 – Marrakech

Enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech including Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque. Explore the vibrant souks and traditional artisan areas. Overnight stay in Marrakech.

Day 4 – Marrakech → Essaouira

Drive to the Atlantic coast through argan tree landscapes. Explore the relaxed medina and fishing port of Essaouira. Overnight stay in the coastal city.

Day 5 – Essaouira → Taroudant

Continue south through Berber villages and countryside roads. Arrive in Taroudant, known as “Little Marrakech.” Explore its city walls and local souks.

Day 6 – Taroudant → Fint Oasis → Ouarzazate

Travel through the Anti-Atlas Mountains with scenic views. Visit Fint Oasis and experience authentic Berber life. Continue to Ouarzazate for overnight stay.

Day 7 – Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Draa Valley

Visit the famous UNESCO ksar of Ait Benhaddou. Drive through the lush Draa Valley filled with palm groves and kasbahs. Overnight in a traditional guesthouse.

Day 8 – Draa Valley → Erg Chigaga

Travel off-road into the deep Sahara Desert. Arrive at the wild Erg Chigaga dunes and enjoy camel trekking at sunset. Overnight in a desert camp under the stars.

Day 9 – Erg Chigaga

Spend a full day exploring the vast desert dunes and landscapes. Optional 4x4 adventure through nomadic routes and dry lakes. Dinner and overnight in desert camp.

Day 10 – Erg Chigaga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate

Return journey through desert landscapes and oasis valleys. Stop in Berber villages along the Draa Valley. Overnight stay in Ouarzazate.

Day 11 – Ouarzazate → Marrakech

Drive back through the High Atlas Mountains with scenic stops. Enjoy panoramic views along the route. Free evening in Marrakech.

Day 12 – Departure

Transfer to Marrakech airport depending on your flight schedule. End of your southern Morocco journey. Farewell and departure.