Overview
On this private 30-day tour you travel in your own vehicle with an English-speaking driver, at your own pace and with stops wherever you like. You sleep in charming riads and kasbahs and spend 3 nights in a Berber camp among the dunes.
The route: Nador → Saïdia → Nador → Guercif → Missour → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Errachidia → Erfoud → Merzouga → Khamlia → Merzouga → Rissani → Merzouga → Erfoud → Tinejdad → Todra Gorges → Dades Gorges → Kelaat M'Gouna → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech → Essaouira → Marrakech → Asni → Imlil → Asni → Marrakech → Ouzoud Waterfalls → Beni Mellal → Marrakech → Ourika Valley → Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Ouazzane → Chefchaouen → Targuist → Al Hoceima → Nador.
Itinerary
1Day 1Nador: Mar Chica lagoon and Saïdia
- Walk along the Mar Chica lagoon.
- Saïdia beach, the blue pearl of the Mediterranean.
- Moulouya river mouth and its birds.
- Overnight in Nador.
2Day 2Nador – Guercif – Missour – Midelt
- Pick-up in Nador.
- Across the eastern plateaus and Guercif.
- Moulouya valley at Missour.
- Overnight in Midelt, at the foot of Jbel Ayachi.
3Day 3Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
- Cross the Atlas through the Legionnaire's Tunnel.
- Ziz gorges and valley.
- Erfoud.
- Camel ride at sunset through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp.
- Berber dinner, drums around the fire and a night in a desert tent.
4Day 4Merzouga: a full day in the Erg Chebbi desert
- Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at the camp.
- 4×4 excursion around Erg Chebbi.
- Visit a nomad family and share tea in their tent.
- Gnawa music in Khamlia village and a stop at Dayet Srji lake.
- Sunset on the dunes and a second night in the desert.
5Day 5Merzouga: adventure in the dunes
- Relaxed morning at the camp.
- Sandboarding on the highest dunes.
- Optional quad bike or buggy ride around Erg Chebbi.
- Rissani market and kasbahs.
- Night in the desert under the stars.
6Day 6Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
- Desert sunrise and camel ride back.
- Drive via Erfoud and Tinejdad.
- Stop at the Todra Gorges.
- Overnight in the Dades Valley.
7Day 7Dades Valley: hiking and kasbahs
- Guided walk through the Monkey Fingers rock formations.
- Visit a Berber village and its terraced fields.
- Viewpoint over the Tisdrine hairpin bends.
- Overnight in the Dades Valley.
8Day 8Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
- Drive through the Valley of Roses and Skoura.
- Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou.
- Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
- Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.
9Day 9Marrakech: discover the Red City
- Guided tour of the medina: Koutoubia mosque, Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs.
- Souks and the Ben Youssef madrasa.
- Majorelle Garden (optional).
- Sunset on Jemaa el-Fna square.
- Overnight in a riad in Marrakech.
10Day 10Marrakech – Essaouira
- Drive to the Atlantic coast through the argan forests.
- Stop at a women's argan oil cooperative.
- Walk in the walled medina of Essaouira and its fishing port.
- Overnight in Essaouira.
11Day 11Essaouira: free day on the coast
- Free day to explore the medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Skala ramparts and thuya woodcraft workshops.
- Beach, surfing or a horse ride along the coast (optional).
- Fresh fish at the port and overnight in Essaouira.
12Day 12Essaouira: the beaches of Sidi Kaouki
- Excursion to Sidi Kaouki beach.
- Optional horse or camel ride along the shore.
- Diabat ruins and argan forest.
- Overnight in Essaouira.
13Day 13Essaouira – Marrakech
- Free morning in Essaouira.
- Drive back to Marrakech through the argan trees.
- Free afternoon on Jemaa el-Fna square.
14Day 14Marrakech – Asni – Imlil (High Atlas)
- Drive into the High Atlas via Asni.
- Arrival in Imlil, at the foot of Toubkal.
- Easy walk among walnut trees and Berber villages.
- Overnight in a mountain guesthouse.
15Day 15Imlil: hiking in the High Atlas
- Hike with a local mountain guide.
- Berber villages of Aroumd and the Imnane valley.
- Lunch with a Berber family.
- Overnight in Imlil.
16Day 16High Atlas: hike to the Tizi n'Mzik pass
- Full-day hike with a local mountain guide.
- Tizi n'Mzik pass (2,489 m) with views of Toubkal.
- Picnic in the mountains.
- Overnight in Imlil.
17Day 17Imlil – Marrakech
- Free morning in the mountains.
- Back to Marrakech via Asni.
- Free afternoon in the medina.
18Day 18Marrakech – Ouzoud Waterfalls – Beni Mellal
- Drive to the Middle Atlas.
- Visit the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the highest in Morocco, with their monkeys.
- Optional boat ride under the falls.
- Overnight in Beni Mellal.
19Day 19Beni Mellal – Marrakech
- Morning at the Ain Asserdoun spring and kasbah.
- Back to Marrakech across the Tadla plain.
- Free afternoon in Marrakech.
20Day 20Day trip to the Ourika Valley
- Drive into the High Atlas through the Ourika Valley.
- Visit a Berber house and an argan cooperative.
- Walk to the Setti Fatma waterfalls.
- Back to Marrakech in the afternoon.
21Day 21Marrakech: free day
- Free day to explore the city at your own pace.
- Traditional hammam and massage (optional).
- Shopping in the spice, leather and carpet souks.
- Dinner on a rooftop overlooking the medina.
22Day 22Marrakech – Casablanca
- Drive north.
- Visit of the Hassan II Mosque.
- End of the trip at your hotel or at Casablanca airport.
23Day 23Casablanca: the white city
- Inside the Hassan II Mosque (guided visit).
- Habous quarter and central market.
- Art deco architecture downtown.
- Sunset on the Corniche.
- Overnight in Casablanca.
24Day 24Casablanca – Rabat
- Pick-up at your hotel or at Casablanca airport.
- Visit of the Hassan II Mosque.
- Arrival in Rabat and visit of the Kasbah of the Udayas.
- Overnight in Rabat.
25Day 25Rabat: the imperial capital
- Kasbah of the Udayas and its Andalusian gardens.
- Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V.
- Chellah necropolis.
- Medina and the Bou Regreg riverside.
- Overnight in Rabat.
26Day 26Rabat – Ouazzane – Chefchaouen
- Drive into the Rif mountains.
- Through Ouazzane.
- Arrival in Chefchaouen and sunset walk.
- Overnight in Chefchaouen.
27Day 27Chefchaouen: the blue pearl
- Stroll through the blue alleys of the medina.
- Uta el-Hammam square and the kasbah.
- Walk to the Spanish mosque for sunset.
- Optional excursion to God's Bridge in Akchour.
- Overnight in Chefchaouen.
28Day 28Chefchaouen – Targuist – Al Hoceima
- Drive through the central Rif.
- Arrival at the bay of Al Hoceima.
- Overnight in Al Hoceima.
29Day 29Al Hoceima: national park and coves
- Excursion to Al Hoceima National Park.
- Turquoise coves and fishing villages.
- Free afternoon on the beach.
- Overnight in Al Hoceima.
30Day 30Al Hoceima – Nador
- Morning at Quemado beach.
- Drive back along the coast.
- Arrival in Nador and end of the trip.
- End of the tour at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station.
Route map
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport or port
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Fuel and tolls
- 26 nights in riads and charming hotels
- 3 nights in a desert camp (standard or luxury tent)
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local city guides (optional)
- Optional activities (quad, buggy, hammam)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
FAQ
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Nador with pick-up at your accommodation, the airport or the port, and ends in Nador. We can also finish in another city.
Is the tour private?
Yes, you travel only with your own group, in a private vehicle with your driver.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Absolutely. We can add or remove days, change the order of the stages or choose other hotels.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, the camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp is included – one camel per person.
What is the desert camp like?
You can choose a standard camp or a luxury camp with private bathroom. Both include dinner, breakfast and music around the fire.
How do I book?
Send us your dates and number of travellers by WhatsApp or with the form. We reply with the itinerary and a quote; a small deposit confirms the booking.
