DepartureSelected Saturdays; private dates on request
6-day Morocco tour from Marrakech: Essaouira, High Atlas Berber villages, Ait Benhaddou and the Merzouga dunes. Small group from €790 per person.
Tour overview
This 6-day Atlantic, High Atlas and Sahara tour from Marrakech gives you three very different Moroccos in one week: the windy port of Essaouira, Berber villages in the High Atlas, and a camel ride into the Merzouga dunes with a night in a desert camp. Ait Benhaddou and Todra Gorges are on the route. From €790 per person. Small group, maximum 15, on selected Saturdays. Private dates and quotes on request. More trips from Marrakech are on our Marrakech tours page, and you can learn about Atlasia Tours before you ask for a quote.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → Essaouira. free time in port medina. Day 2: Essaouira → High Atlas Berber villages. Day 3: Atlas → Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley. Day 4: Dades → Todra Gorges → Merzouga. included camel ride into Erg Chebbi and a standard camp overnight with dinner. Day 5: Sahara sunrise → Ouarzazate via Todra. Day 6: Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech. End of tour.
Included / Excluded
Included: camel ride, standard desert camp night and dinner. Ask us to confirm transport, other accommodation, meals, guides, pickups and entry fees in the written quote before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I add surfing in Essaouira? A: Yes, ask us about lessons and current prices. Q: Is there trekking? A: Ask us about the walking options for your departure. Q: What is the accommodation standard? A: We confirm the accommodation and the camp for your departure in the written quote. Q: Can I start in Casablanca or Fes? A: Ask us for a tailored route and quote. Q: Are meals included? A: We list the meals in your quote before you book. Q: What is included in the desert stay? A: A camel ride, a night in a standard desert camp and dinner. Other meals and accommodation are confirmed in the written quote.
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Quick facts
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Start / End
On request · On request
Group size
Max 15
Availability
Selected Saturdays; private dates on request
Day-by-day itinerary
1
Day 1
Marrakech → Essaouira. Drive 2.5h, free time in port medina.
2
Day 2
Essaouira → High Atlas Berber villages. Drive 3h.
3
Day 3
Atlas → Ait Benhaddou → Dades Valley. Drive 4h.
4
Day 4
Dades → Todra Gorges → Merzouga. Included camel ride into Erg Chebbi and standard desert camp with dinner.
5
Day 5
Sahara sunrise → Ouarzazate via Todra. Drive 5h.
6
Day 6
Ouarzazate → Ait Benhaddou → Marrakech. End of tour.
Upcoming group dates
Groups have up to 12 travelers. Late bookings may be possible on confirmed departures, subject to accommodation availability. We check availability before confirming your booking. Ask whether a date is available. A request is not a booking. We confirm or cancel a group departure 21 days before it starts, once at least five travelers have booked. If it does not run, ask us about another date or a private quote.
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What is included and what is not
What's included
✓Camel ride into Erg Chebbi
✓Standard desert camp night with dinner
What's not included
✕International flights
✕Travel insurance
✕Personal expenses
Transport, other accommodation, meals, guides, pickups and entry fees are confirmed in your written quote.
Pricing
Option
Price
Starting price, per person
From €790
Private tour, 2 travelers
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Private tour, 4 travelers
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Private tour, 6 or more travelers
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Solo traveler
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Prices are in euros. The written quote confirms inclusions, dates and the final total. Nothing is reserved until you accept it, then a 30% deposit confirms your booking by card or PayPal.
What to bring
Check passport and entry requirements for your nationality before travel
Comfortable walking shoes + sandals
Light layers (desert nights can be cold Oct–Mar)
Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
Phone + charger + universal adapter
Modest clothing for mosque visits
Frequently asked questions
Can I add surfing in Essaouira?
Yes, ask us about lessons and current prices.
Is there trekking?
Ask us about the walking options for your departure.
What is the accommodation standard?
We confirm the accommodation and the camp for your departure in the written quote.
Can I start in Casablanca or Fes?
Ask us for a tailored route and quote.
Are meals included?
We list the meals in your quote before you book.
What is included in the desert stay?
A camel ride, a night in a standard desert camp and dinner. Other meals and accommodation are confirmed in the written quote.
What vehicle will we travel in?
We confirm the vehicle for your group size in your written quote, so you know it before you pay anything. Ask us on WhatsApp if you have a preference or special needs.
How long are the drives?
Drive times from the itinerary, with stops on the way: Day 1: about 2.5h; Day 2: about 3h; Day 3: about 4h; Day 5: about 5h. Exact timings depend on traffic, weather and your stops.
What should I pack?
Comfortable walking shoes and sandals, light layers (desert nights can be cold from October to March), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, a phone with charger and universal adapter, and modest clothing for mosque visits. Check passport and entry rules for your nationality before you travel.
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