Multi-day itinerary

Grand Southern Tour — 7 days from the Atlas to the Atlantic

7 days Marrakech → Essaouira October to April

Our full itinerary for travellers with a week. One vehicle, one guide, short driving days and two nights deep in the desert.

Day by day

1
Day 1 · Marrakech → Aït-Ben-Haddou

Tizi n'Tichka pass, UNESCO kasbah, night in Ouarzazate.
2
Day 2 · Ouarzazate → Dadès

Valley of Roses, Dadès gorges, night in a guesthouse.
3
Day 3 · Dadès → Merzouga

Todra gorges, Erfoud, camel ride and camp in Erg Chebbi.
4
Day 4 · Merzouga

Sunrise, nomad villages, second night at the camp.
5
Day 5 · Merzouga → Drâa valley

Palm groves, Agdz, night in Zagora.
6
Day 6 · Drâa → Marrakech

Back across the Atlas, arrival in the evening.
7
Day 7 · Marrakech → Essaouira

Argan trees, ramparts, harbour and beach.