This 10-day journey offers a unique opportunity to experience Morocco through the eyes of a local, blending iconic highlights with authentic nomadic traditions. Starting in Marrakech, you’ll explore the city’s rich history, vibrant souks, and tranquil gardens before crossing the High Atlas Mountains to visit ancient kasbahs and the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou.
The adventure takes you deep into the Draa Valley and the remote Sahara, where you’ll share tea with locals, stay in family-run guesthouses, and spend nights under star-filled skies. Guided walks and desert treks reveal the silence and beauty of dunes, oases, and black rocky plateaus. Along the way, you’ll connect with nomad families, bake bread in the sand, and immerse yourself in traditions passed down through generations.
From the simple rhythm of desert life to the palm groves of Agdz and the waterfalls of the Atlas, this tour combines cultural encounters, natural wonders, and personal stories. It’s not just a desert tour—it’s a genuine immersion into Morocco’s landscapes, history, and nomadic heritage.
Explore Marrakech’s historic landmarks, colorful souks, and peaceful gardens
Cross the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the scenic Tizi n’Tichka pass
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Telouet
Journey through the Draa Valley and discover remote desert villages
Experience authentic nomad life in Tafraoute Sidi Ali with local families
Sleep under the stars in desert camps and enjoy traditional bread baked in the sand
Trek across golden dunes, oases, and black rocky desert landscapes
Share tea and stories with nomad families and connect with their traditions
Visit family homes, schools, and palm groves for genuine cultural encounters
Relax at Agdz’s lush oasis and stop at the Tizgui Waterfalls on your way back to Marrakech
This all-inclusive tour ensures a hassle-free experience with:
√ Airport pickup & drop-off (arrival and departure transfers)
√ Private transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned 4×4 / minivan during the tour
√ English/French/Spanish speaking driver–guide throughout the journey
√ 9 nights’ accommodation in riads, guesthouses, desert camps (as mentioned in itinerary)
√ Daily breakfast throughout the tour
√ Dinners included on all nights except Marrakech stays (Day 1, Day 2, Day 9)
√ Picnic lunches on desert trekking days (Day 4, Day 5, Day 6, Day 7)
√ Guided sightseeing tour in Marrakech (licensed local guide)
√ Desert trekking & activities (sand bread baking, campfire, stargazing)
√ Cultural experiences with nomad families
× Lunches on non-desert days (Day 2, Day 3, Day 8, Day 9)
× Dinners in Marrakech (Day 1, Day 2, Day 9)
× Drinks (water, soft drinks, alcohol)
× Personal expenses & souvenirs
× Tips for guides and drivers
× Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Upon arrival in Marrakech, we will meet you at the airport and take you to your riad in the Medina. The evening is yours to rest or wander through Jemaa el-Fna square, where storytellers, musicians, and food stalls bring the city to life. Overnight in a traditional riad.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Marrakech. You will visit the Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs, and the lively souks filled with colors and scents. In the afternoon, stroll through the peaceful Majorelle Garden. Overnight in your riad.
We leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Along the way, we stop at the Kasbah of Telouet before continuing through the Ounila Valley to reach Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. By afternoon, we arrive in Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight in a kasbah-style guesthouse.
From Ouarzazate, the journey takes us through the Draa Valley before heading off-road. We enjoy a picnic along the way. By afternoon, we reach Tafraoute Sidi Ali, the place where I was born and raised in a nomad family. Here you will share ftour with locals and spend the night in a small guesthouse.
We continue deeper into the desert, driving across oases, dunes, and black rocky mountains. After a picnic lunch, we reach Mharech (Boulachghal), where my family runs a simple guesthouse in the middle of nowhere. In the evening, we gather around the fire, bake bread in the sand, and enjoy dinner under the stars.
This day is dedicated to walking in the desert. We trek through the dunes and the Sahara Desert, stopping for a picnic lunch in the silence of the landscape. In the evening, we cook tagine over the fire and sleep in simple tents beneath the open sky.
A second day to experience the vast desert. We explore hidden spots by foot or by vehicle. If fortune allows, we may meet nomad families moving with their herds. Dinner and overnight in a desert camp among the dunes.
After breakfast, we drive towards Alnif. Along the way, we stop at my father’s house to see his animals and visit the small school where I studied as a child. Later, we continue to Agdz and stay in a peaceful lodge surrounded by palm groves
Today we cross the Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech. On the way, we stop at the Tizgui Waterfalls for a short hike, and you may swim if you wish. By evening, we arrive in Marrakech for your final night in a riad.
After breakfast, and depends on your flight time we will do the transfer to the airport for your flight home.
