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5 days from Rabat to the Merzouga desert
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5 days from Rabat to the Merzouga desert

5 days / 4 nights Rabat → Marrakech Privado 4 destinos
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Tour description – Marrakech

This private tour (5 days / 4 nights) takes you from Rabat a Marrakech, with local guides and everything organised at your own pace.

Desde Rabat, la tranquila capital del reino, este circuito privado de cinco días te lleva a Fez, a las dunas de Merzouga y al sur de las kasbahs, terminando en Marrakech. Un viaje a Marruecos equilibrado para quienes empiezan en la costa atlántica.

Todo en privado, en español y a tu ritmo. Tell us your dates y número from travellers y te enviamos un presupuesto a medida, sin compromiso.

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Highlights – Marrakech

  • Rabat: the Kasbah of the Udayas and the Hassan Tower
  • Fez and its medieval medina
  • Night in a Berber camp in Erg Chebbi
  • Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley
  • Ait Ben Haddou and ending in Marrakech

Day-by-day itinerary to Marrakech

  1. Day
    1

    Rabat – Meknes – Fez

    Pickup in Rabat, a quick visit to the capital and the route to Fez with a stop in Meknes and Volubilis. Night in Fez.

    Riad in Fez
  2. Day
    2

    Fez – Ifrane – Merzouga

    Crossing the Middle Atlas via Ifrane and the descent through the Ziz Valley to Merzouga. Camel ride and a night at the camp.

    Dinner Berber camp in Erg Chebbi
  3. Day
    3

    Merzouga – Rissani – Todra Gorges – Dades

    Sunrise in the dunes, the Rissani market and the route through the Todra Gorges to the Dades Valley.

    Breakfast, dinner Hotel in the Dades Valley
  4. Day
    4

    Dades – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

    The Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs, Ouarzazate, Ait Ben Haddou and crossing the High Atlas to Marrakech.

    Riad in Marrakech
  5. Day
    5

    Marrakech

    Free time in Marrakech until your departure transfer. End of our services.

    Breakfast

What's included – tour to Marrakech

Included

  • Pickup in Rabat and transfers
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Spanish-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation in riads and hotels + 1 night in a camp
  • Camel ride at sunset and sunrise
  • Dinners and breakfasts as indicated

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Tips

Frequently asked questions – tour to Marrakech

Can I start in Casablanca and be picked up in Rabat?

Yes. Rabat and Casablanca are very close; we can pick you up in either.

Can it end in Fez instead of Marrakech?

Yes, we adapt the itinerary to finish wherever suits you.

Is there a luxury camp option?

Yes, tents with a private bathroom and finer touches. We'll show you both options.

Why choose this tour?

100% private tour

Just your group, no strangers. The vehicle, guide and pace are exclusively yours.

Local Amazigh guide

Mohamed and Hassan are from Rissani, at the gateway to the Sahara. They show you the desert they have known all their lives.

Flexible itinerary

We stop wherever you like, adjust the schedule and personalise every detail to your preferences.

Book with 30%

Confirm your spot with a minimum deposit. You pay the rest during the trip, no surprises.

Before travelling to Marrakech

Best time

Spring (March–May) and autumn (Sept–Nov). Winter is cold at night; summer is very hot.

What to bring

Light daytime clothes, a warm layer for the night, sunscreen, a hat and comfortable footwear for the sand.

Physical level

Basic level. The camel ride is optional and can be swapped for a 4×4 if you prefer.

Health & safety

Morocco is a safe destination. We recommend travel insurance and bringing any personal medication you need.

Pick-up

We pick you up at your hotel, riad or airport. Just give us the exact address when booking.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 7 days before. The deposit is refundable under those conditions.

Extra activities available

Camel ride

Ride to the dunes at sunset on a dromedary, guided by a local Berber.

Sandboard

Slide down the dunes of Erg Chebbi on a board. Adrenaline in the sands of the Sahara.

Desert quad biking

Explore the surroundings of Merzouga on a quad bike along sandy tracks and palm groves.

Night under the stars

Berber camp in the dunes: traditional dinner, gnawa music and a sky free of light pollution.

Village visits

Explore the ksars and nomadic villages near Merzouga with your local guide.

Traditional hammam

Authentic relaxation in a Moroccan hammam after the trip. We arrange it for you.

Extra activities are not included in the tour price. Ask us about availability and pricing.

Does this tour suit you?

Tell us your dates and number of travellers. We design your route a Marrakech to measure, no commitment. Our local team replies directly.

Questions? Write to us