Private Morocco itinerary
5-Day Marrakech Sahara and Draa Valley Tour
Follow a balanced loop through the kasbahs, gorges, Erg Chebbi and palm-lined Draa Valley.
Overview
5-Day Marrakech Sahara and Draa Valley Tour
Follow a balanced loop through the kasbahs, gorges, Erg Chebbi and palm-lined Draa Valley.
What the planning covers
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Marrakech | High Atlas | Ait Ben Haddou | Ouarzazate
Your private driver collects you from your confirmed address in Marrakech. After a short route briefing, leave the city early enough for the day's visits.
Cross mountain roads with planned panoramic stops for valleys, terraced villages and changing High Atlas landscapes. Walk through the earthen lanes of Ait Ben Haddou and climb toward a panoramic viewpoint over the ksar and Ounila Valley. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
See Taourirt Kasbah or the film-studio district when requested, then follow the southern kasbah road. Continue to Ouarzazate, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 2
Ouarzazate | Dades Valley | Todra Gorge
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Ouarzazate. See Taourirt Kasbah or the film-studio district when requested, then follow the southern kasbah road.
Follow the Dades Valley past rose country, oasis villages and rock formations, with viewpoints over the gorge road. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
Walk beneath the high canyon walls of Todra Gorge and pause beside the palm valley before the desert road. Continue to Todra Gorge, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 3
Todra Gorge | Merzouga
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Todra Gorge. Walk beneath the high canyon walls of Todra Gorge and pause beside the palm valley before the desert road.
Follow the planned road with short comfort, photo and viewpoint stops. Pause for lunch before the afternoon visit or arrival.
Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience. Continue to Merzouga, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 4
Merzouga | Rissani | Draa Valley | Agdz
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Merzouga. Reach the Erg Chebbi region in time to settle into the desert rhythm and prepare for the confirmed dune experience.
Stop in Rissani for its traditional market when open and learn about the Tafilalt oasis and historic caravan trade. Travel through palm groves, ksour and oasis villages of the Draa Valley, with stops selected around light and road time. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
Travel through palm groves, ksour and oasis villages of the Draa Valley, with stops selected around light and road time. Continue to Agdz, check in and keep time to rest before dinner.
Day 5
Agdz | Ouarzazate | Marrakech
After breakfast, meet your private driver in Agdz. Travel through palm groves, ksour and oasis villages of the Draa Valley, with stops selected around light and road time.
See Taourirt Kasbah or the film-studio district when requested, then follow the southern kasbah road. Lunch is taken at a suitable local stop, with the timing adapted to the road and visits.
After the final planned stop, continue to Marrakech for the agreed drop-off at your hotel, riad or airport.
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What the planning covers
Built into the route
- Private vehicle and planned pickup
- Realistic daily driving stages
- Direct support before and during the trip
- Flexible stops agreed with your driver
Confirmed in your proposal
- Accommodation category and room setup
- Meals and dietary requests
- Local guides, activities and entrance tickets
- Exact pickup, drop-off and final timing
Route highlights
Route highlights
Marrakech
Allow unhurried time for Marrakech and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
High Atlas
Allow unhurried time for High Atlas and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Ait Ben Haddou
Allow unhurried time for Ait Ben Haddou and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Ouarzazate
Allow unhurried time for Ouarzazate and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Dades Valley
Allow unhurried time for Dades Valley and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Todra Gorge
Allow unhurried time for Todra Gorge and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Merzouga
Allow unhurried time for Merzouga and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
Rissani
Allow unhurried time for Rissani and fit it into the day according to opening times, weather and local conditions.
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Accommodation and meals
Accommodation
The hotel, riad or desert-camp category and room setup are selected around your comfort level and confirmed in the personal proposal.
Meals
Breakfasts, dinners, dietary needs and any included meals are confirmed clearly before booking.
Usually not included
- Flights and travel insurance
- Lunches, drinks and personal purchases unless confirmed
- Entrance fees, optional activities and local guides unless listed
Practical tour information
- Private air-conditioned vehicle suited to the group
- Pickup and drop-off confirmed with exact times
- Luggage space and child seats checked in advance
- Road, weather and seasonal changes handled with a flexible route
Tour questions
Can the itinerary change?
Yes. Days, stops, start city, finish city and pace can be adapted before confirmation.
How is accommodation selected?
We discuss the preferred comfort level and confirm every hotel, riad and desert camp in the proposal.
What should we pack?
Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and layers. A route-specific packing note is shared before departure.
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