6-Day Family Circuit to the South of Morocco – Marrakech, Atlas, and Desert

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  • 6 Days – 5 Nights
  • Private Tour
  • English, Spanish
  • All Year Round

Introduction

This 6-day family-friendly desert tour from Marrakech explores the nomadic culture and the dunes of Merzouga. It includes visits to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, Ouarzazate film studios, Dades and Todra Gorges, and the vast Draa Valley. You’ll spend a night under the stars in a Berber luxury tent.

Price Includes

  • Airport transfer on arrival and return
  • Private transport in Minivan or 4x4 with A/C
  • Driver/guide fluent in Spanish & English
  • Free time, photo stops, kasbah visits, etc.
  • Camel ride & night in tents (1 camel per person)
  • 6 days / 7 nights’ accommodation (hotel/riad/camp with private bathroom), half-board, vegetarian options
  • Local guides at Ait Ben Haddou & Todra Gorge
  • Free sandboarding on the dunes

Price Excludes

  • Drinks and lunches
  • Dinner in Marrakech
  • Monument entrance fees
  • Tips and personal expenses

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival in Marrakech – Night in Marrakech

Arrival in Marrakech. We will meet you at the airport with a sign bearing the name of the agency: TODO MARRUECOS TOURS. Transfer to your accommodation. Depending on the time of arrival, we can take a short guided tour of the old city of Marrakech with a local guide (optional).

Day 2 - Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades Valley

After breakfast, we head to Ouarzazate via the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260 meters). We visit Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Films like Gladiator, Babel, and Lawrence of Arabia were filmed here.

We continue through the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and visit the Amredhyle Kasbah in Skoura. After a photo stop in Kelaat M’gouna, we continue to the Dades Valley for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 - Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Merzouga Dunes

After breakfast, we travel to Tinghir and visit the Todra Gorge with its beautiful palm groves. After lunch in Tinejdad, we continue to Merzouga. You’ll have tea and time to enjoy the hotel pool. Leave your bags at the hotel and set off on a 1-hour camel ride into the dunes to reach the camp. Enjoy a sunset view, dinner, live music around a campfire, and stargazing. Overnight in Berber tents made of camel hair, just like those used by desert nomads.

Day 4 - Tour of Merzouga Erg Chebbi – Khamlia by 4x4

Wake early to enjoy the sunrise. Return by camel to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. After resting, we head to Khamlia village, of Malian origin, where we enjoy Gnawa music and tea. Return to the hotel for lunch and a free afternoon. Before sunset, we drive to the highest dune to watch the sunset. Dinner followed by a Berber music show with drums. Overnight at Riad Chebbi with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 5 - Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Wake up early to watch the sunrise. After breakfast and shower at the hotel, we head back via a different route. We pass through the Tafilalet Palm Grove and the town of Rissani (origin of the Alaouite dynasty), then drive through Alnif and the Anti-Atlas Mountains. We visit Tazarine, N’kob, and finally the vast Draa Valley. We cross the Anti-Atlas again to Ouarzazate for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 - Ouarzazate – Marrakech

After breakfast, we visit the famous Taourirt Kasbah and the Atlas Film Studios. We drive back to Marrakech, enjoying the scenic landscapes and Berber villages. Arrival in Marrakech around 5:00 PM.

Day 7 - Marrakech – Airport

Free time in Marrakech. Transfer to the airport 2 hours before your scheduled flight. End of our service.

Accommodation

Accommodation is based on availability or similar comfort level:

Accommodation

 

City Hotels
Marrakech Riad Bahia Salam
Dades Valley Hotel-Sultan-Dades
Merzouga Hotel Nomad Palace
Khamlia Hotel Nomad Palace
Ouarzazate

Dar Amoudou

Hotel La Perle Du Sud

Marrakech Riad Bahia Salam
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How can I book the tour?

To book your tour, simply follow these simple steps:

1. Select your desired dates, number of rooms, and number of guests per room.
2. Enter your contact information.
3. Complete your reservation.
4. Confirmation will be received once your deposit has been made.

What type of vehicles are used?

We use vehicles such as SUVs and minibuses, ideal for couples, friends, or families of 2 to 7 people. Minibuses are available for groups of 8 or more. All our vehicles are modern and equipped with air conditioning to ensure your comfort during your trip.

What are the cancellation and refund policies?

– Low season: Free cancellation up to 7 days before arrival.
– Mid-season (long weekends, September, October, March, April, and May): Free cancellation up to 15 days before arrival.
– High season (Christmas, New Year’s Eve, Easter): Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival.

What is the meeting point to start the tour?

The meeting point for this excursion is your accommodation (hotel, riad, or hostel). If it’s an Airbnb, we’ll meet you in front of the door. If you have any questions or need to change accommodations once you arrive, please contact us via WhatsApp or email.

What are the payment methods?

The deposit can be paid by credit card, debit card, bank transfer, or PayPal. The final payment is made directly to the driver on the day of the tour.

Can we take our bags with us on the excursion?

Of course! We have vehicles with enough space to carry your luggage.

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