10 Days Morocco Desert Tour and Hiking with Nomads – Ecotourism
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A 10-day private route from Casablanca to Marrakech built around two days of walking in the desert beyond M’hamid: Marrakech, Telouet and Ait Benhaddou, the Draa valley, two nights in a mobile camp, Erg Chegaga with nomad families, then Taroudant, Agadir and Essaouira on the way back.
City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Private Tour
Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish
All Ages Welcome
Highlights
- Two days of desert hiking from M’hamid to Sidi Naji and the Erg Zahar dunes
- Two nights in a mobile wild camp and one at Erg Chegaga
- Lunch with nomads near the sacred oasis of Oum Lalaag
- A guided day in the Marrakech medina
- The Kasbahs of Telouet and Ait Benhaddou
- Taroudant, Agadir and the Essaouira medina
Route map
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Itinerary
Day 1Casablanca – Marrakech
Pickup at 9:00 at Casablanca airport or your accommodation and the drive to Marrakech. Optional: the Hassan II Mosque before leaving and an evening on Jemaa el-Fna.
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1–2
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 2Marrakech
A guided tour of the medina with a local guide: Bahia Palace, the Ben Youssef Madrasa, the Koutoubia Mosque, the old souks and Jemaa el-Fna, with lunch at a restaurant.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 1–2
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 3Marrakech – Telouet – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate
Over the High Atlas to the Kasbah of Telouet, lunch nearby, then the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou (UNESCO) and Ouarzazate.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 3
Hotel Ksar El Janoub or Similar
Ouarzazate
5-star upgrade available
Day 4Ouarzazate – Agdz – Zagora – M’hamid
Down the Draa valley by the palm groves of Agdz and the village of Tamegroute to M’hamid El Ghizlane.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 4
Riad Dar M’hamid or Similar
M’hamid El Ghizlane
5-star upgrade available
Day 5M’hamid – Sidi Naji
A walk of about 3.5 to 4 hours across the Draa river and the palm oasis to the shrine of Sidi Naji, with lunch at Ras Nkhal and dinner under the stars at a mobile camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5–6
Wild Camp (Mobile Camp)
Sahara Desert (M’hamid)
Day 6Sidi Naji – Erg Zahar
A second walk of about 3.5 to 4 hours to the Erg Zahar dunes, past the site of an old market, with a lunch break at camp.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 5–6
Wild Camp (Mobile Camp)
Sahara Desert (M’hamid)
Day 7Erg Zahar – Erg Chegaga
By 4×4 to Erg Chegaga by way of Erg Essmar, lunch among nomads near the sacred oasis of Oum Lalaag, a camel ride at sunset and dinner at camp with Berber music.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 7
Camp Al Koutban Erg Chigaga Camp or Similar
Erg Chegaga, Sahara Desert
5-star upgrade available
Day 8Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Tazenakht – Taroudant
Across the dry lake of Iriki to Foum Zguid, lunch in Tazenakht, then Taliouine and Taroudant.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 8
Riad Ain Khadra or Similar
Taroudant
5-star upgrade available
Day 9Taroudant – Agadir – Taghazout – Essaouira
Agadir and its promenade with lunch, then up the coast to Essaouira: the medina (UNESCO), the markets, the fishing port and the ramparts over the Atlantic.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Day 9
Hotel-Restaurant Lalla Mira or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
Day 10Essaouira – Marrakech
Photo stops on the way back to Marrakech and a last look at Jemaa el-Fna, then your driver drops you at the airport or your accommodation. A train to Casablanca is possible on request.
Breakfast, Dinner
What’s included
Accommodation
9 nights in riads, hotels and desert camps
Marrakech
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Ouarzazate
Hotel Ksar El Janoub or Similar
M’hamid El Ghizlane
Riad Dar M’hamid or Similar
Sahara Desert
Wild Camp (Mobile Camp)
Erg Chegaga
Camp Al Koutban Erg Chigaga Camp or Similar
Taroudant
Riad Ain Khadra or Similar
Essaouira
Hotel-Restaurant Lalla Mira or Similar
Guide
Fully guided, in English.
Other languages on request: German, French, Spanish.
Meals
- Day 1: breakfast, dinner
- Days 2–9: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Day 10: breakfast, dinner
Optional extras
Not included in the tour price; can be added when you book.
What’s not included
Flights
Insurance
Where you’ll stay
All accommodations are subject to change.
Day 1–2
Riad Losra Marrakech or Similar
Marrakech
5-star upgrade available
Day 3
Hotel Ksar El Janoub or Similar
Ouarzazate
5-star upgrade available
Day 4
Riad Dar M’hamid or Similar
M’hamid El Ghizlane
5-star upgrade available
Day 5–6
Wild Camp (Mobile Camp)
Sahara Desert (M’hamid)
Day 7
Camp Al Koutban Erg Chigaga Camp or Similar
Erg Chegaga, Sahara Desert
5-star upgrade available
Day 8
Riad Ain Khadra or Similar
Taroudant
5-star upgrade available
Day 9
Hotel-Restaurant Lalla Mira or Similar
Essaouira
5-star upgrade available
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