Southern Morocco Tour

Explore the Tour

Southern Morocco is a fascinating region marked by great geographical and cultural diversity. You’ll find varied landscapes ranging from the Atlas Mountains to the dunes of the Sahara. Cities like Ouarzazate, famous for its film studios, and Merzouga, renowned for its magnificent sand dunes, attract many visitors.

The region is also rich in history and traditions. The pisé (rammed-earth) kasbahs and old fortified villages bear witness to a unique architectural heritage. The traditional markets, or souks, offer a vibrant glimpse into local culture, with handcrafted products such as Berber carpets, pottery, and spices.

Included/Excluded

  • 7 days / 6 nights in selected 4-star hotels or similar, with breakfast and dinner included.
  • Transport from arrival to departure
  • Tour guide
  • Guided city tours
  • 4x4 vehicles for the Erfoud → Merzouga transfer
  • Flight tickets
  • Lunches
  • Drinks during meals
  • Tips for driver and guide
  • Entrance fees to monuments
  • Other services not mentioned

Tour Plan

1 Mohammed V Airport → Marrakech
  • Arrival at Casablanca Airport and transfer to Marrakech
  • Welcome and assistance by a tour guide
  • Check-in at your room, rest and relaxation at the hotel
  • Guided tour of the Medina — discover the colorful, lively souks
  • Koutoubia Mosque: admire the great Koutoubia with its 77-meter minaret, an emblematic symbol of Marrakech. Note that entry is reserved for Muslims, but you can admire it from the outside
  • Menara Gardens: one of Marrakech's iconic sites, offering a lush green escape in contrast to the city's hustle and bustle
  • Return to the hotel — dinner and overnight stay at Palm Menara Hotel or similar
2 Marrakech → Ouarzazate
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Ouarzazate via the Tizi n'Tichka pass and city tour: Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, Taourirt Kasbah
  • Lunch at a city restaurant (optional)
  • Visit of the Atlas Film Studios (optional)
  • Transfer to the hotel and check-in
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Karam Palace Hotel or similar
3 Ouarzazate → Erfoud → Merzouga
  • Breakfast
  • Transfer to Erfoud to admire the desert landscapes and famous fossils
  • Lunch at a city restaurant (optional)
  • Switch from the bus to 4x4 vehicles and transfer to Merzouga
  • Camel ride (optional)
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Tombouctou Hotel or similar

Optional Sports Activities — Ouarzazate, Erfoud & Merzouga

🏔️ Ouarzazate

Set between mountains and desert, Ouarzazate offers varied terrain for outdoor sports.

  • Hiking & Trekking: Explore the surrounding Atlas Mountains, valleys, and gorges such as the Draa and Dadès. Several hiking trails reveal breathtaking landscapes.
  • Mountain Biking & Cycling: Trails crossing oases, mountains, and desert around Ouarzazate are ideal for MTB. Longer routes are available in the Dadès and Draa valleys.
  • Rock Climbing: The cliffs around the Dadès Valley and the Todgha Gorges (near Ouarzazate) are popular for climbing — with walls suited to beginners and experienced climbers alike.
  • Quad Biking & Buggy: As a gateway to the desert, Ouarzazate is ideal for quad or buggy rides through the dunes and desert plains — an exciting way to explore.
  • Water Sports at El Mansour Eddahbi Dam: The dam's lake offers kayaking, windsurfing, and paddleboarding.
🏜️ Erfoud

Known for its palm groves and proximity to the Merzouga dunes, Erfoud offers exciting sports activities.

  • Hiking in Oases & Palm Groves: Trek through lush palm groves and small mountain ranges to explore Erfoud's desert beauty.
  • MTB & Quad Biking in the Desert: The vast desert plains around Erfoud are perfect for mountain biking, quad, or buggy excursions.
  • Dune Climbing: For the more adventurous, climbing the dunes on foot is a challenging sport — especially at sunrise or sunset for spectacular views.
  • Fossil Hunting & Geology: Erfoud is famous for its fossils. Geological excursions take you through rocky terrain to explore ancient formations.
🌅 Merzouga

At the foot of the Erg Chebbi dunes, Merzouga is the iconic destination for desert sport and adventure.

  • Sandboarding: A must-do activity in the dunes. Rent a board and surf down the towering dunes like snowboarding on sand.
  • Camel Trekking: More cultural than athletic, long camel rides through the desert offer an authentic way to discover the landscapes. Multi-hour or multi-day rides can be more intense.
  • MTB & Quad in the Dunes: The Merzouga dunes are perfect for quad, buggy, or mountain biking — a thrilling way to explore Erg Chebbi.
  • Desert Trekking: Discover the silent beauty of the Sahara on multi-hour or multi-day treks.
  • Desert Marathons & Races: Merzouga sometimes hosts desert marathons and extreme trail races that attract elite runners.
  • Stargazing & Desert Bivouac: After an active day, spend the night under the stars in a bivouac — a unique experience to admire the desert sky.

These three regions offer a wide range of outdoor sports activities — perfect for exploring the desert, mountains, and valleys in an active and exciting way.

4 Merzouga → Fez
  • Breakfast
  • Return by 4x4 to Erfoud
  • Transfer to Fez
  • Lunch en route (optional)
  • Explore the Ziz Gorges, offering spectacular landscapes and panoramic views
  • Arrival in Fez
  • Lunch at a city restaurant (optional)
  • Transfer to the hotel and check-in
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Fes Inn Hotel or similar
5 Fez
  • Breakfast
  • City tour: Jnane Sbil Gardens, Dar El Makhzen (Royal Palace) from the outside, Al Quaraouiyine Mosque and University, Bou Inania Madrasa (optional), Moulay Idriss Mosque, Seffarine Square, and the famous Tanneries
  • Lunch at a city restaurant (optional)
  • Continuation of the visit to the Fabric Souk: discover traditional textiles, clothing, and fabrics across the many markets
  • Return to the hotel
  • Dinner and overnight stay at Fes Inn Hotel or similar
6 Fez → Rabat → Casablanca
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome and assistance by a tour guide
  • Transfer to Rabat and city tour: Kasbah of the Udayas, Hassan Tower, Chellah, Royal Palace (from outside)
  • Lunch at a city restaurant
  • Continuation of the visit: Marina, and exploration of the Rabat Medina — a historic district with souks, local artisans, and traditional cafés
  • Return to Casablanca
  • Transfer to the hotel and check-in
  • Dinner and overnight stay at New Hotel or similar
7 Casablanca → Mohammed V Airport
  • Breakfast at the hotel
  • Transfer to Mohammed V Airport for departure

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