Morroco: Mountains, Desert & More!

Provisional Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech – Transfer to Riad/Hotel

Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, you'll be met by our driver and transferred to your riad or hotel in the city. If you arrive early, you can explore Marrakech’s vibrant medina or relax at your accommodation. For evening arrivals, your city tour can be arranged for the last day. Enjoy dinner in a local restaurant and spend your first night in a charming riad or hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Roses Valley – Dades Valley

After breakfast, we begin our journey in private transport with driver/guide across the majestic High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass (2,260m). Along the way, enjoy panoramic views and stops for photos. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a famous film location for Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and more.

Continue to the Valley of Roses and Dades Valley, where you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night in a local hotel or guesthouse.

Day 3: Dades Valley – Todgha Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga Sahara Desert

Following breakfast, travel through Dades Valley to the dramatic Todgha Gorges, where you can walk through the towering 300m cliffs popular with rock climbers. Continue past Berber villages and Erfoud, known for its fossils, before reaching the Merzouga desert. Overnight in a riad or hotel on the edge of the dunes, with dinner included.

Day 4: Explore Merzouga – Camel Trekking – Desert Camp Experience

After breakfast, embark on a 4x4 desert tour around Erg Chebbi dunes. Visit nomadic families, discover a hidden oasis, and stop at Khamlia village to enjoy live Gnawa music and mint tea.

In the afternoon, mount your camel for a trek across the golden dunes to your desert camp. Witness a breathtaking sunset and enjoy a traditional dinner under the stars with Berber music. Overnight in a comfortable nomadic tent.

Day 5: Merzouga – Taouz – Dakar Rally Road – Ouzina – Ramlia – Tafraoute Sidi Ali

Wake up to a desert sunrise and enjoy breakfast before heading off-road along the old Dakar Rally route. Stop at the Taouz region and visit the remote village of Ouzina. Continue through Ramlia village and cross dramatic desert landscapes to reach Tafraoute Sidi Ali. Overnight stay in a Berber lodge, with dinner and breakfast included.

Day 6: Tafraoute – Zagora – Agdz – Tamnougalt – Ouarzazate

Travel through Oumjrane toward Zagora, then continue to Agdz for lunch. Explore the palm groves and kasbah of Tamnougalt in the scenic Draa Valley. Admire the views of Jbel Kissane mountain before arriving in Ouarzazate. Overnight stay in a hotel with dinner and breakfast.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Atlas Studios – Telouet – Ounila Valley – Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech

On our final day, visit the famous Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate before driving through the picturesque Ounila Valley to the Telouet Kasbah. We then cross back over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass and arrive in Marrakech by evening. Drop-off at your accommodation.

Day 8: Depart Marrakech

Depending on your return flight time there may be the opportunity to explore Marrakech little more before heading to the airport and your journey home.

You will stay in a selection of comfortable Riads, hotels and Berber lodges for 6 nights of your stay plus 1 night in a luxury desert camp (private tent with bathroom) during your trip.

Provisional Flight Information

Gatwick to Marrakech Dep: 0600 Arr: 0940

Marrakech to Gatwick Dep: 1120 Arr: 1400

Manchester to Marrakech Dep: 0830 Arr: 1310

Marrakech to Manchester Dep: 1335 Arr: 1615

Luton to Marrakech Dep: 1420 Arr: 1905

Marrakech to Luton Dep: 1950 Arr: 2235

Included Luggage

London Gatwick & Luton - 1 small personal cabin item plus 23kg hold luggage

Manchester - 1 small personal cabin item plus 20kg hold luggage

Passport validity

For UK passport holders your passport must be:

• Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)

You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.

ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System)

The rules of travel to most European countries have changed. Starting in mid 2025 UK citizens are required to have a travel authorisation to enter 30 European countries for a short stay.

ETIAS travel authorisation is an entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to a number of European countries. It is linked to a traveller’s passport. It is valid for up to three years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. If you get a new passport, you need to get a new ETIAS travel authorisation.

With a valid ETIAS travel authorisation, you can enter the territory of these European countries as often as you want for short-term stays - normally for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. However, it does not guarantee entry. When you arrive, a border guard will ask to see your passport (and other documents if required) and verify that you meet the entry conditions.

NB - There is no official date for the ETIAS currently confirmed but when it is introduced it will be your responsibility to ensure that you have arranged this. We will update everyone when the ETIAS is required with information on how to apply for this online.

 Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.

The latest FCO travel guidance for Morocco

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/morocco