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Mountains, Kasbahs, Valleys & the Sahara
Private Circuit —
Private Circuit —
The Moroccan South
4 Days / 3 Nights — Departing and returning to Marrakech.
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Departure
Marrakech, Round-Trip
Distance
± 1,200 km
From
€800 / Person
The Experience
The Very Best of the Moroccan South, Unhurried
Discover the most beautiful landscapes of Southern Morocco on an itinerary that blends mountains, kasbahs, valleys, oases and the Sahara Desert. This private circuit was designed for a comfortable pace — a chance to fully savor every highlight of the South, from the High Atlas passes to a night beneath the stars in Merzouga.
Your Journey, Curated
A private, comfortably-paced route from the High Atlas to the dunes of the Sahara.
Day 1
Marrakech · Tizi n'Tichka Pass · Aït Ben Haddou · Ouarzazate · Dadès Valley
Morning — Hotel or Airport Pick-Up
Into the High Atlas
Your private vehicle collects you from your hotel or from Marrakech Airport and heads towards the High Atlas Mountains.
Tizi n'Tichka Pass — 2,260 m
Morocco's Most Legendary Mountain Road
Cross the celebrated Tizi n'Tichka Pass with several panoramic stops along the way, admiring sweeping views over the Atlas range and its Berber villages.
Aït Ben Haddou
A UNESCO World Heritage Kasbah
Visit the Kasbah of Aït Ben Haddou, a true masterpiece of earthen architecture and the backdrop for numerous international film productions. Lunch along the way is at your own leisure.
UNESCO World Heritage
Earthen Architecture
Film Location
Ouarzazate & the Valley of Roses
The Gateway to the South
Continue to Ouarzazate with a photo stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt (optional visit to the Atlas Film Studios), then follow the Skoura oasis, the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs and the Valley of Roses on the way to the Dadès Valley. Dinner and overnight in Dadès.
Day 2
Dadès Valley · Todra Gorge · Erfoud · Merzouga
Morning — Dadès Valley
The Famous Switchbacks
Discover the celebrated hairpin switchbacks of the Dadès Valley before continuing to the breathtaking Todra Gorge, where the cliffs rise more than 300 metres.
Todra Gorge & Erfoud
Sheer Cliffs & the Fossil Capital
Free time for a walk through the heart of the gorge (lunch in Tinghir or Erfoud at your own expense), before continuing to Erfoud, Morocco's fossil capital, and onward to Merzouga.
Late Afternoon — Erg Chebbi Dunes
Sunset by Camel
Settle into a luxury camp or lodge at the foot of the dunes, then set off by camel across the dunes of the Erg Chebbi to watch the sunset over the Sahara.
🐪 Camel Trek
🌄 Sahara Sunset
⛺ Luxury Desert Camp
Evening — Dinner Under the Stars
A Berber Night in the Desert
Enjoy a traditional dinner beneath the stars, followed by Berber music and entertainment around the campfire. Overnight in Merzouga.
Day 3
Merzouga · Rissani · Drâa Valley · Agdz · Ouarzazate
Sunrise (Optional)
Dawn Over the Dunes
An optional early rise to watch the sunrise paint the Erg Chebbi dunes in gold, before breakfast.
Rissani
The Former Capital of Tafilalet
Depart for Rissani, with the possibility of visiting its traditional souk depending on market days, before crossing the wild desert landscapes towards Alnif and N'Kob.
Drâa Valley
Palm Groves & Earthen Kasbahs
Continue to the magnificent Drâa Valley, famed for its immense palm groves, Berber villages and earthen kasbahs (lunch en route, at your own expense).
Agdz & Ouarzazate
Back Towards the Atlas
Pass through Agdz before reaching Ouarzazate, where you settle in for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 4
Ouarzazate · High Atlas · Marrakech
Morning — Ouarzazate (Optional)
Cinema City
Time permitting, visit the Atlas Film Studios or the Museum of Cinema (both optional, at additional cost).
Return Over the High Atlas
One Last Look at the Mountains
Head back towards Marrakech across the High Atlas once more, with several panoramic stops for photographs along the way.
Afternoon — Arrival in Marrakech
End of Our Services
Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon, marking the end of your Southern Morocco Circuit.
Circuit Includes
Private air-conditioned vehicle (4x4 or minivan depending on group size)
Professional French/English-speaking driver
Fuel and road expenses
3 nights' accommodation in charm hotels and a luxury camp
Breakfasts
Dinners
Sunset camel ride
All applicable tourist taxes
Optional Extras
Personalize your circuit with any of the following, at an additional cost.
Official Guide in Aït Ben Haddou
Lunches
Quad or Buggy Excursion in Merzouga
Lunch With a Nomadic Family
Hammam & Spa
Travel Insurance
Upgraded Accommodation
Pricing by Hotel Category
Per person, based on double occupancy. Choose the level of comfort that suits your journey.
Most Chosen
★★★★
4-Star Boutique
€800 Per PersonBoutique riads and hotels, with an upgraded luxury desert camp.
★★★★★
5-Star Luxury
€950 Per PersonOur finest luxury hotels and camps throughout the entire circuit.
Booking terms: a 30% deposit confirms your reservation, with the remaining balance payable on arrival.
Final rates depend on group size, season and exact accommodation, and will be confirmed with your tailored quote. Contact us for exact availability and pricing.
From the Atlas to the Sahara
A private loop from Marrakech through Aït Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate, the Dadès Valley, Merzouga and the Drâa Valley, back to Marrakech.
A Glimpse of What Awaits
Perfect For
Made For Every Kind of Traveler
Culture & History Lovers
Photographers
Couples
Families
Small Groups
First-Time Visitors to the South
A Comfortable Journey Through the Very Best of the South
Four Landscapes, One Journey
The High Atlas, UNESCO kasbahs, palm-filled valleys and the Sahara — the essentials of the South in a single itinerary.
Fully Private, Fully Flexible
Your own vehicle, driver and pace — stop wherever the view demands it, entirely on your schedule.
A Comfortable Pace
Four days is enough time to see the highlights of the South without ever feeling rushed.
Genuine Desert Immersion
A night in a luxury camp beneath the dunes of Merzouga, complete with camel trek, dinner and Berber music under the stars.
Seamless, Door-to-Door
From your first pick-up in Marrakech to your final drop-off, every transfer and every detail is arranged for you.
"From the High Atlas to the dunes of the Sahara — the road itself becomes the destination."
— Nexus Marrakech
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