A five-day private circuit through southern Morocco, combining the High Atlas, the kasbah country around Aït Ben Haddou and Dades, the Todra Gorge and the Sahara around Merzouga with the palm-filled Draa Valley on the return.
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Why You'll Love This Tour
High Atlas and Tizi n'Tichka
Aït Ben Haddou
Dades and Todra gorges
Merzouga and Erg Chebbi
Draa Valley and southern kasbah landscapes
Return to Marrakech
Why choose this itinerary
The southern Morocco grand tour: Marrakech, the Atlas, Aït Ben Haddou, the valleys and gorges, and the Sahara.
Five days give every major stop real time instead of photo stops.
Private vehicle and driver-guide throughout.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Dades
Day 2: Dades → Todra Gorge → Erfoud → Merzouga
Day 3: Merzouga → Erg Chebbi → Rissani and desert surroundings
Day 4: Merzouga → Alnif → Nkob → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate
Day 5: Ouarzazate → Aït Ben Haddou → High Atlas → Marrakech
What you will experience
Every item below is a stop on this itinerary — not an extra to buy.
Marrakech — The red city at the foot of the Atlas, and the usual start or finish of the southern routes. Explore Marrakech
High Atlas crossing — The road climbs over the High Atlas by the Tizi n'Tichka pass, with time to stop where the view opens out.
Aït Ben Haddou — Walk up through the earthen ksar on the far side of the river — a UNESCO World Heritage site and the most striking stop on the road south. Explore Aït Ben Haddou
Ouarzazate — The town where the southern routes meet, with the Taourirt Kasbah on its edge and film studios on the outskirts. Explore Ouarzazate
Dades Valley — Red rock, palm gardens and earthen villages along the river — the classic overnight between the mountains and the desert. Explore Dades Valley
Todra Gorge — Walk into the canyon where the limestone walls close to a few hundred metres apart and rise straight up. Explore Todra Gorge
Erfoud and its fossils — The town before Merzouga, known for the fossil-bearing stone quarried nearby and worked in its workshops.
Merzouga — The village at the edge of the dunes where the desert part of the trip begins, and where Morocco Grand Adventure is based. Explore Merzouga
Erg Chebbi dunes — The tall dune sea outside Merzouga — the Sahara most travellers picture, and the landscape this journey is built around. Explore Erg Chebbi
Rissani souk — The market town near Merzouga, and one of the least staged souks on the southern route — busiest on market days.
Alnif — A small town on the desert road, known among collectors for the fossils found in the hills around it.
Nkob — An oasis town on the southern road, known for the number of kasbahs standing around it. Explore Nkob
Draa Valley — The long palm oasis that follows the river south, with kasbahs standing above the groves. Explore Draa Valley
What's Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Professional English-speaking driver
Fuel
Accommodation according to selected package
Desert experience according to confirmed itinerary
Camel experience when specified
Hotel pick-up & drop-off
Not Included
International flights
Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees
Optional activities
Tips & gratuities
Personal expenses
How booking works
Send your request: Free. No payment, no card details, no obligation.
We confirm your trip: We check your dates, group size and availability, then send you the itinerary and the final price in writing.
20% deposit: Paid only after you have approved the confirmed trip. It secures your booking.
80% on arrival: The remaining 80% is paid when you arrive in Morocco.
Cancel more than 7 days before the trip and there is no charge. Within 7 days, 50% is charged.
FAQ
What makes this a Great South itinerary?
The route focuses on the landscapes and cultural corridors south of the High Atlas: Aït Ben Haddou, Dades, Todra, Merzouga and the Draa Valley.
Is Merzouga included?
Yes. The route reaches Merzouga and the Erg Chebbi area, with the exact desert experience confirmed as part of your booking.
Is this private?
Yes. It is structured as a private journey for your party.
Can we spend more time in the Sahara?
Yes. The route can be adjusted, and a longer Merzouga format may suit you better if desert time is the priority.
Are meals included?
Meals depend on the confirmed accommodation package. The final itinerary will state which breakfasts and dinners are included.
How is the price confirmed?
A starting price per person is published for this route. Your exact total depends on how many of you travel — the per-person price comes down as the group grows — and on the accommodation you choose, so we confirm the final figure with your dates before any payment. You are welcome to ask us to adjust the itinerary first.