Treasures of Southern Morocco – 8-Day Tour

Treasures of Southern Morocco – 8-Day Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

Personalized welcome at Marrakech airport, followed by transfer to your riad in the Medina.
Free time depending on arrival time.
Dinner and overnight at the riad.

Day 2: Marrakech – Taroudant via Tizi n’Test (269 km)

Departure at 08:30 AM towards Taroudant via the spectacular Tizi n’Test Pass (2,092 m). This panoramic mountain road crosses the High Atlas, offering seasonal views of flowering almond trees or snow-capped peaks.

After leaving Marrakech, the road passes through wheat fields and olive groves irrigated by mountain waters, as well as traditional adobe mills still in use.

Stop in Tahanaout (995 m), gateway to the High Atlas.
Visit of the Tinmel Mosque (12th century), built in honor of Mehdi Ibn Toumert, founder of the Almohad dynasty.

Arrival in Taroudant, former Saadian capital of the 16th century, surrounded by the High Atlas and Anti-Atlas. Visit of the city walls, traditional souks, and local handicrafts (leather, painted wood, wrought iron, Berber jewelry).

Lunch at leisure. Visit of Assarag Square, famous for storytellers and street performers, followed by mint tea.
Dinner and overnight in Taroudant.

Day 3: Taroudant – Tissint via Igherm & Tagmout (370 km)

Scenic drive towards Igherm, a Berber village surrounded by almond trees. Mint tea break.
Continuation to Tagmout, known for its oases and Amazigh folklore, especially the Ahwach dance.

Arrival in Tissint. Visit of the salt-water waterfalls, the old village where Charles de Foucauld once stayed, and a walk through palm groves, gardens, wadis, and salt flats of the Bani Mountains.
Dinner and overnight in Tissint.

Day 4: Tissint – Erg Chegaga (124 km)

Departure towards the desert and discovery of Erg Chegaga, one of the largest dune fields in Morocco.

Sunset over the dunes, traditional dinner, and overnight in a Berber desert camp or under the stars.

Day 5: Erg Chegaga – Agdez (159 km)

Early wake-up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes.
Drive to Agdez through rocky desert landscapes and green oases.
Dinner and overnight in Agdez.

Day 6: Agdez – Ouarzazate (73 km)

Exploration of the Draa Valley, famous for its lush palm groves and fortified villages (ksour).
Visit of Tin-Zouline Kasbah.
Continuation to Ouarzazate.
Dinner and overnight in Ouarzazate.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Marrakech (194 km)

Visit of the iconic kasbahs:

• Aït Ben Haddou (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

• Taourirt Kasbah

• Tiffoultoute Kasbah

Return to Marrakech via the Tizi n’Tichka Pass, with panoramic photo stops.
Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech City Tour

Guided visit of Marrakech:

• Koutoubia Mosque

• Jemaa El Fna Square

• Saadian Tombs

• El Badi & Bahia Palaces

• Menara Gardens

Free time in the souks, street performances, and lively atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight in Marrakech.

Day 9: Departure

Transfer to Marrakech airport according to your flight schedule.
End of the tour.