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Morocco: Atlas Mountains, Kasbahs & Sahara
An 8-night self-drive from Marrakech through Aït Benhaddou, the Dades Valley, Merzouga and the Draa Valley
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Starts
Marrakech Menara Airport
Ends
Marrakech Menara Airport
Car
Kia Picanto or Similar
Hotels
5 Cities
Stay as many nights as you wish
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Hotels & rental car included — flights optional
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Overview
Cross the High Atlas and follow the ancient caravan routes of southern Morocco on a spectacular circular self-drive from Marrakech. Historic kasbahs, dramatic gorges, palm-filled valleys and the dunes of the Sahara create a journey rich in colour, culture and constantly changing scenery.
Perfect for
Self-Drive Fans
Couples
Photography Lovers
Nature Lovers
History Buffs
Road Trippers
Culture Seekers
Winter Sun
Your Itinerary Overview
9 Days · 8 Nights
Marrakech
Ouarzazate
Boumalne Dades
Merzouga
Draa Valley Panoramic Viewpoint
Your route. Your pace.
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1
Start
Marrakech
Hotel AkabarStay 2 Nights · Days 1–3
2
Day 3
High Atlas and Aït Benhaddou
ibis Ouarzazate Centre
3
Day 4
Dades Valley
Maison d'Hotes La Vallee des Figues
4
Day 5
Merzouga and the Sahara
Kasbah erg chebbiStay 2 Nights · Days 5–7
5
Day 7
Agdz and the Draa Valley
Maison d'Hotes au Jardin de Tamnougalt
6
Day 8
Marrakech
Hotel Akabar
7
Day 9
Departure from Marrakech
Departure day · No overnight stay
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Why You'll Love This Trip
Circular route — start and finish at Marrakech airport
Two nights in the Sahara with time to explore at your own pace
Dramatic mountain passes, gorges and desert landscapes in one trip
Drive through UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou
Stay in characterful riads and desert camps throughout
Follow ancient caravan routes most visitors never reach
Eight nights — enough time to slow down and take it all in
Mountain and desert driving times can vary. Avoid unpaved desert tracks in a standard rental car and use an organised local 4x4 excursion for dune activities. Drive during daylight and allow extra time for mountain passes.
What's Included
• Eight nights of accommodation in the selected category
• Rental car in the booked category for the suggested route
• Unlimited mileage and standard insurance/CDW when included by the supplier
• Day-by-day route plan and travel documents
• Applicable taxes and service charges shown at booking
• Local assistance and emergency contact where available
What's Excluded
• International or domestic flights unless selected
• Fuel, tolls, parking and traffic fines
• One-way, cross-border or location fees unless explicitly included
• Rental deposit, excess, additional drivers and optional insurance
• Meals, drinks, guides, entrance fees and desert activities unless stated
• Travel insurance, visas, personal expenses and gratuities
From per personUS$307