Overview
On this private 9-day tour you travel in your own vehicle with an English-speaking driver, at your own pace and with stops wherever you like. You sleep in charming riads and kasbahs and spend 1 night in a Berber camp among the dunes.
The route: Nador → Guercif → Missour → Midelt → Ziz Valley → Errachidia → Erfoud → Merzouga → Erfoud → Tinejdad → Todra Gorges → Dades Gorges → Kelaat M'Gouna → Skoura → Ouarzazate → Ait Ben Haddou → Tizi n'Tichka → Marrakech → Casablanca → Rabat → Ouazzane → Chefchaouen → Targuist → Al Hoceima → Nador.
Itinerary
1Day 1Nador – Guercif – Missour – Midelt
- Pick-up in Nador.
- Across the eastern plateaus and Guercif.
- Moulouya valley at Missour.
- Overnight in Midelt, at the foot of Jbel Ayachi.
2Day 2Midelt – Ziz Gorges – Erfoud – Merzouga
- Cross the Atlas through the Legionnaire's Tunnel.
- Ziz gorges and valley.
- Erfoud.
- Camel ride at sunset through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp.
- Berber dinner, drums around the fire and a night in a desert tent.
3Day 3Merzouga – Erfoud – Todra Gorges – Dades Valley
- Desert sunrise and camel ride back.
- Drive via Erfoud and Tinejdad.
- Stop at the Todra Gorges.
- Overnight in the Dades Valley.
4Day 4Dades Valley – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech
- Drive through the Valley of Roses and Skoura.
- Ouarzazate and Ait Ben Haddou.
- Cross the High Atlas over the Tizi n'Tichka pass.
- Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.
5Day 5Marrakech – Casablanca
- Drive north.
- Visit of the Hassan II Mosque.
- End of the trip at your hotel or at Casablanca airport.
6Day 6Casablanca – Rabat
- Pick-up at your hotel or at Casablanca airport.
- Visit of the Hassan II Mosque.
- Arrival in Rabat and visit of the Kasbah of the Udayas.
- Overnight in Rabat.
7Day 7Rabat – Ouazzane – Chefchaouen
- Drive into the Rif mountains.
- Through Ouazzane.
- Arrival in Chefchaouen and sunset walk.
- Overnight in Chefchaouen.
8Day 8Chefchaouen – Targuist – Al Hoceima
- Drive through the central Rif.
- Arrival at the bay of Al Hoceima.
- Overnight in Al Hoceima.
9Day 9Al Hoceima – Nador
- Morning at Quemado beach.
- Drive back along the coast.
- Arrival in Nador and end of the trip.
- End of the tour at your hotel, riad, the airport or the station.
Route map
What's included
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel, riad, airport or port
- Private air-conditioned 4×4 or minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Fuel and tolls
- 7 nights in riads and charming hotels
- 1 night in a desert camp (standard or luxury tent)
- Breakfasts and dinners
- Camel ride in the Erg Chebbi dunes (one camel per person)
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches and drinks
- Entrance fees and local city guides (optional)
- Optional activities (quad, buggy, hammam)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
FAQ
Where does the tour start and end?
The tour starts in Nador with pick-up at your accommodation, the airport or the port, and ends in Nador. We can also finish in another city.
Is the tour private?
Yes, you travel only with your own group, in a private vehicle with your driver.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Absolutely. We can add or remove days, change the order of the stages or choose other hotels.
Is the camel ride included?
Yes, the camel ride through the Erg Chebbi dunes to the camp is included – one camel per person.
What is the desert camp like?
You can choose a standard camp or a luxury camp with private bathroom. Both include dinner, breakfast and music around the fire.
How do I book?
Send us your dates and number of travellers by WhatsApp or with the form. We reply with the itinerary and a quote; a small deposit confirms the booking.
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