The Ancient Caravan Routes ∴ Highlights of Morocco 10 Day Journey from Marrakech

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Marrakech⌄

   See the most unique places Marrakesh has to offer. Let our official local guide take you to the most iconic spots of the red city, from the medieval Koutoubia Mosque to the lush gardens of the Bahia Palace. Our guide will tell you all about Marrakech’s rich history, guide you around the medieval houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques and madrasas (religious schools), and also take you to the best local markets and merchants offering exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes. Get to know the unique side of Marrakech, shop at the best authentic local markets, and enjoy a glass of traditional tea in the charming surroundings.

   ∴ Our official local guide will pick you up from your accommodation at the chosen time. ∴ You’ll be taken to the most iconic spots of Marrakech, from the medieval Koutoubia Mosque to the lush gardens of the Bahia Palace. Our guide will tell you all about Marrakech’s rich history, guide you around the medieval houses and palaces, kings endowed mosques and madrasas (religious schools), and also take you to the best local markets and merchants offering exotic wares from the silk roads and sub-Saharan trade routes. Feel free to stop for a glass of traditional tea, our guide will take you to one of the charming cafes around the Medina. ∴ At the end of the tour, our guide will walk you back to the main square Jama el Fna.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in a traditional Riad in the heart of Marrakech Medina.

2. 2Marrakech => Ouarzazate⌄

   Follow the ancient caravan route with us on this one day shared trip to the most popular historical village in Morocco. Travel through the majestic Atlas Mountains, discover ancient cities of Morocco, UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech. This trip will take you back in time to the amazing Berber architecture and let you feel like a true movie star in the world’s most popular movie sets – Ouarzazate surroundings.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in a family-owned accommodation, known for its authenticity, local organic food, and local music evenings.

3. 3Ouarzazate => Agdz⌄

   Going deep toward the southeast of Morocco, our adventure takes us to local accommodations hidden between grand canyons and lush oases stretching on the horizon. We will be sharing traditional homemade meals with local residents, sipping mint tea under the starry skies, and sharing our stories.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in a 16th-century traditional family-owned earth-built Kasbah.

4. 4Agdz => Zagora⌄

   We will follow the ancient caravan route with its major resting stops along the way. The unique exploration will lead us to local women cooperatives, artisans, and craftsmen.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in traditional, fully equipped nomadic tents in the Sahara Desert.

5. 5Zagora => Nkob⌄

   Our journey will take us through high mountains, lush oasis, rocky deserts, and green valleys until we reach the most serene place – The Great Sahara Desert.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

   Overnight: Overnight in family-owned traditional Kasbah in the palm oasis.

6. 6Nkob => Merzouga⌄

   We will watch the sun set and rise over the majestic dunes of the Sahara, share traditional meals and dance around the campfire together to the ancient rhythm of the drums under the mesmerizing Saharan skies.

   We will watch the sun set and rise over the majestic dunes of the Sahara, share traditional meals and dance around the campfire together to the ancient rhythm of the drums under the mesmerizing Saharan skies.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

7. 7Merzouga => Todra Gorges => Imider⌄

   From earth clay built accommodation to traditional nomadic tents on the desert, our adventure will bring us closer to the very essence of Morocco, its culture and hospitality.

   From earth clay-built accommodation to traditional nomadic tents on the desert, our adventure will bring us closer to the very essence of Morocco, its culture, and hospitality.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

8. 8Imider⌄

   Our hand-curated itinerary includes sharing accommodation with local communities, connecting with nomadic tribes, taking part in their daily routines and truly experiencing the great hospitality and uniqueness of local communities.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

9. 9Imider => Dades Gorges => Skoura⌄

   Meet new travellers, storytellers, and nomads, connect with local communities and the unknown lands, share stories and experiences while journeying through the most majestic surroundings.

   Meet new travellers, storytellers, and nomads, connect with local communities and the unknown lands, share stories and experiences while journeying through the most majestic surroundings.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

10. 10Skoura => Marrakech⌄

    Our journey will let you truly discover the wonders of Morocco, its rich heritage, native communities, ancient traditions, and diverse untouched landscape.

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner