Special 11 Days Morocco Tour – Atlantic Coast to the South
Discover a unique southern Morocco tour combining wild Atlantic beaches, historic towns, ancient kasbahs, and vast Sahara dunes. This customized Morocco trip offers an unforgettable journey through Essaouira, Agadir, Sidi Ifni, Tafraoute, Taroudant, Ouarzazate, M’Hamid, and Ait Ben Haddou.
Detailed Program
Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech
Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, a private transfer will take you to your hotel in the heart of the Red City. Enjoy a relaxing evening with a traditional Moroccan dinner in a typical riad. Your southern Morocco tour starts here.
Day 2: Marrakech – Essaouira
After breakfast, travel to Essaouira, a charming Atlantic coastal town also known as Mogador. Explore its historic ramparts, the Skala fortress with bronze cannons, and wander through its UNESCO-listed medina. Enjoy fresh seafood at the old fishing port and discover local Thuya wood crafts. An authentic start to your Morocco Atlantic tour. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Essaouira – Agadir via Sidi Kaouki and Taghazout
Head to Agadir via the wild beaches of Sidi Kaouki and the surfing village of Taghazout. Enjoy the Atlantic breeze and stunning coastal views. Visit Agadir’s seaside promenade and the Kasbah of Agadir Oufella for panoramic views. The sunset here is breathtaking. Dinner and overnight in Agadir.
Day 4: Agadir – Sidi Ifni via Tiznit
After breakfast, journey to Sidi Ifni, a former Spanish enclave with colonial charm. Stop at Tiznit, famous for its silver Berber jewelry and fortified walls. In Sidi Ifni, relax on quiet beaches and soak in the laid-back atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at the hotel by the sea.
Day 5: Sidi Ifni – Tafraoute, in the Anti-Atlas Mountains
Cross the wild landscapes of the Anti-Atlas via Guelmim, the gateway to the desert, known for its camel market. Arrive in Tafraoute, nestled among uniquely shaped and colorful rocks. Walk in the Ameln valley, famed for its almond blossoms in spring, and discover handcrafted leather babouches. Taste local argan oil, a regional treasure. Dinner and overnight in Tafraoute.
Day 6: Tafraoute – Taroudant via Chtouka Ait Baha
After breakfast, travel to Taroudant, known as “Little Marrakech.” Explore its impressive earthen ramparts and lively souks filled with spices, pottery, and local crafts. Experience the authentic soul of this key stop in the southern Morocco tour. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Taroudant – Ouarzazate via Taliouine and Taznakht
Early departure towards Ouarzazate. Stop in Taliouine, the saffron capital, to learn about this rare spice’s cultivation. Continue to Taznakht, famous for handwoven Berber rugs, and visit a local workshop. Arrive in Ouarzazate, “the door of the desert,” and tour the renowned film studios. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Ouarzazate – M’Hamid, at the edge of the Sahara
Travel through the spectacular Draa Valley dotted with kasbahs and lush palm groves. Lunch in Zagora, then continue to M’Hamid, the last village before the desert. Visit Tamgroute, known for its ancient Quranic library and traditional pottery. Share a warm mint tea with a local family. Experience a magical night under Berber tents in a desert bivouac, a true Morocco desert excursion.
Day 9: M’Hamid – Ait Ben Haddou via Ouarzazate
In the morning, visit the local school and a date jam factory. Return to Ouarzazate, then proceed to Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Cross the palm grove and admire the kasbahs of Skoura before arriving at this iconic fortified village. Visit Taourirte Kasbah in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech via Tizi-n-Tichka Pass
Morning visit of the old village and kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, famous for many film scenes. Then, drive back to Marrakech crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass (2,260 m), the highest road in the High Atlas, with breathtaking panoramas. In Marrakech, discover the medina and Jemaa el-Fna square, the cultural heart of Morocco. Final dinner in a traditional restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11: Departure
Private transfer to the airport depending on your flight time. End of your southern Morocco tour and this incredible Morocco desert tour between the Atlantic coast and Sahara.
