Private or small group · Low difficulty · Best seasons: fall, winter, spring

Private Tour

Runs any date you choose.
Ideal for couples, families, or small groups.

Group Tour

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This route follows the old trade paths of southern Morocco, linking the High Atlas, the Sahara, and the Atlantic coast. Along the way, meet potters, rug weavers, saffron growers, and local families who continue these traditions today.

The journey moves at a steady pace, with short walks, shared meals, and visits to small workshops, offering a grounded introduction to the crafts and daily life of the region.

Trip Highlights

Visit the green pottery workshops of Tamegroute
Ride camels at sunset in the dunes of Erg Chigaga
Meet rug weavers in Tazenakht and saffron growers in Taliouine
Hike among the rock formations of Dades Gorge and share tea with a nomad family
Explore the coastal medina and woodworking ateliers of Essaouira

Day 01 :

Marrakech to Dades Gorge

Leave Marrakech and cross the High Atlas Mountains, passing small villages and terraced fields. Stop in the Ounilla Valley for photos before visiting the historic ksar of Ait Ben Haddou. Walk through the earthen alleys and learn about the caravan routes that once passed here. Continue through the Rose Valley and visit a local cooperative. Arrive in the red rock landscapes of Dades Gorge by late afternoon.
Overnight in Dades Gorge.

Day 02 :

Dades Gorge

Spend the day exploring the gorge and its unique rock formations. Hike among the Monkey Fingers and enjoy a simple picnic in the valley. Visit a nomad family for tea and learn about life in this region. In the evening, share a home-cooked dinner with a local family.
Overnight in Dades Gorge.

Day 03 :

Dades Gorge to Nkob

Travel south toward the Draa Valley, where long stretches of date palms line the riverbed. Take a guided walk through the oasis and see how local families farm and live in this desert environment. Continue to Nkob for a tour of its traditional kasbahs.
Overnight in Nkob.

Day 04 :

Nkob to Erg Chigaga

Drive deeper into the desert, stopping in Tamnougalt to explore its historic kasbah. In Tamegroute, visit the workshops known for their distinctive green pottery. Continue to the dunes of Erg Chigaga. In the evening, take a camel ride to watch the sunset over the sand.
Overnight in a luxury desert camp.

Day 05 :

Erg Chigaga to Taroudant

Travel off-road across open desert landscapes toward Foum Zgid. Continue to Tazenakht, known for its carpet weaving traditions, and visit a local workshop. Stop in Taliouine, Morocco’s saffron region, to visit a cooperative and learn about the harvest. Arrive in Taroudant in the evening.
Overnight in Taroudant.