9 days / 8 nights
Private tour · 8 days / 7 nights
The Great South of Morocco
Tour overview
The Great South of Morocco is a private 8-day itinerary through Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, the Dades Valley, the Todra Gorges, Ouarzazate and the Merzouga desert.
A journey designed for those who want to experience authentic Morocco, among kasbahs, oases, Berber villages and the dunes of Erg Chebbi, with local organisation, an Italian-speaking contact, a dedicated driver and selected accommodation.
Trip highlights
01
Merzouga desert and the dunes of Erg Chebbi
02
Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate
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Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley
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Oases, palm groves and villages of the south
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Private tour with a local driver
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Selected riads and a tented camp in the desert
Your journey, day by day
Arrival in Marrakech, welcome and transfer to riad or hotel. Free time for a first contact with the Medina, the souks and the atmosphere of the Red City.
Departure with a private driver through the High Atlas and the Tizi n’Tichka pass. Scenic stops along the way and a visit to the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, one of the iconic sites of southern Morocco.
Journey through oases, palm groves and Berber villages. Stop at the Todra Gorges and continuation to the Dades Valley, among canyons, kasbahs and ochre-coloured landscapes.
Continuation to Merzouga and the dunes of Erg Chebbi. In the late afternoon, enter the desert by camel or jeep and spend the night in a tented camp with private bathroom.
Departure from the desert towards Ouarzazate across arid landscapes, oases, villages and palm groves. Stops along the way and accommodation in riad or hotel.
Return to Marrakech crossing the High Atlas. Arrival in the afternoon and free time to experience Jemaa el-Fna square, the souks and the city atmosphere.
A day dedicated to discovering Marrakech with an Italian-speaking local guide: the Medina, souks, Bahia Palace, the exterior of the Koutoubia and other iconic sites of the Red City.
Private transfer to the airport according to flight time and return to Italy.
What the tour includes
Included
- Private, customised itinerary
- Airport transfers
- Car, 4x4 jeep or van with local driver
- Italian- or English-speaking driver during the tour, subject to availability
- Selected riads and hotels, subject to availability
- One night in a tented camp in the desert with private bathroom
- Breakfasts and dinners where indicated in the programme
- Italian-speaking local guide for the Marrakech visit
- Assistance from Sonia and Omar before and during the trip
- Local tour coordination
Accommodation is selected according to availability, season and the requested level.
Not included
- Flights to and from Morocco, bookable on request with a separate quote
- Travel insurance
- Lunches, drinks and meals not indicated
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and sites
- Tips, personal extras and optional activities
- Anything not indicated in the proposal
Flights and travel insurance on request
Flights are not included in the tour. On request, Sonia can also help with flights and travel insurance, quoted separately through a partner tour operator.
Places to experience
Glimpses of Great South
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Before you go
Frequently asked questions about private tours in Morocco
Yes. The tour is organised exclusively for the people in the same booking, with a dedicated vehicle and driver, with no added groups.
Yes. The programme includes a night in a tented camp in the Erg Chebbi area, with private bathroom and organised transfer.
The tour can be arranged with a local, Italian- or English-speaking driver, subject to availability. Sonia and Omar remain your point of contact before and during the trip.
Yes. Dates, pace, accommodation category and some stops can be adapted based on travellers’ needs and availability.
No. Flights are not included in the tour, but can be sourced and booked on request with a separate quote through a partner tour operator.
No. Riads, hotels and tented camps are selected based on availability, season and the level requested, while maintaining a standard consistent with the proposal.
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