Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive Tour by Destination Services

9 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

30 peopleMaximum group size

6 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Relaxed

Minimal physical effort, perfect for travelers seeking an easy-going experience.

Starts

Marrakech, Morocco

Ends

Marrakech, Morocco

Itinerary

Embark on a journey through Morocco’s captivating south with the Route Of 1000 Kasbahs, Self-drive tour. This nine-day adventure is designed for mature travelers eager to explore at their own pace without sacrificing comfort. Experience the striking contrasts of the High Atlas, spend a magical night in a tent camp at the Merzouga dunes, and witness both sunrises and sunsets over the Sahara. Visit iconic cities like Marrakech and Ouarzazate and uncover the real Morocco as you travel from city to oasis. With guided support, accommodations, transport, and meals arranged, you enjoy both independence and convenience. The unique highlight of this trip is the immersive desert experience, offering a rare chance to connect with Morocco’s timeless landscapes and traditions.

day 1 - Arrival Marrakech

After landing at Marrakech Airport and clearing customs, our agent/driver will be waiting to meet and greet you outside the airport, in front of the Arrivals exit, holding a sign with your name on it. Please do not leave the pick-up area without having met the agent/driver first. Our representative will provide you with all the vouchers you’ll need for this trip and then take you to the air-conditioned transfer to your hotel in Marrakech. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps going out to admire the city’s top monuments, which include the magnificent Koutoubia mosque, the beautiful Bahia Palace with its exceptionally decorated Saadian Tombs, and the walled Medina and its maze of alleys and side streets.
Overnight in Marrakech.

day 2 - Marrakech/car Pick Up – Ait Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate (210 Km – 4 Hrs)

After breakfast, pick up your rental car at 8:00 in the morning at your hotel reception. We recommend you begin your adventure by driving to Ait Ben Haddou, which is one of the famous ksars (‘castles’) of the south and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. You might find this location familiar, as it is also the preferred filming site of many famous TV shows and films. Afterwards, continue your trip to Ourzazate, where you can visit the famous Glaoui Kasbah. Then check in at your selected hotel to spend the night.
Overnight in Ouarzazate.

day 3 - Ouarzazate – Zagora – Tilougui Camp (175 Km – 3 Hrs)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel and then hit the road again to drive towards Zagora, one of the prettiest towns in Southern Morocco. It still preserves many ancient Kasbahs and old fortresses on the foothills of the Anti-Atlas, or Lesser Atlas. After Zagora, keep driving along the Tamegroute road in order to reach Tilougui, a serene desert camp 9 kilometres from Zagora. This beautiful camp, accessible by car, is a calm oasis filled with palm trees and surrounded by golden dunes in the heart of the desert.
Overnight in Zagora.

day 4 - Tilougui – Erfoud – Merzouga (385 Km – 4 Hrs)

After enjoying breakfast in the wilderness, depart for Merzouga to continue your desert odyssey. We suggest making a stop in Rissani to visit a spectacular 17th-century Kasbah before continuing to Erfoud, where you can stroll through its vibrant and colourful souk. Also in Erfoud is the Borj, a fortified tower overhanging the village that offers a magnificent view of the surrounding palm groves and desert. Lastly, continue driving to Merzouga, where you’ll check in and spend the night.
Overnight in Merzouga.

day 5 - Merzouga – Boumalne Dades (245 Km – 4 Hrs)

Charge your batteries with breakfast before departing to Boumalne Dades, located at the edge of a desert plateau. Then you’ll eventually reach El Kelaa M’Gouna, a city located in the heart of the fragrant Rose Valley, thus known for its extensive cultivation of roses for cosmetic purposes. Here are grown other local delicacies such as saffron. The location is also famous for celebrating an annual rose festival. Check in to your hotel and spend the night.
Overnight in Boumalne Dades.

day 6 - Boumalne Dades – Skoura (75 Km – 1.5 Hrs)

Today follow breakfast with a leisurely drive to Skoura, a quaint town hidden in a lush palm grove. Here you can visit the fascinating Amridil Kasbah, the Ait ben Moro Kasbah and other picture-worthy local attractions. Check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the day making the most of your time in this historically rich location.
Overnight in Skoura.

day 7 - Skoura – Ouarzazate – Oasis Fint Valley (60 Km – 1.5 Hr)

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxing morning at your leisure in Skoura before getting back in the car to drive to Ouarzazate. After lunch (not included) in this city known for being the gate to the Sahara, park your car at the Al-baraka des Loisirs and at the established time hop onto a 4x4 transfer that will take you deep into the desert to find the Oued Noujoum eco-lodge in the splendid Fint Valley, 15 kilometres from Ouarzazate. Make sure to call the ecolodge to confirm the transfer time, although it’s usually between 16:30 and 17:00. Once in the ecolodge, make yourself at home and enjoy the peace and quiet of your new abode for the night.
Overnight in Oasis Fint Valley.

day 8 - Oasis Fint Valley – Marrakech/car Return (230 Km – 4.5 Hrs)

After breakfast, hop back onto the 4x4 transfer that will take you from the ecolodge back to Al-baraka de collect your rental car. Then take the wheel and drive all the way back to the red city of Marrakech, where your journey started. Once there, spend some time browsing the souks and admiring the rich craftsmanship of their wares. Then go explore the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, the beating heart of Marrakech. Marvel at this humming hive of activity as the sun sets over this vast space packed with stalls and heaving with snake charmers, Gnawa musicians and a myriad of colourful characters. Later, return your rental car at the hotel, where you’ll check in and enjoy one last night in Morocco. All details and exact time should be agreed with our agent in day 2 on car's delivery time.
Overnight in Marrakech.

day 9 - Departure Marrakech

Wake up to the trip’s last breakfast at the hotel before bidding farewell to Morocco and hopping on your transfer to the airport, where you’ll catch your flight to your following destination.

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Accommodation

Standard Hotel Category = Meriem hotel or similar 4*Standard Hotel Category = Le Fint hotel or similar 4*Standard Hotel Category = Tilougui Camp or similar (Bivouac)Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Yasmina or similar (Auberge)Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Tizzariouine or similar (Kasbah)Standard Hotel Category = Kasbah Ait Ben Moro hotel or similar (Kasbah)Standard Hotel Category = Ecolodge Oue Noujoum or similar (Ecolodge)8 nights' accommodationTransfers from airport to hotel and vice versa

Meals

8 breakfasts8 dinners.

Transport

Transfer on 4x4 to/from ecolodge Nojoum in fint valley.Service free of charge: flexible pick up & drop-off the vehicle in MarrakechOptional second driverFlexible pick-up and drop off times

Others

Car Group A = Ford Fiesta, Renault Logan or similarCar Group C = Peugeot 301, Citroen Elysee or similarCar Group D = Hyundai Accent or similarCar rental in Marrakech on day 2 to day 8.Unlimited mileage.Comprehensive insurance with excess of 5% (franchise).Emergency contact

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