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7 Nights Marrakech & Sahara Desert

Marrakech palaces and souks, then a night in the Sahara.

7 Nights / 8 DaysMorocco, Morocco4-star hotelFlights included

Highlights

  • Marrakech medina and souks
  • El Badi Palace
  • Camel trek in the dunes
  • Mint tea in the desert

Photos

Ait benhaddou kasbah view, MoroccoEl badi palace orange trees, MoroccoBen youssef madrasa courtyard, MoroccoKasbah courtyard archway, MoroccoSahara dunes walker, MoroccoCamel caravan sahara dunes, Morocco

Day-by-day itinerary

DAY1

Arrive in Marrakech

Fly from Entebbe (connections vary). A driver takes you to your riad in the medina. Evening walk to the Koutoubia mosque.

Koutoubia mosque minaret
Dinner Riad, Marrakech
DAY2

Palaces and madrasa

Visit the ruins of El Badi Palace and its pools and orange trees, then the Ben Youssef Madrasa with its carved courtyard.

El badi palace poolEl badi palace orange treesBen youssef madrasa courtyard
Breakfast Riad, Marrakech
DAY3

Souks and free time

Explore the spice and rug stalls of the medina. Free afternoon for shopping or a spa.

Souk spices and rugs
Breakfast Riad, Marrakech
DAY4

Over the Atlas to Ait Benhaddou

A long scenic drive over the Atlas mountains to the clay kasbah of Ait Benhaddou. Walk the old village.

Ait benhaddou kasbah view
Breakfast Kasbah hotel
DAY5

Into the Sahara

Drive to the dunes. Ride a camel caravan at sunset and spend the night in a desert camp with dinner under the stars.

Camel caravan sahara dunesSahara dunes walkerDesert camp carpet lanterns
Breakfast, dinner Desert camp
DAY6

Desert morning and return

Sunrise over the dunes, mint tea, then the drive back toward Marrakech.

Mint tea toastCamels resting agafay desert
Breakfast Riad, Marrakech
DAY7

Last day in Marrakech

Free day. Optional sunset camel ride in the Agafay desert or a hammam.

Kasbah courtyard archway
Breakfast Riad, Marrakech
DAY8

Fly home

Breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Ait benhaddou kasbah view, Morocco
Breakfast —

This itinerary is a guide. The order of activities can change with flight times, weather and hotel availability, and we confirm the final plan with your quote. Optional extras are marked and cost extra.

Included

  • Return flights
  • 7 nights riads and desert camp
  • Breakfast daily
  • Camp dinner
  • Camel trek
  • Private driver

Not included

  • International flights unless stated
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional tours not listed

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