Greatest Morocco
Plan my trip
Best seller

Morocco Adventure: 10 Days / 9 Nights

Morocco • 10 days / 9 nights

An adventure from Marrakech across the High Atlas to Aït Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate, through the Draa Valley to a night in the dunes near M’Hamid. Follow desert tracks past Lake Iriki, discover the Anti-Atlas around Tafraoute, then continue via the Massa wetlands to Agadir and Essaouira before returning to Marrakech.

Designed by Greatest Morocco
Local travel team

Highlights

High AtlasHigh Atlas
Aït Ben HaddouAït Ben Haddou
EssaouiraEssaouira
MarrakechMarrakech

Overview

10
days
9
nights
13
Destinations
9
Breakfasts
1
Dinners
Guided tour
Group size

Route

  1. Marrakech
  2. Telouat
  3. Aït Ben Haddou
  4. Ouarzazate
  5. Zagora
  6. M’Hamid
  7. Lake Iriki
  8. Tata
  9. Tafraoute
  10. Massa
  11. Agadir
  12. Essaouira
  13. Marrakech

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech
Arrival in Marrakech

Arrive at Marrakech Menara Airport, meet the team and transfer by bus to your hotel. Free time and overnight in Marrakech.

Day 2
Marrakech – Telouat – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate
Marrakech – Telouat – Aït Ben Haddou – Ouarzazate

After breakfast, set out in 4x4 vehicles across the High Atlas and Tizi n’Tichka pass. Visit the Kasbah of Telouat and the UNESCO-listed ksar of Aït Ben Haddou. Continue to Ouarzazate for the night.

Breakfast
Day 3
Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora – M’Hamid

After breakfast, drive by 4x4 along the palm groves of the Draa Valley through Zagora to M’Hamid. Continue on desert tracks to the dunes. Watch the sunset, enjoy a traditional dinner around the fire and spend the night at a desert bivouac.

Breakfast · Dinner
Day 4
M’Hamid – Lake Iriki – Tata

After breakfast, cross the desert by 4x4 towards Lake Iriki and the Iriqui National Park area. Continue via Foum Zguid to Tata, an oasis known for its palm groves and traditional agriculture. Overnight in Tata.

Breakfast
Day 5
Tata – Aït Mansour Gorges – Tafraoute

Travel through the palm-lined Aït Mansour valley and gorges, with their rock formations and villages. Discover the painted rocks near Tafraoute in the Anti-Atlas. Overnight in Tafraoute.

Breakfast
Day 6
Tafraoute – Massa – Agadir

After breakfast, explore the Massa Valley and the Massa National Park area, known for wetlands, birdlife, fauna and flora. Continue to Agadir for the night.

Breakfast
Day 7
Agadir city visit

Enjoy a half-day guided visit of Agadir, including Agadir Oufella and its panorama over the city and coast. Spend the rest of the day at leisure by the beach or exploring independently. Overnight in Agadir.

Breakfast
Day 8
Agadir – Essaouira – Marrakech
Agadir – Essaouira – Marrakech

After breakfast, travel by bus to Essaouira. Explore its medina, ramparts and port, with free time for lunch. Continue to Marrakech and check in at your hotel for the night.

Breakfast
Day 9
Marrakech city tour
Marrakech city tour

Take a half-day guided city tour covering the Menara Gardens, Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace and the medina. Enjoy free time in the souks and experience Jemaa el-Fnaa in the evening. Overnight in Marrakech.

Breakfast
Day 10
Departure from Marrakech
Departure from Marrakech

After breakfast, transfer to Marrakech Menara Airport for your departure.

Breakfast

Why travellers book with us

Best Price Guarantee

Unbeatable fares as standard — and if you find a better price for the same trip elsewhere, we'll match it within 24 hours.

Extraordinary experiences

Our local trip designers work hand in hand with partners on the ground to build perfectly balanced itineraries, full of authentic experiences for small groups.

Everything taken care of

Every detail of your trip is planned and booked by experts, with support on hand throughout your journey.

Real stories from travellers who fell in love with Morocco

Mohamed guides our journeys through Morocco. He has also led Morocco itineraries for international tour operators, where travellers named him personally in five-star public reviews. Their words, not ours:

The best tour guide I have ever traveled with. His deep knowledge of Moroccan history, culture and geography made every day both educational and enjoyable.
JingUS · May 2025
He added texture and depth to our experience with his heartfelt personal stories, which both educated and brought meaning to many of the sites we visited.
Robyn HinnantUS · May 2025
He not only showed us this beautiful country, he made sure we were safe, welcomed us as warmly as a family member and ensured that we had a fully immersive experience. He was knowledgeable, accommodating and patient.
Toni AaronUS · September 2025
He went out of his way to show us places that gave us the flavor of Morocco, not just the tourist spots. I highly recommend this tour, but it wouldn't have been the same with a different guide.
Angelika MarchelloUS · September 2024
Mohamed rose to the occasion in dealing with a difficult situation, although it was completely outside of his control — he took it upon himself to rectify it, often on his own personal time.
Dilhan KamalendaranCA · May 2025
When I asked Mohammed for recommendations for hammams, hot air balloon experiences and famous hotels in Marrakech, he was very nice, kind and patient in responding and suggesting different places.
Cristina VargasUS · September 2025
The tour guide Mohamed Mahfod, with his extensive knowledge of his country and culture, made the best he could to make us feel welcomed to his country and to leave with the desire to come back for more.
Ana PinheiroCA · June 2023

Excerpts from public Trustpilot reviews of tours Mohamed guided, quoted with his permission.

Frequently asked

How can I get a price and departure date?

Contact the Greatest Morocco team for current rates, available dates and booking conditions.

Call usWhatsApp