An unforgettable 12 Days tour from Marrakech, vibrant cities, and breathtaking landscapes. Begin in Marrakech, where you’ll explore the UNESCO-listed medina and visit historical sites like La Bahia Palace and Koutoubia Mosque. Travel to the Sahara Desert, passing through the stunning Draa Valley and small Berber villages. Experience a camel trek through the desert, spending nights under the starry sky.
Visit the Todra Gorge, Ait Benhaddou, and the High Atlas Mountains, immersing yourself in the beauty of the landscapes. Conclude your adventure in Marrakech, where you can soak up the city’s charm and culture. This 12 days journey promises a captivating exploration of Morocco’s diverse wonders.
Begin your Morocco travel adventure when you arrive at Marrakech Airport and are welcomed by your Traverse Morocco driver guide to Morocco’s sparkling “Jewel of the South” – the wondrous old imperial city Marrakech, a highlight of all Morocco tours. Transfer to your Marrakech riad or hotel. Overnight in Marrakech riad.
Full-day city tour of Marrakech with your expert local Marrakech travel guide. Your heritage tour of Marrakech showcases the city’s stunning past and allows you to immerse yourself in sights, sounds and smells of this captivating city. You explore the UNESCO world heritage old walled medina, La Bahia Palace, el-Badi Palace, Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian tombs, Djemaa El-Fna Square with it magicians, storytellers and snake charmers as well as the incredible Marrakech souks and markets. Overnight in Marrakech riad (Breakfast)
This morning your Morocco travel adventure departs for the Morocco Sahara Desert with its beautiful kasbah villages, magnificent gorges and soaring sand dunes. Crossing the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass (2260 m – 7414 foot) as you descend the south eastern-side of the High Atlas Mountains you will catch your first views of the vast and amazing Morocco desert.
Travel to Morocco’s gateway to the Sahara Desert, the oasis town of Ouarzazate, strategically located on the crossroads of old desert camel caravan routes – formerly an important garrison town for the French Foreign Legion and now the movie making capital of Morocco. Overnight in Ouarzazate kasbah. (Breakfast)
Making your way south east you traverse the mountains between the Jbel Saghro Mountains and the Anti-Atlas Mountains and enter the beautiful Draa Valley with the largest date palm groves in Morocco. Explore the palm groves and the small Berber villages scattered along the edges of the Draa River. Here you can share the delicious sweet Berber Moroccan tea with one of the local Berber families.
Leaving the Draa Valley you pass through the small Berber villages of N’Kob and Msisi which lay at the foot of the Jbel Saghro Mountains. Following an off-road route you continue onto M’harech Oasis with its magical setting. Tonight you camp under the stars of the Morocco desert. Overnight in M’harech Oasis – camping. (Breakfast & Dinner)
This morning you begin your Morocco Sahara Desert trek through the hamada (earthen desert) and ergs (sand dunes) into the heart of the soaring Erg Chebbi sand dunes. You are fully supported by camels and can choose to ride your camel or walk (or both) as you are led on your Morocco desert camel trek by your local Berber guide. Your route through the vast Morocco Sahara Desert takes you through the small Berber oasis villages of Ramlia, Ouzina, Jdaid, and Taous (Taouz). Each night is spent camping in tents in the desert. Overnight in Morocco Sahara Desert – camping.
You can rise early to watch the sunrise over the desert sand dunes and desert landscape. After breakfast you take the last leg of your camel trek to the Merzouga area. Continuing your exploration of the Moroccan desert after visiting the fossil area near Erfoud you travel via the Todra River and the marvelous Todra, nestled at the base of the High Atlas Mountains, and enter the beautiful Todra Gorge.
Heading further westward to the Berber town of Boumalne Dades here you join the Road of a Thousand Kasbahs. Following this road, your Morocco travel adventure passes through the Roses Valley and the Berber town of El Kelaa M’Gouna which is renowned throughout Morocco for the Berber daggers made in the local collective and its May Roses Festival and return to Ouarzazate. Overnight in Ouarzazate Kasbah. (Dinner & Breakfast)
Your Morocco travel adventure continues visiting the spectacular UNESCO world heritage ksar – kasbah village – of Ait Benhaddou. Ait Benhaddou has some of the Atlas region’s most exotic and best preserved Kasbahs and has featured in films including Gladiator and Lawrence of Arabia. Then saying farewell to the Moroccan desert you travel through the heart of the attractive Ounila Valley and begin your return journey into the majestic High Atlas Mountains.
Climbing into the Mountains you head to the mountain village of Telouet, the home village of the infamous Glaoui (the 20 th century Pasha of Marrakech). Resuming your journey you re-cross the High Atlas Mountains and are rewarded with the stunning panoramic vistas westward as you follow the steep winding descent toward the scenically situated High Atlas Mountains’ Ourika Valley – one of the many beautiful valleys in this incredible mountain range. Overnight in the High Atlas Mountains riad.
Continue your discovery of the High Atlas Mountains. Led by a Berber Mountain guide you walk/trek through valleys and charming High Atlas Mountains Berber villages as you explore more of this scenic area. (Option to hire mules to ride during the trek.) Overnight in High Atlas Mountains riad.
The last leg of your Morocco travel adventure returns you to Marrakech. Afternoon free time to explore more of Marrakech, its gardens and architecture, shop for some bargains in the souk, relax in a hammam or enjoy the La Fantasia spectacle. Overnight in Marrakech riad. (Breakfast)
Your Morocco travel adventure is at an end with your transfer to Marrakech Airport. Your Traverse Morocco driver will sure to transfer you to the airport on time.Tour ends & safe travels (Breakfast)
Once you book your 12 days tour from Marrakech & Berber trail with us, you should expect to stay at authentic hotels and luxury camps in the Sahara desert, including private rooms and ensuite tents with essential amenities, complete with private showers and flush toilets, ensuring a comfortable and private stay. Our guests can choose from various accommodation options, from luxurious suites to all-inclusive resorts. We have narrowed down the best accommodation options to suit all preferences, budgets, services, decorations, and locations. We gathered the top-rated hotels and desert camps in Morocco based on our deep experiences and we’ve organized them by luxury, mid-range, and budget to help you choose the best hotel for your group.
All our accommodations are decorated in Moroccan style. The rooms are clean and well-maintained, providing a truly outstanding experience such as complimentary breakfast, and guests praise the helpful staff, which is the perfect place to unwind after an exploration day full of activities. We constantly allow our guests to match between Our best-selected accommodations also. In case, these accommodations are not available on your requested dates, we’ll book the alternative ones in the same category and let you know in advance. If you have a preferred alternative accommodation in mind, just let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your request, ensuring it aligns with your travel plans and preferences. Your comfort and convenience are our priority! We invite you to get in touch with us, selecting the accommodation level and our local team will share the accommodation links.
The price of our 12-day tour from Marrakech varies depending on several factors, including accommodations, the size of your group, and the season of your travel. The more participants in your group, the lower the cost per person, making it ideal for larger groups seeking affordability.
For those who prefer to travel in October, April or the end of December, we highly recommend contacting us in advance. This will not only help you avoid peak season fees but also provide a greater chance of securing your preferred accommodations during these popular travel periods.
For a pricing quote, we invite you to get in touch with us as soon as you know your dates. Our expert team shall provide the best price that meets your requirements and budget.
We have been back for a while and meaning to send you an email. We enjoyed our time in Morocco and our driver (Brahim) was very good. We now understand the “family” Berber structure as you told us about during our initial inquiries. During our travels, we got to experience things that the average traveler may not get to do… The whole trip was excellent and the city tour guides were very knowledgeable also. As you know I asked lots of questions before booking but can now say your company did a great job and would be happy to recommend your services to all! I had a different picture in mind- Morocco is…
This is just a note to give you some feedback on my recent trip to Morocco. I had a lovely time and it far surpassed my expectations. Firstly my guide Mustafa was excellent. I always felt safe and he was really helpful and accommodating. On the second last day when I wanted to go to the Jardin Majorelle he managed to fit it into the programme and also I got there before the large queues developed. The accommodation was excellent- the riads were particularly lovely and the overnight stay in the luxury desert camp was truly magical. I was blown away by the scenery. There were too many highlights to list them all. I must go again ! Thank you very much to Mohamed Amraoui at Traverse Morocco I will be recommending you to my family and friends.
Yes, Morocco is generally safe for tourists, but like any destination, it’s essential to exercise caution and be aware of your surroundings.
The best time to visit the Sahara Desert is during the cooler months, from October to April, when temperatures are milder and more comfortable for exploring.
Visitors from many countries can enter Morocco visa-free for stays of up to 90 days. However, it’s essential to check visa requirements based on your nationality before traveling.
Moroccan cuisine is diverse and flavorful, known for dishes such as tagine (slow-cooked stews), couscous, and pastilla (a savory pastry). It often features a blend of spices like cumin, saffron, and cinnamon.
Tipping is appreciated for good service in Morocco, especially in restaurants, hotels, and for tour guides. Around 10% of the bill is usually considered appropriate.
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