Cultural Immersion: Ouarzazate
5 - Day Itinerary
Start: Ouarzazate | End: Marrakech, Fes, Ouarzazate, Tangier, Essaouira or Rabat
Day 1
Begin your journey with a guided tour of the cinematic Taourirt Kasbah, followed by a walk through the bustling market. After lunch, visit the spectacular Ait Ben Haddou, where a local host will share stories about life in the ksar and traditional mud-brick building.
In the evening, head to a hidden oasis near Skoura, where you’ll enjoy a private dinner in a date palm grove, complete with live oud music and freshly baked local bread.
Overnight in Skoura Oasis
Included: Dinner
Day 2
Start the day at Kasbah Amridil, then meet the women of a local rose cooperative in Kelaat M’Gouna to learn about natural distillation and Moroccan beauty rituals. Stop for a hands-on spice-blending workshop using native herbs and edible flowers.
Continue to Dades Valley with a stop at a village bread oven for freshly baked khobz. In the evening, join a local family cooking class to prepare a traditional dinner.
Overnight in Dades Valley
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3
Begin with a morning hike through the Todra Gorges, where local villagers will show you their terraced gardens and irrigation channels. Continue toward Merzouga, stopping at Tinghir’s pottery village for a short demo.
In Rissani, explore the bustling market and try Morocco’s famous Berber pizza (Madfouna) before heading to Merzouga. Ride camels into the dunes of Erg Chebbi, and spend the night in a luxury desert camp with storytelling and music.
Overnight in Desert Camp – Erg Chebbi
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4
Wake to the sunrise over the Sahara and enjoy a traditional desert breakfast. Visit Khamlia village to experience the rhythms of Gnawa music, then head toward Erfoud to see a fossil workshop and learn about ancient geology.
Continue to Alnif, where you'll be welcomed by a Berber family for tea and date-filled pastries. Arrive in Agdz, the gateway to the Draa Valley, and enjoy a relaxed dinner featuring slow-cooked lamb and apricots.
Overnight in Agdz
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5
Take a morning tour of the fortified Tamnougalt Kasbah, then explore the Draa Valley, where date palms stretch for miles. Stop for a short Henna painting or weaving demo, then enjoy lunch in a village guesthouse. Return to Ouarzazate for an optional farewell hammam & dinner experience.
Overnight in Ouarzazate or transfer to airport
Included: Breakfast
Price Includes
Price Excludes
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Private air-conditioned transport with fuel
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Pick-up and drop-off at Ouarzazate airport or accommodation
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4 nights accommodation in boutique riads, kasbah lodges, and desert camps
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4 breakfasts, and 3 dinners with local, seasonal menus
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Guided visit to Taourirt Kasbah, Ait Ben Haddou, and Telouet Kasbah
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Local guide in Dades Valley for village visits and family interaction
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Camel ride at Erg Chebbi and overnight stay in luxury desert camp
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Traditional music and storytelling in Merzouga
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Market visit in Rissani with Berber pizza tasting
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Flexible stops and cultural demonstrations along the journey
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Daily bottled water, and coordination from your cultural tour host
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Lunches
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Drinks
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Entry fees to key cultural sites
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Workshop activities
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Tipping (Optional)
5 Day Trip Highlights
Explore the UNESCO-listed Ait Ben Haddou with a local guide and learn the architecture secrets of clay kasbahs
Visit the women of the Rose Valley, tour a saffron or distillation workshop, and learn how Moroccan beauty and healing rituals are passed down
Walk through the Skoura palm groves and break bread with a local family while learning ancient irrigation techniques
Ride camels into the Erg Chebbi dunes and sleep under the stars, surrounded by music, rhythm, and silence
Blend spices, bake traditional bread, and create a personal tagine during an interactive cooking session
Taste Berber pizza in Rissani, sip tea with nomads, and hear Gnawa music in Khamlia — a full sensory journey through Morocco’s living culture
6 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 6
Depart Agdz and drive through scenic southern villages toward Taznakht, a town known for its traditional Berber rug weaving. Stop for a brief carpet demonstration and mint tea before crossing the Tizi n'Tichka Pass in the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive in Marrakech by early evening.
Overnight in Marrakech or Departure
Included: Breakfast
7 - Day Itinerary Extension
Day 7
Take a full cultural tour of Marrakech: visit the Bahia Palace, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and the peaceful Majorelle Garden. Explore the medina’s artisan alleys and stop for a guided spice market walk. In the afternoon, join a rooftop cooking class, preparing a full Moroccan meal from scratch.
Overnight in Marrakech - Departure
Included: Breakfast & Dinner
