6 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech with Essaouira Excursion

Upon arrival at Marrakech Airport, your driver will greet you and transfer you to your riad or hotel located in the heart of the old medina. Once settled, you’ll begin your exploration of Marrakech, known as the Red City for its terracotta-colored walls.

Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll visit the Koutoubia Mosque, the ornate Saadian Tombs, and the Bahia Palace, a masterpiece of Moroccan architecture with tranquil gardens and intricate decorations. Continue through the narrow streets of the medina, where artisans work on traditional crafts, and end your tour in the bustling Jemaa el-Fnaa Square, where snake charmers, storytellers, and food stalls fill the air with energy and aroma.

Spend the evening at leisure — perhaps enjoying a traditional Moroccan dinner with live music or simply soaking in the magical atmosphere of the city.

Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to Essaouira, a charming coastal city about 2.5 hours from Marrakech. The road takes you through a beautiful landscape of argan trees, where you may see goats climbing the branches — a unique and amusing sight! You’ll also have the opportunity to visit a women’s cooperative that produces argan oil, one of Morocco’s most precious natural products.

Upon arrival in Essaouira, you’ll be enchanted by the city’s relaxed and artistic atmosphere. Visit the historic medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where whitewashed houses with blue shutters reflect the city’s Andalusian charm. Walk along the Skala de la Kasbah, the old seafront ramparts with sweeping ocean views, and watch local fishermen bring in their daily catch at the lively port.

Enjoy fresh seafood at one of the open-air grills by the sea before strolling through the narrow lanes filled with galleries, crafts, and jewelry shops. In the late afternoon, return to Marrakech for the night.

Overnight: Riad in Marrakech
Meals: Dinner & breakfast

After breakfast, travel toward the Todra Gorges, one of Morocco’s natural wonders. The enormous limestone cliffs, rising over 300 meters, create a dramatic canyon carved by the Todra River. You’ll have time to walk through the gorge, meet local people, or enjoy a cup of mint tea by the river.

The journey continues through Erfoud, a town famous for its fossils and dates, before arriving at Merzouga, the gateway to the Erg Chebbi dunes. Here, you’ll enjoy a camel trek into the heart of the Sahara, guided by local Berber cameleers. As the sun sets, the dunes glow in shades of gold and orange — a truly magical sight.

Arrive at your luxury desert camp, where you’ll be welcomed with mint tea and treated to a delicious Moroccan dinner under the stars. The evening continues around the campfire with traditional Berber music and drumming, before you retire to your comfortable tent for a peaceful night in the desert.

Overnight: Desert camp in Merzouga
Meals: Dinner & breakfast

Wake up early to witness the sunrise over the dunes, an unforgettable moment where the Sahara glows with the first light of day. After breakfast, ride your camel or 4x4 back to Merzouga village, where your driver awaits.

You’ll then head toward Rissani, a historic town that was once the center of the Alaouite dynasty and an important caravan stop for traders crossing the desert. Visit its traditional souk if time allows, before continuing the journey through the Draa Valley, Morocco’s longest river oasis, lined with thousands of date palms and ancient kasbahs.

Enjoy scenic stops and small Berber villages along the way before arriving once again in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.

Overnight: Hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals: Dinner & breakfast

Day 6: Ouarzazate – High Atlas – Marrakech

After breakfast, start your return journey to Marrakech through the majestic High Atlas Mountains. The drive offers time to reflect on your unforgettable experience; from the Atlantic coast to the dunes of the Sahara. Arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon, where your driver will drop you off at your riad or hotel.

Your 6 Days Morocco Tour from Marrakech with Essaouira Excursion comes to an end, but the memories of Essaouira’s sea breeze, Marrakech’s vibrant souks, and the silent beauty of the desert will stay with you forever.

Meals: Breakfast