Desert to Sea
7 days. Sahara nights, Atlantic waves.
At a Glance
Dunes, then waves
A week in Morocco that starts in the Sahara and ends with your feet in the Atlantic. Marrakech round-trip. Desert nights at one end, beach sunsets at the other, with the Anti-Atlas and the argan forest in between. Good for travelers who want contrast.
- Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
- Start & end: Marrakech
- Group size: Private
- Best season: Year-round. Summer is ideal for the coastal half.
- Pace: Two nights in the desert region, two on the Atlantic, two in Marrakech.
- Pricing: Starts from [CHECK: 7-day per-person price from 2 travelers sharing].
Day by Day
Itinerary
Day 1 — Marrakech to Dades Valley. Over the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Stop at Ait Ben Haddou. Overnight in a Dades kasbah hotel.
Day 2 — Dades to Merzouga. Todra Gorge walk, then east to Merzouga. Camel trek into Erg Chebbi at sunset. Dinner and overnight in the desert camp.
Day 3 — Merzouga to Taroudant. Sunrise on the dunes. Long drive south and west through the Anti-Atlas, bypassing Ouarzazate. Overnight Taroudant, the small walled "grandmother of Marrakech" [CHECK: confirm Taroudant accommodation partner].
Day 4 — Taroudant to Taghazout via Agadir. South to Agadir's long Atlantic beach, then up the coast to Taghazout, the surf town. Afternoon on the beach or a surf lesson if you want it. Overnight Taghazout.
Day 5 — Taghazout to Essaouira. Coast road north through argan country (with a stop to see the tree-climbing goats, which are staged but fun). Arrive Essaouira by afternoon. Walk the ramparts. Overnight Essaouira.
Day 6 — Essaouira and back to Marrakech. Morning in the fish port and the medina. Lunch of grilled sardines straight off the boat. Afternoon drive inland to Marrakech. Overnight Marrakech.
Day 7 — Marrakech departure. Morning free for the medina or a hammam. Airport transfer.
If surfing is the main event, we extend the Taghazout leg by 1-2 nights and cut Taroudant.
What's Included
In your tour price
- Private vehicle and professional driver
- Camel trek and one night in the desert camp (dinner, breakfast)
- Six nights of accommodation across Dades, desert camp, Taroudant, Taghazout, Essaouira, Marrakech
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers, fuel, tolls, parking, driver accommodation
Not included: Flights, lunches, most dinners, surf lessons, monument fees, tips, optional activities.
Good to Know
Practical notes
- Day 3 is the longest drive of this tour. We break it with a lunch stop and a short walk.
- Atlantic water is cold year-round due to the Canary Current. Taghazout has wetsuits for rent and surf schools for all levels.
- Essaouira is windy by reputation. That is what keeps summer comfortable but also what makes the beach better for walking than swimming.
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