Morocco · Desert Adventure

10-Day Morocco Slow Travel Tour from Rabat with Desert and Wellness

10 Days Round trip from Rabat Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
02 Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful city of Rabat
03 Have a refreshing beach day in Essaouira
04 Rejuvenate with a massage and spa session in Ouarzazate
05 Spend a night like a nomad in the deserts of Morocco
06 Stroll through the Todgha Canyons
07 Walk through the famous Fna Square in Marrakech

Sign up for our unique tour in Morocco, where you will explore the landmarks of Rabat, Marrakech, Essaouira, and Ouarzazate through a slow and wellness-based approach. Visit the World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate and Fna Square in Marrakech, experience nomadic life in the desert, and enjoy calming moments with a refreshing beach day in Essaouira and a massage and spa session in Ouarzazate.

Visit the World Heritage Site of the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate and Fna Square in Marrakech, experience nomadic life in the desert, and enjoy calming moments with a refreshing beach day in Essaouira and a massage and spa session in Ouarzazate.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Casablanca, Marrakech, Essaouira, Rabat, Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Todgha Gorge, Aït Benhaddou

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Guided Walk in Rabat

Meet the tour guide upon your arrival in Rabat and start a guided walking tour of the city.
Check in at a hotel or riad, depending on your preference. Have dinner at a traditional restaurant.

Day 02

Journey to Essaouira

Have breakfast and drive to Essaouira.
Check in at a hotel, riad, or guest house, depending on your request.
Go for an evening stroll in the city and have dinner at a famous restaurant.

Day 03

Optional Adventure Day in Essaouira

Have breakfast and head out for a guided walking tour in Essaouira (2h30).
Stop for lunch at a fish restaurant or somewhere else that you would prefer.
Enjoy a free afternoon for walking on the beach, kitesurfing or windsurfing, camel riding, horseback riding, and more.

Dinner and live Moroccan music at a famous restaurant.

Day 04

Drive to Ouarzazate and Relax

Have breakfast and drive to Ouarzazate city (7 to 8 hours).
Check in at a hotel and rest for the remainder of the day. You can go for a massage and spa session to relax.

Dinner at the hotel.

Day 05

Kasbah Exploration in Ouarzazate

Drive to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou in Ouarzazate. Have lunch at a Berber guest house.
Also see the Kasbah of Telouat in Ouarzazate.
Return to the hotel.

Dinner at the hotel or outside, depending on your choice.

Day 06

Desert Camp and Nomadic Evening

Enjoy breakfast in the morning and drive to the M'hamid desert camp.
Arrive before sunset to enjoy the view from the top of a sand dune, plus camel riding or a quad ride.
Have fun during an animated night with live music around the fire, offered by your hosts, the nomads.

Dinner at the restaurant of the desert camp.

Day 07

Onward to Tinghir and Todgha Canyons

Drive to Tinghir (4h30 to 5h30). Have a lunch break on the road.
Arrive in Tinghir and check in at a hotel or riad.
Visit the Todgha Canyons.

Dinner at the hotel or outside.

Day 08

Transfer to Marrakech

Drive to Marrakech (6h to 7h). Check in at a hotel or riad.

Dinner at the hotel or riad.

Day 09

Guided Tour of Marrakech

Enjoy a guided tour in Marrakech. Have lunch at a famous restaurant.
Spend a free afternoon resting.
Go for an evening walk through the famous Fna Square, and have dinner at a famous restaurant or at the hotel.

Day 10