Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour — Ouarzazate
Dive into the rich rhythms of Morocco’s Atlas region with our Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour.
Classic · 6 days · 5 nights
This 6-day Morocco tour combines the highlights of Morocco’s culture, history, and desert beauty.
Duration
6 days · 5 nights
Starts
Casablanca
Ends
Marrakech (or Casablanca upon request)
Format
Private, with your own driver
This 6-day Morocco tour combines the highlights of Morocco’s culture, history, and desert beauty. Wander through the blue streets of Chefchaouen, immerse yourself in the medieval alleys of Fes, ride camels across the Sahara dunes, and end with the bustling souks and palaces of Marrakech. Perfect for travelers short on time who want to see Morocco’s best.
Day
01
5 hrs drive
Pick-up in Casablanca (airport or hotel). Visit Hassan II Mosque, Morocco’s iconic landmark. Drive to Rabat, explore Hassan Tower, Mausoleum of Mohammed V, and Oudaya Kasbah. Continue to Chefchaouen, the “Blue Pearl.” Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day
02
5 hrs drive
Free morning to enjoy Chefchaouen’s blue-washed medina. Visit Volubilis Roman ruins (UNESCO). Stop in Meknes: Bab Mansour, El Hedim Square. Arrive in Fes in the evening. Overnight in Fes.
Day
03
Guided tour of Fes medina: Al Quaraouiyine University, Bou Inania Madrasa, tanneries, artisan workshops. Overnight in Fes.
Day
04
7 hrs drive with stops
Stop in Ifrane (known as “Switzerland of Morocco”). Visit Azrou cedar forest (Barbary macaques). Drive through the Ziz Valley with palm groves. Arrive in Merzouga for a camel trek into the Sahara dunes at sunset. Dinner, music, and stargazing at a luxury desert camp. Overnight in Sahara desert camp.
Day
05
5–6 hrs drive
Sunrise over the dunes, return by camel or 4x4. Visit Rissani market and fossil workshops in Erfoud. Explore Todra Gorge, with its towering cliffs. Continue to the scenic Dades Valley. Overnight in Dades Valley.
Day
06
6–7 hrs drive
Drive via Rose Valley and Skoura palm groves. Visit Ouarzazate and the famous Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah (UNESCO). Cross the High Atlas Mountains via Tizi n’Tichka Pass. Arrive in Marrakech in the evening. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) are the best seasons for this tour, with mild and pleasant weather. Winter is also a good option for the desert and southern regions, though the High Atlas mountains may have snow and cooler temperatures.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add days, or adjust the pace. Just contact us for customization.
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