Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour — Ouarzazate
Dive into the rich rhythms of Morocco’s Atlas region with our Ahwach World Beats Festival Tour.
Classic · 8 days · 7 nights
8-Day Essential Morocco Tour from Marrakech
This 8-day tour is curated to let you experience the essence of Morocco in comfort and style.
Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Starts
Marrakech
Ends
Tangier (or return to Marrakech upon request)
Format
Private, with your own driver
Tour overview.
This 8-day tour is curated to let you experience the essence of Morocco in comfort and style. Starting from Marrakech, you’ll cross the High Atlas mountains, step into film-set scenes at Aït Ben Haddou, wander through rose valleys and dramatic gorges, ride camels in Merzouga’s Sahara, explore the blue city-streets of Chefchaouen, and conclude along the Atlantic coast in Tangier. Each stop offers culture, natural beauty, and unforgettable views.
Day
01
≈4 hrs drive
Marrakech → High Atlas → Aït Ben Haddou → Ouarzazate
Pick-up from your riad or hotel in Marrakech. Drive over the Tizi n’Tichka Pass through the High Atlas with scenic panoramic stops. Visit Telouet Kasbah, then the UNESCO World Heritage site of Aït Ben Haddou. Continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Day
02
≈3 hrs drive
Ouarzazate → Skoura Palm Groves → Amridil Kasbah → Rose Valley → Dades Valley
Breakfast in Ouarzazate. Explore Atlas Studios or Kasbah Taourirt. Visit Amridil Kasbah in Skoura, then through the Rose Valley (Kalaat M’Gouna). Marvel at “Monkey Fingers” rock formations in Dades. Overnight in Boumalne Dades.
Day
03
≈5 hrs drive
Dades Valley → Todra Gorges → Erfoud → Merzouga Sahara
Morning in Dades. Travel to Todra Gorge, walk in the canyon. Drive past Erfoud to reach Merzouga. Switch to camel at sunset to reach the luxury desert camp. Dinner under stars. Overnight in desert camp.
Day
04
Merzouga Region Exploration
Sunrise over the sand dunes. Breakfast in camp. Spend the day exploring Merzouga’s wild lake, nomad villages, fossil workshops, palm groves, and Khamlia music. Overnight in Merzouga.
Day
05
≈7 hrs drive with stops
Merzouga → Erfoud → Midelt → Ifrane → Fes
Depart desert into the Ziz Valley. Visit Erfoud and a fossil workshop. Lunch in Midelt. Continue through cedar forests near Azrou. Arrive in Fes in the evening. Overnight in Fes.
Day
06
Full Day in Fes
Guided immersive walking tour: Royal Palace Gate, The Mellah, Borj Sud, Al-Attarine Madrasa, Al-Quaraouiyine University, Chouara Tanneries. Overnight in Fes.
Day
07
≈4 hrs drive
Fes → Meknes → Volubilis Ruins → Chefchaouen
Depart Fes to Meknes: Bab Mansour Gate, Royal Stables, etc. Visit the Roman ruins at Volubilis. Continue through hills to Chefchaouen, the Blue City. Evening in Chefchaouen. Overnight in Chefchaouen.
Day
08
Chefchaouen → Tangier (≈2 hrs drive) & Departure
Free morning in Chefchaouen for shopping or relaxing. Drive north to Tangier. Drop-off at your hotel, port, or airport depending on your travel plan.
Good to know.
Best time to travel.
Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November) offer mild weather, clear skies, and fewer crowds. Summer is warm in the desert; winters bring cool nights especially in the Atlas and Chefchaouen.
Nothing here is fixed.
This itinerary is a suggestion. We can tailor the trip to your interests, add or remove days, adjust the pace, or change start/end cities. Just contact us for a customized version.
What's included
- Private transport in A/C 4×4 or minivan + fuel
- Private driver/guide (English speaking)
- Nights in excellent Riads/hotels + 1 night in luxury desert camp with private bathrooms
- Camel ride (sunset & sunrise) or 4×4 alternative where provided
- Daily breakfasts + selected dinners en route (in Ouarzazate, Dades, desert, etc.)
- Pick-up from any location in Marrakech & drop off in Tangier
Not included
- Lunches & drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments and optional sites
- Extras like quad biking, hammam, etc.
Let's plan this trip together.
Every journey is shaped to the people on it. Tell us your dates, your pace, and what pulls you here — we’ll come back with a tailored itinerary and a clear quote.
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