This fantastic tailor made family adventure takes you on an insightful and inspiring journey around Morocco's southern desert circuit where you encounter old ruined cities on the ancient caravan trade route, explore green oases and deep gorges, towering sand dunes of the Sahara Desert and modern working film studios.
- Explore the fortified city of Ait Benhaddou
- Ride camels & camp in the Sahara Desert
- Visit the Atlas Film Studios
- Cycle & walk through stunning oases & gorges
- Explore the beautiful city of Casablanca
- Search for dinosaur fossils in the desert
Feel like you've been taken into the Arabian night tale of Aladdin whilst exploring the wonders of Casablanca and staying in inviting riads. Explore old forts, walk and cycle through spectacular gorges and lush oases, and feel like a nomad as you caravan in the Sahara Desert.
Your desert circuit starts at Ouarzazate Airport as you journey first to the Oasis and gateway to the Sahara Desert region of Zagora, where you explore the vast date palm oasis. The next stage of your journey is at a permanent fixed camp where you walk out into the barren desert land to search for dinosaur fossils, before journeying to the edge of the Sahara and camel trekking to a Nomad camp for a night in the dunes under the stars.
After the desert, your circuit takes you along the southern slopes of the Atlas Mountains, through the towering Todgha Gorge and down the 'Rose Valley'. In the 'Rose Valley' learn about the cooking of a Moroccan staple, cous cous and enjoy a short hike here, before driving along the 'Thousand Kasbahs Road' to the oasis town of Skoura where you learn about the local pottery craft and cycle in the oasis. The final leg of the circuit takes you to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou made famous as movie location and the working Atlas Film Studios in Ouarzazate.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to Casablanca
Fly to Casablanca, Morocco's largest city. You arrive in the evening, where you're met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
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Day 2: Casablanca City Tour
Go on a morning city tour of Casablanca, taking in the imposing Hassan II mosque, Ain Diab and the Arab League Gardens. -
Day 3: Fly to Ouarzazate & drive to Zagora
Fly from Casablanca to Ouarzazate and drive to the gateway town of Morocco’s desert region, Zagora to explore the oasis and ruined city.
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Day 4: Drive to Tazarine & explore the desert for fossils
Drive to the desert town of Tazarine and from your permanent desert camp go exploring for dinosaur fossils by the dunes. -
Day 5: Drive to Merzouga & Camel Trek in Sahara Desert
Drive from Tazarine to Merzouga on the edge of the Sahara Desert. Meet your camels and trek across the dunes to your Nomad camp for the night.
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Day 6: Camel Trek to Merzouga & Drive to Boutaghrar
Camel trek out of the Sahara Desert and drive via ancient irrigation systems and the stunning Todgha Gorge to the Boutaghrar in the ‘Valley of Roses’ and enjoy a cous cous cooking demonstration. -
Day 7: Leisurely walk in ‘Valley of Roses’ & drive ‘Thousand Kasbahs Road’ to Skoura
Enjoy a leisurely hike in the ‘Valley of Roses’ before driving the ‘Thousand Kasbahs Road’ to the oasis town of Skoura and enjoy a pottery making class. -
Day 8: Cycle in Skoura Oasis & drive to Ouarzazate via Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou
Cycle through the oasis in Skoura in the morning and drive to Ouarzazate stopping on the way to explore the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou – a fortified city, known as a ksar. It sits on a former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech, and it's fascinating to explore the maze of alleyways on foot. -
Day 9: Morning Tour of Atlas Film Studios & Afternoon at leisure
In the morning you visit Atlas Film Studios, where pictures such as Gladiator, Asterix and Obelix and Babel were filmed. Many sets remain in place and can be viewed on a guided tour.
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Day 10: Fly back to the UK
Transfer to Ouarzazate Airport for your flight home.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
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Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
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| 2026 | 1 May | 31 May | 10 days | £1,025 | £915 | 10 days | £1,695 | £1,425 | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 1 Oct | 31 Oct | 10 days | £1,025 | £915 | 10 days | £1,725 | £1,455 | Book or Enquire |
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
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