MOP itinerary

Kasbahs, oases and desert in 10 days

A southern loop from Marrakech built around Ouarzazate, Tinghir, Merzouga and the Draa Valley.

Duration
10 days
Style
Desert & oases
Mobility
Road vehicle
Kasbahs, oases and desert in 10 days
Day by day

A pace built for real travel

The stages are an editorial starting point. Timetables, roads, weather, access and availability must be checked again for your dates.

  1. 1-2
    Stage 01

    Marrakech and preparation

    Take time to arrive, then verify the vehicle, insurance, weather and road conditions before heading south.

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  2. 3-4
    Stage 02

    Ouarzazate and Aït Ben Haddou

    Discover earthen architecture on authorised paths without turning the day into an overloaded drive.

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  3. 5
    Stage 03

    Tinghir and the gorge

    Make Tinghir a real stage, with a walk suited to the weather and the group’s ability.

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  4. 6-7
    Stage 04

    Merzouga and Erg Chebbi

    Choose an identified operator, limit off-road impact and plan for heat, water, waste and return.

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  5. 8-9
    Stage 05

    Draa Valley and Zagora

    Slow down among palm groves and earthen settlements before returning toward Marrakech.

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  6. 10
    Stage 06

    Return with departure margin

    Do not combine a long drive with a tight flight; retain a final night when needed.

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Relevant editorial experiences

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Culture & heritage

Explore Marrakech’s medina and souks

Marrakech

An editorial exploration of the medina, Jemaa el-Fna and the souks based on the historical MOP guide.

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Desert

Plan a sunset evening and dinner in the Agafay Desert

Marrakech5–7 hours

A structured evening from Marrakech combining a mineral landscape, supervised activities and dinner, with inclusions and return made explicit.

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Nature & adventure

Explore Marrakech’s Palmeraie at sunset

Marrakech2–4 hours

A short Palmeraie outing whose animal welfare, duration, transfer and starting point must be checked.

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MOP built this itinerary from official tourism sources, then adapted it to its editorial method. It reproduces no package or availability.

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