
Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley
Six days in the south without the long desert drive: kasbah villages, palm oases, the Todra Gorge and a slow day in the Rose Valley.
- Duration6 days, 5 nights
- Starts and endsMarrakech
- How it runsPrivate car and driver
- PriceOn request
Where the road goes

- Marrakech UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Marrakesh (opens in a new tab)
- Telouet
- Aït Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou (opens in a new tab)
- Ouarzazate
- Skoura
- Dades Valley
- Todra Gorge
- Rose Valley
- Agdz
- Ouarzazate
- Marrakech
The plan
Driving times are approximate and include short stops.
Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Telouet
4 to 5 hours, with stopsOuarzazateOver the High Atlas with a detour to the old kasbah at Telouet, then a guided visit of Aït Benhaddou in the afternoon.
Day 2: Ouarzazate to the Dades Valley
About 3.5 hoursDades ValleyA walk through the palm groves of Skoura and a visit to one of its kasbahs, then on to the Dades Valley and its red rock formations.
Day 3: Dades to the Todra Gorge
2 to 3 hoursBoumalne DadesA guided walk inside the Todra Gorge, where the cliffs close in overhead, with free time to explore on your own.
Day 4: A day in the Rose Valley
Very little drivingRose ValleyA slower day. You walk between small villages with a guide, visit a rose cooperative and, if you feel like it, take a short hike. In spring the valley is full of flowers.
Day 5: Back to Ouarzazate along the Draa Valley
4 to 5 hoursOuarzazateA different road back through Agdz and the palm oasis of the Draa Valley, stopping wherever the view asks for it.
Day 6: Ouarzazate to Marrakech
About 4 hoursTour ends in MarrakechBack over the mountains, with viewpoints and a market stop on the way, reaching Marrakech in the afternoon.
What's included
Included
- 5 nights' accommodation
- Breakfast every day
- Private car with driver, fuel and tolls
- Local guides at Aït Benhaddou and in the Todra Gorge
- Guided walks in the Skoura oasis and the Rose Valley villages
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech
- Bottled water in the car
Not included
- Flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrance fees not listed above
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
Before you book
How long is the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour, and where does it start?
The Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour lasts 6 days and 5 nights. It starts and ends in Marrakech, and the route passes through Telouet, Aït Benhaddou, Ouarzazate, Skoura, Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, Rose Valley and Agdz. Morocco My Trip runs it with a private car and driver, so your group sets the pace.
Where do you sleep on the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour?
On the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour you spend 5 nights on the road: night 1 in Ouarzazate, night 2 in Dades Valley, night 3 in Boumalne Dades, night 4 in Rose Valley and night 5 in Ouarzazate.
How much driving is there on the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour?
Driving on the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour day by day: day 1, 4 to 5 hours, with stops; day 2, about 3.5 hours; day 3, 2 to 3 hours; day 4, very little driving; day 5, 4 to 5 hours; day 6, about 4 hours. The longest drive is day 1, Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Telouet. Times are approximate and include short stops.
What is included in the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour?
The Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour includes 5 nights' accommodation, breakfast every day, private car with driver, fuel and tolls, local guides at Aït Benhaddou and in the Todra Gorge, guided walks in the Skoura oasis and the Rose Valley villages, hotel pick-up and drop-off in Marrakech and bottled water in the car.
What is not included in the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour?
Not included on the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour: flights, lunches and dinners, entrance fees not listed above, optional activities, travel insurance and tips and personal expenses. Ask us if you would like any of these arranged.
When is the best time to do the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour?
The best months for the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour are April, May, June, September and October. The toughest months are January, February and December. In January: snow on the high passes; Tizi n'Tichka can close for a few hours.
How much does the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour cost?
The Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour is priced on request: Morocco My Trip quotes for your dates and your group. Send the enquiry form or a message on WhatsApp and we reply with a price, usually within a few hours and always within 24. A 30% deposit confirms the booking, and the rest is paid on the first day.
Can I change the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour itinerary?
Yes. The Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley tour is a ready-made route, but you can add a night, skip a stop, start on another date or join it to another route. Tell Morocco My Trip what you would like and we send back the adjusted plan with its price before you confirm.
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Change anything
Another night somewhere, a different start date or a stop you'd rather skip. Tell us and we'll adjust the route and send you a price.
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