The earth-built kasbah of Aït Benhaddou near Ouarzazate in warm light, with palms below and hills behind
6 days from Marrakech

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.

Aït Benhaddou, near Ouarzazate
  • Duration6 days, 5 nights
  • Starts and endsMarrakech
  • How it runsPrivate car and driver
  • PriceOn request
The route

Where the road goes

Map of the Kasbahs, Gorges and the Rose Valley route on satellite imagery of Morocco, with each stop marked
Each stop sits where it really is. The line shows the order of the stops, not the exact road.
Stop by stop
  1. Marrakech UNESCO World Heritage: Medina of Marrakesh (opens in a new tab)
  2. Telouet
  3. Aït Benhaddou UNESCO World Heritage: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou (opens in a new tab)
  4. Ouarzazate
  5. Skoura
  6. Dades Valley
  7. Todra Gorge
  8. Rose Valley
  9. Agdz
  10. Ouarzazate
  11. Marrakech
Day by day

The plan

Driving times are approximate and include short stops.

  1. Day 1: Marrakech to Ouarzazate via Telouet

    4 to 5 hours, with stopsOuarzazate

    Over the High Atlas with a detour to the old kasbah at Telouet, then a guided visit of Aït Benhaddou in the afternoon.

  2. Day 2: Ouarzazate to the Dades Valley

    About 3.5 hoursDades Valley

    A 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.

  3. Day 3: Dades to the Todra Gorge

    2 to 3 hoursBoumalne Dades

    A guided walk inside the Todra Gorge, where the cliffs close in overhead, with free time to explore on your own.

  4. Day 4: A day in the Rose Valley

    Very little drivingRose Valley

    A 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.

  5. Day 5: Back to Ouarzazate along the Draa Valley

    4 to 5 hoursOuarzazate

    A different road back through Agdz and the palm oasis of the Draa Valley, stopping wherever the view asks for it.

  6. Day 6: Ouarzazate to Marrakech

    About 4 hoursTour ends in Marrakech

    Back over the mountains, with viewpoints and a market stop on the way, reaching Marrakech in the afternoon.

The details

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
Questions

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.

Make it yours

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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