Christmas Tour in Morocco: 7 Days from Marrakech to the Sahara

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Why Choose This Christmas Tour in Morocco

This Christmas tour in Morocco swaps grey winter days for sunshine, kasbahs and a night under the Sahara stars. To begin with, you explore Marrakech with a local guide. Then you cross the High Atlas to Ait Ben Haddou and the gorges, before two nights in the Erg Chebbi dunes around Christmas.

Throughout the week, you also travel with your own English-speaking driver in a private 4×4. As a result, you can adapt the dates to your flights, for example from 22 to 28 December. In fact, the holidays are high season, so camps and riads fill up early.

However, if you prefer to celebrate the new year in the dunes, see our New Year desert tour. Also read our guide to Christmas in Morocco.

Duration	7 days / 6 nights
Start and end	Marrakech airport
Dates	Flexible around Christmas, for example 22 to 28 December
Route	Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades – Todra – Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Nights	2 nights in a riad in Marrakech, hotel in Dades, 2 nights in a desert camp, hotel in Ouarzazate
Meals	Breakfast every day, dinner outside Marrakech
Price	Ask us for the price

Highlights of the Christmas Tour in Morocco

To begin with, explore Marrakech and its souks with a licensed guide.
Then cross the High Atlas, often with snow on the peaks in December.
After that, visit the UNESCO ksar of Ait Ben Haddou.
Also, walk in the Dades and Todra gorges.
Later, spend Christmas in the Erg Chebbi dunes, with two desert nights.
Finally, return through the palm groves of the Draa Valley.

Christmas Tour in Morocco: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Marrakech

To begin with, your driver meets you at Marrakech airport and takes you to your riad. Then you have free time, for example for a first walk to Jemaa el-Fna at sunset.

Day 2: Marrakech with a Local Guide

In the morning, a licensed guide shows you the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace and the souks. Then you visit the Majorelle Garden. In the evening, many riads serve a festive dinner, so ask us to book it.

Day 3: Marrakech – Tichka Pass – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades

Then you cross the High Atlas on the Tichka pass and visit Ait Ben Haddou. After lunch, you pass Ouarzazate and the Valley of Roses. In the evening, you reach your hotel in the Dades Valley.

Day 4: Dades – Todra Gorge – Merzouga

In the morning, you walk in the Todra gorge. Then you drive to Merzouga and ride a camel into the dunes for sunset. Later, you enjoy dinner and music at the desert camp.

Day 5: Christmas in the Sahara

After sunrise on the dunes, you explore the desert by 4×4, with nomad families and Gnawa music in Khamlia. In the afternoon, you can try sandboarding, before a second night in camp under the stars.

Day 6: Merzouga – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate

Then you leave the dunes and drive west through the oases and the Draa Valley. In the evening, you sleep in a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 7: Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Finally, you cross the High Atlas again and reach Marrakech in the afternoon, in time for your flight or an extra night.

Expert tip from our drivers

Book as early as possible, because the Christmas week is one of the busiest of the year. In addition, pack a warm jacket and a hat, since desert nights are close to freezing in December. Also, snow can close the Tichka pass for a few hours, so we keep a little extra time on driving days.

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What Is Included

Good to Know Before Your Christmas Tour

Dates: we adapt the start day to your flights around Christmas.
Weather: see Morocco in winter and the Merzouga weather.
Camps: you can choose a standard or luxury tent; see luxury vs standard camps.
Families: the pace suits children, with two nights in the desert.
Booking terms: please read our terms and conditions before you confirm.

Price of the Christmas Tour in Morocco

Ask us for the price, because the holiday season changes hotel and camp rates every year. Therefore, send us your dates and group size, and we will reply with a free quote.

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Tour Route Map

Marrakech → Ait Ben Haddou → Dades → Merzouga → Draa Valley → Ouarzazate → Marrakech

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FAQ About the Christmas Tour in Morocco

Can we start the Christmas tour in Morocco on any date?

Yes, because the tour is private, we adapt the dates to your flights.

Is it cold in the Sahara at Christmas?

The days are pleasant, but nights are close to freezing, so bring warm clothes.

Is there a Christmas dinner?

Many riads and camps offer festive dinners, so ask us to book one.

Is the Christmas tour in Morocco good for families?

Yes, in fact the shorter driving days suit children well.

How early should we book?

In general, book as early as possible, because Christmas is high season.

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