The private 2-day Marrakech to Ouarzazate & Fint Oasis tour is the fastest way to experience Morocco's Sahara on your own terms. In two days, you cross the High Atlas, visit UNESCO-listed Aït Ben Haddou, drive through the Fint Oasis, explore the Fint Oasis at sunset, sleep at a traditional guesthouse, and return to Marrakech. Your own private 4×4 and driver-guide. From €95 per person.
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Two days from Marrakech through the Atlas, past Telouet and Aït Ben Haddou, to the hidden Fint Oasis. Because it's private, every stop is adjustable.
Depart Marrakech at 08:00 AM, driving southeast through the High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2,260 m). Scenic stops at Berber villages along the way. Your first stop is the mountain village of Telouet, home to the historic Glaoui Kasbah — the crumbling palace of Thami El Glaoui, the last great Pasha of Marrakech. The interior's stunning zellige tilework, carved stucco, and painted cedar ceilings are a rare glimpse of Moroccan grandeur (note: the palace may have limited access following the 2023 earthquake — your driver will confirm on the day). From Telouet, you take the spectacular Ounila Valley road — a scenic back route through red-earth Berber hamlets, terraced fields, and fortified granaries that most tourists never see.
The Ounila Valley road delivers you directly to the UNESCO-listed Ksar of Aït Ben Haddou. A local Berber guide (included) walks you through the labyrinthine passageways of this iconic fortified village — a backdrop for Gladiator, Game of Thrones, and Lawrence of Arabia. After the visit, continue to Ouarzazate for lunch, with an optional stop at Atlas Film Studios or the Taourirt Kasbah.
A short 15 km drive south from Ouarzazate brings you to the hidden Fint Oasis — a dramatic palm-filled canyon carved by the Fint River into red and ochre rock. This off-the-beaten-path gem has traditional Berber villages, irrigated terraces, and a tranquillity that busier destinations can't match.
Arrive in Fint Oasis late afternoon. Take an evening walk through the palm groves — the light painting the canyon walls in shades of amber and rust. Check into your traditional guesthouse in the heart of the oasis. Moroccan dinner on the terrace overlooking the palm groves, and a sky full of stars with zero light pollution.
Wake to birdsong in the oasis. Take a morning walk through Fint's palm groves and along the valley — meet local residents tending their irrigated gardens, watch traditional daily life unfold in this timeless Berber community, and enjoy the early light painting the canyon walls in warm reds and golds. Return to your guesthouse for a traditional Moroccan breakfast, then meet your driver.
Drive north to the Skoura Oasis — one of southern Morocco's most beautiful palm oases, dotted with over 700 kasbahs including the photogenic Kasbah Amridil. Continue to Ouarzazate for a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah and lunch at leisure.
Cross the High Atlas via the Tizi n'Tichka pass one final time. Arrive back in Marrakech late afternoon. Your driver drops you at your hotel or riad.
Tour Pricing
Price per person decreases as your group size increases.
| Participants | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7–9 | 10–13 | 14–17 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price / person | 475€ | 265€ | 215€ | 185€ | 155€ | 135€ | 125€ | 115€ | 95€ |
Prices verified March 2026
Inclusions & Exclusions
✓ Included in Your Tour
- Private AC 4×4 or van with dedicated English-speaking driver-guide — 2 full days
- Pickup and drop-off at your Marrakech hotel or riad
- Overnight at Fint Oasis guesthouse — private room, dinner and breakfast
- Sunset scenic walk (Day 1) and sunrise guided visit (Day 2)
- Campfire entertainment with Berber drumming
Not Included
- Lunches and beverages
- Room upgrade available on request
- Entrance fees and local guides (pay directly, ~€3 for Aït Ben Haddou guide)
- Tips (at your discretion)
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Traveller Reviews
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"We embarked on an incredible 2-day adventure led by our guide, Mohamed. From the breathtaking Atlas Mountains to the enchanting Fint Oasis and the stunning Skoura palm oasis — each destination left us in awe. The guided visit in the Sahara felt incredibly special."
"Perfect for our short trip to Morocco. Only had two days to spare and this tour packed in everything — Aït Ben Haddou, the Fint Oasis, a sunset guided visit, and a night under the stars. Having our own 4×4 meant we could stop wherever we wanted."
"Travelling with our 6-year-old, the private tour was ideal. Our driver was incredibly patient, stopped whenever she needed a break, and made the guided visit feel safe and fun. The terrace dinner under the stars was magical — she still talks about it."
"Fint Oasis is a hidden gem — the red canyon setting and palm groves of this peaceful oasis drive was stunning, the guesthouse was authentic, and the morning in the oasis was unforgettable. If you only have two days, this tour delivers the essence of Morocco's desert."