The Secret South of Morocco An Exclusive Road Trip With a Private Driver

DAY 1 MAKE FOR MOROCCO

Your exclusive seven-day road trip in southern Morocco begins with a flight to Agadir, which takes just under four hours from the UK. When you arrive, you’ll be whisked away by private transfer to Azrarag, which takes around half an hour.

Tonight, you’ll stay in a beautiful stone house clinging to the hillside that looks out across a verdant valley of argan trees. We’ll arrange for you to have a massage when you arrive to help you unwind after your journey. After that, the rest of the day is yours to spend as you please in this luxurious space – a drink on the terrace as you gaze out at the spellbinding view is a must.

DAY 2 TIGHMERT PALM GROVES

Today, leave Azrarag behind as you’re driven south to your next destination, Tighmert, around three hours away. En route, stop in the lovely Souss Massa region for a relaxing lunch before arriving in Tighmert, a small village home to one of Morocco’s largest palm groves. Spend the night in charming accommodation and enjoy a delicious authentic meal before hitting the hay.

DAY 3 VIEWS IN AMTOUDI, AKKA AND AIT ISSAFEN

The next stop on your marvellous Moroccan road trip is the Agadir of Amtoudi, located around two hours away. This fortified granary was used up until the 1950s, and you’ll complete the final ascent to it either on foot or on the back of a mule. Enjoy a tasty lunch on site with a picturesque panorama to match, before driving for a further two hours to Akka, home to one of the most beautiful palm groves in southern Morocco.

When you’ve finished exploring, continue your drive for another three hours until you reach Aojou – not far from Ait Issafen – and your exclusive accommodation for the night, set in a timeless red stone building that seduces with its breathtaking mountain views.

DAY 4 A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS

Another day, another destination. Today, you’ll be driven for around four hours l to reach Ait Kine, an Amazigh mountain village home to a fully restored collective granary and other historic treasures. . Lunch is a picnic in this charming spot before you hit the road again.

This time, you’re heading into the desert to a nomadic camp on the shores of the seasonal Lake Iriqui, which was dry for over 50 years. Your tent boasts a terrace where you can relax and gaze at the twinkling stars and the surrounding sand dunes. Come nightfall, lose yourself in the magical experience of being enveloped in the silence of the desert.

DAYS 5 & 6 RELAX IN SKOURA

Today, you’ll be driven to the palm grove of Skoura for the final stage of your trip. Spend two nights here in a traditional house set in a beautiful garden where almond trees, rosebushes and jasmines set the tranquil tone.

There’s plenty to do while you’re here, whether it’s a siesta in the shade of century-old palm trees or riding a camel or mule. To relax, take a dip in the swimming pool or head to the hammam for a blissful massage. If you want to explore, wander the valley of almond trees to see the white flowers in bloom, or trek in the Valley of Roses. We’ll also arrange for you to take a cooking class and enjoy themed evenings in the dar (house). Finally, don’t miss a sunset aperitif in the candlelit garden where you can raise a toast to your fabulous adventure.

DAY 7 RETURN FLIGHT

Sadly your road trip adventure has come to an end. So, enjoy one last breakfast in the idyllic garden and take some last-minute snaps before your driver whisks you to the airport in Ouarzazate. Flights back to the UK take around eight hours, including a connecting flight in Morocco.