8 DAYS MARRAKECH DESERT TOUR
An individualized and comfortable tour. From Casablanca you will reach the Imperial Cities of Rabat, Meknes, Fèz and Marrakech. From Fèz we will reach the desert of Merzouga and take a dromedary trip at sunset and overnight in the luxury desert camp; nomadic hospitality guarantee a unique and unforgettable experience. Passing through the oases of the Dades Vallezy you will cross the High Atlas and reach Marrakech before the tour brings you back to Casablanca.
Activities
ITINERARY
Day 1
MARRAKECH
Upon your arrival at Marrakesh International Airport, you will be welcomed by a member of our team, and then you will be transferred to your accommodation. Overnight in a charming Riad/Hotel.
Day 2
MARRAKECH - HIGH ATLAS MOUNTAINS– AIT BEN HADDOU – OUARZAZATE – DADES VALLEY
After having your breakfast we pick up you from your Hotel, Riad… depends on your accommodation and we will start our first day. Driving towards High Atlas Mountains where we are going to cross Tizi N Ticha Pass (2260 m). Of course we will have some stops to take some pictures and to enjoy the beautiful sceneries of Atlas Mountains. Subsequently, we continue our way to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah which is a UNESCO world heritage site. And then visiting the old village where a lot of movies were filmed, such as Game of thrones, Gladiator, The Bible, Lawrence of Arabia and more. After that we continue towards Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) where we are going to see cinema studios. Then we continue our trip towards Rose valley through the huge Skoura, arriving our destination and overnight in a Hotel.
Day 3
ROSE VALLEY – TODRA GORGES – ERFOUD – MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT
Have your fabulous breakfast in your Riad and get ready to leave dades Valley to our next destination Sahara Desert. We will pass through Berber villages scattering alongside the road, We will have panoramic view stops in Todra Valley before we arrive to Todra Gorges where we will have a short walk through its rocks and cliffs which are known to be a good destination for rock climbing. Later on we continue our drive to Merzouga passing via Erfoud “capital of fossils and dates”. Up to our arrival to the Sahara desert you get prepared to start your camel ride crossing the dunes to arrive to your desert camp deep in Erg Chebbi Sahara Desert of Merzouga, and then Overnight in a desert camp.
Day 4
MERZOUGA SAHARA DESERT – KHAMLIA VILLAGE – NOMADS – MEZOUGA OASIS – MERZOUGA
Get up early for what might be the charming sunrise ever. To see the sun coming up over the dunes is something that you should see at least once in lifetime (have breakfast deep in dunes). After doing so, you trek back to meet your guide and get ready prepared, we take our 4×4(4WD car) to visit Khamlia, a village which is inhabited by darkskin people originally from Sudan and other Sub-Saharan countries to enjoy their traditional Gnawa music. After that, we continue our journey by visiting Mefis mines and having a mint tea with a nomadic family to taste desert nomadic life. We might have lunch there or somewhere in desert before or after visiting Merzouga Oasis, then going to your hotel to enjoy the rest of the day and overnight in a desert hotel.
Day 5
MERZOUGA DESERT - ZAGORA
After Breakfast, we go to Zagora via Alnif and Nkob or drive off-road across rocky plateaus, dry river beds and a desert landscape of black hammada and sandy ergs. Overnight in a desert camp in Zagora.
Day 06
ZAGORA - DRAA VALLEY - MARRAKECH
Breakfast, Eearly in the morning , drive to Ouarzazate, then Marrakech via tizi n tichka pass with a stop to discover the tamnougalt kasbah near Agd'z. continuation to Marrakech. Overnight in a Riad.
Day 7
MARRAKECH SIGHTSEEING TOUR
This starts with the local guide for exploring the most beautiful monuments of Marrakech, such as Bahia palace, Saadian tombs, Marrakech museum, Koutoubia mosque, etc. The rest of the tour will be for Majorelle Garden and Menara Garden. Overnight in your Riad in Marrakech.
Day 8
MARRAKECH – AIRPORT
After having great time with us, see all the beauty and the highlight of Morocco, we will transfer you to the airport according to your flight time. Our services end here.
What's included In this Tour :
- Private and comfortable Vehicle with A/C
- Multilingual speaking driver
- Accommodations with half board
- Pick up & drop off at your accommodations
- Camel trekking and overnight in a camp
- local guide in Marrakech and Fes
- Fuel
What's not included In this Tour :
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to the Monuments
- Drinks
- Tips