Unique photography Experience in Morocco
Interior & Architecture, Local people & streets photography, Kasbahs, Palm Groves, Villages, Gorges, Camels and dunes.
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Our tour will begin with a briefing on the regulations in force and local habits relating to photographic culture as well as on the places and historic sites to visit, with instructions on techniques and angles of taking photos. You will enjoy a wonderful walk through the colorful souks, the most epic landscapes of the city, Mountains, and Desert.
Atlas and Sahara Tour offers this program to explores Marrakech's historic sites, gardens and the great South of Morocco, an adventure in the most beautiful sites of this region between the Atlas and the Sahara. |
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A route, departing from Marrakech, which crosses the Atlas and connects the Dades, Tafilalet and Draa valleys, An itinerary with an accompanying guide to diving into the Berber culture during a week of rich and diverse discovery of southern Morocco.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 : Marrakech.
Arrival at Marrakech Menara International Airport, Reception, and transfer to an authentic Riad in the old Medina, free time in the afternoon to stroll in the red city on your own, Evening meeting in the restaurant for a welcome dinner near Jamaa El Fana, the famous square in Morocco.
Overnight at the Riad.
Acoomoddation : Riad (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Dinner.
Day2: Marrakech photography and sightseeing.
Today we will visit and take photos of the Historic sites including palaces, Streets, and gardens of Marrakech, after breakfast, we start with Bahia Palace, interior & architecture, and continue to Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Jamaa Elfna Square and Majorelle garden.
In the Old Medina, We will learn about the local's Daily Assignments, taking photos of craftsmen and local shops.
Lunch with one of the families in the medina then continues towards Menara and Majorelle gardens by Hors carriage, passing through the new city Gueliz, free time in the evening.
Acoomoddation : Riad (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day3: Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate the gate of the desert.
Marrakech situated 200km from Ouarzazate, an amazing landscape along the road through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. The pass rises to more than 2200m above sea level. Located on the road between Marrakech and Ouarzazate, it makes it possible to reach the semi-desert regions of the south-east of the Atlas from the more fertile plains of the Atlantic coast.
Departure at 8 am from the Hotel in Marrakech and heading towards Ouarzazate (Morocco Hollywood) and the gate of the great desert, passing via Telouet valley the Region of the Lord of the Atlas Thami Elglaoui, visit his Kasbahs and palaces, then continue through the Ounila Valley with its beautiful Kasbahs and the Berber Villages to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, stops along the way to take photos of amazing landscape, Berber Villages, Local People (Berber People), Kasbahs and Palm groves, Lunch near the kasbah, short visit and photos of Ait Ben Haddou, ksar (fortified city) listed as World Heritage by UNESCO and nicknamed, during the French protectorate, "Mont-Saint-Michel des chleuhs" (Berber people of southern Morocco), then continue to Ouarzazate.
Acoomoddation : Riad / Kasbah (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day 4: Atlas Studio Movie and Palm Oasis of Skoura.
Skoura is the first step on the road of 1,000 kasbahs between Ouarzazate and Tafilalet. According to legend, it was founded in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty.
The palm grove takes its name from the Berber tribe who lived there at that time, the Haskourene. Since then, several populations have followed one another, including the Arab tribes from Tafilalet, making Skoura an Arab territory in Berber country today.
If Skoura Intramuros, modest and discreet, does not leave an imperishable memory and is not distinguished from these small towns which follow the road of the thousand kasbahs, it is quite different from its vast palm grove with maintained cultures, with a rich historical past and with ancient buildings often restored and famous for some.
The palm grove of Skoura is a veritable labyrinth, of around 50 km², practicable both by car and on foot. Palm trees, olive trees, and almond trees shelter from their shadows, according to the course of the sun, the arid paths leading to earth mansions some of which date from the 17th century.
It’s a lovely stopover before going on, not far away, to the Almond Valley, the Rose Valley, as well as the Dades and Todra Gorges and Valleys.
Skoura palm grove
The Skoura oasis is made up of a group of small adobe villages and kasbahs linked by a maze of narrow paths and paths bordering the crops in the shade of the numerous palm trees and fruit trees.
Kasbah in Skoura
Within the palm grove the many palm trees, but also the olive and almond trees plant the decor in harmony with the kasbahs dating from the 17th century for some. These adobe fortified constructions are numerous here, and often can be visited.
The impressive Amerhidil kasbah was built by the master of the Qur'an of Glaoui in the 17th century.
The visit of the interior courtyard and the apartments allows us to understand certain rules of community life in such a building: the 5 windows of the prayer room symbolizing the 5 pillars of the Koran; the 4 towers serving the 4 women of the owner. A small museum exhibits objects from everyday life and an olive press.
Departure at 9 am to Visit the Atlas Studio Movie then continue to Skoura,
-Visit of the Skoura palm grove and the old Kasbahs (Kasbah Amridil), the ksours and the Jewish Mellahs.
-Take a walk in the Palmeraie on foot (1 hour of walking, promoting the discovery of the structure and functioning of peasant life. (Pottery and oasis agriculture.)
- Possibility to visit the Berber village of Sidi Flah (15 km of track) (2 hours of walking), or relaxation enjoying the sun by the pool.
Acoomoddation : Kasbah (renovated old kasbah with a large garden and swimming pool).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day5: Rose Valley, Great palm grove of Tinghir to Todra gorges.
Things to do :
El Kalâa de M’Gouna, Valley of the roses,
- Short walk to see the rose gardens
-Sort visit of the Boutarar valley.
- Visit The sources of Ouad M’goune
-Take a desert road to reach the Dades valley
-A stop at the roadside, enjoy the sublime landscape characterizing the valley of roses. A stop at Boumalne Dadès enjoys the panoramic view of the valley.
- Direction Tinghir characterized by its green palm grove very contrasted with mountains of all colors, after the most spectacular part of gorges by a parade with an impressive height of 300m high with only 30m wide, giving a breathtaking feeling. Knowledgeable climbers make it their favorite terrain.
Acoomoddation : Riad / Kasbah (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day6: Camel ride and night at the dunes.
Departure towards the cities of Tinejdad and Goulmima then Erfoud visits the fossil factory and Continues to the golden sand dunes of Merzouga to watch the sunset over the dunes. Camel ride (2h) to the nomadic tent inside the dunes, we have the possibility of taking video of Stars movement.
Enjoying the Bedouins music and dinner around the fire.
Acoomoddation : luxury Nomadic tents with bathroom.
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day7: Draa Valley and its Kasbahs.
Watch the sunrise in the morning, the ride our camel back to the town. Departure after breakfast to Nkoub town in the heart of Draa valley, Via the Tafilalt region, while discovering the mineral immensity of the Bougafer Massif to reach Alnif then Tazzarine, enjoying an amazing landscape along the way, desert terranes and big plateaus with a geological curiosity.
Arrive at an authentic Kasbah Hotel in Nkoub, check-in, then start a short hike through Draa river palm grove and kasbahs.
Acoomoddation : Kasbah (renovated old kasbah with a large garden and swimming pool).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day8 : Draa Valley to Marrakech.
After breakfast, departure for Marrakech passing via the same road, lunch on the way, then continue to your Riad in Marrakech.
Evening free time in Marrakech.
Acoomoddation : Riad (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch.
Day9: Casablanca /Marrakech Airport.
Departure to Casablanca /Marrakech Airpor on your flight time.
End of Our Services.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
PRICE:.............................Contact us (Private tour).
SERVICES INCLUDED
Day 1 : Marrakech.
Arrival at Marrakech Menara International Airport, Reception, and transfer to an authentic Riad in the old Medina, free time in the afternoon to stroll in the red city on your own, Evening meeting in the restaurant for a welcome dinner near Jamaa El Fana, the famous square in Morocco.
Overnight at the Riad.
Acoomoddation : Riad (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Dinner.
Day2: Marrakech photography and sightseeing.
Today we will visit and take photos of the Historic sites including palaces, Streets, and gardens of Marrakech, after breakfast, we start with Bahia Palace, interior & architecture, and continue to Saadian Tombs, Koutoubia Mosque, Jamaa Elfna Square and Majorelle garden.
In the Old Medina, We will learn about the local's Daily Assignments, taking photos of craftsmen and local shops.
Lunch with one of the families in the medina then continues towards Menara and Majorelle gardens by Hors carriage, passing through the new city Gueliz, free time in the evening.
Acoomoddation : Riad (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day3: Ait Ben Haddou and Ouarzazate the gate of the desert.
Marrakech situated 200km from Ouarzazate, an amazing landscape along the road through the Tizi n’Tichka pass. The pass rises to more than 2200m above sea level. Located on the road between Marrakech and Ouarzazate, it makes it possible to reach the semi-desert regions of the south-east of the Atlas from the more fertile plains of the Atlantic coast.
Departure at 8 am from the Hotel in Marrakech and heading towards Ouarzazate (Morocco Hollywood) and the gate of the great desert, passing via Telouet valley the Region of the Lord of the Atlas Thami Elglaoui, visit his Kasbahs and palaces, then continue through the Ounila Valley with its beautiful Kasbahs and the Berber Villages to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, stops along the way to take photos of amazing landscape, Berber Villages, Local People (Berber People), Kasbahs and Palm groves, Lunch near the kasbah, short visit and photos of Ait Ben Haddou, ksar (fortified city) listed as World Heritage by UNESCO and nicknamed, during the French protectorate, "Mont-Saint-Michel des chleuhs" (Berber people of southern Morocco), then continue to Ouarzazate.
Acoomoddation : Riad / Kasbah (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day 4: Atlas Studio Movie and Palm Oasis of Skoura.
Skoura is the first step on the road of 1,000 kasbahs between Ouarzazate and Tafilalet. According to legend, it was founded in the 12th century under the Almohad dynasty.
The palm grove takes its name from the Berber tribe who lived there at that time, the Haskourene. Since then, several populations have followed one another, including the Arab tribes from Tafilalet, making Skoura an Arab territory in Berber country today.
If Skoura Intramuros, modest and discreet, does not leave an imperishable memory and is not distinguished from these small towns which follow the road of the thousand kasbahs, it is quite different from its vast palm grove with maintained cultures, with a rich historical past and with ancient buildings often restored and famous for some.
The palm grove of Skoura is a veritable labyrinth, of around 50 km², practicable both by car and on foot. Palm trees, olive trees, and almond trees shelter from their shadows, according to the course of the sun, the arid paths leading to earth mansions some of which date from the 17th century.
It’s a lovely stopover before going on, not far away, to the Almond Valley, the Rose Valley, as well as the Dades and Todra Gorges and Valleys.
Skoura palm grove
The Skoura oasis is made up of a group of small adobe villages and kasbahs linked by a maze of narrow paths and paths bordering the crops in the shade of the numerous palm trees and fruit trees.
Kasbah in Skoura
Within the palm grove the many palm trees, but also the olive and almond trees plant the decor in harmony with the kasbahs dating from the 17th century for some. These adobe fortified constructions are numerous here, and often can be visited.
The impressive Amerhidil kasbah was built by the master of the Qur'an of Glaoui in the 17th century.
The visit of the interior courtyard and the apartments allows us to understand certain rules of community life in such a building: the 5 windows of the prayer room symbolizing the 5 pillars of the Koran; the 4 towers serving the 4 women of the owner. A small museum exhibits objects from everyday life and an olive press.
Departure at 9 am to Visit the Atlas Studio Movie then continue to Skoura,
-Visit of the Skoura palm grove and the old Kasbahs (Kasbah Amridil), the ksours and the Jewish Mellahs.
-Take a walk in the Palmeraie on foot (1 hour of walking, promoting the discovery of the structure and functioning of peasant life. (Pottery and oasis agriculture.)
- Possibility to visit the Berber village of Sidi Flah (15 km of track) (2 hours of walking), or relaxation enjoying the sun by the pool.
Acoomoddation : Kasbah (renovated old kasbah with a large garden and swimming pool).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day5: Rose Valley, Great palm grove of Tinghir to Todra gorges.
Things to do :
El Kalâa de M’Gouna, Valley of the roses,
- Short walk to see the rose gardens
-Sort visit of the Boutarar valley.
- Visit The sources of Ouad M’goune
-Take a desert road to reach the Dades valley
-A stop at the roadside, enjoy the sublime landscape characterizing the valley of roses. A stop at Boumalne Dadès enjoys the panoramic view of the valley.
- Direction Tinghir characterized by its green palm grove very contrasted with mountains of all colors, after the most spectacular part of gorges by a parade with an impressive height of 300m high with only 30m wide, giving a breathtaking feeling. Knowledgeable climbers make it their favorite terrain.
Acoomoddation : Riad / Kasbah (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day6: Camel ride and night at the dunes.
Departure towards the cities of Tinejdad and Goulmima then Erfoud visits the fossil factory and Continues to the golden sand dunes of Merzouga to watch the sunset over the dunes. Camel ride (2h) to the nomadic tent inside the dunes, we have the possibility of taking video of Stars movement.
Enjoying the Bedouins music and dinner around the fire.
Acoomoddation : luxury Nomadic tents with bathroom.
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day7: Draa Valley and its Kasbahs.
Watch the sunrise in the morning, the ride our camel back to the town. Departure after breakfast to Nkoub town in the heart of Draa valley, Via the Tafilalt region, while discovering the mineral immensity of the Bougafer Massif to reach Alnif then Tazzarine, enjoying an amazing landscape along the way, desert terranes and big plateaus with a geological curiosity.
Arrive at an authentic Kasbah Hotel in Nkoub, check-in, then start a short hike through Draa river palm grove and kasbahs.
Acoomoddation : Kasbah (renovated old kasbah with a large garden and swimming pool).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner.
Day8 : Draa Valley to Marrakech.
After breakfast, departure for Marrakech passing via the same road, lunch on the way, then continue to your Riad in Marrakech.
Evening free time in Marrakech.
Acoomoddation : Riad (Authentic Moroccan Guest House).
Meals included: Breakfast + Lunch.
Day9: Casablanca /Marrakech Airport.
Departure to Casablanca /Marrakech Airpor on your flight time.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- DURATION: .......................9 days / 8 nights.
- PERIOD:............................ All Year
- GRADE:............................. Normal
- PICK UP DETAILS:.............Pick up at 8:00am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Casablanca / Meeting point)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.........7-8pm at the hotel (day 9)
- ACCOMMODATION:.........Authentic Riad (Moroccan Guest House with gardens) Hotes 4*.
- FOOD & DRINKS:...............Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.
PRICE:.............................Contact us (Private tour).
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking guide-photographer .
- Meals & Bottled water during the Tour as per itinerary.
- All Transfers from & to your the Airport with private car & safe driver.
- 8 nights accommodation ae per itinerary
- Soft drinks.
- Tipping.
- shopping
