Explore the Sahara desert Dunes, Kasbahs & Palm groves
Immersion in the Nomadic Culture
Day 1: Marrakech- Ouarzazate - the Dades valley
Meet your driver at 8am at your Hotel in Marrakech and departure to the Dades valley via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas mountains. From Marrakech to Ouarzazate you can enjoy the scenic route, landscapes with changing colors depending on the light of day and Berber villages along the way. You have free time to visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and have lunch on site. Then you progress towards the south-east, the green valley of Dadès and the valley of roses by the palm grove of Skoura.
Dinner and overnight at charming Guest House in the Dades valley.
Day 2: the Dades valley - the Todra gorges - the dunes of Merzouga (erg Chebbi)
After breakfast, departure at 8 am to take the road to the 1000 kasbahs, dotted with villages. 45 km further you arrive at Tineghir with its beautiful palm grove. You continue to the Todra gorge (Toghra) where you have free time to go trekking along the canyon, about 300 m high, a favorite place for climbing enthusiasts. Then you continue towards Merzouga and the erg Chebbi dune in the Sahara desert. Lunch on the way before arriving at Erfoud. Then you head to the sand dunes of erg Chebbi. You sink deeper into the desert, until the dunes appear in the middle of nowhere. Sunset on the back of a camel to get to the oasis where the camp is located. You spend the night under nomads tents or outside under the stars. You can play music and sing along with the Locals.
Dinner and Overnight at the Nomadic tent.
Day 3: Merzouga - Tazarine - Agdz - Ouarzazate
Early in the morning you wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of erg Chebbi, followed by breakfast in the camp. Return to the hostel by camel trek for a quick shower. We then drive to Rissani, a small town in southern Saharan Morocco where we stop to visit a fossil workshop before continuing to the junction of the Drâa and Agdz valley then we head north towards Ouarzazate, after to have crossed the small volcanic mountains of the Atlas.
Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 4: Ouarzazate - Aït ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakech
After breakfast, you can enjoy a tour of the movie sets and studios located in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa". Then you visit the ksar of Aït ben Haddou, classified as universal heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Aït ben Haddou has been used to date as a backdrop for more than twenty films, including "Gladiator", "Indiana Jones "and" Lawrence of Arabia ". Take advantage of this walk through the ksar to admire the traditional architecture in which the kasbahs are built. We continue our road to Marrakech through the High Atlas mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Break for lunch in the middle of the Atlas Mountains. Return at the end of the afternoon to your Hotels in Marrakech.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
PRICE:.............................Contact us (Private tour).
SERVICES INCLUDED
Meet your driver at 8am at your Hotel in Marrakech and departure to the Dades valley via the Tizi n'Tichka pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas mountains. From Marrakech to Ouarzazate you can enjoy the scenic route, landscapes with changing colors depending on the light of day and Berber villages along the way. You have free time to visit the Taourirt Kasbah in Ouarzazate and have lunch on site. Then you progress towards the south-east, the green valley of Dadès and the valley of roses by the palm grove of Skoura.
Dinner and overnight at charming Guest House in the Dades valley.
Day 2: the Dades valley - the Todra gorges - the dunes of Merzouga (erg Chebbi)
After breakfast, departure at 8 am to take the road to the 1000 kasbahs, dotted with villages. 45 km further you arrive at Tineghir with its beautiful palm grove. You continue to the Todra gorge (Toghra) where you have free time to go trekking along the canyon, about 300 m high, a favorite place for climbing enthusiasts. Then you continue towards Merzouga and the erg Chebbi dune in the Sahara desert. Lunch on the way before arriving at Erfoud. Then you head to the sand dunes of erg Chebbi. You sink deeper into the desert, until the dunes appear in the middle of nowhere. Sunset on the back of a camel to get to the oasis where the camp is located. You spend the night under nomads tents or outside under the stars. You can play music and sing along with the Locals.
Dinner and Overnight at the Nomadic tent.
Day 3: Merzouga - Tazarine - Agdz - Ouarzazate
Early in the morning you wake up to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of erg Chebbi, followed by breakfast in the camp. Return to the hostel by camel trek for a quick shower. We then drive to Rissani, a small town in southern Saharan Morocco where we stop to visit a fossil workshop before continuing to the junction of the Drâa and Agdz valley then we head north towards Ouarzazate, after to have crossed the small volcanic mountains of the Atlas.
Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel in Ouarzazate.
Day 4: Ouarzazate - Aït ben Haddou - Telouet - Marrakech
After breakfast, you can enjoy a tour of the movie sets and studios located in Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of Africa". Then you visit the ksar of Aït ben Haddou, classified as universal heritage by UNESCO in 1987. Aït ben Haddou has been used to date as a backdrop for more than twenty films, including "Gladiator", "Indiana Jones "and" Lawrence of Arabia ". Take advantage of this walk through the ksar to admire the traditional architecture in which the kasbahs are built. We continue our road to Marrakech through the High Atlas mountains and the Tizi n'Tichka pass. Break for lunch in the middle of the Atlas Mountains. Return at the end of the afternoon to your Hotels in Marrakech.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS
- DURATION: .......................4 days / 4 nights.
- PERIOD:............................ All Year
- GRADE:............................. Normal trek
- PICK UP DETAILS:.............Pick up at 8:00am (from your hotel in Marrakech / Agadir / Meeting point)
- DROP OFF DETAILS:.........7-8pm at the hotel (day 4)
- ACCOMMODATION:.........Riads Moroccan Guest house (Berber house).
- FOOD & DRINKS:...............Fresh Salade & Hot meals Moroccan tagines will be provided.
PRICE:.............................Contact us (Private tour).
SERVICES INCLUDED
- English speaking local guide.
- Meals during the Tour.
- Bottled water.
- Transfers from & to your Hotel in Marrakech with private car & safe driver.
- 3 nights accommodation ae per itinerary
- Soft drinks.
- Tipping.
