Visit kasbahs, valleys, oases and dunes of the great south of Morocco
Key Highlights
Key highlights - Ait Ben Haddou, fortified village, UNESCO World Heritage Site - Drâa Valley, one of the largest oases in Morocco - Camel ride in the desert - Bivouac in the desert of the Sahara - Meeting Nomads and discovering their way of life
Day by day
Day 01: Reception at the airport of Marrakech - Night at the hotel in B&B Upon your arrival, Reda welcomes you. Beforehand, all you need to do is specify your flight details: arrival time, origin and flight number. In the case of delay, it is imperative to report it by SMS. Overnight at hotel in standard bed and breakfast package.
Day 02: Marrakech, Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou (178 km) - Overnight half board in a traditional kasbah hotel We leave from Marrakech to Ouarzazate via the Tizi n'Tichka pass in the High Atlas (2,260 m above sea level). We stop for lunch in the village of Telouet and visit the kasbah Pasha Glaoui. We leave towards the kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We visit the fortified city of Ait Ben Haddou, a striking example of traditional southern Moroccan architecture, located on the side of a hill at the top of which was a collective loft (an agadir). We return to the Kasbah Hotel on the Ounila Valley for dinner and overnight.
Day 03: Ait Ben Haddou, Ouarzazate and Boulmane Dadès (148 km) - Overnight half board a Berber hotel After our breakfast at the hotel, we take the road to Ouarzazate. We stop to visit one of the movie studios of the city. We admire the passage Kasbah Taourirt which houses a palace of the nineteenth century with a view of a rocky landscape often staged in the movies. We are now heading to the valley of roses and the Dades Valley, famous for its green colors and gorges. We dine and spend the night in the Dades Gorges in a typical hotel.
Day 04: Boulmane Dades, Tinghir Tinejdad Erfoud and Merzouga (258 km) - Overnight half board After breakfast at the hotel, we drive along the Dades Valley to reach the city center and return to the road to Tinghir. We stop to admire the Gorges du Toudra, very frequented by climbers for their equipped walls and many still virgins. We take the road to Tinejdad for lunch. We cross the huge oasis to reach the villages of Erfoud and Hassilabeid and arrive at Merzouga. We sit at the hotel near the dunes for dinner and overnight.
Day 05: Merzouga and Erg Chebbi - Camel ride in the desert - Overnight in half-board tent Our morning begins with a walk in the dunes before leaving by car to visit the village of Khamlia where live families of Gnaouas. We have lunch on the spot then return to the hotel to meet the team of camel drivers waiting for us. We ride camels and begin our walk in the desert to join our bivouac. On arrival, our guests do not derogate from Moroccan hospitality and offer us a traditional tea and a snack. After sunset, we savor our dinner in the desert and spend the night in tents.
Day 06: Merzouga, Rissani, Alnif and Agdz (304 km) - Overnight half board at a guest house For the brave, the morning begins with the contemplation of the sunrise on the dunes. After our breakfast, we leave Merzouga to Rissani where we have a lunch break. We take the road towards Alnif to the oasis of Agdz. We settle in the guest house to dine and spend the night.
Day 07: Agdz, Ouarzazate Taddart and Marrakech (270 km) - Overnight at the riad in B&B We begin our return to Marrakech after breakfast. We stop at Taddart for lunch and arrive in Marrakech in the afternoon. Installation at the riad in the heart of the medina, near the Jemaa el-Fna square. Free evening.
Day 08: Visit of the city of Marrakech - Night at the riad in B&B The morning is dedicated to the visits of the main monuments of the city. The lunch consists of tajine or skewers, or other dishes according to your desires is in a traditional restaurant of the medina. We continue our visit in the souks. Free evening.
Day 09: Transfer to the airport according to the time of your airport meeting
To note For various reasons (weather for example), your guide may need to review the program, if necessary, for the smooth running of your trip.
Included in the travel price
Included in the trip price - Transfers required for normal travel - Accommodation as described in double room and double tent - Camping and kitchen equipment: mess tent, kitchen tent, sleeping tent, thick foam mattress and kitchen equipment - Full board during the tour (except lunch and dinner in Marrakech) - Supervision by an English-speaking Moroccan graduate guide - The assistance of a local team (drivers, muleteers, camel drivers, cooks)
Not included in the travel price
Not included in the trip price Flights to Marrakech (and transport to airport) and return from Marrakech - Cancellation / interruption of stay / loss of luggage insurance and assistance - Meals in Marrakech, lunch and dinner - Drinks - All tips to: guide, drivers, muleteers and camel drivers - All that is not indicated under the heading "Included in the trip price"
