Discovery of pre-Saharan habitats and routes along the rivers and the desert of Morocco.
Key Highlights
Key highlights - Ait Ben Haddou, fortified village World Heritage site - Valley of the roses - Sublime landscapes and oases - Meeting of locals
Day by day
Day 01: Marrakech, Ait Ben Haddou, Skoura, Galaa M'gouna, Dadès and Todgha gorges We leave Marrakech in the morning by the road to Ouarzazate. We pass by the Tichka pass (2260 m), then we take the road that leads to Ait Ben Haddou crossing Berber villages of the Atlas. We visit Ait Ben Haddou, the most beautiful representation of Ksar, a fortified village built according to the pre-Saharan tradition. This site is World Heritage by UNESCO since 1987. We go to Ouarzazate for lunch. We continue our journey by crossing a track for 20 km and reach the palm grove of Skoura. We visit the magnificent kasbah of Amridil. We leave in the direction of Galaa M'gouna the city of roses, crossing the Berber villages. We stop to discover the discovery of the water of roses via a still. We take a track to the Dades gorges in Boumalne. We take the opportunity to admire the Todgha Gorge and green gardens. It often happens to meet nomads and their flocks of goats on the way. We dine and spend the night in the gorge.
Day 02: Gorges Todgha, Erfoud, Rissani and Merzouga We leave by taking the road of Erfoud famous for its fossilized marbles. We pass by Rissani, former capital of Tafilalet. We are heading towards the desert of Merzouga. Arrived at the foot of the dunes, we continue our camel ride for two hours to reach our camp located in the middle of Erg Chebbi. We enjoy the sunset sipping a mint tea. Dinner is followed by an animation. We spend the night under the tent or under the stars.
Day 03: Merzouga, Tazzarine, Agdez and Marrakech We leave the desert of Merzouga towards Tazzarine, through the desert and mountainous landscapes. We follow the oases and kasbahs to the Drâa Valley through n'koub, Tansikht. We go down to the green wadi Drâa in Agdez. We cross the earthen villages and green cultures going up Draa to Ouarzazate. We have lunch and leave for Marrakech.
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"
