We follow the Drâa valley where the green palm groves stretch on a plateau and sand. We furrow desert and palm groves. On the way back, we sleep in an old kasbah from Timidarte to Agdz before joining the Atlas and Marrakech.
Key Highlights
- Marrakech, its place, its souks and its unique atmosphere - Camel trek in the dunes and Drâa oasis - Meeting with the nomads of the Sahara Desert - Cultural sights, authentic landscape and breathtaking views
Day by day
Day 01: Reception at the airport of Marrakech - Overnight at the hotel or riadWhatever your time of arrival, a member of RedaTrekMaroc welcomes you. Beforehand, all you have 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. Night at the hotel or riad in bed and breakfast formula.
Day 02: Marrakech, Ouarzazate and Tagounit - 1h30 hiking - Night under tentFrom 7:30, we leave by the road of Tichka, pass by Ouarzazate then by the road which goes along the valley of Drâa. We cross Zagora. After a lunch break, we arrive at Tagounite where we start our hike to discover an old ksar (old terracotta house). We reach the palm grove of Aït Isffoul. We stay for the night under the tent in the dunes of Bougayoir.
Day 03: Bougayoir and Tiraf - 4h30 terkking - Night under tentWe enter the palm grove to take a closer look at the ancestral irrigation system. After the lunch break, we cross the dunes. We spend the night in tents at the foot of the sandy slopes of Tiraf.
Day 04: Tiraf and Tidri - 5h hiking - Night under tentAfter breakfast, we head to the Larjam tumulus site and cross the Drâa wadi to the north (if the water level allows it). After lunch, we continue south, where we travel rocky heights, sand dunes and large Saharan areas. We continue to our next bivouac in Tidri to spend the night
Day 05: Tidri, Ouled Driss and Timidarte - 4h30 hiking and 3h30 drive - Night at a localWe cross in the west the desert on the left bank of the Drâa wadi, towards the palm grove of Ouled Driss. After our lunch break, we take the road to the palm of Timidarte where we stay in the village and sleep in a kasbah homestay.
Day 06: Timidarte, Ouarzazate and Marrakech - 1h30 hiking and 5h30 drive - Night at the hotel or riadAfter breakfast with the locals, we take advantage of the last moments in the village before taking the road to Marrakech via Ouarzazate where we stop for lunch. We take the road again by the Tichka pass. Installation at the hotel or riad in Marrakech, free dinner.
Day 07: Marrakech - Free day - Night at the hotel or riadBreakfast at your hotel or riad. Free day.
Day 08: 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. - Capacity from 2 to 15 people.
Included in the travel 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, kitchen equipment - Full board during the tour (except lunch and dinner in Marrakech) - Supervision by an English-speaking Moroccan guide - The assistance of a local team (drivers, muleteers, camel drivers, cooks)
Not included in the travel price
- Flights to Marrakech (and transport) 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"
