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During a one-week itinerary, you will have an authentic exposure to splendid landscapes and rural areas the southern Morocco, all characterized by their majesty, mountain passes, valleys, Gorges, and mountain ranges that are rich with minerals, desert, the still magnificent architecture of mud kasbahs and Ksours in different regions. Break off the tour with the last day's visit to Marrakech.
8 days/ 7 nights
From Marrakech
Private
Any time
Explore the beautiful valley of roses and palm groves of Kelaat Mgouna – Be astonished by the sun setting over the dunes of Erg Chebbi – blend in with Sahraoui people and dance under a starry sky after tasting the very local regional meals with tea mint – Ride a camel in the desert – Spend the night in a very comfortable Camp - Visit an old Koranic library and pottery workshops in the Tamgroute – Try a local lunch and explore the UNESCO heritage Kasbahs of Ait Benhaddou that was used as setting for many famous movies - Uncover the natural wonders of Dades and Todgha gorges - Walk in Rissani Souk and see the ruins of the medieval Sijilmassa and Boughafer mountain range – Have a guided visit of the Djemaa el Fna market square in Marrakech.
After arriving and checking out of Marrakech airport, meet our team and you will be carried to your hotel to have your first local dinner in the country.
Get in your 4x4 vehicle and kick off the drive from Marrakech towards the enchanting valley of roses. To get there, first, you will travel across the highest Mountain pass in Morocco Tizi n`Tichka (2660 m above sea level) down to the impressive Kasbah Telouat continuing via the old caravan route to the movie set and the UNESCO heritage site Kasbah Ait Benhaddou. Have lunch before you have some time walking in its winding streets to the top to enjoy a whole other view. Go on through Ouarzazate and Skoura and the spectacular road of thousand of Kasbahs driving all the way up the high Atlas via Dades valley and down to anti-Altas to El Klaa M`gouna. The latter will be a point from which you take a path along the valley and some Berber villages until you reach your hotel for the night, relax and have dinner and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Relish with a leisure walk in M`Goune valley before you hit the road to Ait Oudinar to break the journey with lunch. Afterwards, take a steep road to an altitude of 2800 m Steep through mountain passes, and via the villages of M'semrir and Tamtetoucht you reach Dades gorges and then Toghda gorges with breathtaking rocky hills that reach 300m high. Then, arrive at Tinghir for the night.
Today set out from Tinghir on your south journey via Tinejdad, Erfoud, and Rissani – built near the legendary Sijilmassa, it is a market town very known for the dates- in the direction of the desert. Have lunch at leisure, you follow the sandy yellowish road to Merzouga. Once at the spot, hop on the back of your camel, and ride the Sahara while sunset laying over the dunes, after you arrive at the camp, you will be welcomed by a traditional mint tea. Feast on a locally made dinner around a campfire, dance on drums and singings of the nomads under a sky of thousands of stars, a night surely will never be forgotten.
Rise the earliest to seize the moment to watch an unparalleled sunset in the desert. Enjoy breakfast, and we head out towards Zagora crossing all of Tafilalet, which is historically known as Sijilmasa, and via the mineral-rich mountain range of Boughafer until you wind up in Alnif, Tazzarine then Nkob where you can have lunch at leisure. In the afternoon, continue on the roadway to Darra Valley down to Zagora
Leave Zagora behind and set off towards M`hamid crossing Tamgroute, which once was a religious Islamic centre that is still represented in an old Koranic library that contains some priceless medieval manuscripts, the town is also known for its pottery workshops specialising in unique green pottery. After having lunch in M`hamid, ride the back of a camel and ride your way through the amazing dunes of Erg Lihoudi, stop, stare and admire the sunset, taste the spot with a Berber mint tea, enjoy dinner and overnight in your camp.
Jump in your 4x4 vehicle towards Marrakech crossing Tichka mountain pass. Once you reach the ochre city, rest in your Riad and go visit the old medina while the sun is setting over the World heritage site Jamaa El Fna Square, a melting pot that welcomes snake charmers, storytellers, musicians, and more. Tonight, have the chance to be a part of Marrakech charm.
Based on your flight departure time, you can use some free time for more exploration, then your private airport transfer will be arranged accordingly, and you will be assisted until you board the flight back home. Otherwise, you can extend your stay in Marrakech.
Round private transfers from/to the airport
Air-conditioned vehicle with a driver (gas included)
5 nights in a charming authentic hotel or Riad
2 nights in desert camp in Merzouga
Camel ride
Stay and tourism promotion taxes
Half-board basis with dinner the 1st day to breakfast on the 8th day
our support and assistance
Flights
Lunches
Drinks
Tips
The price is based on 4 or more travellers
Departure is guaranteed starting from 2 people
Your booking must be made and confirmed at least 2 weeks in advance
While you are making the booking, we request that you pay a 30% deposit of the total payment either by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer. The remaining balance is to be paid on site only in cash. If you prefer to pay the total amount by credit card, PayPal or a bank transfer, you have to do so one month before your arrival in Morocco.
Preferably, you bring a bag that can carry 20kg maximum and a backpack for your personal items for easy access for the day.
Once you book your tour, one of our agents will arrange and communicate the time and meeting point. We will either meet you at the airport after you arrive, or we will pick you up from your accommodation on the departure day of your tour.
Departures are guaranteed starting from 2 travelers. It is simple and easy to book, you contact us by filling out the request form of the quote, then within 24 hours, we will send you a detailed quote along with steps to follow to make the reservation.
We advise you to bring light and soft (cotton) clothes, plus a short jacket, raincoat (During spring season) as well as a comfortable pair of sneakers.
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