Marrakech Trip Overview
One of the best desert tours you may experience, as the time is enough to cover everything in the south, from the mountains to the vast Sahara desert exploring the Kasbahs, museums, gorges and valleys, as well as camel trek in the desert.
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Cross the high Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m of Altitude).
-Discover Aït Ben Haddou Ksar; UNESCO world heritage site and home for many films.
-Visit Ouarzazate city, the gate of the Sahara desert and the Hollywood of Africa.
-See the stunning Todra and Dades gorges.
-Experience camel trekking in the Sahara desert.
-Watch spectacular sunset in the Erg–chebbi
-Spend an unforgettable night in an authentic Berber camp.
-Enjoy a luxurious drive along Ziz valley, the largest valley in morocco.
-Explore Midlet and Zaida; two beautiful Berber towns in the middle atlas.
-Visit the wild monkeys in the cedar forest.
-See Moroccan Switzerland, the beautiful city of Ifrane.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
One of the best desert tours you may experience, as the time is enough to cover everything in the south, from the mountains to the vast Sahara desert exploring the Kasbahs, museums, gorges and valleys, as well as camel trek in the desert.
HIGHLIGHTS:
-Cross the high Atlas Mountains and Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2260m of Altitude).
-Discover Aït Ben Haddou Ksar; UNESCO world heritage site and home for many films.
-Visit Ouarzazate city, the gate of the Sahara desert and the Hollywood of Africa.
-See the stunning Todra and Dades gorges.
-Experience camel trekking in the Sahara desert.
-Watch spectacular sunset in the Erg–chebbi
-Spend an unforgettable night in an authentic Berber camp.
-Enjoy a luxurious drive along Ziz valley, the largest valley in morocco.
-Explore Midlet and Zaida; two beautiful Berber towns in the middle atlas.
-Visit the wild monkeys in the cedar forest.
-See Moroccan Switzerland, the beautiful city of Ifrane.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Aït Ben-Haddou – Boumalne Dades.
Pass By: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
The highest point (Tichka pass) that the road can reach with an altitude of 2260m, offering you stunning landscapes as far as the eye can admire.
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Aït Ben Haddou, the UNESCO world heritage site since 1987, this little old town located in the former route of the caravan trade between the Sahara desert and Marrakech, the Ksar is now often used as a filming location for movies such as The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. Here you will be able to have a walk and stroll in the Ksar and its Kasbahs where you will see the amazing traditional Berber architecture of the houses.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Atlas Film Studio, Km 5, road of Marrakech BP 28, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Atlas studio, the largest film studio in Morocco, where many films such as Game of Thrones, Ben Hur and Cleopatra have been filmed.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
Ouarzazate, the gate of the Sahara desert and also called Hollywood of Africa, where you will have a chance to visit the famous Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate city center is worth.
Stop At: Roses Valley, El Kelaa M’gouna N10, El Kelaa M’gouna 45800 Morocco
Kalaat M’Gouna, a small beautiful town lies on the rose valley, which is famous for its rose cooperatives, where thousands of pounds of rose petals are harvested each year to be distilled into rose water and rose oil for use in cosmetics.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight in Hotel/Riad
Day 2: Dades valley – Todra gorges – Tinjdad – Rissani – Merzouga desert.
Pass By: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Enjoy scenic views of the lush Dades valley along the way toward Dades gorges.
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
the stunning Todra gorges, the narrowest gorges in morocco, carved from the red rocks of the landscape by a river. There you will have the opportunity to walk in the famous canyon to experience the rocky world. Then drive out the gorges enjoying the panoramic views along the Todra valley
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Tinejdad, Morocco
To Tinjdad the road takes you through the Saharan regions and nomadic land, where you will be able to see goat herds and black nomadic tents. Then pass by the village of Jorf, where you will be amazed by the style of the women covered in deep black, which is an Arabic tribe that is settled here.
Pass By: Erfoud, Erfoud, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Erfoud city, known by its palm trees plantations and fossils expositions.
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Stop to see the old town of Rissani to explore its local market, which is much more local-oriented than that of Marrakech. You will find blacksmiths and woodworkers, mountains of olives and spices, and everything from housewares to electronics. There you can also visit the mausoleum of Moulay Ali-Cherif, the final resting place of the current king’s great grandfather and the founder of the current dynasty. The intricate decor on the entrance gate is reminiscent of the Bab Mansour in Meknes, while the interior courtyard has many flowers and date trees.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the camp in the Sahara Desert.
Day 3: Merzouga desert – Ziz valley – Atlas Mountains – Ifrane – Fes.
Pass By: Errachidia, Errachidia, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
You will enjoy the drive along the luxurious way on the edge of the Ziz valley, the largest valley in morocco. At the top end of the valley we will make a short break where you will enjoy the panoramic view of that contiguous date palm oasis. Then we continue the way and pass by Errachidia, the capital city of that region lies on the edge of the high atlas, offering stunning views of the mountains covered by the snow almost the whole year, and the Berber villages in the plateau between the two atlases.
Pass By: Atlas Mountains
The high atlas, offering stunning views of the mountains covered by the snow almost the whole year, and the Berber villages in the plateau between the two atlases, and through the middle atlas enjoying the way with sheep herds, donkeys and dogs owned by the Berber people of the area.
Stop At: Zaida, Zaida, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
In Zaida we will make stop for lunch, enjoying fresh barbecue in one of the many street side restaurants.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Azrou Cedar Forest, Azrou Morocco
The cedar forest, the largest in morocco, where you will always find the wild monkeys but they are used to humans and they are happy to be fed, and surprisingly well mannered.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ifrane, Ifrane, Fes-Meknes
Ifrane, a small ski resort town that is also known as the Moroccan Swiss village due to its alpine-style architecture. Here you will see yourself transferred to Europe at short notice, in fact here live Austrians, French, and wealthy Moroccans, and it’s the most expensive soil in Morocco apart from the big cities.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
