Marrakech Trip Overview
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N’Tichka
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
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
Cross the fantastic Views of High Atlas Mountains with its pass of Tizi N’Tichka
Explore the old Telouet Kasbah together with a local guide
Visit the legendary world heritage site of Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbah
Explore Todra Gorges and Dades Gorges
Ride a camel in Erg Chebbi to reach your desert camp
Spend the night at a Luxury Desert camp
Visit a local Berber family and learn about Nomadic life in the southern Morocco
Itinerary
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Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. We can stop in a local co-operative run by women who extract the Argan oil from the trees and discover how it is processed into cooking oil and cosmetics. You can taste and buy the products if you like.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
After your lunch break in a typical restaurant in Aït-Ben-Haddou or Ouarzazate, you can visit the old kasbah of Ouarzazate named Taourirt or have a look at the movie museum just on the other side of the road.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Continue your journey through the Valley of Roses to the Dades Valley, where we stay overnight.
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
After breakfast, we continue along the road of the Kasbahs to the Todra Gorges. The river Todra has formed these enormous and impressive stone walls over thousands of years. This is a great opportunity to take photos and go for a short walk in the gorges.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
After lunch along the way it is time for the desert! Upon arrival in Merzouga, you have time to rest a bit in the lodge where you can put your luggage. Meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel. After arriving at the Sahara Desert Camp, you can climb the high dunes and enjoy the incredible views while the sun sinks below the horizon. Settle in your private tent and drink some mint tea before the traditional dinner is served. You can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Today, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel or 4×4 for the ride back to Merzouga.
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop at different sites to take some pictures of this beautiful valley and its river, the longest one in Morocco.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Middle Atlas, Skoura M’Daz Morocco
After lunch along the way, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains.
