Marrakech Trip Overview
Three days and an unforgettable night under the stars in the desert includes a sunset trek on camel-back to your tent in the vast Sahara sand dunes. Learn the Berber way of life and enjoy traditional Moroccan culture, cuisine and entertainment. Visits to UNESCO’s Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Film Studios and Kasbahs, Rose Valley, Todra Gorge, fossil museum and workshop, camel preserve, High Atlas mountains are included. Make lifelong memories and friendships.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Three days and an unforgettable night under the stars in the desert includes a sunset trek on camel-back to your tent in the vast Sahara sand dunes. Learn the Berber way of life and enjoy traditional Moroccan culture, cuisine and entertainment. Visits to UNESCO’s Ait Ben Haddou, Atlas Film Studios and Kasbahs, Rose Valley, Todra Gorge, fossil museum and workshop, camel preserve, High Atlas mountains are included. Make lifelong memories and friendships.
Itinerary
Day 1: Mountains and Desert
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
Travel overland on the highest road in Morocco at 2260 meters through the High Atlas range where Berber villages cling to the mountain ledges. Observe snow-capped peaks and lush valleys where fruit and nuts tree grow abundantly. Many stops for photos, refreshments and toilet.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou is a beautifully preserved fortress located next to the river on the old caravan road. Hike to the top for panoramic views of the valley and a glimpse of tribal life of age old village inhabitants.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Atlas Film Studio, Km 5, road of Marrakech BP 28, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Home to Atlas Film Studios and dubbed the “Hollywood” of Africa. Films like Gladiator, Cleopatra, and Game of Thrones were filmed here.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
We will visit the Taourirt Kasbah built by the family who controlled access to the Atlas mountains in this region and later used by the French Legionnaire during French occupation in Morocco 1912-1956.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Roses Valley, El Kelaa M’gouna N10, El Kelaa M’gouna 45800 Morocco
Pass by the beautiful valley of roses where Damascus roses are cultivated and turned into beauty products, one of Morocco’s main exports. Harvest and the Festival of Roses each May make this a nice time to visit. We’ll make a quick coffee stop and visit to the distillery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
Stunning gorges carved into the mountain make this a great place for outdoor activities like climbing, trekking and camping. We will spend an overnight in hotel before continuing to the desert. You may wish to spend the evening walking through the gorge.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Included in overnight accommodation
Accommodation included: Overnight in either Rose Valley or Dades Valley in standard hotel with breakfast included
Day 2: Sahara Desert Experience
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
We will see one of the most beautiful date palm oases in Morocco through this valley arriving in Todra gorge for a nice walk along the river between sheer rock walls. You may observe climbers in their element.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fossiles d’Erfoud, Avenue Molay Ismail Erfoud, Erfoud 52200 Morocco
Along the way we will visit ancient irrigation systems and water wells and share some tea before arriving at the fossil and dates capitol of Morocco. Learn how the Sahara was once a sea and how interesting fossils were uncovered. Continue to a camel preserve where you may wish to milk a camel, taste the camel’s milk and pet baby camels.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
The highlight of your desert expedition! Meet your camels and guide for a sunset trek into the dunes for an overnight “glamping” experience under the stars. Fantastic entertainment adds to the enchantment.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast included at hotel
• Dinner: Dinner included at overnight desert camp
Accommodation included: Overnight in desert camp. Luxury and standard lodging options available, some with private bath, toilets and hot shower.
Day 3: Return to Marrakech
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Wake at dawn to enjoy the sun rising over the Sahara dunes. Enjoy your breakfast and return via camel to meet your guide. Today is a long drive back to Marrakech for evening drop off.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Buffet breakfast included at desert camp
No accommodation included on this day.
