Marrakech Trip Overview
Visit the most spectacular landscapes of Morocco on this private exclusive luxury tour. From the astonishing, winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains, through multi coloured canyons, cliffs, palm oasis and charming valleys to the majestic dunes of the great Sahara. Relax and unwind travelling through the most iconic places, following ancient caravan routes, indigenous nomadic trails and major historical locations listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site. This trip is one of a kind, tailor made to your needs, packed with breathtaking viewing spots, charming landscapes, locally made food and a chance to be a part of local communities and their daily lives. A true, warm cultural connection you’ll never forget!
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Visit the most spectacular landscapes of Morocco on this private exclusive luxury tour. From the astonishing, winding roads of the High Atlas Mountains, through multi coloured canyons, cliffs, palm oasis and charming valleys to the majestic dunes of the great Sahara. Relax and unwind travelling through the most iconic places, following ancient caravan routes, indigenous nomadic trails and major historical locations listed on UNESCO World Heritage Site. This trip is one of a kind, tailor made to your needs, packed with breathtaking viewing spots, charming landscapes, locally made food and a chance to be a part of local communities and their daily lives. A true, warm cultural connection you’ll never forget!
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech => Ait Benhaddou => Nkob
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Our driver will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning, 8am. Start your journey driving towards the High Atlas Mountains. After passing the picturesque views, our first stop will be at a view point Tizi N Tichka (2260m high) the highest point of Atlas Mountains accessible by car, with panoramic views of the breathtaking landscape with Berber villages.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
At midday you’ll arrive to the famous fortified city of Ait Benhaddou – the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present day Morocco. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Benhaddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings and many more.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
Start your journey in the morning driving towards the High Atlas Mountains. After passing the picturesque views, our first stop will be at a view point Tizi N Tichka (2260m high) the highest point of Atlas Mountains accessible by car, with panoramic views of the breathtaking landscape with Berber villages. At midday you’ll arrive to the famous fortified city of Ait Benhaddou – the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech in present day Morocco. Travel back in time with our local official guide taking you around the kasbah. The Ksar of Aït-Benhaddou is a striking example of southern Moroccan architecture. Listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site, it has also been the backdrop for many Hollywood productions. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings and many more. The journey then continues through the beautiful southern landscape of black canyons and cliffs, home to ancient Berber tribes of Ait Atta. The palm groves and henna fields are stretching along the horizon as we drive through multiply mudbrick ksars (fortified villages) surrounded by charming palm oasis. The area has its ancestral importance and its key role in the caravan trade route with Timbuktu. In the evening our journey will end in the charming town of Nkob. One of Morocco’s best-kept secrets, this Berber oasis is where you can still find traditional craftsmen at work. Enjoy the traditional locally made dinner and an evening of Berber music at your accommodation overlooking astonishing palm grooves.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner at your Nkob accommodation
Accommodation included: Overnight in palm oasis hotel in Nkob.
Day 2: Nkob => Erg Chebbi => Sahara Desert
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
After breakfast in the charming surroundings of palm oasis, we will head on south towards various desert towns, famous for its palm dates and henna fields, also a starting point of the ancient trading caravans route crossing the Sahara. Our drive to Merzouga desert will be filled with lush green palm oasis and dramatic desert landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
The adventure continues after arriving to the hotel in the Sahara where you prepare for a camel trek to view a Sahara sunset. Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the desert and chase the light and colour of the sand when climbing dunes. Guided by the local herders you will ride through the majestic dunes of the Great Sahara. Before spending a night in traditional nomads tents you will be served a delicious dinner followed by live Berber music around the campfire.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the pal oasis hotel in Nkob.
• Dinner: Dinner in the Luxury Desert Camp in Sahara.
Accommodation included: Overnight in the luxury Sahara desert camp
Day 3: Erg Chebbi => Todgha Gorge
Stop At: Erg Chebbi Dunes, Morocco
Early morning start we will go camel riding and watch the sun rising over the great Sahara. Our journey then will continue to the hotel for locally made breakfast.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
After locally made lunch in the beautiful huge rocky cliffs continue your journey passing the old Berber villages and stop at the major viewpoints to inhale the majestic landscapes. Your journey then continues to Dades Valley, through astonishing landscape of palm oasis, along the ancient caravan trading route. The landscapes of red coloured canyons formed by the Dades River includes astonishing gorges and spectacular winding roads. The most famous canyon road – Tisdrin, a Berber name that means stairs, is located on the mountain range of Anti-Atlas between the oasis of Boumalne Dades and Msemrir, a mountainous small village. Stop and enjoy the view of one of the most winding roads in the world, while having Moroccan mint tea at the beautiful café-restaurant overlooking the canyons. Charming Dades Valley will be our overnight accommodation, with locally made dinner and evening of traditional Berber music.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
After locally made breakfast, the journey continues to Todgha canyons. A scenic drive through the multi-coloured walls of the gorges and historic kasbahs. The Todgha Gorge is one of the most impressive canyons in the world. These rocks formations range up to 500 meters and stretches 160 km (100 mi) from Ouarzazate to the east of Tineghir.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in the nearby desert hotel
• Dinner: Dinner in your accommodation in Dades Valley
Accommodation included: Overnight in the charming Dades Valley
Day 4: Dades Valley => Marrakech
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
After locally made breakfast in the charming surroundings of Dades Valley, we will continue our journey north to the ancient town of Ourzazate. Our local official guide will take you to discover this beautiful town. Nicknamed The door of the desert, Ourzazate is chiefly inhabited by Berber-speakers, who constructed many of the kasbahs (locally known as: iɣeṛman) and buildings for which the area is known. You’ll have a chance to visit the most impressive kasbah – Taourirt. Originally built in the 19th century, it was owned by the el Glaoui clan, a family that had a powerful stronghold of one of Morocco’s most significant southern caravan routes to West Africa.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Atlas Film Studio, Km 5, road of Marrakech BP 28, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
After delicious locally made lunch, you’ll be taken on tour to the famous Atlas Film Studio in Ourzazate, the world’s largest film studio. Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include The Mummy, Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven, Babel, Game of Thrones, Vikings and many more
Films and TV series that have used the services of the studio include:
The Mummy
Gladiator
Kingdom of Heaven
Babel
Game of Thrones
Vikings
and many more
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roses Valley, El Kelaa M’gouna N10, El Kelaa M’gouna 45800 Morocco
The journey back to Marrakech will continue through astonishing landscape along the way. You will be stopping at various points to truly immerse in the beautiful surroundings. Locally made lunch will be prepared in the spectacular Roses Valley with the views of the colourful landscape. Before reaching your final destination of the journey, you’ll, yet again, have a chance to admire the stunning views of this magnificent colourful landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast in your accommodation in Dades Valley
• Lunch: Locally made lunch in the Roses Valley
No accommodation included on this day.
