Marrakech Trip Overview
Unlike the majority of tour companies on this platform, this is 100% Private experience, NOT mixed groups.
Take this Sahara desert tour If you don’t have a long holiday in Morocco or only wish to spend a short part of your Morocco adventure on a desert trip, then this is the right tour for you.
It is the perfect short but adventure packed excursion. This tour from Marrakech takes you over the High Atlas Mountains and the famous pass of Tichka to Draa valley south.
Enjoy Stunning views at the heights across the mountains, and by making few stops you can take the most memorable photos of your group of Berber villages and valleys. You will visit the most famous kasbahs (Berber Fortresses) of Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbahs, as well as Ouarzazate’s famous film studios to photograph the film sets.
”At Comfort Travel Morocco Private Tours, we care about the privacy of our clients in the first place, the comfort and of course our best goal is their satisfaction”
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Marrakech, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi, Morocco
Unlike the majority of tour companies on this platform, this is 100% Private experience, NOT mixed groups.
Take this Sahara desert tour If you don’t have a long holiday in Morocco or only wish to spend a short part of your Morocco adventure on a desert trip, then this is the right tour for you.
It is the perfect short but adventure packed excursion. This tour from Marrakech takes you over the High Atlas Mountains and the famous pass of Tichka to Draa valley south.
Enjoy Stunning views at the heights across the mountains, and by making few stops you can take the most memorable photos of your group of Berber villages and valleys. You will visit the most famous kasbahs (Berber Fortresses) of Morocco, Ait Ben Haddou and Taourirt Kasbahs, as well as Ouarzazate’s famous film studios to photograph the film sets.
”At Comfort Travel Morocco Private Tours, we care about the privacy of our clients in the first place, the comfort and of course our best goal is their satisfaction”
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech -Tizi N’tichka – Ait Ben Haddou – Agdz – Draa Valley Zagora.
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Translated from Berber Language to English as (The Pass of Tichka) It is located at the High Atlas Mountain range with an Altitude of (2260 m – 7414 ft) As a road it is considered the highest mountain pass in Morocco, or highest road point. It offers a stunning view over the north version with its Berber villages due to its location and height. We’ll be stopping here to to take some panorama pictures in interested.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Telouet, Telouet, Souss-Massa
Telouat Berber Village is used to be the passage of the merchant caravans, which connected the desert with the large cities situated on the other side of the Atlas, and the proximity of the salt mines, made the wealth of the Pashas inhabiting Telouet.
The current kasbah was built starting in 1860 by Mohammed Ibiyet, the head of the Glaoui clan in the High Atlas. Construction took 5 years and is said to have involved some 300 craftsmen brought from many parts of Morocco, including Fes. In later years, the kasbah continued to be expanded as the family grew in power and wealth.
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah or (Berber Citadel/Fortress) where we will stop for lunch and then a guided visit of the Kasbah afterwards. It is so unique as it had become a UNESCO world heritage site since 1987, which makes it the only Kasbah that it is still in its origins.
Lots of American popular movies had been shot here, like The Gladiator, Asterix Obelix, Star Wars, Game of Thrones, The Jewel of the Nile, The last temptation of Christ and many more.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Agdz, Agdz, Souss-Massa
Agdz, also spelled Agdez, is located about 65 kilometers south of Ouarzazate,
Agdz, which means in the Berber Language “resting place,” is located along the old caravan route linking Marrakech to Timbuktu, and played an important role in the exchange of goods across the Sahara.
It is also know for it’s large amazing Palm Oasis.
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
We reach our final destination of the first day, ride your camels for about 40min to get you to your camp site to enjoy a delicious dinner at your luxury camp together with Berber men playing music under the stars.
Duration: 14 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at your Riad in Dades valley
Day 2: Zagora – Agdz – Ouarzazate – Telouat – Tizi N’Tichka – Marrakech
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
In this morning just before we leave Zagora city, we will make sure to make an important stop at the Draa Valley grove, to admire the beauty of the largest Palm Oasis in Morocco and for taking pictures as well.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Enjoy a guided visit to the Kasbah of Taourirt, a real Berber Maze where you may easily get lost without a guide.
Kasbah Taourirt is a historic fortified residence complex or kasbah.
It was first built in the 17th century by the Imzwarn, a powerful local family. More certainly, however, the kasbah was taken over and expanded by the Glaoui family in the 19th century.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cinema Studio Atlas, Km 5, BP 28 Route de Marrakech, Ouarzazate 45000, Morocco
You may stop for an optional visit to the Atlas Corporation Studios;
First Film Studio located in North Africa, the site is spread over 20 hectares and offers all necessary services and equipment for productions: exterior and interior sets, production offices, workshops, stables with trained animals and accommodation in the Oscar Hotel. Perfect for business events or festive evenings, the studios is open daily for visitors that will discover Tibetan Temple, Egyptian palaces, Kasbahs and other unusual environments
Duration: 45 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
