Marrakech Trip Overview
You will get to explore a wide range of appealing places and sites, including high Atlas mountains, fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate and Draa valley. Experience camel riding and overnight in the desert.
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, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
You will get to explore a wide range of appealing places and sites, including high Atlas mountains, fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou, Kasbah of Taourirt in Ouarzazate and Draa valley. Experience camel riding and overnight in the desert.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – High Atlas Mountains – Ait Ben Haddou – Zagora
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Begin your journey from Marrakech at 8am and head towards Ait Ben Haddou, a fortified village listed as a UNESCO heritage site since 1989, by crossing the High Atlas mountains via Tizi N’Tichka pass while you enjoy the stunning landscapes of the mountains and Berber villages along the way. During a 4-hour drive, you will have several stops for short breaks and pictures before getting to Ait Ben Haddou. After the visit of the Kasbah (old castle) and lunch, you will continue to Zagora through Anti Atlas mountains and Draa valley.
Arrive in Zagora around 17pm and ride camels for one hour into the desert of Zagora until you get to the camp where you will spend a starry night. After dinner in the camp you will enjoy a drums party around campfire (if the weather allows) held by local camp staff.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at standard camp of Zagora Desert Camp
Day 2: Zagora – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
After breakfast, drive back to Marrakech via Ouarzazate to visit the Kasbah of Taourirt (one of Morocco’s most spectacular historical legacies) and films studios. Ouarzazate is known as Africa’s Hollywood, many foreign and local movies have been filmed in the area including Gladiator, Game of Thrones, The Mummy…etc. After having lunch continue to Marrakech.
You will be expected to arrive in Marrakech at 6pm approx.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
