Marrakesh Trip Overview
Our Moroccan Tours offers tow specials days of the adventure deep into the Moroccan countryside on a rugged excursion from Marrakech. Zagora is known as the gate of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. It sits at the foot of Anti-Atlas Mountains and on the shore of the Draa Valley. Although many tourists don’t choose the Zagora oasis for their travel plans, it’s a destination in its own right. It boasts a few signs of modernization, and is a great place to experience the traditional Moroccan life, the breathtaking scenery, and the unique sites of the region.
Additional Info
* Duration: 2 days
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Our Moroccan Tours offers tow specials days of the adventure deep into the Moroccan countryside on a rugged excursion from Marrakech. Zagora is known as the gate of the Sahara Desert in Morocco. It sits at the foot of Anti-Atlas Mountains and on the shore of the Draa Valley. Although many tourists don’t choose the Zagora oasis for their travel plans, it’s a destination in its own right. It boasts a few signs of modernization, and is a great place to experience the traditional Moroccan life, the breathtaking scenery, and the unique sites of the region.
Itinerary
Day 1: Ait Ben Haddou, Draa Valley, Zagora Desert
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
On this tour, first delve into the high passes and lush valleys of the Atlas Mountains we’ll pass through the great mountains of tizi ntichka. On the way we stop and enjoy the landscape with a panoramic views of tizi ntichka. We continue our excursion until we reach Ait Ben haddou to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. The largest Kasbah in Africa. This beautiful Kasbah is a fortified Ksar (Royal Palace) with impressive buildings and spectacular mud houses. The majestic Ait Ben Haddou gives a perfect example of the marvelous ancient Arab-architecture. Break for lunch. Leave Ait Ben Haddou towards Draa valley
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
We’ll explore Draa valley is beautiful oasis supports light agriculture, including the cultivation of pomegranates and dates. Draa valley is famous as the date basket of Morocco. It grows more than 18 varieties. Fruit trees and vegetables are the main crops but henna is also a well-known product of the region. The agriculture is very labour-intensive because it takes place on terraced fields. Seguias (small canals) transport the water from the river to the fields. Like some other ancient Berber oases in North Africa (Siwa, Kufra, Ouargla) the Draa valley was known for its qatarra, a sophisticated system of underground irrigation canals.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
We’ll explore the desert town of Zagora. In the end of the first day with a ride your camel gently to Berber desert camp, where you’ll spend the night and recharge for the next day.
Duration: 16 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at Desert Camp with bathroom & shower
Day 2: Ouarzazate, Marrakech
Stop At: Zagora, Zagora, Souss-Massa
After having breakfast at the camp, you will ride the camels back to Zagora. Continue our jouney to Ouarzazate “city of movies”
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
We’ll explore the high walls of Ouarzazate. We will introduce you to its colorful Souks and authentic buildings before heading to its Tremendous Film Studios. You will have an opportunity to visit film studios and even enjoy a lunch or Aita coffee at the studio cafe hotel. When visiting Ouarzazate, very often there is a chance to see international and even Hollywood film crews shooting a movie. Films such as Lawrence of Arabia (1962), The Living Daylights (1987), The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator (2000), Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Kundun (1997), Legionnaire (1998), Hanna (2011), and Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) were shot there. Also, we’ll visit Kasbah Taourirt is one of the most impressive of its kind in Morocco. Kasbah Taourirt was considered the largest Kasbah in Morocco and today is classified as a historical monument giving tribute to the Glaoui. Taourirt is one of the most beautiful Kasbahs in Morocco. In the past, it was a strategic location controlled by the Glaoui for the Saharan Caravan Route to West Africa. During the tour, we have a lot of things to see and to do during your day.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
At the last stop would be The Red Marrakech, where your trip ends at the starting point. Then we will drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 5 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
