Marrakesh Trip Overview
Our Moroccan Tours Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert Merzouga from Marrakech in 4 special days. Accompanied by a driver-guide fluent in English, French or Spanish, in a very air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way we will make several stops to enjoy the villages and the landscapes. This tour is private, therefore there is no strict program, you can order to stop any where along side the tour. and visit Tizi-n-Tichka, Todra Gorge, Ait Ben haddou, and ride your camel gently to and from a Saharan overnight camp.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 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 Morocco’s Atlas Mountains and Sahara Desert Merzouga from Marrakech in 4 special days. Accompanied by a driver-guide fluent in English, French or Spanish, in a very air-conditioned vehicle. Along the way we will make several stops to enjoy the villages and the landscapes. This tour is private, therefore there is no strict program, you can order to stop any where along side the tour. and visit Tizi-n-Tichka, Todra Gorge, Ait Ben haddou, and ride your camel gently to and from a Saharan overnight camp.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech. Ouarzazate, Dades Valley
Stop At: Ouarzazate, Ouarzazate, Draa-Tafilalet
First, we’ll drive towards Ouarzazate. On the way we’ll stop and enjoy the landscape with a panoramic view of tizi ntichka the Atlas Mountains. Upon arrival to Ouarzazate 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. Break for lunch.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dades Gorges, R704 Atlas Mountains, Boumalne Dades 45350 Morocco
Dades Valley is scattered with oases, palm groves and elaborate kasbahs. The valley itself is made lush and green by the Dades River, which rises from the High Atlas Mountains before emptying into Morocco’s largest river, Draa. The water of Dades provide life for a variety of almond, fig, walnut and birch trees on the valley floor offering a spectacular contrast to the earthen-colored rocky formations rising from the valley floor. In order to spend the night in a lovely Guesthouse along Dades River.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at hotel in Gorges Dades
Day 2: Boulmane Dades, Gorges Todra, Tinejdad, Merzouga
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
On the following morning, we will have a tempting breakfast. Then, start moving towards Gorges Todra.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Todgha Gorge, R 703 near the town of Tinerhir, Tinerhir 45520 Morocco
We will entertain with orange high cliffs of Todra Gorges. The peaks rise up to 980 feet (300 meters) above the Todra, which meanders from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. The river has since dried up, leaving only the imagination to picture the powerful natural forces that once carved this region Afterward, we will take a break for lunch in local restaurant. Leave Todra towards Tinjdad.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Tinejdad, Morocco
At the entrance to Tinejdad, we will visit the most famous tradition berber place which is ksar El Khorbat, built at the end of the 19th century, has kept its architecture and the atmosphere of yesteryear that inhabits it.
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Upon arrival to hotel’s Merzouga, and after a welcoming tea. You will ride your Camel gently to the desert camp set between the desert golden dunes. Overnight accommodation in a tent and dinner under blanket of stars. Furthermore; around the camp fire with some local music played live by the local camp team, spend the night in a comfortable camp in the middle of the dunes.
Duration: 15 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at Desert Camp in Merzouga
Day 3: Merzouga. Rissani, Kelaa Mgouna, Ait Ben Haddou
Stop At: Merzouga, Merzouga, Draa-Tafilalet
Early morning, we’ll enjoy Sun rising in the desert of Merzouga by camel riding back to our hotel for delicious Breakfast & shower.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rissani, Rissani, Meknes-Tafilalet Region
Return back to Ait Ben Haddou passing through Rissani stopping to discover the culture of this town visiting Zawiya Moulay Ali Ash-Sharif established to honor Alawite dynasty founder. Once you are refreshed, you willhead out of the desert for a drive to Ait Benhaddou.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: El Kelaa M’gouna, El Kelaa M’gouna, Souss-Massa
Morocco’s most romantic town. This town constitutes an economic and social center for the region, for its very animated nature. Kalaa M’Gouna is most known for the “Roses Festival” which takes place in the city every year in May. break for lunch. Continue our journey to Ait Ben Haddou.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Upon arrival to hotel’s Ait Ben Haddou, and after a welcoming tea. You have a pool inside hotel. Then you will take a delicious dinner meal after that you can stay relaxing in your comfortable hotel.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: One night at hotel in Ait Ben Haddou
Day 4: Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, Tizi ntichka Marrakech
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
On the last day after breakfast in the Auberge. We’ll visit 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. Leave Ait Ben Haddou towards Marrakech.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Marrakech, Marrakech, Marrakech-Safi
Continue our journey via the High Atlas to Marrakech, 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.
