Marrakesh Trip Overview
The itinerary follows the old caravan route from Marrakech into the Sahara’s dunes, returning via an off the beaten track route over the majestic Atlas Mountains . No other tour packs so much diversity in just 4 days as we take in breath taking wild nature and the local culture of the Berber, Nomad people. Our route will take us past valleys, canyons, palm groves, lakes, rivers, woodlands and mountains. We will explore mysterious Ksours and kasbahs, Berber granaries and grottoes, have tea with the nomads in the Sahara, walk in the shade of palm leaves, cross the Sahara desert, uncover 12the century old Tinmel mosque and shed off the desert sand on Erg Chegaga Zagora .
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 days
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
The itinerary follows the old caravan route from Marrakech into the Sahara’s dunes, returning via an off the beaten track route over the majestic Atlas Mountains . No other tour packs so much diversity in just 4 days as we take in breath taking wild nature and the local culture of the Berber, Nomad people. Our route will take us past valleys, canyons, palm groves, lakes, rivers, woodlands and mountains. We will explore mysterious Ksours and kasbahs, Berber granaries and grottoes, have tea with the nomads in the Sahara, walk in the shade of palm leaves, cross the Sahara desert, uncover 12the century old Tinmel mosque and shed off the desert sand on Erg Chegaga Zagora .
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou Kasbah – Ouarzazate – Draa Valley – Zagora
Stop At: Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou, Souss-Massa
The guide will take you to visit The ksar Ait Benhadddou , a group of earthen buildings surrounded by high walls, is a traditional pre-Saharan habitat. The houses crowd together within the defensive walls, which are reinforced by corner towers. Ait-Ben-Haddou, in Ouarzazate province, is a striking example of the architecture of southern Morocco.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
We stop to take pictures but you still have option to see and visit Taourirt Kasbah in 30 min .
Originally built in the 19th century, the Taourirt Kasbah 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. This power and wealth made the clan one of the country’s most influential families. Its most notable member was Thami El Glaoui, also known as the Lord of the Atlas, who was the Pasha of Marakesh between 1912 and 1956.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Draa Valley, Zagora 45600 Morocco
The Draa Valley is a stunning oasis home to Berber villages, sumptuous Kasbahs, streaming sand dunes, lush green plains, snow-capped Atlas Mountains, endless stretches of palm trees and the Draa, Morocco’s largest river.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Laman Set in Draa Oasis,this characteristic Moroccan-style Riad features an outdoor pool surrounded by palm trees.
Day 2: Zagora – Tamegroute – Mhamid – Erg Chegaga
Stop At: Tamegroute, Morocco
The potteries of Tamegroute, a major artisanal activity of the Draa Valley and famous, are made according to a distant technique imported from Fez.
Thanks to the mastery of the secrets of earth and fire, the potter’s craftsmen work the turn that they operate with their feet. In this way, they make potteries which, when shaped, are put to dry in the sun and transform this earth into objects essential to everyday life.
Tamegroute is home to a famous zaouïa, founded in the seventeenth century by theologian Ahmed Ali Ansari Al Tamgrout. His son, the scholar Mohammed ben Nassir, founder of the brotherhood of the Nasiriya, rests there and his tomb is located in the enclosure of the mosque.
Visitors can enter the large courtyard of the mosque, but only Muslims have access to the zaouïa enclosure, which is now a welcome centre for pilgrims and needy or sick people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erg Chigaga، Morocco
Erg Chigaga dunes crossing different features of the desert; ‘Erg’, ‘Reg’, ‘Hammadas and oases. Erg Chigaga dunes are far away from civilization and the silence of the sand is overwhelming.
Ride your camels across the dunes and enjoy one of the most dramatic sunsets over the color changing sands dunes.
Enjoy a splendid dinner under the stars next to the campfire, while entertained by the local nomads playing local music.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: spend the night in Desert camp Erg Chegaga
Day 3: Erg Chegaga – Foum Zguid – Taznakht – Taliouine -Taroudant.
Stop At: Tazenakht, Morocco
After breakfast , depart for Taroudant (small Marrakech) by the track between the erg Chegaga and the dry bed of the Draa through Lake Iriqui , then Foum Zguid and continue by road via the capital Taznakht carpet Morocco . Stop the cooperative carpet for an explanation of the different types of carpet area . After a lunch break, back on the road to Taroudant , through the valley of Safran Taliouine then arrive at our hotel in Taroudant dinner and overnight .
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Taliouine, Taliouine, Souss-Massa
After breakfast , depart for Taroudant (small Marrakech) by the track between the erg Chegaga and the dry bed of the Draa through Lake Iriqui , then Foum Zguid and continue by road via the capital Taznakht carpet Morocco . Stop the cooperative carpet for an explanation of the different types of carpet area . After a lunch break, back on the road to Taroudant , through the valley of Safran Taliouine then arrive at our hotel in Taroudant dinner and overnight .
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Riad Dar Dzhara or Similar
Day 4: Taroudant – Tizi Ntast – Ouirgan – Marrakech
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40020 Morocco
After breakfast the mountain road. We passed through Berber villages and beautiful landscapes where we can also see goats climb argan trees . We will make stops for photos and a stop for lunch on the way . In the afternoon we get to Marrakech , drop off at Your Accommodation ,End of Our Service .
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
