Marrakesh Trip Overview
Depart from Marrakech on a private tour, we cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the Tizi N’Tichka’s pass with 2260m high, continuation to Ouarzazate city, we visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Film studios, then continue cross the most beautiful road of one thousand Kasbahs, arrival to Todra Gorges. Depart to Merzouga desert, you visit the Palmeraie area which has thousands of palm trees. The next day is a complete desert day, it is absolutely worth getting up early to contemplate the most spectacular sunrise you have ever seen at the top of a dune close to the camp. Then, we will reach Khamlia village, where we will take a relaxing cup of tea meanwhile we listen to a concert of the spiritual music of Gnawa. On the final day depart toward Fes city through the middle Atlas mountains, Ziz Valley, cedar forests, monkey troupes then about 6 pm we arrive to Fes city, transfer to your Riad or Hotel, end of our services.
Additional Info
* Duration: 4 days
* Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
* Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
Depart from Marrakech on a private tour, we cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the Tizi N’Tichka’s pass with 2260m high, continuation to Ouarzazate city, we visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Film studios, then continue cross the most beautiful road of one thousand Kasbahs, arrival to Todra Gorges. Depart to Merzouga desert, you visit the Palmeraie area which has thousands of palm trees. The next day is a complete desert day, it is absolutely worth getting up early to contemplate the most spectacular sunrise you have ever seen at the top of a dune close to the camp. Then, we will reach Khamlia village, where we will take a relaxing cup of tea meanwhile we listen to a concert of the spiritual music of Gnawa. On the final day depart toward Fes city through the middle Atlas mountains, Ziz Valley, cedar forests, monkey troupes then about 6 pm we arrive to Fes city, transfer to your Riad or Hotel, end of our services.
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1 – Marrakech – Aït Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Todra Gorges
Stop At: High Atlas Mountains, 40000 Morocco
Guided tour with explanation / Stops for pictures / Enjoy the stunning Atlas mountains…
Depart from Marrakech on a private tour, we cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the Tizi N’Tichka’s pass with 2260 m high, continuation to Ouarzazate city, we visit the Kasbah Taourirt and Films studios, then continue to Dades Gorges cross the most beautiful road of one thousand Kasbahs, arrival to Todra Gorges have dinner and overnight.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Douar Ait Ben Haddou, Ait Ben Haddou 45000 Morocco
Guided walking tour with explanation / Stops for pictures / Visit a local Berber family home at the ancient fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou…
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Taourirt Kasbah, Avenue Mohammed V, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Guided walking tour inside the historical fortress with history explanation / Stops for pictures…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Atlas Film Studio, Km 5, road of Marrakech BP 28, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Guided tour about the cinema production in Morocco / Stops for pictures…
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tizi n Tichka, Imlil Village, Ouarzazate 45000 Morocco
Take memorable pictures at the highest pass in north Africa 2260 meters (7,415 ft)
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Todra Gorges
Day 2: Day 2: Todra Gorges – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga Desert
Stop At: Gargantas del Todra, Tinerhir 45800 Morocco
Guided tour / Stops for pictures / Visit and hike the beautiful Todra oasis and the huge gorges…
Morning departure to Merzouga Desert, we visit the Palmeraie area which has thousands of palm trees… Then, get to Todra Gorges visit it by walking tour arround, Continuation through Tinejdad, Erfoud then have lunch at Rissani and visit Alaouit’s first King Tomb ( Current Moroccan Royal Family ). Then we arrive to Merzouga Desert where you will enjoy a camel ride through the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi, observing the sunset over behind dunes. Night at nomadic private tent.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Guided tour / Stop for pictures / Ride a camel toward your private tent in the gold dunes of Merzouga / Spend a night over there / Get to see and watch the sunset, clear sky stars without light pollution, sunrise…
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Merzouga Desert in a private tent
Day 3: Day 3: Merzouga Desert – Nomads Families – Khamlia Village – Erg Chebbi
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Guided tour / Discover the desert by a comfortable SUV on the dunes, fossils area, lunch, activities, free time… / Listen and watch a local music band playing their local art / Spend the third night at Merzouga desert in comfy hotel with a stunning view to the dunes…
This is a complete desert day. “Sunrise Appointment”, if you are In the middle of the desert, it’s absolutely worth getting up early to contemplate the most spectacular sunrise that you have ever seen at the top of a dune close to the camp and enjoy this landscape that is a nature gift. After sunrise we return to Merzouga on the camels where a hearty breakfast is waiting for us. Then we will skirt the Erg Chebbi, great extension of sandy desert where we can find the big dune of Morocco, which has more than 250 meters high. Then, we continue by a road where we can see nomad settlements and learn their secrets and manners. Then, we will reach Khamlia Village, originally from Mali, where we will take a relaxing cup of tea meanwhile we listen to a concert of the spiritual music of Gnawa. Transfer to your luxury accommodation and free afternoon to enjoy the town or the dunes next to the hotel to see the sunset, dinner and overnight at your Hotel or at the nomadic private tent again.
Duration: 1 day
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Merzouga Desert
Day 4: Day 4: Merzouga Desert – Ziz Valley – Cedar Forests & Monkey Troupes – Fez City
Stop At: Ifrane National Park, Ifrane Morocco
Guided tour / Stops for pictures and lunch / Watch the wild monkeys in the ceder forest of the middle Atlas / Walk at the Moroccan Switzerland city called Ifrane…
After breakfast we start our last day to the north through Tafilalt palm grove, the biggest palm oasis in Morocco. Here you will see thousands of palm trees along of 20 km. This way leads us to Ziz valley.
We will stop at Midelt, just in the heart of the middle Atlas where you will have free time for lunch and rest for a while. In the afternoon we continue our way through the Cedar forests, where; if we are lucky, we will meet some Atlas monkeys. The next place we will visit Ifran city, situated in the northwestern slope of the middle Atlas mountains at 1630 meters above the water level. Its broad avenues, urban development with perfect cleanness, the green areas and its architecture make this city looks like a Swiss town. That is why it is named the Moroccan Switzerland, about 6 pm we arrive at Fez city, transfer to your Riad or Hotel, end of our services.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Medina of Fez, Fes 30000 Morocco
Arrive to Fez city / Drop off at your accommodation in Fez and end of services.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
