1 day: Marrakech - Atlas mountains - Ait ben Hadou – Ouarzazate
In the early morning after breakfast departure of our trip toward Ouarzazate across the heights of Tichka which is considered the second big heights in Africa with more than 4000 m. high, the Berber villages with its unique geometrical shapes at the slopes of the mountains create a wonderful panoramic view. Next the arrival to Ait Ben Hadou ksar, where we will visit this categorized universal heritage from the UNESCO built in the 15th century. The trip will continue to Fint oasis, the calm and peaceful place in the middle of a rocky desert with its astonishing volcanic cliffs. A hike is highly recommended in this place, and after we will continue our trip to Ouarzazate, where we will spend the night.
2 day: Ouarzazate - Skoura - Roses valley - Dadess valley
After breakfast we'll continue our trip to Skoura where we will have a walk into the oasis for an hour or two. Next we will continue our trip among the valley of roses known by the festival of roses which is held once a year. Next stop will be on the road to Boumalne de dadess, a breathtaking place in the canyons. We will have lunch there and after we will have a two hours hiking riching the top of the gorges, that has a very similar view to the Grand Canyons in the United States. Once we reach the cliff we will have a magical view of the other gorges and villages. There we'll have the perfect place to watch the sunset and to spend the night in a Riad (special accommodation).
3 day: Dadess valley - Todraa valley & Canyons - Merzouga
Our next stop will be Tinghir, so after the breakfast we will go through the valley of Todraa with many breaks to enjoy the views. After a trek at Todraa canyons, we will have lunch and then we will head to the astonishing Merzouga dunes. At about 3:30 pm, a welcoming tea will be served. A camel ride will follow for the next 2 hours till the middle of the dunes, and the night will be in a local nomadic tent, after the outstanding view of the sunset.
4 day: Merzouga - Erissani - Nekob - Draa valley
After the sunrise, we'll leave the dunes of Merzouga to Erissani. On our way we'll have many amazing desert views, views of th ruins of many Berber villages and stop to take some pictures on our way to Nekob. We will have lunch there, and we will continue our trip to the place with a rich history and different ethnic groups, in the Draa valley oasis where we will have a walk across it. Next we will head to Agdez, where we will have a walk to discover a Souk (local market) till the sunset in the oasis.
5 day: Agdez - Ouarzazate - Marrakech
After the breakfast we'll visit the historical Kasbah of Tamnougalt which was a point of rest and station for the commercial caravans which were coming from Tombouctou to Mali. We will continue passing by Ouarzazate where we will stop for lunch and visit the Taourirt Kasbah, and we shall arrive to Marrakech in the afternoon.
English speaking driver / guide
The camel ride
Breakfasts and dinners
Transportation + fuel with A.C 4x4 wheel drive Vehicle / or with A.C minivan
Escluded: Airfare; Drinks; Tips; Fees for entrances to the monuments.
per person