We will start this tour from Marrakech to Merzouga through the High Atlas mountains via Ouarzazate. Takes you on a breathtaking expedition in the southern of Morocco through the Mountains of High Atlas with its berber villages This tour will allow you to enjoy much of the attractions on each places we visit the UNISCO World Heritage site, Kasbahs . Ouarzazate “the Hollywood of Africa” and stop for pictures next largest studio in Africa “Atlas studio”. Taourirt Kasbah, Palm Groves, Roses Valley, dades valley, down to Merzouga desert, Camel trekkin. Overnight in a berber tents at the middle of the dunes, tour around Erg chebbi for see Nomads . berber villages , we’ll take back in the other way to Marrakech via berber twons Alnif, Nkob, Agdz, Kasbah Tamnougalt, Dra valley, Ouarzazate. Down to Marrakech.
1st Day : Marrakech – Tizi N’Tichka – Ait Benhaddou – Ourzazate – dades Valley .
After we met at the place that we had agreed upon. We will start to travel over the stunning High Atlas mountains through Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude), we will stop to enjoy impressive landscaps and visit the the Argan oil cooperative. After lunch at a local restaurant we will have the afternoon to visit UNISCO World Heritage site, Ait Ben Haddou. We will depart to Dades valley for dinner and accommodation in a traditional hotel or riad.
2nd day : Dades Valley – Todra Gorge – Tinghir – Erfoud – Merzouga Erg Chebbi
After breakfast in the hotel, drive back through the Valley to see the amazing rock formation “the monkey toes”, and the still-standing 19th century Kasbah of Ait Yul. Leaving the Dades valley towards Tinghir and Todra Valley you’ll the panoramic views of the old mud berber villages overlooking the valley. Arriving at th Gorge you’ll walk under the 300m high red cliff, where many rock-climbers come to enjoy their preferred sport. Continuing our trip to Touroug where we’ll have lunch,then towards Erfoud and Rissani afterwards. we’ll leave for the Village of Merzouga You’ll be welcomed with a glass of mint tea befor you check into your accommodation.
3rd Day : Merzouga – berber Families –Merzouga – (camel Ride & Night in Sahara )
After breakfast in the hotel we’ll start your explorative journey of the area, visiting the ‘Berber village of blacks’ originally slaves from Sudan … to experience their music and lifestyle. Not far away there’s the lake of Merzouga with its bird populations, including flamingos. You may also like to visit the nomad wire hous where many berber handicrafts are priced lower than in the big cities. On the afternoon you will mount your caml man, to explore inside the mysterious sand-sea of the Erg-Chebbi. Here you’ll spend your first night under the stars, or if you prefer. Spend the night in the camp. Dinner and breakfast.
4th Day : Merzouga – Rissani – Alnif – N’kob – Agdez – Ouarzazate
After seeing the sunrise in desert and after breakfast. We start our journey to Ouarzazate trough the Berber villages, Alnif, Tazarine, Agdez, Dra valley, we arrive to Ouarzazate.
5th Day : Ouarzazate –– High Atlas Mountains – Marrakech
Leaving Ouarzazate in the morning. We will cross the high Atlas Mountains via the highest road pass in Morocco Tizi N Tichka 2260m high offering impressive views of valley, nearby and arriving to Marrakech in evening.
What’s included:
- Private Transport/air-conditioned
- Driver/Guide (Multilingual)
- Car fuel
- 3 Nights in Hotel or Riad (Dinner & breakfast)
- 1 Night in desert camp (Dinner & breakfast )
- Camel Ride in desert
- Sandboarding in Dunes
What’s Not Included:
- Drinks and Lunches
- Flight Tickets
- Entrances Tickets
- Hotel in Marrakech
In case you want to modify any of these tours, just be in contact with us beforehand and we will make it happen.