Explore the old medina of Marrakech, UNESCO listed, travel to the Atlas Mountains meet the locals and learn about the Berber culture and customs. Overnight in the Sahara Desert Berber camp, ride the camels across the dunes, walk in the oases and villages to discover the complex irrigation system of local tribes.
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Welcome to Morocco and the start of your marvelous journey! Arrive into Marrakech Airport and we transfer you to your hotel close to the Medina . Spend the remains of the day at leisure. A possibility to go out and see the famous Dejmaa el Fna Square. In the evening it gets busy and bustling life; snake charmers, orange juice sellers, food stalls and story tellers that all inhabit the big square, and provide the entertainment and tasty foods for the whole evening.
Riad HOTEL
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Local Rating: Standard Riad
Meals: none provided
Today is your chance to see and taste Marrakech. The guided tour starts in the morning and takes you around the old part to discover the old palaces, madrassas and the souks of thousands of shops; through the winding streets full of colours and spicy aromas. Time goes by visiting the Koutobia gardens and contemplate the biggest mosque in Marrakech which dates back to 12th century; KOUTOUBIA MOSQUE, then arrive at the famous Square Dejmaa el Fna which is inhabited by snake charmers, henna artists, food stalls and story tellers, it is best seen in the evening. Spend the afternoon free or possibly visit the Exotic Gardens of Majorelle.
Riad HOTEL
Our rating: superior
Local Rating: Standard Riad
Meals: none provided
The guide and transportation arrives early at the hotel today to head to the south from the flat plain of Haouz across the High Atlas Mountains up to the pass of Tizi n Tichka, along the twisty roads with magnificent views and landscapes. En route to Ouarzazate we visit the UNESCO World heritage listed site, Ait Benhadou KASBAH, an ancient fortified city. Of course the inevitable stop in HOLLY WOOD of North Africa, Ouarzazate, to visit its famous film studios before you get to Skoura Oasis where you spend the night, enjoy its silence at night and birds chanting in the gardens.
Our rating: superior
Local Rating: Standard Guest house
Meals: Dinner
Today we drive on the road of one thousand Kasbahs and observe the beauty of the Berber architecture. Arriving at Kalaa Mgona, the valley of roses, you will see rose water production in a distillery and if it is May then you could pick up some roses from the fields. The adventure continues across the little villages of Dades Valley, stopping each time for the stunning views of the rock formation in the Dades Gorge. Getting to Tinghir you will have time for a short walk in the oasis, after that it will be time for some local food before you carry on to the highest canyon in Morocco, Todra Gorge, almost there! for the overnight stay in Tamtatoucht village.
This morning we will cross the mountainous landscapes of Jbel Saghro and along the route there are khatarat, the ancient wells dug by the nomads of the south to assure the transport of water through the desert to oases, now dry. We stop for lunch in Errissani and perhaps try Madfouna, Moroccan pizza, which is one the most popular dishes to be served. Then last 30 minutes drive before you get to the edge of the dunes of Ergg Chebbi, meet the Camel team and enjoy a glass of tea before you take 1h30 camel ride across the spectacular dunes of Merzouga. Stop for the sun set view on the way before you get to the Berber camp where you overnight and live an amazing desert night experience. You can try your knowledge of star gazing after dinner and enjoy a camp fire and Saharan music.
Today we leave the camp early in the morning and stop to climb up a big dune for the sun rise then head back to the hotel for breakfast and a shower. We leave the Erg Chebbi behind, but we have unforgettable memories as we drive through Alnif and Nkoub Valleys stopping each time for fantastic picturesque villages and oases. Lunch stop in Nkoub village and continue to Agdz, where the market of dates takes place on October, contemplate the Draa Valley and River and the start of the Atlas. Here is the longest river in Morocco, 1,000 kilometers (680 mi). Overnight in Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of North Africa.
After breakfast we head back to Marrakech for our last celebratory dinner
Sadly everything has an end and so your journey, we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.