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Explore the depth culture of Berber life

8 Days Explore the depth culture of Berber life. (5)
from/per person € 480
  • 8 Days
  • 5 Likes
  • 12 Destinations
  • Allowed

Description

This 9 days Sahara desert Tour, start from Marrakech to the Marzouga then Zagoura

private tour presents the most popular destinations of the southeast of Morocco at a relaxing and comfortable pace

On this tour you will explore the diversity of the natural features of Morocco

And learn more about Imazghen people and more about the Imazighen Culture

What's include

  • TRANSPORT: 4x4, Private vehicle
  • ACCOMMODATION: luxury Camp (1 night), Hotel (4 nights), Riad (2 nights)
  • MEALS: 8 breakfasts, , 7 dinners
  • Sahara Desert - Camel Ride
  • Sahara Desert - 4WD to Erg Chigaga dunes
  • Ait Benhaddou Kasbah and Ighram visit
  • Palais Bahia-Jardin Majorelle
  • Marrakech : Medina walking tour
  • Airport Arrival Transfer

What's not include

  • Lunchs
  • Drinks
  • Tipping

Itinerary

  • Marrakech

    We pick you up from the airport in our private transport upon your arrival in Marrakech and transfer you to your hotel. This evening, you may wish to join in the hustle and bustle of the night market at the famous Jemaa El-Fna square where there is something going on anywhere you turn. Soak in the atmosphere and be fascinated by the storytellers, the acrobats and the musicians amidst the organised chaos.

  • Marrakech arrival at Ouarzazate

    This morning, we will leave Marrakech and travel to Ouarzazate. We make our way through the High Atlas Mountains via the spectacular Tizi n Tichka pass, marvel at the stunning landscape of rugged beauty and the picturesque Berber villages – get your cameras ready! And if the friendly village children wave at you, remember to wave back. We will drive to the Telouet Kasbah for a visit and after lunch we continue towards Kasbah of Ait ben Haddou for our next stop. Ait ben Haddou is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has been the filming backdrop for Hollywood movies such as The Gladiator and more recently the popular TV series The Game of Thrones. After that, we resume our journey towards Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Morocco. Tonight, we will rest and have dinner at a hotel in Ouarzazate

  • Ouarzazate arrival at Erg Chebbi

    We depart from Ouarzazate in the morning and continue on the road of a Thousand Kasbah to visit the beautiful Draa valley. As the name goes, you will see many kasbah along the way, as well as charming Berber villages. After lunch, we head towards Merzouga, the gateway to Erg Chebbi where the fiery orange sand dunes of the Sahara Desert awaits. Upon arrival, we will store our luggage at the local hotel and leave our modern transport to become true explorers traversing the Erg Chebbi sand dunes on camel backs to arrive at our camp site. Here, we will sit on the sand dunes to admire the beautiful sunset – but this is not yet the end as the night is just about to begin. Tonight at our camp site, enjoy dinner by the fire with drumming music, laughter and songs. Most of all, be mesmerised by the stars before retiring for the night in your Berber tent.

  • Erg Chebbi arrival at Merzouga

    Wake up an hour early to live an hour more – we encourage you to rise early to witness sunrise over the Sahara and welcome a new day of adventure. After breakfast, we will depart from the desert on our camels and return to the hotel at Merzouga for a shower. After freshening up, we will travel along the Erg Chebbi to see the giant sand dunes that resemble pyramids. From here, we travel to the Tissardmin, which is rich in fossils and has a varied landscape of mountains ranges, deserts and sandy dunes. We continue our journey passing by desert nomadic settlements, where you will have the opportunity to learn about their life in the desert. We will also make a stop to take in the view of the sand dunes of Erg Chebbi before arriving at Khamlia Village, which is also known as Gnawa Village. Here, we will be treated to a performance of the enchanting Gnawa’s music before heading back to the hotel. You will have the afternoon free for you to explore Merzouga at leisure. Tonight, we will stay at Merzouga with dinner at the hotel.

  • Merzouga arrival at Dades Gorge

    After breakfast, we will first make our way to Rissani to visit the souk (market) to see what the locals have to offer before heading to Efoud to visit a local fossil craft workshop After the visit, we continue our drive through the Tafilalet region, the largest Saharan oasis of Morocco. We will explore the Todra Gorge on foot after lunch, which is known to be one of the most spectacular canyons around the world. We then make our way to Dades Valley, where the landscape is filled with unique rock formation. Upon arrival at Dades Valley, we will have dinner and spend the night at the Riad.

  • Dades Valley arrival at Marrakech

    After breakfast, we head to the Rose Valley, which is famed for its rose based toiletries made by the local villagers. We will also drive through Skoura Oasis as we travel towards Ouarzazate, where you will see numerous kasbahs amongst palm tree groves. At Ouarzazate, we will visit the Taourirt Kasbah before stopping for lunch. From Ouarzazate, we return to Marrakech via the Atlas Mountains and Tizi n Tichka pass, giving you another chance to feast your eyes on the dramatic landscape. On arrival at Marrakech, we will drop you at your hotel.

  • Marrakech

    Today we will explore the city of Marrakech to see what it has to offer. We will visit sites such as Koutoubia Mosque, Bahia Palace, Saadian Tombs and Menara Gardens to learn more about the history, significance and architecture of these places. Observe the everyday life as we weave through the medina and be dazzled by the colourful wares of the friendly shop keepers, ranging from the spices to fresh produce and Moroccan slippers. After the tour, we will to return your hotel in Marrakech to spend the night.

  • Marrakech

    We will transfer you to the airport and hope we will have the opportunity again to show you more of Morocco the next time.

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