Authentic desert tour from Marrakech
From the peaks of the Atlas to the dunes of the Sahara
from/per person
0,00 €
Duration
07 nights / 08 days
Start time
09:00
Meeting place
Hotel - Riad in Marrakech
Transport
Minibus or 4x4
Tour Overview
Discover the splendors of Morocco with our authentic desert tour, an unforgettable adventure from Marrakech to M'hamid. Start your journey in the enchanting Marrakech, before heading to Ouarzazate through the Tizi-n-Tichka pass, where you will explore the famous Ait Benhaddou Kasbah. Continue to Zagora, the gateway to the desert, crossing the lush Drâa Valley. In M'hamid, experience the unique adventure of a bivouac under a nomadic tent at the edge of the Sahara.
Retrace your steps to admire the Tinfou dunes and the medieval library of Tamegroute before returning to Ouarzazate, where the past meets the present. Conclude your journey with a return to Marrakech, where the bustling souks and majestic palaces await you for some breathtaking final discoveries. Dive into a world where each day is a discovery and every landscape a living postcard.
Tour Highlights
Experience the raw beauty of the Moroccan landscape, from the rugged Atlas Mountains to the sweeping Sahara Desert
Immerse yourself in authentic Moroccan culture, visiting traditional Berber villages and experiencing local customs and cuisine
Explore the rich history and architecture of ancient kasbahs along the route
Enjoy guided tours that provide deep insights into the natural and cultural heritage of the region
Experience the thrill of camel trekking across the majestic dunes of the Sahara
Relax under the stars at a desert camp, offering a unique overnight experience
What's included
Minibus or 4x4 for the circuit
Professional driver
Dinner of the first day
Breakfast of the last day
Full board for the tour
Arrival and departure transfer
Services not mentioned in the program
Drinks not included in the package
Tips for driver and other staff
Personal expenses
Itinerary
Arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport. Welcome by the tour guide. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure for Ouarzazate via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2260 m) in the High Atlas with wonderful landscapes and small tiered villages. Visit of the Casbah of Aït Benhaddou : a charming ksar leaning against a hill, dominated by ruined fortifications particularly its Irghem (granary - fortress). Visit of the Casbah of Tiffoultout and lunch. Continue to Ouarzazate. Dinner and accommodation.
After breakfast, head south through the Drâa Valley, lined with oases, palm groves, and kasbahs. From Tansikht, continue along the beautiful and lush Drâa Valley. The Ksour follow one another in an almost uninterrupted ribbon of palm groves. Arrival in Zagora and lunch. Located in a palm grove, this ancient caravan stopover city is also the "Gate of the Desert," on the edge of the Western Sahara. Continue to M’Hmaid, which marks the border with the first dunes. Bivouac under a nomadic tent. Dinner and overnight bivouac.
Breakfast. Free morning. Optional: Discovery of the M'hamid palm grove on camelback and tea under a Bedouin tent or 4x4 excursion to explore the tallest and largest dunes in Morocco, Dunes de Chegaga. Lunch under a nomadic tent and departure for Zagora. Walk at the foot of the Tinfou dunes, visit the Oasis of Tamegroute and its medieval library with its Quranic works. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast and departure for Ouarzazate: the road follows the Drâa river through a string of palm groves dotted with about fifty kasbahs and Ksours. Arrival at Agdz, a small administrative center dominated by the huge cliff of Jebel Kissane. The road continues along Jebel Tifernine, the eastern foothills of the Anti-Atlas, then crosses the mountain to Ouarzazate via the Tizi N'Tinififft pass (1660 m). Lunch in town followed by a visit to the Taourirt Kasbah, the former kasbah of Pasha El Glaoui. Free late afternoon. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Departure for Marrakech through the High Atlas, via a winding road descending steep slopes. Lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon, tour of the brown ocher ramparts, stroll through the lively and colorful souks of the medina, and in Djemâa El Fna square: snake charmers, acrobats, monkey trainers, fortune tellers. Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.
Breakfast. Morning dedicated to visiting Marrakech, La Perle du Sud: the Koutoubia, the Menara gardens, the Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs. Lunch in an old palace of the medina. Free afternoon. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Breakfast. Free time according to flight schedules. Transfer to the airport. Assistance with check-in formalities.
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Customer Reviews
Overall Rating
Excellent
Location
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Food
Excellent
Price
Excellent
Rooms
Excellent
Tour Operator
Excellent
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