5 days tour from Marrakech to Merzouga
Tour itinirary
DAY 1: MARRAKECH – AIT BENHADDOU – OUARZAZATE – VALLEY OF ROSES – DADES GORGES:
Your remarkable jorney with us, will start by picking you up from your accommodation hotel/Riad, our three days trip around south Morocco will start, after breakfast; so we hit the road crossing high Atlas mountains through the pass of Tizi n’Tichka at a height of 2,260m over the sea; offering you scenic views all along the road ; till we reach our first location nicknamed the “ Clan of the lord of Atlas”, the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou ; a world heritage site dates to the 17th century, this Kasbah was occupied by the Pacha El Glaoui a member of one of the most powerful families in their time; this site is a complete panorama of the pre-Saharian architecture, decorated with motifs in clay brick.
After a quiet stay, we will resume our tour in Ouarzazate, to explore one of the historical Kasbahs in the area, the Kasbah of Taourirt ; Next we will visit the city of rose’s and, it’s valley, a carpet of roses as far as the eye can see.
Eventually, passing by tiny berberic villages in Skoura we will stop at Boumalene Dades, where you will enjoy a traditional dinner and, spend the night at a local Riad.
DAY 2: DADES GORGES – TODGHA GORGE – RISSANI – DESERT IN MERZOUGA
After breakfast at the beautiful town of Boumalene, we will head over to a special destination today, the magnificent Merzouga, passing by Tinghir, to visit Todra gorges the highest narrowest spectacular gorges in Morocco, a unique place, recognized around the world as one of the most spectacular Canyons in the world. After a quiet stay we will continue to the famous town of Rissani, where you will try the traditional berberic pizza for lunch.
after restoring, we will continue towards our unique destination ; when arrived at Merzouga you will be welcomed by camels that will take you through the magnificent world of the sandy dunes of erg Echebbi . In a memorable experience on the top of the camels you will admire the spectacular sunset in the Middle of the Sahara.
Eventually, the camels will take you to our traditional well equipped camp, where you will enjoy a traditional dinner, while listening to a berberine music show, in a friendly mood under the stars.
Overnight in a nomadic camel hair tent.
DAY 3:MERZOUGA CAMEL RIDE AND OVERNIGHT IN MERZOUGA CAMP
After breakfast in the camp , we offer you a tour around the small villages in Merzouga’s surroundins, such ad labied Hassi, Merzouga and Khamlia. In Hassi labied we will stop at the garden where you will see the system of irrigation canals. Next here we continue to Merzouga, you will have the opportunity to see the lake Dayet Srji, formed in the spring that attracts flocks of pink flamingos ; Birdwatchers will enjoy this quiet area. Afterwards, we will explore Khamlia and, meet the locals, and know more about their daily life. You can also find desert reptiles and mammals. In Khamlia, known as the black people who were slaves from Sudan. With their hospitality, You will be welcomed with a cup of tea while enjoying their spiritual Gnawa music. Leaving Khamlia , we will do what we like to call it a worth stop to enjoy the panoramic view of golden dunes near the Algerian border. We can go to visit a nomadic family, taking care of herds of cattle, goats and camels. You can meet members of the family and get to know about their way of life while enjoying the taste of a good cup of tea. After this you will have the opportunity to visit the sites of black volcanic rocks, near Yasmina Auberge, where you will be amazed at the scene of the dunes, along the nearby lake (spring). then we will switch to camels, that will take you through the magnificent world of the sandy dunes of erg Echebbi . In a memorable experience on the top of the camels you will admire the spectacular sunset in the Middle of the Sahara.
Eventually, the camels will take you back to the hotel where you will spend the night.
DAY 4: DESERT IN MERZOUGA – AGDEZ – DRAA VALLEY
The glorious sunrise of Merzouga is something remarkable and, worthy to witness; that’s why our guide will wake you up early , to watch it and, take some incredible pictures with it; and while the sun shines on our faces, we will be riding camels back to the hotel so you can shower and enjoy a traditional breakfast.
Therupon, we will drive , to visit a special tiny town that lies along the shores of Draa river, the Agdz town ; where you will discover the its old mud Kasbahs and, its secret prison .
After lunch in the area, we will dedicate the rest of the day for the charming area of Draa valley , with its breath-taking landscapes of oases lined along the river ; where you will visit some berber villages and explore some bereber houses in the area.Dinner and overnight at a local kasbah, with dinner included.
DAY 5: DRAA VALLEY – TELOUET – TIZI N TICHKA – MARRAKECH
After a memorable breakfast in the Draa valley, we will drive along the former route of the caravans ,towards a baby boy kasbah that was called in the hey days as the palace of El gloaui, located in a fertile valley surrounded by palm, fig and olive trees. The Kasbah stands alone with its original zellij tile decorated with the Jewish Star of David, preserved silks and grand remnants of the El Pacha Glaoui family.
By a scenic road, full of spectacular views, our tour continues to the red city Marrakech, where we will drop you by your accommodation, and here unfortunately our unforgettable experience will end.