Marrakesh Trip Overview
In this activity the customers will Discover the real Morocco through out the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains. This 3-Day Tour From Marrakesh takes you on an adventure through the beautiful scenery of southern Morocco. Enjoy the sunset behind the fascinating sand dunes, and see limestone cliffs, spectacular Mountain Valleys, and Desert Landscapes.
This journey passes through many interesting towns and villages, where you will get an insight into authentic Moroccan life. Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular location for many film settings.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Marrakesh, Morocco
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> 4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Marrakesh, Marrakesh-Safi, Morocco
In this activity the customers will Discover the real Morocco through out the Sahara Desert and the Atlas Mountains. This 3-Day Tour From Marrakesh takes you on an adventure through the beautiful scenery of southern Morocco. Enjoy the sunset behind the fascinating sand dunes, and see limestone cliffs, spectacular Mountain Valleys, and Desert Landscapes.
This journey passes through many interesting towns and villages, where you will get an insight into authentic Moroccan life. Visit the famous Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou – a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular location for many film settings.
Itinerary
Day 1: Marrakesh-high atlas-ait Ben haddou- (365km).
Stop At: Boumalne Dades, Boumalne Dades, Souss-Massa
After an early departure, cross the High Atlas Mountains and reach the 2260m-high Tizi n’Tichka pass. Then continue to the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many films have been shot there as The Mummy, Gladiator, 7 Days in Tibet, Alexander the Great, and Babel.
The journey then continues along the Road of 1000 Kasbahs to the Dadès Valley. Along this road we will pass through the fascinating town of Skoura as well as Kalaat M’Gouna, which is known for its roses. After arriving in Boumalne Dadès, there will be dinner and an overnight stay.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at traditional kasbah-riad
Day 2: Dades Valley-Todgha Valley – Tinjdad (345km)
Stop At: Merzouga Desert, Merzouga Morocco
Morning departure to Merzouga dunes. After Tinghir, visit the groves and then foray into the Todra Gorge. The limestone cliffs seem like an opening carved through the Todra Assif, which has spectacular peaks diving to the bed of the river.
The peaks rise up to 300m above the Todra which meanders from its source in the High Atlas Mountains. Walk freely through the gorges and palm groves. After lunch, we will continue to the palm groves of Tinjedad, Touroug and Erfoud.
About 6pm your local guide will be waiting for you to take you on a camel ride to enjoy the beautiful sunset in nomad tents, where you will have a traditional Berber dinner of ″Berber tajine” under the starry sky. You will watch a spectacular Moroccan Berber folklore show around a central fire pit, where musicians bang drums and dance. You’ll spend a mystical night in desert tents, able to admire the starry skies.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at desert camp
Day 3: Merzouga Desert-Daraa Valley-High Atlas (450KM).
Stop At: Marrakesh, Morocco
Before the breakfast you will watch the breath-taking sunrise over the dunes. Next you will enjoy traditional moroccan breakfast.
Then we will take way back to Marrakesh through Draa Valley and Agdaz town, a classic caravanserai oasis with a still pristine palmeraie (palm grove), ancient mudbrick kasbahs and a secret desert prison. As you approach the town, you’ll see tajine-shaped mountain Jebel Kissane on the horizon.In the evening you will be dropped of and time to say good-bye.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
