This Morocco itinerary tour guides you over the craggy Atlas mountains, through unique passes and along splendid Moroccan landscapes. You will discover the wonders of oases, amazing valleys, gigantic gorges and ancient UNESCO listed mud brick villages and Kasbahs.
Visit the famous fossil centre of Erfoud and a nomad family in the sahara, share a cup of tea with them and discover their lifestyle and witness the beauty of Draa valley and the stunning anti Atlas mountains.. This tour is one of the best suitable tours from Marrakech .
Your trip starts when you meet your driver guide at menara international airport who will take you to your riad inside the city of marrakech. The city is a captivating place in which to begin your wonderful morocco tour and your driver will guide you to see the most importants sights . (overnight in Marrakech )
We will take you in a morning guided tour of Marrakech "the Red City of Morocco”. Your guide will ensure that you see all the sites with historical and cultural interest, including the Koutoubia Mosque ; the Saadian tombs; the beautiful Palace of Bahia the only royal palace open to public in Morocco. Afterwards, we will walk through the medina alleys -getting a chance to admire all of the different artisans performing their crafts before arriving at the famous Jamaa El Fna. Square. ( Overnight in Marrakech )
You will continue your journey to Essaouira city ,you will stop to spot the famous acrobat floating goats hanging on the brunches of the Argan tree in the middle of the Argan forest, where we will visit also a women cooperative Argan Oil, to get an idea of how the Argan is processed to extract the oil and make different products. You will be charmed by the elegant white and blue houses there. Also You will see silver craftsmen and wood carvers at work in the old medina where the labyrinth of streets is lined with heavy wooden doors.( overnight in Essaouira )
On this day of your journey ,we will follow the coastal route to get to the city of Agadir. It is a resort town with numerous restaurants and hotels. You will have enough time to discover this beautiful coastal city. Your journey continues through stunning roads and landscapes until you reach your destination the city of Taroudant. On the way, you will admire Berber villages and the beautiful views of the mountains. (overnight in Taroudant).
Visit the spectacular UNESCO world heritage kasbat of Ait Benhaddou, which is one of the most eye-catching filming locations featured in Game of Thrones, Gladiator and more. After driving 14km you will reach the city of Ouarzazate (Hollywood of Africa) also considered as the gate of sahara desert . (overnight in Ouarzazate )
After discovering this beautiful area you will head towards the city of Zagora via small town called Agdz. Excellent for bird watching and relaxation under the shade of palm trees. On the way we will pass the Berbers of the Draa Valley who have preserved their traditional way of life. They ride donkeys, wash their clothes in the river and use clay to build their houses. (overnight in Zagora )
Continue your journey towards Merzouga via Nkob exploing the immense Kasbahs inside the old village, and the captivating Draa Valley which stretches from the High Atlas Mountains to the Sahara Desert. After having lunch in nkob you will head towards Rissani town which is known for traditional markets and souks where are displayed gifts, spices crafts,local fresh produce and Moroccan sweet dates. The last destination on this day will be Merzouga Sahara Desert sand dunes known as Erg Chebbi. (overnight in Merzouga)
On this day you will continue exploring the sahara desert by learning more about the culture of the berber people .you will see berber farms and fields ,also underground water and irrigation system. discover "Flamingos Lake" which attracts many species of birds during spring like Falcons, desert Sparrows and many more. Heading towards the african village “khamlia”,an area famous for its Gnaoua singers, where you can listen to their beautifully spiritual music. Visit a nomadic Berber family, share a cup of tea with them and be enchanted by their lifestyle, their traditional tents and the harsh environment in which they live. Having lunch of Berber pizza which is a food specialty of the desert town of Merzouga (with a berber family if it is possible). You will be taken to your Morocco desert camp where you can take a camel ride into the sand dunes to watch the sun setting over the desert or relax at your camp. (overnight in Merzouga desert camp)
After having experienced a memorable 2 nights in the spectacular sand dunes of sahara, you depart for the town of Erfoud which is consedered as the centre of one of the richest and most extensive fossil fields in the world . Then heading toward todgha gorges known as a most spectacular canyon and has been used for several international movies such as the "Mummy". visit the Rose valley and Kalaat Mgouna, known as the rose capital, also known for the annual festival during the rose harvest in may to choose miss rose of Morocco. the final destination on this day will be the captivating town of boumalen dades which is famous for its beautiful and charming landscapes, as well as its idyllic gorges. (overnight in Boumalen Dades )
On this day you will Continue your trip through the road of the thousand Kasbahs to visit the "Kasbah of Amridil". You will passe through old berber mud villages and over the Tizi n Tichka Pass, at altitude 2,260 meters to reach Telouet Kasbah which was the birthplace of the high Atlas mountain's most powerful family in the 19th century, the Glaoui family (from exterior only). Once through the pass and over the Mountains you will arrive again to the cosmopolitan city of marrakech . (overnight in Marrakech )
As you conclude your adventure with Morocco Morocco Journey Planner, we will drive you to the Airport according to your flight time.