Relax in desert Safari (from Marrakech)

Relax in desert Safari (from Marrakech)

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Relax in desert Safari (from Marrakech)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Exploring Sahara desert in a soft and pleasant way
  • Being part of Moroccan life south of the Atlas mountains
  • Perfect mix of activity and relaxation

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Marrakech – Tadart-Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou -Tinfou dunes

Pick up at Marrakech at 7:00 am. We will drive for approximately two hours through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi ‘n Tichka pass, stopping for photos along the way and stopping to have breakfast. We will stop to visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.

Then we will go in the direction of Ourzazate, where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch there and then visit the Atlas Film Studios.

Afterwards we will pass through Agdez, many other Berber villages and Draa Valley with its Palmeraie. Then we go to the center of Tinfou village, where we leave our driver. We ride camels for an hour and half to the camp. We arrive to the camp half an hour before sunset. We will have tea with the nomads and a little later dinner. Afterwards you enjoy the evening, sitting around the open fireplace and listening to the magic and secrets of authentic Berber music.

Day 2: Tamegroute – Erfoud – Merzouga

We will have to go up early in the morning to see the sunrise. It’s an amazing experience due to the silence and quick change of all the shades of Orange. After that we will have breakfast and quit the desert after a beautiful night, spent in typical tents. Afterwards we will visit the village Tamegroute with the pottery kilns, the Koranic library and the underground kasbah. We will also enjoy some tea  in a Berber family.

Departure to Erfoud via n’Kob, the palm Mellal, Tazzarine and Alnif through a vast rocky plain. Lunch along the way. After lunch we will pass through the towns of Arfoud and Rissani in direction to Merzouga, home of Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dunes in Morocco. We will arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you will have some time to relax at the swimming pool and to have Berber tea. Around 5:30pm we will ride the camels from the hotel for about one hour and a half through the desert dunes. We will arrive at the Berber tents, have some time to relax, drink Berber tea with nomads at the camp and go into the dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner will be at the camp, followed by music around the open fireplace. Dinner and night are spent at Merzouga luxury desert camp .

Day 3: Erfoud – Todra – Tinerhir- Dades Valley (walking 1h.30min)

Upon arrival in the desert of Merzouga, we will explore most of its territory and later the village of Khemlia, where local people from black Africa play their traditional music and where every year in August is a famous festival. You will then visit the lake Dnit Srji, famous for its pink flamingos and birdwatchers. Departure for Tinerhir through the Todra Gorge, natural high rocky cliffs. Lunch and free time. Dinner and overnight in a comfortable and nice guesthouse.

Day 4: Tinerhir – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

Departure for Ouarzazate, nicknamed the road of the “Thousand Kasbahs”. A sublime landscape scrolls: clay fortified villages, kasbahs, ksours , the valley of Roses. Lunch and afterwards visit of the most famous kasbahs in the region: the kasbah Taouirt and Ait Ben Haddou, UNESCO protected world cultural heritage and location of numerous film productions as for example “Gladiator”. Afterwards we go back to Marrakesh by Tizin Tichka pass. We will arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon.

4 days – 3 nights

4WD jeep or minivan

Dinner and breakfast are included in the price. Lunch and drinks are not included. Please let us know, if you are vegetarian.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on high or low season, as well as on the size of the group. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Children younger than 12 years old: -10%

  • Private transportation with professional driver
  • Air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle
  • Transportation insurance
  • Entry fees
  • Camel ride
  • Overnight in a Comfort Bivouac, half board (breakfast and dinner),
  • Overnight accommodation in a lovely and comfortable Riad, half board (dinner and breakfast),
  • Merzouga luxury desert camp

Drinks, personal expenses

20210425-04

Merzouga desert safari (from/ to Marrakech)

Merzouga desert safari (from/ to Marrakech)

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Merzouga desert safari (from/ to Marrakech)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Golden dunes of Merzouga
  • Unique places in Morocco
  • Private transportation and tour guide

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Marrakech – Tadart – Telouet – Ait Ben Haddou – Skoura – Dades Valley

Pickup from Marrakech at 7.00 a.m. We will drive for approximately two hours through the Atlas mountains via the Tizi ‘n Tichka pass, stopping for taking pictures along the way and for having breakfast. We will visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century Kasbah. Then we will go in direction to Ouarzazate, where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. After lunch and visiting the Atlas Film Studios we will go to Skoura, a town, that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs. We spend the night in Dades valley.

Day 2: Dades Valley – Todhra Gorge – Erfoud – Merzouga – Camel Trek – Desert Camp

After breakfast we will go to explore Todhra Gorge. Afterwarts we go on to Tinjdad village. After lunch we pass the towns Arfoud and Rissani in the direction of Merzouga, where Erg Chebbi, the tallest sand dunes in Morocco, are located. Arriving at the hotel in the late afternoon/early evening, where you might have some time to relax at the swimming pool and drink Berber tea. Around 5.30 p.m. we start our camel ride from the hotel for about 1h 30min through the desert dunes. Arriving at the Berber tents, you can relax, drink tea with nomads at the tent or enjoy boarding down the sand dunes and looking for the sunset. Dinner is in the camp, followed by music around the open fire. Overnight in Berber tents.

Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

We go up early in the morning to see the sunrise in the dunes. Afterwards there is time for having breakfast, for sandboarding or having a shower (if you choose the shared tour, shower and breakfast will be at the hotel). Then we will ride the camels back to Merzouga and go back to Marrakech. Arrival at Marrakech approximately 7.00 p.m.

3 days – 2 nights

4WD jeep or minivan

Dinner and breakfast are included in the price. Lunches in local cafes and restaurants are not included. Beverages (alcoholic, sodas, mineral water ect.) are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on high or low season, as well as on the size of the group. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

  • Travel insurance, private transportation in 4WD and normal car, pick up/drop off at your hotel, English speaking tour guide.
  • Hotel overnight in Dades with dinner and breakfast, dromedary ride in Merzouga/Erg Chebbi dunes, overnight in the desert camp with dinner and breakfast, visit of a nomads family, sandboarding in the dunes.
  • Entrance fee to Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, visit of Telouet Kasbah, visit of Atlas Film Studios, visit Khamlia village and discover the Gnawa music.

Drinks, personal expenses

20210425-05

Through Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou

Through Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou

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Through Atlas Mountains to Ait Ben Haddou

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Typical Berber architecture
  • UNESCO protected kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou
  • Stop at the Atlas Film Studios

DESCRIPTION

Aït Benhaddou (fortified village in English, ksar in Berber) is an important and well-known place along the former caravan route between the Sahara and Marrakech.

Departure from Marrakech at 8:00 o’clock in the morning and drive for about 190 km, passing vast landscapes through the Atlas Mountains via the Tizi’n Tichka pass. Stopping for photos along the way, and stopping to have breakfast. We will visit the town of Telouet and its ancient 17th century kasbah.

Afterwards we will continue our trip in the direction of Ouarzazate, where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah. We will have lunch here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios. Return to Marrakech at 7 or 8 p.m. as it is only a 3.5 hour drive.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minivan

Vegetarian meals on request. Meals along the way in local Berber hotel-restaurants. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, entry fees

20210425-06

Ouzoud Waterfalls (from Marrakech)

Ouzoud Waterfalls (from Marrakech)

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Ouzoud Waterfalls (from Marrakech)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Visit of a traditional Berber village
  • Close to the Cascades d’Ouzoud
  • By boat near to the waterfalls

DESCRIPTION

Ouzoud Waterfalls are located near the grand Atlas village of Tanaghmeilte, in the province of Azilal, 150 km northeast of Marrakech, in Morocco. Ouzoud means “the act of grinding grain” in Berber.

The departure is from Marrakech at 8 am. We will have breakfast on the way. Before arriving at the Cascades d’Ouzoud, a visit to the Berber village of Demnate is considered. After that we will continue our trip and discover the incredible Ouzoud waterfalls. You will admire it from the top and get down to be closer to the water. There we will take a small boat for a nice moment near to the waterfalls. Afterwards we will have lunch next to the breath-taking waterfalls. Return to Marrakech after lunch.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, personal expenses

20210425-07

Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

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Essaouira: Pearl at the Atlantic Coast

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Typical architecture: White walls – blue doors
  • UNESCO World Cultural Heritage – the Medina of Essaouira
  • Relaxing atmosphere at the Atlantic Ocean

DESCRIPTION

We will leave from Marrakech at eight o’clock in the morning and drive for about 170 km, passing vast landscapes, dotted with sheep and goats grazing on argan trees (which only grow in the wild and on which the goats climb to eat berries) and. If you wish, it is possible to stop for an argan oil tasting, where the argan oil is extracted by a small cooperative, run completely by women. This oil is very famous for its use in cooking and especially in cosmetics.

A few kilometers further away, there is a panoramic view of Essaouira, a small blue and white town on the beautiful Atlantic Coast. Once you arrive in the port, you are free to discover its charm at your leisure. You can have a stroll along the quays, which are full of life, where you can watch fishing boats coming back to the port, fishermen unloading their daily catch, and all the activities linked with the work of fishermen. You can feast on a cornucopia of freshly caught seafood options in a local restaurant overlooking the sea.

The visit to the town is pleasant and the sights varied, from the ramparts to the Medina. In the Medina you will see a number of local artists and lots of craft shops, many of them exhibiting craft objects made of thuya wood. Marquetry remains the speciality of Essaouira (but be aware, that the wood is rare and comes with sustainability issues). If you are interested, you can spend part of your day at the beach befor we return to Marrakech at 6 or 7 p.m. as it is only a 2.5 hour drive.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Drinks are not included.

Our prices are INDICATIVE and may vary, depending on HIGH OR LOW SEASON, as well as on the SIZE OF THE GROUP. Ask us about your preferred tours, we are always pleased to offer our cooperation and make you a personalized estimate. All our trips and workshops are subject to change, depending on your needs and wishes.

Transport, guide, meals

Drinks, personal expenses

20210425-08