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

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Spotlights of the south (from Fes)

Spotlights of the south (from Fes)

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Spotlights of the south (from Fes)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Departure from Fes, arrival in Marrakech
  • Landscapes rich in contrast
  • Several stops at marvelous viewpoints to take great pictures

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Erg Chebbi Dunes.

Pick up at your hotel in Fes very early and departure to the south of Morocco. We will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the switezland of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to click some memoriable photos. After that we will head toward Azrou to see the monkies in the cedar forest. Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. In the afternoon, we will cross the pass of TIZI N TALGHAMT to reach Errachidia, while admiring the views of Ziz gorges.

Later on, we will have a stop for a panoramic view of Ziz valley. The drive continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes, passing by Aoufous and Erfoud (the last is famous for fossils and dates), where you may want to visit a local fossil craft workshop.

After that we will continue to the captivating dunes of Erg Chebbi, these dunes are called also Merzouga dunes. We arrive at the hotel and get ready for a dromedary trek for an hour and half to enjoy the sunset. While on the back of your dromedary, you will continue to the camp for an overnight in traditional nomad tent. We have dinner and spend the night in a bivouac in the middle of the dunes.

Day 2: Erg Chebbi Dune – Erfoud – Tinejdad – Todra Gorges -Boumalne Du Dades – Kelaa M’gouna

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise on the top of a majestic dune in Sahara Desert, after that we have  breakfast.

After these beautiful moments, you will ride your camel back to the hotel, where you can have a shower. We depart towards Tineghir, passing by Erfoud and Tinejdad. Then we have a break for lunch.

In the afternoon we will continue to Todra gorges via Tineghir. Stopping along the way for photos and admiring the views. Arrival to Todra Gorges to enjoy its marvelous canyons while hiking. Later on we drive to Boumalne du dades or Kalaa M’gouna and stop for a panoramic view of Dades valley. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Boumalne Du Dades – Kelaa M’gouna-Ouarzazate – Ait Benhaddou -Tizi N’tichka Pass – Marrakech

After breakfast in the hotel we depart for Ouarzazate via Skoura, stopping for a panoramic view of the kasbah of Taourirt and later near the Atlas Film Studios. After that we will visit the Kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and stop for lunch in a local restaurant in the village. In the afternoon we will go to Marrakech, passing the mountains of high Atlas and Tizi N’tichka pass (2260 m in altitude). Drop off in your hotel in Marrakech.

3 days – 2 nights

4WD jeep or minibus, departure from Fes, arrival at Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request

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 -12 years old: -10%

Transport, guide, dromedary ride, overnights/ accomodation, dinner and breakfast

Lunches, drinks, entrance fees

20210425-11

Caravan trek into desert

Caravan trek into desert

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Caravan trek into desert

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Trekking and riding on a dromedaries back
  • Sunset and dawn in the dunes
  • Traditional meals, music and dances around the open fire place

DESCRIPTION

Trekking in the desert with dromedaries, stopping for tea, meals and necessary breaks, in the middle of sand dunes and overnight either bellow the stars or in tents, depanding on your wish and the season. The camps are made of several traditional Berber tents in order to eat, settle down and enjoy one or several nights.

A caravan trek is a great opportunity to experience the lack of a part of modern life. An opportunity to discover for some time another way of living, closer to mother Nature. Discover the magic of simple life!

A “must see”: Sunset, dawn and sunrise in the dunes. This magic moment in this unique place makes you really feel and enjoy the silence and the wide landscape of the desert. In the evening, you will share an excellent dinner next to a fire place, followed by darbouka drums (local drums), lyrics and traditional dances.

There are lots of unforgettable moments. For example watching the stars in this pure sky, so unique to the desert, brings you an exceptional feeling of beauty and peace.

3 days – 2 nights

Dromedary caravan trek

We can do this trek in different parts of Sahara. Possible places to visit: Tinfou Dunes, Erg de Juifs desert, Chegaga desert …

Vegetarian meals on request. Our meals are prepared of fresh ingredients that are mostly produced in our region.

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, dromedaries, guide, overnights/ accomodation, meals

Drinks

20210425-13

Merzouga: Golden dunes and starry sky

Merzouga: Golden dunes and starry sky

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Merzouga: Golden dunes and starry sky

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Golden dunes of Merzouga
  • Landscapes rich in contrast
  • Visit of the famous Rissani souk

DESCRIPTION

Merzouga is a small village in southeastern Morocco, about 35 kilometres southeast of Rissani, about 55 kilometers from Erfoud, and about 50 kilometers from the Algerian border.

The village is known for its proximity to Erg Chebbi, a Saharan erg, and it is for this reason a part of the itineraries of many tourists visiting Morocco.

In this golden dunes desert the show is even more marvelous at sunset and dawn. You have the possibility to ride dromedaries. Overnight either in the hotel or in typical Berber tents.  We also visit the famous Rissani souk.

3 days – 2 nights

4WD jeep or minibus, dromedary ride

Departure: Ouarzazate

Vegetarian meals on request. Meals in local Berber hotel-restaurants.

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, overnights/ accomodation, dromedary ride, dinner and breakfast

Lunch, drinks, personal expenses

20210425-14

Deserts Erg de Juif and Chegaga (departure Ouarzazate)

Deserts Erg de Juif and Chegaga (departure Ouarzazate)

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Deserts Erg de Juif and Chegaga (departure Ouarzazate)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Traditional Berber culture – baking bread in desert sand
  • Breathtaking Landscapes
  • Time to get inspired

DESCRIPTION

1st day:

In the morning departure, travel through the Draa valley, which is rich in traditional villages and palm groves, visit of Agdz and Zagora. Lunch in a local family’s home, visit of the village. Arrival at Erg de Juif, sunset in the dunes. In the evening, you will share an excellent dinner next to a fireplace, then followed by darboukas (local drums), lyrics and traditional dances. Overnight in typical nomadic tents.

2nd day:

Dromadary ride, departure in 4WD jeep, lunch at the Sacred Oasis. Arrival at the dunes of Chegaga in the afternoon. Baking bread in the desert sand. Evening around the fire with the rhythm of darboukas (local drums). Overnight in typical nomadic tents.

3rd day:

Return to Ouarzazate passing by Iriqui, a midday break in Foum Zguid. Visit of Tazenakht, a carpet village. Arrival in Ouarzazate in the late afternoon.

3 days – 2 nights

4WD jeep, departure: Ouarzazate

Vegetarian meals on request. The meals, we prepare for you out in the desert, are made of fresh ingredients that are mostly produced in our region.

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.

Included: Transport, guide, overnights/ accomodation, dromedary ride, meals

Drinks, personal expenses

20210425-23

Merzouga: Golden dunes and starry sky

Merzouga desert safari (Marrakech to Fes)

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Merzouga desert safari (Marrakech to Fes)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Kasbah: Typical architecture of Morocco
  • Relaxing at the hotels swimming pool
  • Dromedary ride and sandboarding

DESCRIPTION

Merzouga is a small village in southeastern Morocco, about 35 kilometres southeast of Rissani, about 55 kilometers from Erfoud, and about 50 kilometers from the Algerian border.

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

Departure from 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 drive in the direction of Ourzazate where we will visit the UNESCO protected Ait Ben Haddou kasbah. After having lunch we will visit the Atlas Film Studios. Afterwards we will continue our trip to Skoura, a town that overlooks many other beautiful kasbahs, in the direction of Dades Valley. The night will be spent at a hotel in Dades Valley.

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

After the breakfast, we will drive to Todgha city to explore Todra Gorge, and then go to Tinjdad village, where we will stop for lunch. After lunch, we will pass through the towns of Arfoud and Rissani in the direction of 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 have berber tea. Around 5:30pm, we will ride the dromedaries from the hotel for about 1h30 through the desert dunes. We will arrive at the berber tents, have some time to relax, drink berber tea with nomads at the camp, enjoy sandboarding in the dunes and go over to the dunes to watch the sunset. Dinner will be at the camp, followed by Berber music and lyrics around the open fireplace. Overnight in the berber tent.

Day 3: Merzouga – Fes

We will wake up early in the morning to see the sunrise. Afterwards you will have time in the camp to try out sandboarding, if you like it, to have breakfast and to take a shower (if you choose the shared tour, shower and breakfast will be at the hotel). Then we will ride dromedaries back to Merzouga to the hotel and meet our driver. After that, we will go to Fes, where the tour ends.

3 days – 2 nights

4WD jeep or minibus, dromedary ride, departure: Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Our meals are prepared of fresh ingredients that are mostly produced in our region. Lunch at local Berber hotel-restaurants.

Dinner and breakfast are included in the price. Lunches in local cafes and restaurants are not included. Beverages are not included.

Our prices 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
  • Dromedary ride in Merzouga/Erg Chebbi dunes
  • Overnight in the desert camp
  • 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
  • See the barbarian monkeys in Azrou
  • Breakfast and dinner

Lunch, drinks, personal expenses

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