Agafay: The Moon-Like Desert

Agafay: The Moon-Like Desert

HIGHLIGHTS

Moon-like landscape at the foot of snow covered Atlas mountains
Comfortable overnight in a desert camp
Camel ride

DESCRIPTION

Those who don’t have time to traverse mountain passes, can take a trip to Agafay Desert: a rough, dry, moon-like expanse 40km southwest of Marrakech down the Route d’Amizmiz. Agafay desert is one of the most beautiful sightseeing locations around the ochr city, with arid landscapes and white dunes. This little corner of paradise offer an amazing view on the snow-covered montains.

Our driver will pick you up at your hotel/Riad or any other location. After a drive of about one hour, we reach Agafay. In the middle of this stony desert, we have built up our traditional camp in typical Moroccan style: comfortable tents, Berber carpets, handcraft lamps etc. After a camel ride you enjoy an unique experience of intimacy and tranquility! In the evening: romantic dinner under starry sky.

1 day – 1 night

4WD jeep or minivan

Dinner and breakfast are included in the price. Lunch and soft drinks are not included. Depending on your wish, we offer VEGETARIAN FOOD as well. Please let us know.

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.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Transportation Insurance
Breakfast and dinner
One hour camel ride
Professional Liability Insurance
All taxes

Lunch, soft drinks, personal expenses

Overnight in luxury tent

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Morocco Circuit (from/ to Casablanca)

HIGHLIGHTS

Morocco curcuit, starting and ending in Casablanca
Imperial cities of Morocco
Exploring Sahara desert

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Casablanca

Today we start our private Morocco circuit, and we explore Casablanca’s best cultural places. Our Casablanca tour includes visit of the Hassan ll Mosque, and after dinner we spend the night in local riad / hotel in Casablanca.

Day 2: Casablanca – Meknes – Volubilis – Fes

Our tour continues by visiting the Romain ruins of Volubilis. Then we continue to Fes, where we spend a night in local riad / hotel.

Day 3: Exploring Fes – guided tour

We discover Fes by walking in the medina. Fes is the oldest imperial city, founded by Idriss II. Fes is also the tradition centre of the Arab-Muslim culture. You can explore the Mosque of the Andalusians, also famous tanneries, the Medersas. We will visit also the new part of the city. Overnight in hotel/ riad.

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Midelt – Erfoud – Rissani – Merzouga desert

After breakfast we go towards Ifrane, also known as “Switzerland of Morocco”. We continue to Midelt, and then we pass along the Ziz valley to reach the city of Erfoud, famous for its local fossil products. Afterwards we go to Rissani and explore its souk. Finally we arrive in Merzouga, where we stay in desert hotel.

Day 5: Merzouga desert and camel trek to desert camp

After breakfast, we will explore desert area of Merzouga visiting the village of Khamlia, famous for its musicians. We will have a lunch with nomad people. We will prepare for our camel ride across the dunes. Once we reach desert camp, we explore desert area , have dinner at the campfire and enjoy traditional Berber dinner. We spend this night in desert tents.

Day 6: Merzouga desert – Todra Gorges – Dades Gorges

Early in the morning , our camel guide will wake you up to watch the sunrise in the dunes of Merzouga. After that we ride the camels back to the village. After a refreshing shower and delicious breakfast in the riad, we’ll head to Rissani, Tinghir, and we reach Todra gorges, which is the highest, narrowest gorge in Morocco. Here we may hike within the valley. After lunch in the gorge, we will continue to the Dades valley, where we’ll enjoy sand castles and also the rock formations called “monkey toes”. We stay in Dades Gorges in a local hotel.

Day 7: Dades Gorges – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben Haddou – Marrakech

After breakfast we drive towards Ouarzazate, passing the “way of the thousand Kasbahs”. We will stop at Kalaat Mgouna, which is the centre of roses valley, where we may visit the local cooperative for roses products. Afterwards we go on to Ait Ben Haddou. The UNESCO-protected kasbah has been built by Et Hami El Glaoui by the 19th century. We cross Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass at 2260m over the High Atlas mountains. Arrival in Marrakech.

Day 8: Marrakech guided tour

You will explore main attractions and monuments of the city, including famous Jamma el Fna square, Kotubia mosque, souks, palaces, museums. We explore also the new part of the city, called Gueliz, the gardens of Menara and Majorelle. Overnight in Marrakech in local hotel.

Day 9: Marrakech – Essaouira – Marrakech

Today we will have a guided tour in the city of Essaouira, located at the tlantic coast, then we return to Marrakech.

Day 10 : Marrakech – Casablanca

10 days – 9 nights

4WD jeep or minibus

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

Tour vehicle with air condition
Driver/ guide
Fuel
Hotel/riad overnight stays (breakfast & dinner included)
Camel trekking
Overnight in desert camp (breakfast & dinner included)
Sandboarding in the dunes

Flight from/to Casablanca
Lunches
Drinks

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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

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