Merzouga desert safari (from/ to Marrakech)

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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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

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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

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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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Ourika valley and Atlas mountains

HIGHLIGHTS

Visit of a typical Berber house
Learn how to prepare typical Moroccan mint tea
Short hike in the Atlas mountains: Marvelous view to Ourika village and the “Seven waterfalls”

DESCRIPTION

Departure from Marrakech at 9:30 am. We will cross some Berber villages and many beautiful landscapes. The first stop will be at a Moroccan Berber house. You will have the opportunity to tour the house. The rooftop/ terrace gives a wonderful panoramic view of the village and surroundings. You will also learn, how to specially make Moroccan mint tea from a Berber woman, who resides in the home. A traditional Moroccan breakfast will follow, which consists of bread, olive oil, jam, and honey. After visiting the berber house, we will take a camel ride, which will last for approximately 30 minutes.

The second stop will be at Setti Fatma, a village in the Atlas Mountains, where we will take a short hike for about one and a half hours. At our destination we will have a marvelous view to the “Seven waterfalls,” and wonderful views of Ourika village.

Finally, after hiking, we will go to a Berber restaurant for lunch. After that we go back to Marrakech, taking a different route to see different landscapes. Arrival in Marrakech will be at approximately 5:30 pm.

Full daytrip

4WD jeep or minibus – departure from Marrakech

Vegetarian meals on request. Lunch in a typical Berber hotel-restaurant. 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, breakfast, lunch, dromedary ride

Drinks, personal expenses

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Spotlights of the south (from Marrakech)

Spotlights of the south (from Marrakech)

HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR PERFECT MOROCCO HOLIDAY

Visit of Atlas Filmstudios and UNESCO protected World Cultural Heritage, the kasbah of Aid Ben Haddou
Desert feeling in the Dunes of Tinfou
Traditional home-made meals and Berber music around the open fireplace

DESCRIPTION

Day 1: Marrakech – Atlas Mountains – Telouet – Ouarzazate – Aid Ben Haddou – Draa valley – Dune of Tinfou

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 here and then visit the Atlas Film Studios.

In the afternoon we will pass Agdez and and many Berber villages and then visit Draa valley and it’s Palmeraie. After that we go to the center of the Tinfou village and leave our driver there. We ride camels for an hour and half to the camp. We arrive to the camp half hour before sunset. After enjoying these marvelous moments in the dunes, we will have tea with the nomads and in the evening dinner. Around the open fireplace the nomads will play with darboukas (local drums) and sind traditional Berber lyrics.

Day 2: Tinfou – Zagora – Agdez – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

We go up early in the morning to see the sunrise. It’s an amazing experience. After that you will have breakfast and leave the desert after a beautiful night, spent in the desert tented camp. We will return to Marrakech in the evening.

2 days – 1 night

4WD jeep or minibus

Vegetarian meals on request. Meals in typical 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.

Children -12 years old: -10%

Transport, guide, overnight/ accomodation, meals

Drinks, entrance fees to Atlas Film Studios and Kasbah Aid Ben Haddou.

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