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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Quad riding in Agafay desert

HIGHLIGHTS

Quad-adventure into stone desert
Full daytrip to the foothils of the Atlas mountains
Moon-like landscape

DESCRIPTION

If you don’t have time to traverse mountain passes, you can take a trip to the Agafay Desert: a rough, dry, moon-like expanse 40km southwest of Marrakech down the Route d’Amizmiz. You explore this incredible landscape near the Atlas mountains by quad for about two hours. The route will take you to arid hills, oases, and rivers.

Our driver picks you up at your hotel/Riad or any other location at the agreed time. On the way to the lake Lalla Takerkoust and the surprising Agafay Desert we pass wonderful eucalyptus forests and hidden canyons. This tour provides a bit of everything, from adventure to amazing, mountainous landscapes and the beauty of this lake that stretches for seven kilometers.

Once arrived in the base near Agafay, the participants are briefed on the safe use of quads. Appropriate health and safety equipment, goggles, hood, helmet, and raincoat are provided and will be in excellent condition.

We start the quad-adventure next to lake Lalla Takerkoust and go on to Agafay desert – the Atlas Mountains in the background of our track over stones and hills. The feeling of being all alone in the world will grip you in its moon-like landscape. Finally returning to the base, water and Moroccan tea are offered.

On the way back to Marrakech you’ll enjoy sublime views of the Atlas Mountains.

1 day

From/to Marrakech: 4WD jeep or minivan

Agafay: Quad 300/450 cc

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
Quad: 300/450 cc
Necessary equipment (gloves, masks, goggles)
Supervision and assistance by professional quad guides
Liability insurance
All taxes
Traditional Moroccan tea

Meals, soft drinks, personal expenses

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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.

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.

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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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

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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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