DESERT ESCAPADE

Upon arrival at Marrakech airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Accommodation at the hotel.

The day is dedicated to the discovery of the Red imperial city « Marrakech la Rouge » with a local guide. We will visit the Koutoubia, the Bahia Palace. The visit will continue with the Saadian Tombs and also visit the Menara Gardens. Free time for lunch (not included). Continuation towards the famous square, Jema El Fna, and a walk through the various souks (markets) to see all kinds of wonders for sale. Return to the hotel to get ready for a traditional Moroccan dinner followed by a show at “Chez Ali” complex located in the suburb of Marrakesh (Optional). Back to hotel for overnight.

After breakfast, depart to Ouarzazate, through the high Atlas Mountains, passing by Tiz’n Tichka (2260 m). Stop in Kasbah d’Ait Benhaddou, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site, to take pictures. Continue towards Zagora, via Draa Valley. Visit of Zagora and Amzrou, ancient Jewish village. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

After breakfast, departure to Erfoud. Stop in Rissani, Tafilalt’s ancient capital and stops for a visit to Kasbah from the 17th Century and the ruins of Ksar Abbar. After your free time for lunch, proceed to Erfoud. Once you reach Erfoud, you will transfer to a 4X4 vehicle to cross the majestic dune towards Merzouga. Enjoy a camel ride where you will soon learn about a Bedouin’s lifestyle. Following that, a guided visit of the surroundings and admire the beautiful sunset. Dinner and Overnight at a desert camp in nomad tents.

After breakfast, return to Erfoud in a 4x4 vehicle and departure to Ouarzazate, via Rissani for a stop to visit a fossil museum where you will find a well-presented collection curated by Moroccan paleontologist Brahim Tahari; it includes fossils, bones, minerals, flints, crystals, and assorted oddities. There is a the shop should you want to purchase your own bit of prehistory. Continuation towards Tinghir, a charming town is known for its magnificent palm- grove and its famous Todra Gorge. We then cross Dades valley Kelaa M’gouna (the city of roses) and Skoura. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.

After Breakfast, stop at the Taourirt Kasbah, a citadel set against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains. Departure for Marrakech by passing through Tizi N’Tichkra, the highest mountain in Nothern Africa. Accommodation in the hotel.

After Breakfast, we will be heading to the airport. End of our services.