sahara morocco tours

Trip to the Sahara from Marrakech

Day 1 – Marrakech – Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou – Valley of Roses – Dades Gorges

Pick up at the Riad or Hotel where they are staying in Marrakech, departure to the High Atlas mountains through the port of Tizi N’Tichka at about 2,260 meters above sea level, with stops to enjoy spectacular panoramic views, we will visit the Olive Oil cooperative ARGAN, where we will discover the production process and they will explain the innumerable benefits it has for the human body, we will continue south and then we will deviate along a 6 km track that will take us to the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou where we will visit its famous Kasbah (Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO). In this spectacular setting, renowned films have been shot such as Gladiator, the Jewel of the Nile, Sahara, lunch in the village and we will continue the trip to Ouarzazate, considered the great gate of the desert, the place from where the great expeditions depart and where the the great Kasbah of Taourirt, we will continue towards the Valley of the Roses passing through the great palm grove of Skoura and Boumalne until we reach the Dades Gorges. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 – Dades Gorges – Todra Gorges – Merzouga Dunes (Desert)

Breakfast and we will travel to Merzouga, we will go up a path to observe the gorges from a strategic place on the mountain and then we will continue on the road along a road dotted with beautiful Kasbahs that are totally different from each other. After several stops, we will arrive at one of the strong points of the south: The Todra Gorges 300m, The Todra riverbed has formed a gorge of vertical walls of enormous proportions and great beauty, it is a paradise for climbers and a unique place . Lunch at the site and continue towards the desert until we reach the impressive Dunes of Merzouga where we will have a hospitality tea while we rest a bit. We will leave our bags at the hostel and we will leave in a caravan of dromedaries, which in one hour will take us to the Haimas camp. Stop in the middle of the road to watch the sunset over the dunes and stretch your legs before continuing on to the camp. before dinner we will have the opportunity to climb the dunes that are near the camp and have tea enjoying the peace and silence that is breathed there. We will spend the night in a haima, under the stars. (unforgettable night)

Day 3 – Merzouga Dunes – Draa Valley – Anti Atlas – Ouarzazate – Marrakech

We will wake up before dawn to watch the sunrise over the Great Dune. return in dromedaries to the lodge. Shower, breakfast and we will begin the trip, passing through Rissani, one of the oldest cities in Morocco and capital of the Alaouit dynasty, and crossing the arid and at the same time interesting pre-desert landscapes until we reach the Draa Valley where we will make several stops. to enjoy this beautiful valley that runs next to the river that bears the same name. It is the longest river in Morocco and crosses the entire country to Mauritania. We will cross the Anti Atlas to reach Ouarzazate, lunch on site. In the afternoon we will cross the High Atlas, and we will arrive at Marrakech.

Includes

– Private trip, there will be no more people with you.
– Pick up at the hotel, riad, airport or wherever you want.
– Transportation during the trip in an all-terrain vehicle with AC.
– Fuel
– Tent camp (Includes dinner and breakfast)
– Camel excursion (one per person).

Does not include

– Flights
– Midday meals
– Beverages
– Tickets to kasbah
– Tips and what is not in the program

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