5 days
2 to 85
20 people
Morocco Joy Travel
English(US, UK) We’ll start our exciting day by picking you up from your Hotel/Riad at 8:30 AM then hit the road! We will climb through the dramatic Tizi n’Tichka pass which reaches an altitude of 2260 M! On route to Ouarzazate “the Film Capital of Africa”, we’ll journey through the High Atlas mountains passing via Berber villages and beautiful landscapes. We will stop by The Studio Cinema, visit Kasbah Taourirt, a magnificent structure and a historical monument giving tribute to the Glaoui. midday mealtime, maybe it’s time to try some great local cuisine. Later on, drive through the “Road of the Thousand Kasbahs”- seeing the fascinating “Sandcastles”. Stop at Kalaat Mgouna. “Rose’s Kastel” known for roses and its annual festival during the roses harvest in May. Then continue to our hotel in the heart of the Dades Gorge where we will have dinner and a cozy night in the Hotel.
After morning meal in the hotel, we leave the dades gorges driving towards tinhir and todra gorges, the alluring beauty of the lush palm grove along the valley have known as a breathtaking views, Driving the windy, a thin road will get our full attention as we get into the gorges which will allow you to get a full feel of the unbelievable glory of the massive canyon walls reaching some 300 meters (900 feet) high and continuing for some 100 meters (300 feet), Leaving the gorges not Far, we will stop for midday meal in a local restaurant, Our road will carry on to Erfoud where we would come across with a fossil craft workshop, and it is our door to the gorgeous Dunes of erg Chebbi, take breath and have a cup of tea before embarking on our camel ride for an hour through the stunning dunes, the clean air and the beautiful sunset will take you’re your breath and provide us an unforgettable moments, diner and overnight in a comfortable base camp.
This morning will be an early one, you will rise up and hike up the dune in order to enjoy what may just be the best sunrise of your life. Afterwards, you will hop on your camel and trek throughout the spectacular Erg Chebbi dunes back to your hotel., we will visit the Berber villages along the surroundings and get a closer contact with the Berber culture, hit the tracks to mines MIFISS and the desert plateau, we will drive among the dunes while passing through the village of Khamliya, Visit the Musicians of Khemlia in Merzouga, a century-old Gnaoua group that performs ancient trance music, the all the way (30min) to Rissani town, This is the ancient capital for the Alaouit Sultans and the most important market town for Sub-Sahara camel caravans, you will have a chance to visit the big Souk, Lunch will be preorder in a family house, chat with local farewell them with a cup of tea, and go back to Erg chebbi dunes, free evening in one of the breathtaking (swimming pool and dunes) view, Diner and Overnight in the hotel.
This morning will be an early one, you will rise up and hike up the dune in order to enjoy what may just be the best sunrise of your life.
After morning meal and a much-needed shower at the base camp you will depart to Rissani. This is the ancient capital for the Alaouite Sultans and the most important market town for Sub-Sahara camel caravans, you will have a chance to visit the big Souk.
We will continue our way to Ouarzazate through the Draa Valley, one of the longest palm grove valleys in Morocco. Admire the charming adobe Kasbahs and Berber villages along the road. As we are heading up to Ouarzazate you will notice the interesting geological formations of the Draa Valley and Ait Saoun col.
Dinner and night in the Hotel.
We will start with morning meal in our hotel and then drive to the Ait Benhaddou Kasbah, It’s an infamous kasbah and the scene for many Film Capital hits, Films such as Gladiator, The Mummy and Alexander were filmed in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a 1-hour walking tour of the site, Later on, we drive to the Atlas Mountains where we will have a great local midday meal. After midday meal, we carry on to Marrakech passing through Tizi N' Tichka. We arrive at Marrakech early eveningn drop you off at your hotel.
3 nights in twin-share rooms at hand-picked hotels.
1 night in twin-share tents at a traditional Berber desert base camp.
Experienced English-speaking driver and guide throughout tour.
4 Breakfasts.
4 Dinners.
Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat.
This tour offers Vegetarian, Vegan and Halal food options on request. Simply let Morocco Joy Travel know the food option that you prefer.
Air-conditioned 4WD or Minibus throughout tour.
As we have travellers from all over the world, flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. We recommend that you do not book your flights until your place on the tour has been confirmed. Check out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner to book your flight - https://flights.tourradar.com
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).
Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and can be purchased on the ‘Book Now’ page. Further details about your optional experiences will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.
Yes, the tour includes cultural experiences such as visiting local markets, historical sites, and potentially participating in a cooking class depending on the selected package.
ATMs and banks are accessible in Marrakech, however, during the desert road trip, it's advisable to carry cash.
For evenings, a light jacket or loose-fitting sweater is suitable to keep off the chill.
The tour facilitates visits to various attractions and provides experiences like camel rides and walking tours. Choose a package that includes these activities.
The group size can vary. If the minimum number of participants isn't reached, you may be upgraded to a private tour, possibly with a single supplement fee.
Temperatures are usually comfortably mild, typically between 24 and 34 degrees Celsius during the day, with cooler nights.
Travel insurance is recommended to cover any incidents outside our responsibility, such as accidents not involving our vehicles or accommodations.
Yes, pickups from hotels are arranged. If your hotel is located in an area inaccessible by car, an alternative nearby meeting point will be provided.
Arrangements can be made to drop you off directly at the airport in time for your flight.
Wear lightweight walking shoes that you've broken in before the trip. The streets can be unclean, so shoes that cover your toes are advisable.
