Road of Thousand Kasbah 9 Days

After morning meal, we’ll leave Marrakech towards Ouarzazate enjoying ever-changing sceneries of

the high Atlas Mountains with its famous pass (Tizi N’Tichka 2260m) and many Berber villages.

Along the drive there will be photos stops and a mint tea break. After midday meal in Ouarzazate, we will

visit the Taourirt Kasbah, one of the best architecture buildings of the area; it was built in the 19th

century and reached the height of importance during the 1930s when El Glaoui power was at its

peak. We’ll then continue to Skoura Oasis where we will visit the Amridil Kasbah. This beautiful

building will transport you back in time through its history. The architecture is stunning and it has

been kept up over the centuries. After that you can relax by the pool or enjoy one of our activities:

cycling, donkey ride… (B, L, D)

Accommodation:

- Auberge Chez Talout (or similar).

­

Meals Included:

- Breakfast + dinner

­

Transport:

- Private Vehicle 5 hrs

­

Included Activities:

- Visit Taourirt Ksbah

- Visit Amridil Kasbah

Excluded Activities:

Cycling

Donkey ride

­

Today we will have an amazing drive through the Roses valley to get to the stunning Todra valley where our midday meal will be. After midday meal we will explore the Toudra Gorges, these 300m high cliffs towering above us are one of the highest and most spectacular Gorges in Morocco. We can try the main activity in the Area offered to Tourists: rock climbing or enjoy some free time, we’ll then carry on to the town of Tinjdad to explore and spend the night at its old village called Elkhorbat. (B, L, D)

­

Accommodation:

- Gite Elkhorbat (or similar).

­

Meals Included:

- Breakfast +midday meal + dinner

­

Transport:

- Private Vehicle 3hrs

­

Included Activities:

- Walk through the Toudra Oasis

- Visit the Toudra gorges

Visit the old village of Elkhorbat

Excluded Activities:

Rock climbing

­

This Morning we will head to Rissani for Lunch before we make ourselves ready for a lifetime experience in the majestic sand dunes of Erg Chebi. Whilst we have some mint tea, our camel team will make our caravan ready for an amazing camel ride on the dunes. Once we get to the Berber base camp, we will have time to walk up the sand dunes, try sand board or just enjoy the quietness of the Sahara Desert. After a Berber dinner, admire traditional music around the base campfire before a magical night under the stars.(B, L, D)

Accommodation:

- Prestigious Camp Merzouga (or similar).

Meals Included:

- Breakfast +midday meal + dinner

Transport:

- Private Vehicle 2h30mins

Included Activities:

- Camel trek on the big dunes of Merzouga

- Sand board on the dunes

Excluded Activities:

Quade biking

It is time to bid a farewell to Sahara Desert and Camels, so try to capture some unforgettable memories. Our journey will continue to get to midday meal place in Alnif before we arrive to Draa Valley for an overnight in a Berber Kasbah. This valley is very famous for Dates, Hennah and so many ruins of old Kasbahs. An optional short walk through the village to meet local people is offered; otherwise, you can relax waiting for dinner. (B, L, D)

Accommodation:

- Auberge Kasbah Ennakhil (or similar).

­

Meals Included:

- Breakfast + dinner

­

Transport:

- Private Vehicle 3hrs

­

Included Activities:

- walk through the Palmerie of N’kob

- Discover the old village of N’kob

Have some mint tea with a local family

­

Excluded Activities:

N/A

Our journey today will carry on to get to the old village of Ait benhaddou that was once an important stop for the caravans between Marrakech and Tombouctou. It is one of the UNESCO heritage sites of Morocco since 1987 and it has been a home for a lot of international movies such as Gladiators, Prince of Persia, Kingdom of Heaven, and Game of Thrones… We will explore the village walking through its alleyways with souvenir shops to reach the fortified house on top of the hill used for a long time as storage for valuable belongings of the village’s inhabitant to be safe. (B, L, D).

Accommodation:

- Riad Paradise of Silence (or similar).

­

Meals Included:

- Breakfast + dinner

­

Transport:

- Private Vehicle 3hrs

­

Included Activities:

- Stop at Draa valley to try some dates

- Discover the old village of Ait Benhaddou

­

Excluded Activities:

Visit the film studio at Ouarzazate

After morning meal, we will drive passing the village of Telouet where ruined Kasbah El Glaoui sits, once home to the Pasha El Glaoui, the Kasbah has a rich history that is intertwined with the French and is located in a fertile valley surrounded by fig and olive trees. We will stop for a visit; then cross the high Atlas Mountains back to Marrakech, the afternoon will be spent at leisure. Overnight in Marrakech. (B, L)

Accommodation:

- Hotel Andalouss (or similar).

­

Meals Included:

- Breakfast

­

Transport:

- Private Vehicle 04:30 Hr

­

Included Activities:

- Visit the Telouate Kasbah

Excluded Activities:

Cooking class in Marrakech

It’s time to discover Marrakech. Our half day-guided tour takes us through some of the main historical monuments of Morocco’s most famous imperial city. From the Koutoubia mosque to Ben Youssef Madrassa via the vibrant Jamaa Lafna Square with its snake charmers, acrobats and storytellers, we’ll travel back in time to explore the richness of Marrakech history. In the afternoon, the best way to finish your experience in Morocco is a relaxing massage in a traditional Hammam. Otherwise, enjoy free time before our final dinner at Jamaa Lafna Square. (B. D)

­

Accommodation:

- Hotel Andalouss (or similar).

­

Meals Included:

- Breakfast + dinner

­

Transport:

N/A

­

Included Activities:

- City tour of Marrakech

- Visit Ben Youssef Madrassa and the outside of the Koutoubia Mosque

­

Excluded Activities:

Hot Air Balloon

Our adventure will finish after morning meal and you can fly home at anytime. B