tours from Marrakech
Tours from Marrakech to Zagora Desert: 2 days
Day 1: Marrakech – Aït Ben Haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora
This memorable trip starts with the scenic drive from Marrakech over the Tizi-N-Tichka pass (2’260 m), where you can spot the traditional Berber villages with its inhabitants working and chatting at the roadside. Shortly before the desert capital Ouarzazate, you have the opportunity to visit the famous Kasbah Aït-Ben-Haddou, the fortified clay city with its numerous ksars and kasbahs, where several famous movies such as Gladiator, Kingdom of Heaven and Prince of Persia have been shot.
After crossing the Anti-Atlas, you arrive at the green and peaceful Draa Valley which is famous for its huge date groves and henna fields.
Now it is time for the desert! Zagora is the last city before the real wilderness starts. Upon arrival, you’ll meet your camel driver and head to the desert on top of your friendly camel while the sun sinks below the horizon. Just before dark, you will arrive at the Sahara Desert Camp where you can settle in your private tent. A traditional dinner is served and you can spend the night watching for shooting stars or dance around the camp fire to the beat of the desert drums.
Day 2: Zagora – Draa Valley – Ouarzazate – Marrakech
Today, you can get up early to enjoy the first rays of sunlight over the desert. Enjoy your breakfast in the camp and hop on your camel for the ride back to Zagora.
On our way back through the Draa Valley in direction Marrakech we’ll stop in Ouarzazate for lunch andsightseeing in the Kasbah Taourirt or in the movie museum. The city of Ouarzazate with its film making studios hosts a lot of international film productions and is also known as «Hollywood of Morocco».
Afterwards, we’re heading back to Marrakech and your Hotel/Riad over the Atlas Mountains.
Tour include:
Comfortable transportation (4×4 toyota land cruiser – micro bus)
Driver-guide who speaks your language
Fuel
Camel ride (camel each)
Overnight in desert camp
Not included:
Plane tickets
lunch
Drinks
Tickets of the Historical Monuments
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Tours from Zagora
Day 01: Zagora- Dunes Nkhila
Departure camel 16h. We take the direction of Ben Alala, Nekhla dunes, where the bivouac. After installing the camp, sunset, walking tour. Having dinner. Magical night under the stars or in tents nomad.
Day 02: Dunes Nkhila – Zagora
We get up early to watch the sunrise on the horizon. After breakfast, return to Zagora. arrival to 10h.
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Tours from Casablanca
Day 1 – Arrive Casablanca and transfer to Rabat
Arrive Casablanca Airport. Greet and transfer to Rabat. Option: visit the Hassan II Mosque and join a walking tour followed by a drive and lunch on the Corniche.
Day 2 – Rabat City Guide Tour and transfer to Fes.
Tour of Rabat to include, time permitting:
Chellah Necropolis
Kings Palace
Kasbah of Oudayas
Tour Hassan
Mausoleum of Mohamed V
Day 3 – Fes City Guide Tour
Tour of Fes Medina to include, time permitting:
Medersa (Quoranic School) Attarin or Bou-Inania
Quaraouiyine Mosque, founded by Fatima Bint al-Fihria in C9th
Nejjarine fountain and museum
Bab Boujloud, the blue and green gate
Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II
Chouara tanneries and feel as if you have taken a step back in time
The water clock dating from the C14th
Souks
Traditional potteries and Merenid Tombs
Day 4 – Fes Day Trip to Meknes and Volubilis
Day trip to Meknes and Volubilis with City/Site Guide Tours.
The highlights of Meknes are the Bab al Mansour Gate, Moulay Ismail Mausoleum, the Heri es Souani granaries and the prison that was built to house Christian sailors captured at sea by Moulay Ismail (1672-1727). The highlights of Volubilis are the ancient ruins and mosaics.
Day 5 – Fes to Marrakech
Transfer to Marrakech either along the motorway or across the countryside with the option to detour and visit the waterfalls at Ouzoud.
Day 6 – Marrakech City Guide Tour
Tour of Marrakech Medina to include, time permitting:
Souks
Mellah
Palace Bahia
Koutoubia Minaret and gardens
Saadian tombs
Medersa Ben Youssef
Apothecary (Berber Pharmacy for spices, herbs and oils)
Majorelle Gardens with a fine museum of Amazigh (Berber) costumes and jewellery
Day 7 – Marrakech or Day Trip to High Atlas
Free day at your leisure. Options include a Moroccan cookery lesson or day excursion to the High Atlas.
Day 8 – Depart Marrakech or Casablanca Airport
Transfer to the airport in Marrakech or Casablanca and depart.
Or extend your trip with any of the Tour Options.
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