Dunes of Merzouga and Kasbahs of southern Morocco

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1:

  Marrakech

  

  Welcome at the airport then transfer to the riad located not far from Jamaa El Fna square. A must not to be missed. Marrakech, surrounded by 19 km of red and ochre ramparts, is a real live show where men and local folklore are skilfully staged in a medieval setting. Marrakech boasts an impressive cultural heritage with numerous monuments and quality museums. Accommodation : Riad  Meals included : None

• day 2:

  Marrakech - Skoura

  

  ROUTE TIME - 5:00 a.m. Road by the pass of Tichka, mountain road with many laces, one of the most beautiful of the Moroccan south we join Telouet. Visit of the Glaoui kasbah. At the same time fortress, castle and caravanserai, the kasbah of Telouet built in the 19th century by the great Berber chief of the Atlas, El Hadj Thami Glaoui, evokes in Morocco a tragic history of power and might, but also of treachery and fall. A whole destiny that can be summed up in the kasbah of Télouet. After lunch, we will cross the magnificent Ounila valley by the old southern caravan trail, now tarred. A delight! Visit of the ksar of Aït Ben haddou classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site before reaching Ouarzazate and the Skoura palm grove. Lodging : Small family hotel in Skoura. From the terrace, breathtaking view of the palm grove (swimming pool). Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• day 3:

  Skoura - Tineghir

  

  DRIVING TIME - 4H30 Before departure, a visit to an impressive 17th century kasbah is a real stop in time. Our route continues through the sumptuous Dades Valley, Valley of Roses and Todra Gorge for a colourful day out.  The red of the earth rubs shoulders with the green of the crops and the ochre of the adobe constructions. Accommodation: Guest house located a few km from Tineghir, in a beautiful fortified village which benefits from a historical and artistic heritage of incalculable value, the raw earth kasbahs (swimming pool). Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• day 4:

  Tineghir - Merzouga

  

  ROAD TIME - 2h30 Before departure, we recommend a visit to a museum retracing the habits and customs of oasis life. Then on the way to the big dunes of Merzouga, discovery of the Khettaras, an irrigation system born more than 3000 years ago. Continue to Erfoud, famous for its dates and then the erg Chebbi. Free time by the hotel's swimming pool located near the sand dunes. Possibility to go for a quad ride in the dunes before taking the camels to join the evening bivouac. The sunset gives a shimmering orange colour to the dunes. Fairy show.  Lodging : Bivouac. The camp is composed of a caïdal tent, sanitary blocks, Berber tents to sleep in, with a bed with mattress, sheets, blankets and pillows. Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. OPTION - Luxury bivouac, more intimate. Private bathroom in each tent.

• day 5:

  Merzouga - Drâa Valley

  

  ROAD TIME - 4h30 Heading west where we follow the Djebel Saghro chain and its lunar landscapes of plateaus, peaks and the mineral immensity of the Bou Gafer. Arrival in the Draa valley where a multitude of ksour and kasbahs make the landscape grandiose. The visit of a typical old village of the valley with its covered lanes and stroll in the oasis will be the highlight of the day.  Accommodation: Guest house (swimming pool) Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner OPTION - Installation in a place of choice: Located in the heart of the palm grove, lodges face the river. A sumptuous view, a peaceful environment.

• day 6:

  Drâa Valley - Taroudant

  

  ROAD TIME - 4h30 We leave the valley to reach the anti-atlas mountains. The landscape changes again. Arrival in Tazenakht, centre of Berber carpet weaving, then Taliouine, the Mecca of Saffron, the red gold of Morocco. After a lunch break, continuation to Taroudant nicknamed "Little Marrakech". The ramparts of Taroudant stand in the heart of the Souss valley, between the High Atlas and the Anti-Atlas. On this peaceful city still hover the memories of a flourishing past, whether it was Almohad, Merinid, Saadian, Portuguese or French. Accommodation : Riad located a few km from Taroudant (swimming pool) Meals included: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

• day 7:

  Taroudant - Marrakech

  

  DRIVING TIME : 4H30 Return to Marrakech by the sublime Tizi N'test road. The points of view follow one another, a feast for the eyes. Arrival in Marrakech in the afternoon.  INFO : For this day, it is also possible to reach Marrakech directly by the express road to arrive at the end of the morning and leave you free in the afternoon in the ochre city. Dinner is free.  Accommodation : Riad in the medina Meals included: Breakfast

• day 8:

  Marrakech

  

  Day dedicated to your airport transfer. We wish you a safe journey home and hope to see you soon!