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12 days from Casablanca to Sahara

mahdi — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 18:06:39 +0000

12 days exploring the cultural and natural wonders of Morocco. You’ll visit the historic cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Fes, Meknes, and Marrakech, as well as the beautiful blue city of Chefchaouen. Sahara Desert and explore the Todra Gorges and the Dades Valley. Mollywood of Africa : Ouarzazate city . Exploring the port city of Essaouira, return to Casablanca….

DAY 1 : CASABLANCA -Rabat

On the first day of our experience , Our professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation, airport, and train station .. to start your exploring adventure. we will drive to explore one of the most important cities, the economic capital of Morocco. We will be visiting during our day the vital places and monuments in Casablanca City. The First thing to see in Casablanca Is Hassan II Mosque, The view of the huge Mosque just in front of the blue sea. Hassan II Mosque is one of the biggest Mosques in the world. It is also the biggest one in Africa, you will be stunned by the special magnificent architecture, we would also take you to discover Habous Market & Quarter, Coastal Corniche, lunch. Afterward, we will leave for Rabat, where we will see the Hassan Tower and the Oudaya Kasbah .overnight in your riad in the Medina.

DAY 2 : RABAT – CHEFCHAOUEN

After your breakfast, we will have a tour to explore the capital of Morocco, The City of Rabat. Then, we will be heading towards Chefchaouen the core of Morocco. you will explore Chefchaouen, or Chaouen called “the blue City”, it is a traditionally designed Moroccan town in the heart of the Rif Mountains, in the northwest, of Morocco. It is well-known for the remarkable buildings in different shades of faded blue of its old town, which feels like a clean and elegant world. It’s one of the cleanest cities in the world and all the inhabitants use to paint their houses with blue color. They believe that the color blue represents the sky which in turn reminds people of heaven and God. While you’re there, you will feel an atmosphere of relaxation, comfort, and peace.
You will start your Chefchaouen visits by strolling the blue streets, seeing the beautiful blue walls, doors, windows & amazing side shops of the old Medina with a lot of amazing picture changes around every corner. For lunch, you will have delicious Moroccan dishes from the north. Then, we continue our visits to the ancient Kasbah Ali Ben Rachid and Plaza Uta El-Hammam. Overnight at one of the hotels of the city.

DAY 3: CHEFCHAOUEN – MEKNES – VOLUBILIS – FES

After breakfast, Later, we will drive to Fes, the intellectual capital and one of the oldest cities in Morocco if not the oldest. Today’s drive will reach one of the Imperial Cities In Morocco, known as the Ismaili capital of Morocco ‘Meknes’, we will come across the famous gate of Bab Mansour, the Sahrij S

ouani Bassin, and

the Mulay Ismail Mausoleum. After lunch, we will see the remains of the Romanian Empire, the Roman city of Volubilis , where you will get a chance to see the wonderfully preserved original buildings that date back to the ages, the Roman road, and the city layout. During our through the Moroccan countryside, we will pass by the sacred City of Moulay Idriss to take some memorable pictures. Overnight in the Hotel or Riad.

DAY 4: EXPLORING THE FES CITY :

You will meet your tour guide to start exploring Fes . the Imperial City is the most important destination of Morocco. We will be starting by the wonderful Royal palace’s seven gates which are made of copper, marble, and small pieces of Mosaic. Then, we’ll visit the old Jewish Quarter that dates back to the 17th Century . We will be also visiting the old Medina. Starting with the largest and oldest Tannery in Africa ” Chouara Tannery ” where workers use natural colors to produce high-quality leathers that will make some wonderful art pieces made by professional craftsmen. We would be also visiting some Islamic schools like Al-Qarawiyyin University, Medersa Bouanania, and Medersa Al-Attarine,overnight in your hotel.

DAY 5 : FES- IfRANE-ZIZ VALLEY

We will drive in your luxurious comfortable car, towards Merzouga and via the Middle Atlas, you will Get to see magnificent landscapes of mountains and cold rivers all our way, we will stop in Imouzzar, Ifran Switzerland city ,the famous Cedar forest and feed the little monkeys. Next, we will be to Midelt small city famous for its rare rocks. overnight in hotel in Merzouga.

DAY 6: SAHARA DESERT EXPLORATION & CAMEL TREKKING

After breakfast in the hotel, drive on these fabulous landscapes on the edge of the Erg Chebbi, the largest sand dunes in Morocco. We will see the nomadic black tents in the middle of nowhere. We would also pay a visit to a nomadic family to have some tea and see what a nomadic life looks like. after we would be visiting Alkhamliya, a village where nothing has changed through centuries. Either we would have lunch here in Alkhamliya village or we go back to our hotel and have lunch there. After a nape, we will go on a camel ride to meet one of the most fascinating sights we will ever see, the marvelous sunset in the middle of the high sand dunes of Merzouga. we will spend the night in a Berber-tente in the camp.

DAY 7: MERZOUGA- TOUDGHA GORGES- DADES VALLEY

As soon as we wake up, Our camel man will take us on a camel ride, to enjoy the beautiful sunrise, we will be wandering the whole desert on an adventurous relaxing trip. You will enjoy the view of the camel chain in the middle of nowhere. We will get back to your Hotel, to have breakfast and get prepared to leave for Tinghir and Todra gorges, the highest, narrowest gorges in Morocco. before arriving at Dades Valley for having dinner and spending the night at your Hotel.

DAY 8: DADES VALLEY- ROSE VALLEY- OUARZAZATE

After your breakfast in the hotel, we will travel across the Dades Valley towards Kalaa Mgouna and Ouarzazate. On our way to Dades Valley, we will be passing by thousand of Kasbahs so we can take some memorable pictures. We will get to know the Berber Nomads in their caves, and then the fertile Rose valley and the rock formations along the way. We will stop at Kalaat M’gouna, “the rose city”. Continuing our Casablanca desert tours to Skoura and the birds’ valley, we will visit the Kasbah Amridil. Next, we will be driving towards OUARZAZATE.

DAY 9: OUARZAZATE- AIT BEN HADDOU-TELOUET- MARRAKECH

After getting into The great City of Ouarzazate, we will start exploring every historical and natural feature of the old city that was founded in 1928 and became of the most crucial Film Studios Worldwide. A film studio where huge cinema and TV works were produced, such as the famous series Game of Thrones, Gladiator, Babel… We will have lunch in a local restaurant in Telouet, the Berber village, before descending the Tizi-n-Tichka to Marrakech. We will arrive in Marrakech in the late afternoon to have a nice TANGIA meal for Dinner and spend the night in your Riad.

DAY 10: MARRAKECH CULTURAL VISIT :

Discover the Red City of Marrakech. the pearl of the south. We will devote the whole morning to visiting the Koutoubia, the Saadian tombs, the garden of the Menara, and Bahia Palace. Then we will be back at the hotel for a local lunch meal. In the afternoon, we will visit the souks, and the Medina, and spend the evening in Jemaa El Fna square to enjoy the show and the different activities, we would also have our Dinner there before we get back to the Hotel .

DAY 11: MARRAKECH – ESSAOUIRA

In the morning, drive to Essaouira , a world heritage site, where you can enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the sea. Then, you will start to explore the old medina; the Jewish quarter , the Skalla, and the traditional souks of the city: you will discover art galleries and stalls of traditional carpentry and you will see the fascinating atmosphere and its old streets. In the evening, you will watch the panoramic sunset and have a glass of tea at one of the cafes in the main square, dinner, and overnight at the Riad / or Hotel.

DAY 12: ESSAOUIRA – CASABLANCA

After breakfast, we take our last road on this tour through the coastal line enjoying the breathtaking views of nature and beaches in the region. Upon arriving at Casablanca, you will have two choices either to be transferred to your hotel or to be dropped off at the airport for your flight (according to your time of leaving). That will mark the end of our 12 days tour.

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Excursion Marrakech to Ourika Valley

mahdi — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 06:31:18 +0000

Ourika is a valley in the Moroccan High Atlas along the Ourika River. It is located around 30 km from Marrakech, and is essentially populated by Berber people……

Your full day excursion to Ourika Valley will start at 09h00 AM with a drive across the Houz Plains, and stop at local ladies Argan oil cooperative to see how this liquid gold is extracted and some cosmetic fine products are made.
From here , we will continue to Tnin Ourika, one of the largest Berber Souks in the area, where all the Villagers from the Ourika Valley come once a week to trade & buy their goods.
From here, we will follow Ourika river driving next to the stream up to the Berber village of Setti Fatma, where most of the locals in Marrakech escape to summer heat and spend a day under the shades of the walnut trees.
For those who would like to explore the Valley on foot, local hiking guides are available for hire to walk you to some stunning cascades and back. If you fancy a lazy day, relax at one of the cafés on the riverbank and enjoy the rest of the day listening to the sound of the stream with the High Atlas Mountains as a backdrop.
Local cafés are available for a light lunch and can accommodate all budgets.
Drive back to Marrakech late in the afternoon where your day trip to Ourika Valley will end with a drop off at your hotel or Jamaa Elfna Square.

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Exploring Mogador City:Essaouira

mahdi — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:58:51 +0000

Your day trip to from Marrakech will begin with a drive along the Haouz plains to Chichaoua village where you will stop for a cup of coffee before you continue to Sidi Mokhtar. On your way, you will cross the Argan trees forest, where you will spot some goats climbing the trees. Stop and take some photos before you carry on to Essaouira.
To watch how the Argan oil (also called the liquid gold, or Moroccan oil) is extracted, you will visit a local ladies’ cooperative and learn how some fine cosmetic products are locally made out of the rich Argan oil.
From here, we will carry on to Essaouira. Upon arrival, you will explore the beautiful city at leisure. Out of experience, Exploring Essaouira is easy on your own: Locals are very friendly, the Medina is pretty small (compared to other old towns in Morocco), and its streets are in order. You definitely do not need a guide for the tour of the city. You can easily explore the Medina on your own as its streets are aligned opposite to each other unlike every other maze-like Medina in Morocco. Should you insist on one, your driver will help you hire a local guide.
First, you can visit the harbor with its fishing port and old Portuguese fortifications. You can still see medieval war cannons aligned in order overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Continue to the Medina ( old city ) with its well kept fortification dating to the 18th century. The major landmark of the Medina is La Scala, which was built against foreign attacks from the sea. You can continue to Bab Laalouj ( One of the main gates of Essaouira, then to the Mellah ( the old Jewish quarter.
Along the way, various art shops, galleries, souvenir shops and thuya wood craft shops are aligned in order. Choose one of the local cafes for a delicious seafood lunch and head to Kasbah famous for having served as a military bastion. If you are a beach lover, enjoy a walk along the sandy beach of Mogador, and maybe watch locals playing beach ball. If you are brave enough, why not join a game for a few minutes People from Essaouira are very friendly!! If not you can sunbathe while watching waterspouts amateurs kitesurfing or windsurfing.
Late in the afternoon, drive back to Marrakech, and your full day tour to Essaouira will end with a drop off at nearest point to your riad.

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6 Days Morocco travel :Tangier ,Chefchaouen , Marrakech

mahdi — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 21:21:48 +0000

From Tangier. one night in Chafchaouen. Exploring Fez. On the way to the you will enjoy the beauty of Moroccan cities and countryside and green valleys. Watching the sunset and sunrise. Experience Sahara Desert, ride the camels in the middle of sand dunes of Erg Chebbi and sleep in the Camp. Walking in Todra Gorge. Overnight in Dades Gorge. Explore the African Hollywood city of Ouarzazat..Enjoying the high atlas mountains, the landscapes and specially the Amazigh “berber” villages.

Day 1: Tangier– Chafchaouen.

Our driver will pick you up from the airport of Tangier.Then you travel towards Chefchaoue.n It is a beautiful blue and white-washed Andalucian town nestled in the Rif Mountains. The city is a relaxed town, with small winding alleyways and market squares, where the women of the surrounding Rif come to sell their hand made products. You will have a free time to explore the magic of the blue city by yourself. Overnight in Chafchaouen.

Day 2: Chafchaouen– Voubilis–Meknes– Fez.

After breakfast in your riad you will travel to discover the volubilis ruines and Meknes .exploring the ancient Roman city of Volubilis. With its well preserved mosaics, palaces, baths and soaring arches it is considered one of Morocco’s most important archeological sites. Vsit of Meknes, one of the Imperial cities and once Capital of Morocco under the rule of Moulay Ismail. Meknes has a wonderful charm and style, with beautiful gates, palaces and mosques, all enhanced by the beauty of the surrounding countryside.In the Ismaili capital of Morocco , you will visit the massive Bab El Mansour gate, Sahrij Souani stables, the medina, and the Royal Palace.than route to Fes overnight in hotel/Riad BB

Day 3 :Exploring Fes

Your guided tour of Fes medina, the largest pedestrian area in the world, will start by exploring its alleys and narrow streets with your Morocco tour’s local guide. The tour includes Al-Karaouine mosque, the world’s first university, the Medersa Bouanania, the tanneries, and various souks. A typically delicious Moroccan lunch will be served in one of the traditional restaurant. Your journey will continue with a visit of the Royal Palace, the Jewish headquarter, the ceramic factory and the Merinid tombs to enjoy the panoramic view of the whole medina of Fes. Overnight in Hotel/Riad BB

Day 4: Fes – Ifrane – Azrou – Midelt – Ziz Valley – Merzouga sahara

The journey to the Sahara desert start early .You will have a stop in Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland” of Morocco to enjoy its beauty and to have memorable photos. After that, you will travel toward Azrou “cedar forest” to see the monkeys. Continuing to Midelt for a lunch meal in a restaurant. After that, we will cross the pass of “Tizi N Talghamt” to arrive Errachidia . Our next stop will be in Ziz valley .The tour to sahara continues to Erg Chebbi Dunes passing by Erfoud (famous with fossils and dates). After that, we continue the trip to the way to Merzouga desert. In the afternoon, you will ride the camel trekking to the desert camp. On the way you will stop for the pictures of the sunset . After the dinner you will enjoy the shooting stars with the Berber music . Overnight at the camp.

Day 5: Merzouga Desert –Rissani Market –Erfoud Fossil’s –Todra Gorges –Dadés Valley.

Waking up early morning to witness one of the amazing sunrise you have ever seen in the top of a dune in the sahara desert and enjoying the beauty of the desert .Then, you will back by camel trekking to a hotel in the village for a healthy breakfast ( if you do not have the luxury option) . We will travel to Rissani to visit its a weekly market . We will leave Rissani to Erfoud and visit the manufactures of fossilized marble . The next stop we will be directly to Tinjdad palm groves. After one hour we will get Todra Gorges. In this area you will be able to see a river that goes aside the canyon , which makes it famous to people especially climbers. You will have a free time to walk in the gorge to enjoy the landscapes. Then we will travel to the Dades vallley . We will have a stop in a rock formation called the “Monkey legs” . Then, we will drive to our hotel in Dades valley.

Day 6: Dades Valley -Roses Valley – Skoura –High Atlas pass-Marrakech

Breakfast and enjoy the spectacular views of Dades valley from a special spot in mounatins. Then we will travel to marrakech via the road of “One thousand kasbahs ”. The first stop in the Roses valley then; Skoura palm grove. After that, we will head to Ouarzazate to take some pictures of the kasbah of Taourirt the old residence of the Thami Glaoui. Also the cinema studios and the cinema museum. After that, we will travel to visit the famous and the oldest Kaskah in Morocco; which is the Kasbah of Ait benhaddou. After the visit of this Kasbah; we will drive to the high Atlas mountians and we will stop to enjoy the views of the mountians before, we arrive Marrakech. The end of our services

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3 Days Tour from Marrakech to Fes

mahdi — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:50:24 +0000

A trip to Merzouga offers a unique and unforgettable experience, allowing you to connect with nature and the enchanting beauty of the Sahara Desert. Enjoy the adventure and immerse yourself in the desert’s tranquil and captivating atmosphere.

Three-day tour, Combines the 2 main imperial cities of Morocco; Marrakech and Fes crossing magnificent cities and landscapes: ocher city of Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Dades – Merzouga – Ziz Valley – Midelt – Ifrane-Immouzer-and Fes.

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate –SKoura–Dades

Pick up providedfrom hotel to Ouarzazate through the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass situated at a height of 2,260m within the High Atlas Mountains. This is how the first of our Marrakech to Fes day trips start. Enjoy the exotic and colorful landscapes along with the Berber village on your way from Marrakech and Ouarzazate, which is known as the doorway to the Sahara Desert. Ait Benhaddou, the UNESCO world heritage site, falls on the way and is a famous spot with movies like “Lawrence of Arabia” and “Jesus of Nazareth” shot in this location. Walk across the river to visit the fortified Kasbah, situated atop the hill. Continue towards Ouarzazate through the Skoura palm grove and the Valley of the Roses. This valley is the center of Moroccan roses and rose products. Travel through the strange rock creation of Tamlalt Hills and Dades gorge, carved by the Dades River for centuries, before enjoying a mystical night right at the hear

Day 2: Dades Gorge – Todra Gorge – Erg Chebbi (sand boarding)

On the second day of your trip from Marrackech to Fes, another gorge named Todra awaits you with the roads through the Berber village and Dades valley. You can trek the canyons, which are around 300m high and a favorite place for mountain climbers. Once finished, with the trekking, head towards the Erg Chebbi dunes in Merzouga Sahara Desert. Lunch on the way. From Erg Chebbi, you can enjoy a 1 :30 hour camel ride towards the camp behind an oasis, enjoying the fabulous sunset on the way. Feel like a nomad as you spend the night under a sky lit up by millions of stars and amidst Berber music.

Day 3: Merzouga – Midelt – Ifran – FES

Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over the dunes of Erg Chebbi, the best thing within the desert. Complete your breakfast and set out towards Fes alongside the Ziz Valley Gorge and Azrou. Be amused by the monkeys within green lush cedar forests on your way. Get a drop off at your hotel in Fes.

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6 Days Morocco desert tour: Marrakech , the Kasbahs ,valley, Sahara and Draa valley

mahdi — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:12:52 +0000

6 Days stay, Marrakech and the historic villages and Kasbahs, and the Merzougua sahara, The valley of the Draa is especially famous for its kasbahs. The most famous kasbahs in the region are (north to south): The kasbah of Tamnougalt

Program :

Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate

Departure from your hotel or riad, road to Ouarzazate crossing the High Atlas via the Tizi N’Tichka pass (2,260 meters) with beautiful villages hanging on the sides of the mountain, stopping for lunch and a visit to the site of the world heritage of Ait Ben haddou. (This famous kasbah has been used as a backdrop for more than 20 films.). overnight in Ouarzazate in a riad.

Day 2: Ouarzazate –Skoura- Dades Gorges – Tinghir

Departure after breakfast towards Skoura where we will visit the Amredil kasbah, one of the wonders of the “Route of the thousand kasbahs of the south. The road then leads us through the Valley of Roses where we will stop in Kella M’Gouna, capital of the rose, Boumalane city and reach tinghir with its fabulous canyons., We will have lunch in a local restaurant, we will have time free to walk in the “gorges”. Overnight in a hotel

Day 3: Tnghir – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga

Early in the morning, after breakfast, departure to Erfoud. Berber villages are scattered along the way, we pass through Tinjdad, Erfoud in which we will feel the beginning of the Saharan oasis of Tafilalet, and we continue to Merzouga, overnight in a hotel

Day 4: Merzouga – Visit of the village of the gnawa – camel trekking – Camp

Breakfast, let’s start our adventure, take the way to Khamlia village to enjoy live Gnawa music, continue for visits to Ressani and Arfoud the fossilized marble capital, meal and return to the hotel to prepare for the new adventure. On the back of a camel makes a walk to reach the bivouac and see the sunset, meal and night in a tent.

Day 5: Merzouga – The Draa Valley – Agdz

Wake up in the morning to watch the sunrise in the desert. Return by camel to the hotel. After breakfast, departure to the town of Rissani (Tafilalet: capital of the former Alaouite sultans and seat of the Alaouite dynasty). Then resume the road to Alnif, the oasis of Tazarine and N’Kob. Lunch on the way. Continue through the Draa valley and the Berber village of Agdz. Night in a hotel in the palm grove of Agdez

Day 6: Agdz- Ounila Valley – Marrakech 270 km

Departure from Agdz in the morning, cross the smal Atlas, towards the kasbah of Tamdakht and by the valley of Ounila (This valley was the obligatory passage for caravans between Marrakech and Ouarzazate, and constitutes an extraordinary environment. Throughout this valley, a striking contrast between the ocher of the earth and the rocks and the greenery of the plantations is offered to walkers who take the time to observe it). Continuation to Telouet, visit of the Glaoui kasbah (sometimes also called the Glaoui Palace, it is a kasbah built between the 19th century and the 20th century, And for the afternoon, return to Marrakech, overnight in a riad.

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8 Days: Discover Morocco Imperial cities and Sahara desert

mahdi — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:55:33 +0000

Discover the famous imperial cities and Travel back in time by visiting the imperial cities, most important heritage sites and uncover the secrets of glorious dynasties ,south Est of morocco Sahara…

Imperial cities and Sahara tour : 8 days:

Day 1 : Casablanca

Your driver will meet you at the airport and take You to Your accommodation in Casablanca. Visit the Hassan II Mosque (time permitting)..

Day 2 : Casablanca-Rabat-Fes

Today you will travel out of Casablanca to Rabat, about 1 hour to the north. You will enjoy a city tour of Rabat including some of the mainhighlights such as Hassan II tower, the Chellah, the Medina and Kasbah Oudayas overlooking the ocean and the sister city of Sale.After you will travel to Meknes for a tour of this former Imperial Cities Royal Palace and stables as well as the famous granary.Once you have seen the sights of Meknes and enjoyed lunch in the Medina, you will travel next to Fes where you will enjoy a nice dinner in your riad.

Day 3 : Fes exploring

For your city tour of Fes you will meet a local guide who will walk with you through the Medina of the old city with its narrow alleys and bustling life.You will visit the Jewish Quarter, (mellah) and the yard of the Royal Palace, which is one of the biggest in the country. From there you will also visit the famous tanneries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and and the Quaraouine mosque which is considered the oldest university in the world founded by a woman in 859.

Day 4 : Ifrane -Azrou-Ziz valley-merzougua camp

The first stop of the day will be in Ifran, the “Switzerland of Morocco” just a short distance from Fes. You will then journey over the Middle Atlas Mountains and its famous cedar forest, hopefully catching a glimpse of the native Barbary apes (macaques). Lunch will be in Midelt and then you will go along the magnificent Ziz Valley, stopping along the way to capture beautiful photos.You will pass through the Berber villages of Erfoud and Rissini before arriving in Merzouga where you will head directly into the desert and your camp for the night. Enjoy a spot of Moroccan tea and then hop on your camel for a trek into the nomad camp where you will stay for the night.

Day 5 :Merzougua- Todra gorge- Dades Valley

Awake just before the sun so you can climb the nearest dune and start your day with natural beauty. Take a peaceful camel trek back to the base camp for breakfast and a quick shower then head off into the south of Morocco.Passing through Rissini and Tinghir, you will come to Todgha Gorge. You will have a chance to stop and do some walking here and have a spot of lunch. You’ll then travel to Dades Valley with its winding switchbacks up the gorge and witness the natural phenomena of amazing rock formations called “monkeys fingers ”.

Day 6 : Dades- Ait ben Haddou- Marrakech

Leaving Dades Valley towards Kelaat M’Gouna and Ouarzate this morning, you will travel the route of a thousand kasbahs and have lots of opportunity to take some amazing photographs. Stop along the way in the Roses Valley to pick up some natural rose water or oil, and then continue on to Ait Ben Haddou. This is the largest kasbah in Morocco. It was built by Et Hamid El Glaoui inthe18th century.After exploring the streets and hills of Ait Ben Haddou, go into the High Atlas Mountains to pass over Tizi n’ Tichka pass for more spectacular views. Stop on top of this highest pass in Morocco (2260 m) and then down into the foothills of Marrakech where will spend you last night enjoying dinner in Jemna el Fna Square.

Day 7 : Exploring Marrakech

Your introduction to Marrakech will begin in the Medina, the old quarter of the Marrakech. From here we will explore this historically charming area by foot. In Djemmael Fna, you will visit the famous 12th century Koutouba Mosque and Bahia palace, Majorelle garden.Your guide will lead you through the labyrinth streets and alleys of the Djemma. Enjoy aromatic smells, taste fresh squeezed orange juice and venture into the souks specializing in Berber carpets, silver jewelry, artisan workshops, handmade shoes and tanneries,night in your riad or hotel.

Day 8 : Airport

Your driver will drop off you to the airport and end of ours prestation

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10 days of hiking in the Moroccan desert: Chgaga

mahdi — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:20:44 +0000

Trek in Chgaga : Big Sahara desert

Erg Chigaga is the largest and still untouched of the major ergs in Morocco, This dune massif located in the Souss-Massa-DrÃ¢a region, is about 50 km west of the rural town of M’Hamid El Ghizlane, itself located about 98 km south of the city of Zagora . Approximately 40 km long and 15 km wide, this erg, including some dunes….

1st day: Marrakech- Ouarzazate

Reception at the airport either direct transfer or night in a riad or hotel in Marrakech or Ouarzazate depending on the time of arrival.

Day 2 of the desert hike: Mhamid – Sidi Naji

After breakfast, we start the camel ride through the old kasbahs of the palm grove, stop for lunch in the shade of the tamarisks, nap and resume walking around 4:00 p.m., to get to Sidi Naji, where the tomb of a former marabout, now a place of pilgrimage for nomads. Bivouac around the fire, sand bread, entertainment.

3rd day of the hike in the desert: Sidi Naj- Erg Zahar Moroccan desert

We cross the entire Bousnina reg, stop in a nice place for lunch (the landscape changes every 2 hours) then we go in the evening to the large dunes of Zahar, from where we can see the Algerian border to admire the sunset. sun and enjoy the superb panorama. Overnight in the camp..

4th day of the hike in the desert: Erg Zahar – Erg Essmar

We cross the Drâa valley, lunch next to a well to enjoy the freshness. After lunch and a siesta, we continue towards Erg Smar ,overnight in the Camp

5th day of the hike in the desert: Erg Essmar -Erg Chegaga the great Moroccan desert.

We cross the reg of Erg Sidra to go in the evening to the large dunes of Chegaga to admire the sunset which culminates at more than 200 meters. From these majestic dunes, one dominates the whole sea of â€‹â€‹sand.

6th day of the hike in the desert: Erg Chegaga – Oued Laatach

Morning among the large dunes to enjoy the panorama and the Sea of â€‹â€‹Sand, you can go to the great Abidlia (highest dune). After lunch, we start to complete the loop towards the starting point Mhamid by heading towards Oued Laatach to spend the night there. camp.

7th day of the hike in the desert: Oued Laatach -Erg Ait Ounir

We take the road again crossing the small dry lake of Petit Iriqui for lunch among the dunes of Bougarne. Then we go to Erg Ait Ounir, lost dune in the tamarisk forest, overnight in the camp.

8th day of the desert hike: Erg Ait Ounir – Erg lihoudi dunes

We cross the Hamada Drâa going up the valley to reach the dunes of Douibat in the evening following the dunes of lihoudi erg, overnight in the camp.

9th day: desert- Marrakech or Ouarzazate

Transfer to Marrakech or Ouarzazate, night in hotel

10th days: Marrakech or Ouarzazate

Continuation of free visit of the City and transfer to the airport and safe return

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From Marrakech to Ouzoud waterfall

mahdi — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:10:08 +0000

This popular tourism destination is located near the Middle Atlas village of Tanaghmeilt, in the province of Azilal, 150 km northeast of Marrakech

Your day tour from Marrakech to Ouzoud waterfalls will start with a 3 hours drive north of Marrakech by crossing the Tadla plains dotted with hundreds of olive tree farms, peach and apricot.
Upon arrival at the village, start your walking journey downhill to the sources while admiring the splendid views of the 110 m high cascades of Ouzoud with a permanent rainbow as a backdrop. En route, some local Barbary apes that do expect some nuts from you will greet you along the way !
Local cafés are available next to the stream for a light lunch and to relax before you walk up to the village and meet your driver to return back to Marrakech.
Your day trip to Ouzoud waterfalls will end late in the afternoon in Marrakech with a drop off at your hotel or the nearest accessible point to your riad

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Rando et Trek in the three valleys: Roses , Bougmez and Tassaout

mahdi — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 21:28:11 +0000

Roses , Bouguemez and Tassaout valleys With a great natural and cultural potential, the high valley consists of gorges , green landscapes and rivers..We can also find beautiful villages with traditional architecture such as Megdaz

program:

Day 1: Marrakech

Arrival in Marrakech, reception at the airport and transfer to the hotel.

Day 2: Marrakech-Ouarzazat– kelaa M’gouna

Transfer to Kelaa M’Gouna via the Tichka pass (2260m) before arriving in Ouarzazate then the route of thousand Kasbahs (325 km); overnight in Boutaghrar (stopover hotel) in the Valley of Roses where we join our team (mules and mule’s drivers)

Day 3 : Boutaghrar–Aguerzaqua

From Boutaghrar we start our walk following the path of the M’Goun river, passing through the villages of Tamglouna and Issoumer in the middle of full small gardens by roses, without forgetting to cross water by foot from time to time; picnic continues on our way to Aguerzaka (6:30 am
market); night in camp
Day 4 : Aguerzaka–Imi n’irk

From Arguerzaka we keep walk following the river so as not to miss the wonderful gorges of M’Goun (Achaabou); picnic ; overnight in Imi ‘nirk camp (6h walking)

Day 5 : Im I n“irik– Ait Hamd

From imo n’irk, we still in our path, we cross old Ksars, terrace crops, before arriving at the ruins Kasbahs (Aït Hamd) at the first level of the Tizi n ‘Aït Imi (6h30 walking); overnight camp

Day 6 : Ait Hamd – AIY IMI

We climbe the Tizi n’Aït Imi pass (800 m ) from where we will have a superb view of two valleys: the M’Goun valley and the valley named (happy valley) of Aït Bougmez; we will descend to the village of Aït Imi (5h30 walking): camp,
Day 7 : AIT IMI -AZIB N”IKKIS

We cross the whole (happy valley) of Aït Bougmez, passing through Tabant, then through the fields to reach Agouti and the entrance to the Arous gorges (6h30 walking); camp in Azib n’Ikiss

Day 8 : AZIB N”IKKIS -TALKADDET

From Azib n’Ikis we go up a small pass to arrive at the Tarkeddit (flat level) (3200 m), meeting point for all the nomads with their herds, at the first level of the M’Goun summit (4068 m) (5h30 walking ); overnight in camp

Day 9 : TALKADDET

From the Tarkeddit, possibility of climbing the M’Goun summit if weather and physical conditions allow us (5h30 walking); overnight at the flat.

Day 10 : TASGAYWET

We join the Tessaout river , we go down throught the village of Tesgaywelt (5 hours walking); overnight in camp
Day 11: AIT ALI N”ITTO

We continues following the Tessaout river crossing the villages of Amezri and Ichoubaken then arrive at the village of Aït Ali n’Itto; overnight in lodge
Day 12 : DEMNATE

Possibility of visiting Megdez, the most beautiful village of the Central High Atlas (3 hours walking roundtrip). Then we continues to Demnate (transfert by Car). Overnight in Demnate
Day 13 : EXPLORING MARRAKECH

transfer to Marrakech, city tour(without guide) and overnight at Hotel with dinner,breakfast include)
Day 14 : Airport

Transfert to the airport and end of our sevice.

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