Day 01 – Casablanca:
Arrival at Casablanca airport, followed by a comfortable transfer to your hotel for check-in and relaxation. Depending on the time, embark on a guided tour of the iconic Hassan II Mosque, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 02 – Casablanca – Rabat – Chefchaouen:
After breakfast, journey to Rabat, a vibrant city with a university and the capital of Morocco. Explore the Hassan Tower and its unfinished minaret, known for stork nesting. After lunch, continue to the enchanting Chefchaouen for an overnight stay with dinner at the hotel.
Day 03 – Chefchaouen – Volubilis – Meknes:
Begin the day with a delightful breakfast before exploring the charming blue town of Chefchaouen. Post lunch, venture to the ancient Roman ruins of Volubilis for an immersive experience. Dinner will be served in Meknes, one of Morocco’s Imperial cities, with an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 04 – Meknes – Fes:
Start the day with a guided tour of Meknes, beginning at Bab Mansour. Visit the Musée Dar Jamaï to witness modern Moroccan arts and crafts. After lunch, embark on a short drive to Fes, where you’ll settle into a traditional riad hotel, followed by a late-night dinner.
Day 05 – Explore Fes:
Discover Fes with a visit to the Merenid Tombs and the Musée des Armes. Explore the Fès el-Bali, characterized by narrow streets, minarets, and domes. Visit the King’s Palace and enjoy lunch in a traditional restaurant. Complete the tour with a return to the hotel for the evening.
Day 06 – Fes – Ifrane – Erfoud – Merzouga:
Your driver will meet you for an 8:00 AM departure, crossing the Middle Atlas mountains to Merzouga. Experience the cedar forests of Ifrane, Azrou, and the Ziz gorges. Upon reaching Merzouga, embark on a camel adventure to a Sahara camp. Enjoy the night with drums music and sleep in nomad tents.
Day 07 – Merzouga – Khamliya – Nomad Villages – Erg Chebbi:
Witness a spectacular sunrise over the dunes, then return to the hotel for a shower and breakfast. Explore Khamlia village for live Gnawa music and visit nomad tents for tea. Return to the hotel after a sand dunes tour.
Day 08 – Merzouga – Gorges Dades:
Wake up early for sunrise, breakfast, and a shower at the camp. Depart for the Dades Valley, visiting Khetaras of Jorf, Todra Gorge, and the Dades gorge. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the riad hotel.
Day 09 – Gorges Dades – Ouarzazate:
After breakfast, walk with a local guide through palm trees, villages, and kasbahs. Head to Ouarzazate, passing through Berber villages and enjoying the scenery. Dinner and breakfast at the hotel.
Day 10 – Ait Ben Haddou – Telouet – Marrakesh:
Explore the World Heritage Site of Ait Ben Haddou, known for its historic Kasbahs. Continue towards Telouet to visit the ancient Kasbah of Galaoui. Descend into the High Atlas Mountains, pass through Tichka, and arrive in Marrakesh in the evening, enjoying the breathtaking landscape along the way.
Highlights of Your Adventure:
- Multi-Day Excursion: Immerse yourself in the Atlas Mountains with camping, meals, and camel riding.
- Berber Campsite: Experience a night in a vehicle and camel-restricted Berber campsite.
- Indigenous Traditions: Discover local customs through traditional meals, village visits, and craft stations.
- Comfortable Travel: Journey in a climate-controlled minivan with a private pickup from Marrakesh.
Meeting and Pick-Up:
Choose to head directly to the meeting point or request a convenient pickup.
What to Expect:
Embark on a two-day small group adventure from Marrakesh to explore Morocco’s Zagora Desert hassle-free.
- Scenic Transfer: After a morning transfer from your hotel or a nearby location in Marrakesh, travel south in an air-conditioned minivan.
- Land of Berbers: Pass through Berber villages, traverse mountain passes, and capture the stunning High Atlas in photos. Explore the UNESCO-listed Kasbah in Ait Ben Haddou, a historic fortified village featured in “The Gladiator.”
- Ouarzazate Exploration: Visit the city of Ouarzazate, the gateway to Morocco’s deserts. Explore Atlas Studios’ old film sets and choose to visit the 19th-century Kasbah of Taourirt.
- Draa Valley and Zagora: Follow the kasbah-filled Draa Valley to Zagora, where a sunset camel ride leads to a Berber-style camp near the dunes. Enjoy a magical dinner under the stars and sleep in a tent.
- Sunrise Camel Ride: Wake up to a delightful breakfast and another camel ride, this time during a beautiful sunrise.
- Return Journey: Rejoin your minivan in Zagora and relish the scenic route back to Marrakesh.
Upgrade Option:
Opt for the two-day Zagora Luxury Tour to stay in a deluxe desert camp with an en-suite tent and additional amenities. Elevate your adventure with a touch of luxury in the heart of Morocco’s captivating landscapes.
– High Atlas Mountains:
You will stop several times to take photos in the High Atlas Mountains.
– Ksar of ait ben haddou:
You will meet a local guide in ait ben haddou to visit the kasbah.
– Ouarzazate
You will stop in ouarzazate city to visit the studios of cinema, kasbah Taourirte [optional visit ].
– Zagora
You will enjoy a camel ride twice & spend a overnight in the desert.
What’s included
– Hotel pick-up & drop-off
– Overnight accommodation in berber camp
– 1 breakfast
– 1 Dinner
– Camel ride in sunset & sunrise
– Transport by air-conditioned minivan