This is an ideal Morocco vacation packages tour that will take you through the beauty of the southern region where you will see mountains, oasis, valleys, gorges, Berber villages and the immense sand dunes of Erg Chebbi.
Morocco vacation packages – 4 days trip program :
Day 1: Marrakech – Ait Ben Haddou – Dades gorges
At 8 am we will meet you at your Riad or hotel or Marrakech airport to start this desert tour. We will drive crossing the Tizi n’Tichka pass (2,260m above sea level) the highest mountain pass in Morocco. We will make a stop to enjoy stunning landscapes and to drink coffee or freshly squeezed orange juice while enjoying magnificent panoramic views of the mountains and Berber villages around.
Then we will continue the way to arrive at Ait Ben Haddou village. Upon arrival, a guided tour to explore the kasbah of Ait Benhaddou that is classified a World Heritage Site by the UNESCO. This kasbah is one of the most spectacular ksours (fortified villages) in Morocco and a crossroad of trans-Saharan caravans that link the Sahara to Marrakech and hight Atlas villages. Also this famous kasbah was the fimset of more than 20 international movies). After this visit we will continue passing through Ouarzazate, the Hollywood of Africa thanks to its cinema studios.
We will also pass through the Valley of Roses to reach Kalaa Mgouna the capital of roses in Morocco thanks to its festival organized every year between April and May and the Palm Grove of Skoura with its authentic kasbah dating to the XVII century. We continue the way through the valley of the thousand Kasbahs to arrive at the Dades gorge. Dinner and accommodation in a charming traditional hotel.
Day 2: Dades gorges– Todra gorges– Merzouga
Departure the morning to the Sahara Desert of Merzouga through the Todra Gorges where you can take a walk to explore its magnificent and narrow gorge. Then we will continue driving to Erfoud through the palm grove of Touroug where we will stop for lunch. Upon arrival at Erfoud, we will visit a local fossil workshop. After that we continue the way to reach the fascinating dunes of Erg Chebbi. A beautiful extension of undulating dunes, also known as the Dunes of Merzouga which you will explore riding camel. Night and dinner in a fun atmosphere in a nomadic tent at camp in the heart of the desert.
Day 3: Merzouga – Rissani – Draa valley – Ouarzazate
We will get up early theb morning to see the spectacular sunrise when the color of dunes and the shape of their shadows are combined in an incredible sight. After breakfast our 4 days Morocco vacation packages departure from Marrakech will continue. The itenirary of this journey takes us to Ouarzazate. We will pass through Rissani, the old capital of Sijilmassa and the origin of Alaouite dynasty where we will walk through its famous souk, the most authentic and traditional and the largest one in southern Morocco. In this souk you will find many kinds of handicrafts, food and animals.
After that we will continue to the Dra’a Valley passing through the village of Tazzarine (featured in the movie «Babel»). We will drivz to the wild desert to have a picnic under the shade of an acacia. In the afternoon, the journey will take us along the path of old caravans to discover the real Draa Valley with its huge palm trees and ancient villages. We continue driving to reach Ouarzazate. Dinner and accommodation in a charming Riad.
Day 4: Ouarzazate – Telouet – Marrakech
After breakfast, we will drive along the Ounila Valley and at only 40 kms from the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, we will reach the Kasbah of Telouet wich was a crossroad for ancient caravans that link the Sahara Marrakech and Height Atlas.
The kasbah Telouet was the seat of power of the El Glaoui family. King Moulay Hassan gave them a political power in south of Morocco and the High Atlas. The Pacha Glaoui was almost powerful as the Sultan himself. The palace can still be visited, but it is increasingly damaged and is slowly collapsing. At 2010, work was underway to restore the property. If you have the opportunity on Thursday, you will visit a traditional souk in the Atlas village. Lunch in the Atlas Mountains.
After lunch break we continue the path crossing the Tizi-n-Tichka pass to reach Marrakech late in the afternoon or early the evening. Upon arrival at the red city Marrakech we will transfer you to the airport or to another point depending on your preference.
The end of our services for this 4 days tour Morocco vacation packages.
Included | Not included |
* Private 4X4 vehicle with air conditioner. * Fuel for whole the trip. * Guide – conductor. * Overnights with dinner and breakfast included. * Night in the desert camp(private tent with dinner and breakfast included) and camel trekking. | * Drinks. * Lunches. * Entrance to monuments / visits. * Tips. * Flight ticket. |