6 Days Deep South In Morocco
Deep South
Duration
6 days
Tour Type
Experience a captivating 6-day journey into the Deep South and Desert from Marrakech, venturing into the Merzouga Desert and the Draa Valley. This immersive tour will introduce you to the remarkable Eastern South of Morocco, with its stunning Kasbahs and the most captivating corners of the Moroccan desert. Highlights include visits to the iconic Kasbah Ben Haddou and film studios in Ouarzazate, explorations of the Dades and Toudra Gorges, and nights spent in a desert camp beneath a traditional Berber tent.
- Revel in the breathtaking landscapes between Merzouga and Marrakech.
- Embark on short walks in the Dades and the Draa Valley.
- Traverse the Tizi n Tichka Pass of the High Atlas Mountains.
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou.
- Visit Ouarzazate and its Film Studios and Taourirt Kasbah.
- Enjoy a camel ride for both sunset and sunrise, followed by a night in tents.
Commence your journey after breakfast, heading to Ouarzazate via a scenic drive through the High Atlas near the Tizi N'Tichka mountain pass, reaching an altitude of 2,260 meters. Along the way, admire charming villages clinging to the mountainside. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ait Ben Haddou, renowned for its starring role in more than 20 films. Lunch at Ait Ben Haddou and continue to Ouarzazate, often referred to as the "Hollywood of Africa." Spend the night in Ouarzazate.
After breakfast, depart for Skoura to visit the Kasbah Amredhyle, a gem along the "Route of the Thousand Kasbahs" in the south. Journey through the Valley of Roses, stopping in Kella M'Gouna and Boumalane Tinghir along the way. In Todra Gorges, explore the canyon, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, you'll have free time to stroll through the gorges. Overnight stay at a fabulous hotel.
Set out early in the morning after breakfast, heading to Erfoud. Pass through Berber villages, including Tinjdad and Erfoud, signaling the start of the Tafilalet Saharan oasis. Continue to Merzouga, and after some relaxation, reach your hotel in Merzouga.
Rise early to witness the desert sunrise, then venture to the village of Khamlia for live Gnawa music. Embark on a track that leads to nomadic settlements, offering insights into their way of life and the chance to savor traditional Berber tea in their tents. Return to the village for a relaxed lunch. In the afternoon, embark on a camel trek into the sand dunes, leading to a night at a desert bivouac.
Awake to a stunning desert sunrise, and then return to the hotel by camel. After breakfast, journey to Rissani, known as Tafilalet, the historic capital of the Alawite sultans. Continue the drive to Alnif, the oasis of Tazarine, and N'Kob. Lunch en route, and then explore the Draa Valley and the Berber village of Agdz. Spend the night at a hotel in the Agdz palm grove.
Following breakfast, depart for Marrakech via the Tizi N Tichka pass and the High Atlas Mountains. Arrive at your Riad and conclude your tour.
- Pick-up from your riad/hotel in Marrakech.
- Comfortable transportation in an A/C vehicle.
- English-speaking driver/guide.
- Accommodation in hotels/riads, including dinners and breakfasts.
- Overnight stay in a desert camp with dinner and breakfast.
- Camel trek.
- Half-board accommodations: Dinner and Breakfast.
- Lunch.
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Personal expenses.
