Overview
Suppose you have just a week on a trip to morocco. In that case, we advise you to book this itinerary that will take you through the authenticity of Marrakech and southeast of morocco, which is the atlas mountains and Sahara desert experience. It’s one of the highlights Morocco Desert Tour that will take you to visit the best attractions on the road between Marrakesh and Erg Chebbi Dunes. You will have many stops for panoramic viewpoints along the high atlas mountains to see and take pictures of some Berber villages on your way to visit The UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE KSAR AIT BEN HADDOU, after that you will continue to the Hollywood city of morocco, where you will have opportunity to visit ATLAS STUDIO in Ouarzazate, then drive through Skoura oasis of palm trees, Valley of roses, Dads valley and gorges, a short hike at Todra Gorges ( Canyons)… Camel Ride to see Sunset at the top of the highest ERG CHEBBI DUNES with an overnight experiencing in the peaceful Sahara desert in a Berber luxury camping, watching stars and listening to drums music. Also, you will have time to have some fun doing some sportive adventures and activities on the dunes, like experience sand-boarding, ATV Quads, Buggies, and Horse Riding…
Included/Excluded
- 7 Day Transportation in Private Toyota Prado Land-Cruiser with A/C or new Mini-Vans with A/C
- 06 Nights accommodation in authentic Moroccan riads
- Camel trekking to spend the night in a "Berber Tents with private toilet and Hot Shower " in the middle of Sahara desert of Erg Chebbi Dunes
- All breakfast and 03 Dinners (Dades Gorges ,Sahara Desert and Ouarzazate)
- English, French, Or Italian-speaking driver / guide for the entire trip
- English-speaking city guides in Marrakech
- Wi-Fi in the Car if necessary
- Entrance Fees
- Lunches & 03 dinners (Marrakech)
- Beverages (Drinks)
- Tips for guides/drivers
- Airfare (Flight ticket)
- Travel insurance
Marrakesh Airport (15 Minutes’ drive)
We meet you at the airport of Marrakech and transfer you to your accommodation to have a rest and get prepared for your trip. Bed and Breakfast in your Riad.
Day 2 – Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Ouarzazate – Skoura – El Kelaa M’gouna – Boumalen Dades.(5-6 HOURS DRIVE)
After breakfast in your Riad ,we drive you via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass, rising to an elevation of 2260 meters, while enjoying the attractive views of the High Atlas Mountains and picturesque Berber villages. We will then go on to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site: the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou and have lunch .Our next stop will be Atlas Studios, the largest movie studio in the world and host to such famous films and television shows as Lawrence of Arabia, The Jewel of the Nile, The Mummy, Gladiator, The Man Who Would Be King, Vikings, Game of Thrones, and Aladdin as well as several James Bond and Jason Bourne movies. We will then continue on to El Kelaa M’gouna (the Valley of Roses), where roses are grown and processed into perfumes, oils, and lotions. We will pass by the beautiful palm grove oasis in Skoura, where you will see many exotic Kasbahs, such as the Taourirt and Amerhidil Kasbahs. When we reach the lovely Dadès Valley. Dinner and Breakfast included in your Accommodation.
Day 3 – Boumalen Dades – Todgha Gorge – Tinjdad – Erfoud – Merzouga. (4-5 HOURS DRIVE)
After breakfast, we will head toward Merzouga, stopping first at the spectacular Todgha Gorge where you can take a walk along the gorge floor between the canyon walls. We will then continue across the valley to Tinjdad, where we will have lunch. After lunch, we will drive via Erfoud, where we will visit an amazing fossil factory and learn how they excavate, polish, and shape trilobites, orthoceras, ammonites, and other fossils into beautiful objects. We will continue on to Merzouga and the Dunes Luxury Camp at the foot of Sahara Desert dunes. Each tent is beautifully appointed and the entire camp is the ultimate in “glamping.” Here you will get ready for your next adventure; camel trekking! You will ride these Ships of the Desert into the heart of the Sahara, witnessing a spectacular sunset through the dunes. Back at the Dunes Luxury Camp you will enjoy Berber food, listen to the drums under a starry night sky, and sleep in your gorgeous tent in peace and tranquility.
Day 4 – Merzouga (Erg Chebbi)-Rissani-Alnif-Tazarin-N’kob-Draa valley-Ouarzazate. (5-6 HOURS DRIVE)
Next morning the camel man will awake you up in dawn to see the spectacular sunrise in the desert, later you will return to the camp to have your breakfast. After that the camel man take you back to the Auberge to have a shower to refresh your body .we drive to Rissani through the Ksours and kasbahs of Tafilalet . Visiting the Zaouia of moulay Ali El-Charif, the mausoleum of the dynasty Glaoui founder, and have walk to discover the local market and traditoinal souks in Rissani .after that heading to Ourzazate via Alnif, Tazarin, Draa valley till reaching Ouarzazate.Dinner and Breakfast included in your Authentic Accommodation.
Day 5 – Ouarzazate – the pass of Tizi n’Tichka – Marrakech. (5-4 HOURS DRIVE)
After Breakfast we will be heading toward Marrakech by crossing the high Atlas Mountain through the Pass of Tizi n’Tichka. Stopping along the way and enjoying the wonderful surroundings then having lunch in a Berber village called”Teddart” before your arrival to Marrakech.
Day 6 – Marrakech – Tour of the City with a Local Guide
Today, after breakfast you will have a full day to tour and discover Marrakech, the famous Red City. Your guide will take you to the most beautiful palaces and monuments of Marrakech, including the 19th century Bahia Palace, the 16th century Saadian Tombs, the Koutoubia Mosque, and the Majorelle Gardens. You will have lunch in the Medina and also have an opportunity to visit the famous Souks, where the merchants sell everything from leather and carpets to spices and jewelry. Jemaa el-Fnaa is perhaps the most famous town square on earth. From ancient times until today, tradesmen, snake charmers, acrobats, magicians, mystics, musicians, and monkey trainers have populated this UNESCO World Heritage site. You will spend your overnight at an authentic Moroccan riad, including bed and breakfast.
Day 7 – Marrakesh Airport
We transfer you to the airport at your flight time.
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Important notes
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at the time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
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An experience of a lifetime!
Our fantastic adventure with Trips to Morocco, a small family business, left us with memories that will last forever! Doing our intensive research we decided that this was the best Tour Group for us. The Head of the company, Mohammed was very flexible, helpful and accommodating to any changes as we went along on the15 day agenda that we wanted. Any problems were quickly dealt with. The diverse landscape left us in awe. Morocco is not only a photographer’s dream that beauty can be found in so many ways but, a glimpse into the amazing and interesting, friendly people and their vast culture. My wife and I travelled with two single friends and were so fortunate to have, in our view, the two best – Driver, Ali and Hmad the Tour Guide. Our wonderful experiences lay at their feet. We felt safe with Ali’s excellent driving skills, especially through the mountains and busy cities. Hamid was a wealth of knowledge and didn’t hesitate to give information and answer our many questions. These two made our journey into this magical land with their care and attention to details. They steered us to the source of places where we wanted to buy dates, figs, walnuts, rugs, ceramic and to the restaurants they thought we would enjoy. We also found good restaurants on our own. They were good sports as they listened to our terrible singing and joined in. So much laughter filled the car along with interesting stops that made the long distance between some destinations seem like a flash. We were able to see and do things that only in a small group and an A.C. SUV gave us. A big “THANKS” to you two! We started in Casablanca then to Rabat, Meknes, Chefchaouen then Voloublis, Fes, Merzouga staying at Dunes Luxury Camp, before heading to Dades Fossil Valley, Tondra Gorge, Ouarzazate, Essaouira, then staying 3 nights in Marrakech. The Markets, Souks and Medinas were quite interesting. The Atlas Mtns and Gorges were spectacular! We went off road to experience another way of Berber and Nomad life that are still being practiced. We visited some living in a tent and a cave and were generously offered fresh bread and mint tea. Both very humbling experiences making us turn our eyeballs into what we take for granted back in our country. As much as we thoroughly enjoyed the Medinas and Souks we were also aware and respectful of the difference in the economic conditions of the land. Yet, we felt safe and welcomed everywhere. In Fes we were handed off to a great local Guide, Hamad, who gave us the history and an interesting walking tour of the city. In Voloublis a local Guide, who took us around a Roman Ruins. In Marrakesh we did a walking tour with Amhad. All excellent Guides, which were specially chosen by Mohammed. We stayed mostly in Riads and as some one said, “they were different in styles, some quirky, some with problems but it all added to the charm”. We spent two days at the Dunes Luxury Camp riding camels into the magnificent golden sands of the Sahara desert for sunset viewing (opted out of early sunrise). After eating delicious breakfasts and tagines for supper made by Mohammed, then evenings spent around the fire and under the beautiful bright stars listening and joining in to the Berber music and playing on the bongos, clappers and other instruments. Enjoyed Mohammed playing his guitar. He and the others there at the camp provided a very happy, friendly atmosphere and even tied on our headscarves for us! The tents were truly luxurious! We definitely would come back and use TRIPS TO MOROCCO with our two same special guides, as we trust Mohammed heading up this Fantastic Company and crew. So many highlights e.g. The Desert experience and visiting the Nomads and their life styles. A word of suggestion for Mohammed (Tour owner) is to be more involved consistently with administration and correspondence. He is great when we phoned from Canada or using WhatsApp BUT, slow on the use of email, which has the details on the actual tour itinerary by day, invoicing, and just answers to our questions before the trip. This did cause an issue while on the tour, but the issue was quickly resolved to everyone’s satisfaction. By using email these issues would never of occurred. Maybe he needs a secretary? Trip Advisor Reviews convinced us to use this company, even with these issues. The four of us left this beautiful, part of the world with sad hearts and at leaving our two new best friends, Ali and Hamid who made our time in Morocco better than being with close family members and not like tourists. Will truly miss them! We strongly recommend this Tour Company if you want to experience wonderful lifetime, memories.
HOSHI1 – TRIPADVISOR USER FROM LONDON ONTARIO CANADA
A journey across Morocco to remember!
TripsToMorocco was recommended to us by close friends. So I did not hesitate to contact TTM to work out an itinerary that suited our timeline and our comfort level. We had 12 days across the country visiting some extraordinarily beautiful places. The unforgettable 2 nights in the sand dunes in the desert near Erfoud were one of the highlights of the trip. Accommodation in riads was always great and often engaged us in insightful conversations with our hosts. Youssef, our driver, was always cheerful and funny and very attentive to our road comfort and our luggage – also kind enough to invite us to his home for a fabulous home made couscous! But most of all our exploration of this beautiful country was made very special by our absolutely dedicated and lovely guide Mbarek (not Youssef’s son!) who was very caring and informative on the local culture and always attentive to our needs along the way. We feel grateful, privileged and delighted to have acquired a good understanding of this fascinating country through him and thank everyone else who contributed to our experience. F, P and I.
FRENCHWARE – TRIPADVISOR USER