A fascinating tour to discover Morocco desert, a short but intense trip among dunes, oases and kasbahs, including the enchanting Marrakech.

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Marrakech
  • End Marrakech
  • Countries
    • Morocco
  • City
    • Marrakech
    • Ouarzazate
    • Chegaga
  • Theme Desert
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Marrakech
    Day 1 Transfer by car

    Arrival and greetings at Marrakech airport. Transfer to the riad, overnight and dinner at leisure.

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
  • 2
    Marrakech tour
    Day 2

    After breakfast, meeting with the local guide for the visit of Marrakech, the red city called "the pearl of the south", imperial capital in the eleventh century, whose monuments, richly decorated with fine stuccos, mosaics and marbles, testify the richness of his past. The old city, or medina, is enclosed by strong ocher-colored walls that stand out against the breathtaking backdrop of the Atlas Mountains and stand out among the lush green of the palm groves.

    Visit to the Saadian Tombs, and the famous Djemaa el Fna Square, without a doubt the most famous square in North Africa. Free lunch on request in the restaurant in the medina a historic plaza (Dar Salam). In the afternoon time dedicated to the Souks. Free dinner and overnight in Riad.
     

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
  • 3
    Marrakech - Ait Ben Haddou - Ouarzazate
    Day 3 Transfer by car

    Departure towards the High Atlas and the Tizi 'n Tichka pass (2200 m). Deviation to Telouet, a small mountain village that houses the huge ruined kasba of the pasha Glaoui and continuation along the "route of the Salt", spectacular journey between villages suspended on the steep sides of the mountain. Stop at Ait Benhaddou, a beautiful village included in the list of World Heritage. Arrival in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight.
     

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
    • Ouarzazate
  • 4
    Ouarzazate - Draa Valley - Erg Chegaga
    Day 4 Transfer by car

    One more mountain pass at 1880 m and then descend into the green Draa Valley, famous for the pressed earth kasba. Visit the ancient village of Tamnougalt, once the capital of the valley. Dinner and overnight in camp tended at the foot of the Great Dune.
     

    Visited places:
    • Ouarzazate
    • Chegaga
  • 5
    Erg Chegaga - Ait Ben Haddou - Marrakech
    Day 5 Transfer by car

    The return journey is to retrace the landscapes of the Draa valley and the High Atlas, always different depending on the light, the colors of the mountain and the terraced cultivations. Arrival in Marrakech in the late afternoon. Free dinner and overnight in Riad.
     

    Visited places:
    • Chegaga
    • Marrakech
  • 6
    End of tour
    Day 6 Transfer by car

    After breakfast, free time and transfer to the airport to catch the flight home

    Visited places:
    • Marrakech
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Airport transfer to / from Marrakech airport by private vehicle
    • Private vehicle to visit the city - full day
    • English speaking guide for Marrakech tour
    • Off road vehicle with French / English speaking driver
    • Fuel
    • Half board treatment excpet for Marrakech (B&B) with accommodation at Marrakech  Riad Sable Chaud, Zagora Ksar Tinsouline 4*, standard Berber tent at Chegaga dunes, Ait Ben Haddou Pientre Kasbah 
    Price does not include
    • Lunch and dinner in Marrakech
    • Guides, drinks, entry fees
    • Tips and personal expenses
    • Flights
    • All that is not mentioned under "the price includes" section.