Morocco Deep Desert Tour

Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival at Marakech airport, your personal English-speaking driver/guide will meet you at the arrival hall by holding your names and then transfer to Skoura via Ouarzazate.  If time allows, you will stop in Ouarzazate and visit its famous Atlas Studios where several hollywood blockbusters have been shot. Optional lunch in a local restaurant in Ouarzazate and continuation to Skoura. Dropp off at your hotel and the rest of the day will be free for your own leisure. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast in the hotel, enjoy 1-hour walking tour at the plamgrove of Skoura. This big palmgrove covers 25 km² (more than 6000 acres) and countless date palms and lush gardens of olive, almond and pomegranate trees cover this territory. It is an impressive abundance of vegetation specific to the oases of the south. In the middle of the palm grove, marvelous earthen fortresses still retain their beauty of yesteryear. Each has its own story that recalls the way of life of the local community. The most famous is the Amridil Kasbah built in the 17th century. Others are also of great importance such as the Kasbah Ait Aabbou and Ben Moro. This territory  represents a crossroads of cohabitation between Amazigh (Berbers), Arabs and Jews. The latter have left traces of their lives as evidenced by certain architectural motifs on the facades of the Kasbahs, crafts, the cemetery, places of worship, rites.

Have a mint tea with local before heading to the entry to the deep Sahara dunes of Erg Chebbi, Erfoud. The driving will take about 5 hours. You will have some stops for visiting on the way. You will first stop in Kelaa Megouna, which is known for the production of cosmetic products using the extract of the local grown roses. Continue northeast to the city of Boumalne Dades to see the beautiful Kasbahs with a panoramic view of the Valley and the mountains beyond.

Afterward, you will head for the Todra Gorges, 300 meters high and one of the most impressive Moroccan sites. The Todra Gorge is one of the premier climbing and trekking destinations in Morocco with high walls offering hundreds of routes of sport and multi-pitch climbing. After the tour, continue to Merzouga via Erfoud. Once arrived to Erfoud, go by 4WD (four wheels drive) to the deep desert of Merzouga. Dinner around fire and overnight under the starry sky of the desert in nomadic Berber tents.

Get up early and go on camel backs to enjoy the sunrise in the desert. After that return to your camp for breakfast and departure to Zagora via Tazzarine. First, you will stop to visit Khamlia village which is the famous land of Gnawa music, a well-preserved Afro-Moroccan heritage that combines ritual pioetry with traditional music and dancing. After the visit of this village head to Tazzarine where you will be able to visit one of the many dates cooperatives in the region and see how dates are producued. Optional lunch will be in a local restaurant before continuing to Zagora where you will spend the night. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel and drive back to Marrakech via the breathtaking Ksar Aït Haddou which at a height of 1,160m, stands in stark contrast to this vast plateau. Originally a crossing point for traders crossing the Sahara Desert, this UNESCO world heritage site is equally recognized as the location for films such as “Laurence of Arabia” and “Gladiators”.  It is also a striking example of southern Moroccan earthen architecture. Optional lunch in a local restaurant here before continuing the route to the Red City, Marrakech. Once arrived to Marrakech, check-in at your hotel and free time to rest. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel then meet you local English-speaking guide and join your morning horse-drawn carriage tour (calèche) of Marrakech. Places to be visited this morning are Majorelle garden, a botanical garden of about 300 species on nearly 1 hectare with an Art Deco villa labeled Maisons des Illustres , and a museum of the History of the Berbers. The garden is named after its founder, the French painter Jacques Majorelle (1886-1962), who created it in 1931, drawing inspiration from the oasis, Islamic garden and Spanish-Hispano-Moorish garden. Purchased by Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980, it currently belongs to the Jardin Majorelle Foundation which also includes the Yves Saint Laurent museum. Bahia palace, a breathtaking 19-century palace. Optional lunch at Terrase des Epices restaurant.

In the afternoon go visit the Medina of Marrakech, home to many souks, markets and enticing shops, hidden in the narrow streets and squares. Take a 2-hour visit to the souks of Marrakech with our professional, knowledgeable and intellectual guide who will provide you with all the information and assistance you need.

After the visit, return to your hotel to freshen up before going to Dar Zellij restaurant where you will enjoy an optional farewell dinner. Overnight will be at the hotel.

Breakfast at your hotel and transfer to the airport of Marrakech according to your flight schedule.

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