Discover The Magic Of Morocco Tours with Our 12-Day Tour
Join us on an unforgettable journey across Morocco, where rich culture, ancient history, and breathtaking landscapes await. From the vibrant souks of Marrakech to the serene dunes of the Sahara Desert, our 12-day Morocco Adventure Desert Treks and Cultural Tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, tradition, and relaxation.ย
๐๐ฎ๐ 1: ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต – ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
Warm welcome with some typical Moroccan sweet cookies, dates, and a bottle of water.
We will bring you to your hotel or riad and overnight in Marrakech.
๐๐ฎ๐ 2: ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต – ๐๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ต๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ – ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ – ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ
From your hotel in Marrakech, we travel into the High Atlas Mountains, crossing high peaks and panoramic landscapes while passing through traditional Berber villages. The road takes us over the Tizi-n-Tichka pass (2,260 m), often snow-capped in winter, with opportunities to pause for photos or a cafรฉ break. Our journey continues with a visit to Telouet Kasbah, once an important stop on the caravan route linking the Sahara with Marrakech. Lunch will be enjoyed in Ait Ben Haddou, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Moroccoโs most iconic kasbahs, famous for its adobe architecture and as a filming location for productions such as Game of Thrones. After exploring this unique fortress, we continue to Ouarzazate, the โHollywood of Africa,โ for a short stop by its film studios. We then head towards Skoura, where we spend the night surrounded by palm groves and the charm of the Valley of a Thousand Kasbahs.
๐๐ฎ๐ 3: ๐ฆ๐ธ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ – ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ – ๐๐ผ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ต๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ – ๐๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐
The journey continues to the beautiful Valley of Roses, to a very charming small village named Boutaghrar, surrounded by stunning nature. Be ready then for your “OFF ROAD” adventure! Guided by some local music in the car, the driver heads towards the rocky paths leading to the Bedouins living in caves. They will welcome you and will be happy to tell you all about their local habits, way of living, food, and so much more! Take a spot in the cave, enjoy a cup of Berber mint tea, and immerse yourself in their way of living! Learn some Berber language; in the afternoon we reached the dades gorgeous overnight
๐๐ฎ๐ 4: ๐๐ผ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐น๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ – ๐ต๐ถ๐ธ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐
hiking tour through Gorge of Dades. You will start at Ait Arbi and then slowly hike through the Monkeyโs Fingers canyon, passing through a walk in nature and narrow ravines and enjoying wonderful views up to the gorges.
Our local guide will help to explain the first step of the nomad caravan coming from behind the mountains. Spending about 3/4 hours walking, and then time with my family for lunch in the afternoon, and then back to your hotel. Overnight
๐๐ฎ๐ 5: ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ โ ๐ง๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฒ๐ โ ๐๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ฑ โ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐ด๐ฎ โ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐น ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ธ โ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ
Leaving the Dades Valley, we reach Tineghir, exploring the vast palm oasis and the stunning Todra Gorgeโa must-see in the region. We continue toward the Sahara, passing beautiful Kasbahs and stopping at Erfoud to visit its famous Fossil Museum, featured in David Attenboroughโs BBC series. After a short drive, we enjoy local tea at the base of the golden Erg Chebbi dunes. Then, embark on a 45-minute trek by camel or 4×4 into the desert, guided by a nomadic driver, as the sunset paints the dunes in breathtaking colors. The journey ends at a luxurious desert camp with nomad tents, where you can relax, savor dinner, listen to traditional music around the fire, or wander the dunes under a star-filled sky.
๐๐ฎ๐ 6: ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ก๐ผ ๐ข๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ
The fourth day begins with a special awakening as we witness a breathtaking sunrise, enveloped in the tranquility unique to the desert. Our return journey can be taken by camel or via off-road vehicle, depending on your preference. Along the way, weโll visit nomadic families living behind the dunes, offering a rare glimpse into their traditional way of life.
Next, we head to Khamlia, where the rhythm of African Gnaoua music will captivate you. For lunch, enjoy an authentic Berber pizza before we explore Merzouga city and visit the serene garden of Hassi Labied.
In the afternoon, weโll check into our hotel, where you can unwind by the pool. As the sun sets, a short walk to the nearest dune in the village offers the perfect vantage point to admire the beauty of the desert sunset. We will spend the night at Mad Riad, an oasis of comfort and relaxation.
๐๐ฎ๐ 7: ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐๐ด๐ฎ – ๐ฅ๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ – ๐ง๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ถ ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ
After breakfast, we will visit the vibrant souks of Rissani, known for their traditional markets and the unique park of donkeys. Weโll also explore the sheep market, a lively hub of local trade. From there, weโll gather fresh ingredients to prepare a barbecue during our journey to Tafraoute Sidi Ali.
In the evening, we will arrive at Tafraoute, a charming village perched atop a small hill in the rocky Hamada Desert. The tranquility of this remote location will offer a peaceful nightโs rest.
๐๐ฎ๐ 8: ๐ง๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ถ ๐๐น๐ถ – ๐ง๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ – ๐ ’๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐น ๐๐ต๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ (๐ข๐ณ๐ณ-๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ)
After breakfast, we embark on an off-road adventure through the breathtaking Hamada Desert. Our first stop is the historic village of Tamegroute, renowned for its ancient library filled with centuries-old manuscripts and its famous green pottery workshops. Youโll have the chance to explore these unique cultural treasures before continuing our journey.
We then head toward M’Hamid El Ghizlane, the gateway to the Sahara Desert, traversing a landscape that transitions from rocky plateaus to endless sand dunes. This off-road experience offers a true immersion into Moroccoโs desert beauty.
Upon arrival in M’Hamid, we will check into Chez le Pacha Kasbah, a traditional and charming kasbah, where you can relax and unwind in the serene desert environment. The evening will be spent enjoying the peaceful ambiance of this oasis on the edge of the Sahara.
๐๐ฎ๐ 9: ๐ ’๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐๐น ๐๐ต๐ถ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฒ – ๐ง๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ – ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ด๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ – ๐๐ด๐ฑ๐
Today, we explore the breathtaking Drรขa Valley, a lush river valley lined with palm oases where Berber families cultivate dates and crops, preserving their traditional way of life. Our first stop is Tamegroute, famous for its pottery workshops, where you can witness centuries-old craftsmanship. Youโll enjoy a special lunch with a local family, experiencing genuine Moroccan hospitality.
Next, we continue to Kasbah Oulad Othmane, an impressive fortress set against the desertโs stunning backdrop. Along the way, there are plenty of opportunities to stop for photos and admire the landscape.
The day ends in Agdz, where youโll stay overnight in a traditional kasbah, surrounded by history, tranquility, and the unique charm of this remarkable region.
๐๐ฎ๐ 10: ๐๐ด๐ฑ๐ – ๐ข๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ – ๐ง๐ถ๐๐ถ-๐ป-๐ง๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ธ๐ฎ – ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต
After breakfast, we depart from Agdz and make our way towards Ouarzazate, often referred to as the “Gateway to the Sahara.” We will make a brief stop to visit the charming Cascade Tizgui, a hidden gem nestled in the rugged landscape, offering a refreshing break amidst nature.
Weโll then have a short visit to Ouarzazate, taking in the essence of this cinematic city known for its historic kasbahs and studios. From there, we continue our scenic drive over the famous Tizi-n-Tichka pass, winding through the High Atlas Mountains with breathtaking views at every turn.
Arriving in Marrakech by evening, youโll have time to relax and enjoy your overnight stay, surrounded by the vibrant energy of this iconic city.
๐๐๐ฌ 11 : ๐ฉ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐
Today is dedicated to Marrakech, an imperial city and UNESCO World Heritage site. After breakfast, explore the medina on a cycling tour, passing the cityโs most emblematic landmarks. Admire the Kutubia Mosque, whose minaret inspired monuments like Sevilleโs Giralda, and visit stunning interiors such as the Saadian Tombs, Ben Youssef Madrasa, and Bahia Palace. No visit is complete without wandering the vibrant souks, artisan quarters, and the lively Jemaa el-Fna Square, recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage. In the afternoon, enjoy a leisurely stroll or visit cultural sites like the Marrakech Museum, Majorelle Gardens, Menara Gardens, or El Badi Palace. As the day ends, return to your riad to relax and reflect on the unforgettable experiences of your Moroccan journey.
๐๐ฎ๐ 12 : ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต – ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐
Transfer back to the airport. It is time to say goodbye to our hosts and take our flight back home. Or you can always extend your journey with some extra days in Marrakech
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12-Day Morocco Adventure: Desert Treks, and Cultural
INCLUDED:
- Pick up and drop off at the airport
Comfortable private transportation with conditioning - Trekking in Dades gorges
- English-speaking driver/tour guide
- 8 x dinner included
- Jeep: 4×4ย
- Visit of Marrakech by Guide
- Lunch at family
- Camel ride
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flights
- Other meals (lunches and dinners)
- Drinks
- Tips
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
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