Destination

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Duration
9 Days 8 Nights
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Tour Type
ULTIMATE MOROCCO TOURS
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Group Size
Private Mini van or 4x4

9 Days From Peaks To Sands: Atlas, Desert, And Coastline

Welcome to Morocco! Begin your adventure in Marrakech with a warm welcome and a taste of authentic Moroccan cuisine. Explore the city’s bustling souks, historical palaces, and serene gardens. Journey across the High Atlas Mountains, discovering majestic kasbahs and the UNESCO-listed Aït Benhaddou. Experience the Sahara Desert with a camel ride and a night in a luxury desert camp. Visit the picturesque Valley of Roses, fossil-rich plains, and verdant Draa Valley. Explore the coastal charm of Essaouira with its vibrant arts scene and UNESCO-listed medina. Conclude with a visit to a renowned winery before heading back to Marrakech. Enjoy your final moments in the city before a smooth transfer to the airport, bidding farewell to a memorable Moroccan journey.

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Arrive in Marrakech, enjoy a warm welcome and dinner, then explore the city’s vibrant medina. Traverse the High Atlas Mountains, visiting historic Kasbahs and Aït Benhaddou, before experiencing the Sahara Desert's beauty with a camel ride. Discover the Draa Valley’s palm groves and Taliouine's saffron, then travel to Essaouira’s coastal charm. Conclude with a visit to Essaouira’s artistic sites before returning to Marrakech for final shopping and departure.

Welcome to Morocco! Upon your arrival, whether it is at the Marrakech airport or another airport, our dedicated team will be eagerly awaiting you, ready to provide a warm welcome. We will assist you with your luggage and ensure a smooth transfer to your hotel. Once settled in, you will be treated to a delightful dinner, giving you a taste of the authentic Moroccan cuisine and hospitality that awaits you during your stay. We look forward to making your journey memorable and comfortable from the very start.
Set off on a morning tour of the old medina with our local guide, venturing through the bustling souks that are the lifeblood of the city. Wander through tranquil courtyards filled with the scent of orange blossom and explore the many salons and chambers of the Bahia Palace. Continue to the Marrakech Museum, a former palace that now houses a fine collection of Moroccan art and sculpture. Visit the Koutoubia Mosque, renowned for its iconic minaret, the prototype for others around the world, including La Giralda in Seville. Explore the Majorelle Garden and Dar Bacha Museum. Then, walk back through the streets of the old medina to the vibrant Jemaa el-Fna square. The rest of the day is free for you to explore. You may choose to head back into the medina, where every step reveals new sights, smells, and shopping opportunities. Watch skilled artisans perfect their craft, practice your haggling skills, or take a break from the hustle and bustle to sip tea or enjoy a Tagine, filled with the pure flavors of Morocco. In the evening, you have the option to return to your hotel, spend more time enjoying the lively atmosphere of Jemaa el-Fna square, or go for a special dinner.
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Embark on an exhilarating journey across the High Atlas Mountains, traversing through Berber villages and the majestic Tizi N'Tichka Pass (2260 m), a vital link between Marrakech and the desert. Hidden in a side valley lies the historic Kasbah of Telouet, built between the XVIII and XIX centuries, a testament to Morocco's rich heritage. Descend to the plain of Ouarzazate, following a small river surrounded by fields and picturesque villages. The landscape becomes increasingly arid. Visit Aït Benhaddou, one of Southern Morocco's most imposing ksars and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where many famous films have been shot, including Game of Thrones, Asterix and Cleopatra, Gladiator, and various biblical films. Continue to Ouarzazate and stop at the Kasbah of Taourirt, the city's most famous site, once the seat of government of the powerful Berber Glaoui tribe and the palace of Pasha Thami El Glaoui, ruler of the entire region southeast of Marrakech. Continue to Skoura, nestled within a vast palm oasis dotted with ancient kasbahs. Overnight stay in a traditional kasbah.
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Embark on a scenic drive to El Kelaat M’Gouna, renowned for its rose cultivation, the main town of the Valley of Roses, where roses grow and are cultivated abundantly in the region. Continue through the M'Goun valley passing through typical villages to the Dades valley. The road then leads to Erfoud. Visit Ksar El Khorbat and its Oasis Museum for lunchtime, and discover the Khettaras, remains of ancient underground water galleries. Continue to Merzouga and Erg Chebbi. The desert adventure awaits you with the magic of the Sahara Desert, a camel ride to admire an unforgettable desert sunset over dunes that can reach 100 meters high. A nomadic proverb says: "You can't describe the desert, you have to live it.” Tonight, experience unforgettable emotions in our luxury desert camp.
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Getting up early is worth it! Be amazed by the magnificent Sahara sunrise. Leave Erg Chebbi for Rissani, cradle of the Alaouite dynasty, where the mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif stands as a testament to Morocco's royal lineage, founder of the dynasty, and ancestor of the current king Mohamed VI. Then journey through the arid plains to Alnif. The region is famous for its fossil deposits. The road leads via Tazzarine, a large oasis where henna is produced, to N'Kob, known for its picturesque village and the "40 Kasbahs." Get to know N'Kob better during a walk through the village and the night will be spent in N'Kob.
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Today's stage takes you first through the verdant Draa Valley with its vast green palm groves to Agdz, a historic caravan stopover. The journey continues through Draa Valley, with its expansive palm groves, to Agdz. Pass through landscapes dotted with Acacia raddiana trees and cobalt mines en route to Tazenakht, famous for its Berber carpets. Cross a steppe landscape and then a beautiful plateau extended to Taliouine, Morocco's saffron capital, the most precious spice in the world, "red gold," which blooms and is harvested in October/November. Enjoy a break with traditional saffron tea; it is a must! From Taliouine onwards, forests of argan trees mark the landscape. Arriving in the Souss plain, the vegetable garden of the south, also famous for argan oil and olive oil. Taroudant was once an important caravan hub and trading center. In the 16th century under the Saadians, it became the capital before Marrakech. Today, Taroudant is the provincial capital known for its ancient ramparts.
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After breakfast, a short visit to Taroudant before heading to Essaouira, the charming "Pearl of the Atlantic." The road passes through Agadir and along the coastal road. Soon, the road reaches a huge plateau with argan forests; it is from its fruits that the famous argan oil is produced by Berber women. You will be introduced to the secrets of the production of this oil. At the end of the day, we arrive in Essaouira, the former Portuguese "Mogador," known for its UNESCO-listed medina and vibrant arts scene.
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This fortified city, named "Mogadur" by the Spanish and "Mogador" by the French, finally became "Es-Saouira" (Arabic: "fortified place"). Marked by its history, it invites you to stroll through the narrow streets with the many small colorful shops and old houses, the numerous painters' galleries, the small but strange souks, the market stalls with their colorful spices. Besides the beach and the sea, the "Pearl of the Atlantic" offers a quiet medina with traditional handicrafts. The charming old town (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004) with its long and powerful fortress partially protecting it from the Atlantic, the Sqala with its old bronze cannons (with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic) as well as the port and its protective bastion will delight you. Essaouira is also a meeting place for musicians and artists. These traditional and highly respected artists will amaze you. On the road to Marrakech, you will see cedar forests and again gnarled argan trees. Near Ounara is the Val d'Argan winery, known for its excellent wines. You will have the opportunity to visit the winery and the wine cellar for a special lunch. As you approach Marrakech, behold the majestic High Atlas Mountains on the horizon.
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Savor your final moments in Marrakech. Whether you're completing any last-minute shopping or exploring more of Marrakech's enchanting sites, like the serene souks of Jemaa el-Fna, take time for quiet contemplation before your departure. Our team will ensure a smooth transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. Shoukran for visiting with us, and Inchallah, we look forward to welcoming you back for your next holiday in Morocco.

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