Marrakech - South (8D/7N)

Description

Day 1 : Arrive in Marrakech airport & transfer to your hotel/riad.

Day 2 : Breakfast.

Marrakech City Tour (1/2 Day) : Visit of Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Mosque (65m height) overlooking the whole city and the Saadian Tombs.
Your visit ends in the famous Bahia Palace, a real masterpiece of the original Moroccan architecture.
The rest of the afternoon and evening to enjoy at leisure (Free).

Day 3 : Marrakech – Boumalene Dades.

07h00 Leave your riad/hotel in Marrakech towards the Tizi-n-Tichka pass while admiring the Berber villages scattered around the high Atlas mountains. Visit of of Ksar Ait Ben Haddou a real heritage that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage, Kasbah Taourirt before we continue via the famous 1000 Kasbahs road and through the valley of roses (with a stop en-route in Kalaat Maggouna – The city of Roses – to reach the valley of Dades where we will spend your first night in the majestic Moroccan south.

Day 4 : Boumalene Dades – Merzouga.

08h30 Your adventure continues when you head towards the wonderful gorges of Todra with a stop en-route in Tinghir (the famous Berber Village) before driving deeply in the desert to reach the fabulous dunes of Merzouga that arise in the middle of a desert of stones and sand. They are 30 km long and can reach 250 m in height. The twilight is the sand of many shades, on our arrival we will taste a good Moroccan tea followed by a 40min camel ride to arrive in our camp with its nomadic tents.
Settlement in the tents then a delicious dinner (the local tajine) will be served, and just after the staff of the camp will animate a folklore evening around the camp fire, the evening here is just unique in the middle of a picturesque landscape under an open sky filled of bright stars…

Description

Day 5 : Merzouga – Marrakech.

After breakfast, we head back to Marrakech, we will arrive there around 19:00, with of course relaxing stops and free time for lunch in Ouarzazate or in Kelaa Megouna and some rest time and comfort stops on the road bak to Marrakech.

Day 6 : Full Day at leisure in Marrakech (Free).

Day 7 : Marrakech – Essaouira.

08h30 Pick up and depart Marrakech towards the bleu city Essaouira , we will Cross the Houaz Planes towards the village of Sidi Lmokhtar just West of Marrakech. You will enjoy a coffee break and a comfort stop before continuing past the unique Argan trees forest located in this area. This is where you will find goats climbing trees in search of Argan nuts, a wonderful and rare sight to behold.
stop at a local womens cooperative to witness closely the tradtional Argan oil extaction process used in cosmetic and culinary products.

Upon arrival, you will meet your local guide who will join you for a wonderful guided tour of the city. You will discover the Medina, the Mellah (old Jewish quarter), the Kasbah (old military bastion), and the fishing port. You may choose to savour a delicious sea food Lunch at a local restaurant (at your leisure) followed by some free time to enjoy the city, with its beautiful beaches and relaxed mood. Enjoy a cup of coffee or mint tea at the famous Place Moulay Elhassan while listening to atmospheric Gnawa music being played. late afternoon, driver back to Marrakech.
Your Marrakech to Essaouira day trip will come to an end around 6 :00 pm your driver will drop you off at your hotel or riad.

Day 8 : Departure transfer from your riad/hotel in Marrakech to Marrakech airport.

Included / Not included

    • Accommodation in 4* riads or hotels on a HB basis
    • A local guide in Kasbah Ait Benhaddou & Todra Gorges
    • Round trip transfer (Arrival/Departure) from/to Marrakech airport
    • A sharing air-conditionned deluxe 17 seater minibus
    • Daily departures based on a group sharing (Min 02 people)
    • Lunches
    • Beverages
    • Entrance fees to sites (Kasbahs & Museums)
    • A private air-conditionned vehicle as per the number of participants
    • A private/exclusive visit of the fossels museums of Erfoud
    • An exceptional farewell dinner at « Chez Ali » with a fantasia and folklore show/ www.chez-ali.com.

***This tour can be adjusted and tailor made to suit your preferences and wishes with a possibility to add on other destinations/cities such Fez and Chefchaouen as you may wish.
We remain at your full disposal should you have any query or need any further assistance.

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