Trip via High Atlas to the desert with day trekking 8 days / 7 nights

General

Traveling in a group allows us to share the experience with others who have the same concerns. The goal is the same, know a different culture, discover magical places enjoy unforgettable days of vacation and the price fits our pocket. This type of travel with Morocco Gnawa Tours allows you to have more resources for better organization and ensure good quality of service. Our groups are small. We suggest you book flights as soon as possible so that the rates are kept at a reasonable price.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MARRAKECH

Airport pick up and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in riad minutes from the square. Free day to have a first contact with the group and see the city. Spend night in riad.

DAY 2: MARRAKECH – PASS OF TIZI N’TICHKA – AIT BENHADDOU – VALLEY OF ROSES

We will go ascend to the High Atlas, past fields of argan, olive groves and gradually we enter the mountains. We will go through pass of Tizi n’Tichka (2260m) and we will see the Berber houses and valley on the road. After you will visit to Ait Benhaddou is old fortified village beautiful of Morocco, now a heritage site made famous by movies like The Bible and the Prince of Persia. Accommodation in riad.

DAY 3: TREKKING THROUGH M’GOUNE

Trekking tour with a local guide, you will have about 6 – 8 hours trekking via the M’goune massif, accompanied with mules to transport food and water for the day. Lunch on the road. The M’Goun mountain is the fourth highest peak of the Atlas Mountains, where you will see beautiful places of Morocco, berber villages and spectacular landscapes.

DAY 4: DADES – TODRHA – ERG CHEBBI DESERT

We proceed to the oasis of Skoura with a beautiful kasbah, a former hunting ground of the caliphs and sultans. The route continues along the great Dades Valley, towards the Gorges of Todrha. We leave the foothills of the Middle Atlas, Erfoud with its huge Ziz Valley. Continuing to nearby Rissani, an agricultural town in the middle of a huge palm grove that has grown over the desert thanks to the waters of the Ziz. It was an important religious centre and a meeting point for caravans. Here Islam began in Morocco and the current ruler of the Alaoui dynasty descended from here. Arrival at the dunes of Merzouga. After we will take ride by camels to of the desert Erg Chebbi. The desert environment naturally helps us to connect more with ourselves. Accommodation in Haima with Berber amenities.

DAY 5: AROUND MERZOUGA DESERT

The day will be dedicated to exploring and breathing the desert and surrounding areas. Visit the Berber villages, all with a special charm, as is the case where we hear Khamlia folk music. Accommodation in hotel.

DAY 6: MERZOUGA – NKOB – AGDZ – DRAA VALLEY

Star route to Draa Valley. Just before arriving, the road passes through the beautiful oasis of Tazzarine and Nkob. After reaching Tansikht continue via the valley along the river to the city Agdez marking the northern boundary of the valley. Detour to visit the imposing ksour of Tamnougalt at the foot of Jbel Kissane, a mountain strangel shaped. The Ksour, although almost completely in ruins, is an outstanding example of traditional adobe construction. It is still partially inhabited by families that reflect the rhythms of life in the oases. It was once an important religious and famous centre for caravans. Lunch. Spend night in hotel.

DAY 7: OUARZAZATE – MARRAKECH

Depart towards Ouarzazate where we will have a few hours to visit the Taourirt and cinema studio in Ouarzazate. Flights to Marrakech by the majestic Atlas arrival in the afternoon. Free time in the city.