General

Cooperation

19 May 2018 – 28 May 2018

Yoga teacher: Boom Shankar Viajes (Spanish)

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN MARRAKECH

Pick up at the airport and transfer to the Riad Hotel located in the Jamaa el Fna square. Meditation after dinner. Accommodation in a riad / hotel with terassa for your activity near the plasma Jamaa el Fna.

DAY 2: MARRAKECH – TIZI-N-TICHKA – AIT BENHADDOU – ROSES VALLEY

First thing in the morning and after breakfast, we will go en route. We will leave Marrakech to ascend towards the High Atlas, leaving behind the fields of argan and olive groves to enter the mountain. We will cross the Tizi N’tichka pass (2260m) enjoying several Berber villages and we will turn to the beautiful Ounila Valley where you will find the ruins of the Kasbah of Teloutet. We will arrive at Ait Ben Hadou, one of the most beautiful and best preserved places in Morocco, World Heritage Site (also famous for being the scene of films like The Bible, The Gladiator or Prince of Persia). Practice Yoga in the evening before dinner. Accommodation in kasbah.

DAY 3: TREKKING – ROSES VALLEY

We start the treeking excursion with a local guide, you will have about 8 hours of treeking through the valley of m’goune, accompagnando with the mules and buros for the tronsporte of food and the water of the day.

  • Walking meditation.
  • Companion guides and mules during the trekking tour.
  • Soft stretching session after trekking.

DAY 4: SKOURA – DADES VALLEY – TODRHA – ERG CHEBBI DUNES

Early in the morning, we will continue to the oasis of Skoura with its large palm grove and a beautiful Kasbah, ancient hunting ground of important caliphs and sultans. We will continue via the great Dades Valley, also called “the route of the Thousand Kasbah”, towards the Gorges of Todrha. We will leave the skirts of the Middle Atlas and continue towards Erfoud with its enormous palm tree of the Valley of the Ziz. We will have lunch in Erfoud and continue to the nearby village of Rissani, an agricultural village that has grown on the edge of the desert thanks to the waters of the Ziz. Formerly, it was an important religious center and a meeting place for caravans. It is believed that in this place Islam began in Morocco and even the current ruler of the Alaoui dynasty, descends from here. After lunch we will arrive at the dunes of Merzouga and in the afternoon we will take the dromedaries and we will embark to the heart of the Desert. The magical and enigmatic desert environment will help us, naturally, to connect more with our interior. Night meditation under the stars. Accommodation in haimas with Berber comforts.

DAY 5: AROUND MERZOUGA

The day will be dedicated to explore, live and breathe the desert and its surroundings. We will visit Berber villages, all with a special charm, as is the case of Khamlilla where we will have the opportunity to listen to traditional live music. Accommodation in hotel.

DAY 6: MERZOUGA – MERZOUGA

Complete Yoga. Next we will visit to women’s school, children’s nursery and sewing workshop. Nomadar Africa Project in collaboration with Itran Nomadar.

DAY 7: MERZOUGA – NKOB – AIT BENHADDOU

We will go via the Draa Valley. Just before arriving, the path passes through the beautiful oasis of Tazzarine and Nkob. Afterwards, we continue along the valley following the river to the city Agdz that marks the northern limit of the valley. We will make a detour to visit the magnificent and imposing ksour of Tamnougalt located at the foot of Jbel Kissane, a spectacular mountain. The Ksour, although almost totally in ruins, is an exceptional example of the traditional construction of the land. It is still partially inhabited by families who reflect the rhythms of life in the oasis. We will choose a place to eat in the area. Meditative meal in silence. Accommodation in hotel.

DAY 8: AIT BENHADDOU – MARRAKECH

We will leave to Ouarzazate where we will have a few hours to visit the Kasbah Taourirt and the film studios Oskar. Later, we will head to Marrakech for the majestic Atlas and arrival in the afternoon. Sunset at the Atlas. Free time in Marrakech. Accommodation in riad.

DAY 9: MARRAKECH

In the morning we will visit the historic monuments of Marrakesh with the official guide, then free afternoons to enjoy a typical traditional Hamam.

DAY 10: TRANSFER TO AIRPORT

Transfer to the airport.

Services

IN THE TRIP INCLUDE:

  • Private transportation with Driver.
  • Minibus, Coach or 4x4.
  • Guides for Monuments.
  • Breakfast.
  • Accommodation in the cities.
  • Trekking in the Valley of the Roses.
  • Transfers from and to the airport.
  • Camels in the Sahara desert.
  • Bivouac in desert.

NOT INCLUDED:  

  • Lunch.
  • Drinks.
  • Entry Fees for Monuments.
  • Insurance.
  • Tips.