Marrakech - Marrakech / 4 days - 3 nights

After breakfast, we’ll pick you up at your hotel in Marrakech. Departure for Ouarzazate passing Tizi-n-Tichka (altitude: 2260m) while enjoying stunning views of the High Atlas Mountains and of Berber villages. Visit to a UNESCO World Heritage site - the exotic Kasbah of Aït Benhaddou; lunch break. On reaching Ouarzazate, you can see the site of the Atlas film studios which hosts one of the largest movie studios in the world, where films such as Lawrence of Arabia, The Mummy and The Man Who Would Be King, were made. A visit of the Kasbah of Taourirt and then our itinerary continues along the El Kelaa M’gouna (the valley of roses) and the Dadès Valley. Dinner and overnight in hotel.

Day 2 : Gorges du Todra - Merzouga

After breakfast, on your way to Merzouga, passing through the Gorges du Todra, stunning gorges where a stop for a visit and a walk around is a must; eventually you’ll continue along the Vallée du Todra (Todra Valley) towards Tinjdad, where you’ll enjoy lunch. Later on, we’ll take you to Erfoud/Arfoud, famous for its fossil and marble caves; visit of a cave. The next stop will be Merzouga where the desert caravan will be awaiting, for a desert trekking: a wonderful adventure on the back of a camel over the dunes of Erg Chebbi. Overnight in a campsite in the heart of the desert, enjoying a typical Berber dinner and listening to folk music under a starry sky; you’ll enjoy a night rest sleeping in a traditional nomad tent (made of camel hair) in calmness and tranquility.

Day 3 : Merzouga-Vallée du Draa-Ouarzazate

The camel driver will wake you up early in the morning to watch the stunning sunrise in the desert, later you’ll get back to the campsite for a hearty breakfast and eventually ride back to the Auberge for a refreshing shower. We’ll then get back on the road heading for Rissani through the Ksours and Kasbahs of the Tafilalet. We’ll visit the Moulay Ali El-Charif Zaouia, a mausoleum celebrating the founder of the Glaoui dynasty and eventually wander about the Rissani’s local market and its traditional souks. We’ll continue then towards Ouarzazate passing through Alnif, Tazarin and la Vallée du Draa. Dinner and overnight in a hotel in Ouarzazate.

Day 4 : Ouarzazate -Marrakech

After breakfast, we’ll drive you to Marrakech along the Tizi n'Tichka Pass and the High Atlas Mountains. We’ll make a break to enjoy the wonderful panorama. Lunch in the Berber village of Teddart. Arrival in Marrakech. Accommodation, dinner and breakfast in a riad or hotel (optional)

RATES:

  Rates for 2 pax:  750 Euros

       "        3 pax:   850 Euros

       "        4 pax: 1020 Euros

The price includes:

 Airport transfers and transportation in comfortable 4x4 vehicles with French speaking driver + fuel (An English speaking driver may be possible on request)

 Overnight in a hotel in the Gorges du Dadès, with half-board included

 Overnight among the dunes near Merzouga, in a traditional Berber tent, with half-board included 

  Overnight in a hotel in Ouarzazate with half-board included

  Short camel ride, one camel for each person