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Day 1:
Sunday : MARRAKECH
AM : Arrival to Marrakech airport. Assistance and transfer to
hotel.
PM : lunch at hotel , half day sightseeing tour around the city.
Marrakech is the “pearl of the south” founded by the Almoravides
dynasty at the end of the 12 Century. Discovery of the souks of
Marrakech and the Djemaa El Fna square. Visit to Menara and Agdal
gardens, the Koutoubia, and the Bahia Palace. Optional Dinner in a
typical Moroccan restaurant with folklore show.
Day 2:
Monday : Marrakech-Ouarzazate(220Km)
Breakfast and departure to Ouarzazate through the Tichka Pass (2260
m). Optional lunch in Kasbah Ait Benhadou. Visit of the fortified
villages of glawa's land . P.M : continue to Ouarzazate, visit of
Tiffoultout and Taourirt Kasbahs. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day
3:
Tuesday : OUARZAZATE-ZAGORA(220Km)
Breakfast and departure to Zagora via the Draa Valley (Draa Palm
grove). Whole day excursion to Zagora. Draa Valley and the village
of Amzrou (an old Jewish village). Optional lunch. Visit of M'hamid,
the last settlement before the Sahara. Dinner and overnightstay.
Day
4:
Wednesday :ZAGORA-ERFOUD(300Km)
Breakfast and departure to Erfoud. Stop at Rissani ; the capital of
Tafilalt, where the Alawite dynasty ancestors are buried, visit of
the 17th century Kasbah and imposing ruins of Ksar Abbar. Optional
lunch, continuation to Erfoud
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OPTIONS:
1)sunset and return to the hotel
Arrival in land-Rover at the sand dunes, attending the sunset while
having tea
Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
2)1
night
Bivouac
Arrival at Merzouga dunes in Land-Rovers, attending sunset. Dinner
and overnight under nomadic tents (to experience the Bedouin way of
life)
A real adventure. First you will witness the sunset and admire the
beautiful lands cape.
You will enjoy spending a night of wonder under a nomadic tent
(Bedouin way of life).
Early wake up call to witness the spectacular sunrise. Return
3)Camel Riding (Mehari)
One night in the sand dunes and Camel riding (according to the
Bedouine way of life). Upon your arrival, camels would be waiting
for you to experience an unforgettable ride. The «desert ship» would
carry you through sand dunes and spectacular scenery. It will be
followed by a magical guided-tour and the admiration of a star
studded sky. Then a bivouac would be set up around a wood fire. You
would appreciate the Bedouin traditional dinner. Accommodation will
be provided under a nomadic tent.
4)Stay and dinner at Erfoud hotel.
Day 5 :
Thursday : ERFOUD-TINGHIR-OUARZAZATE(300Km)
Breakfast. Departure to Tinghir. Visit of the famous Todra Canyons.
Optional lunch. PM : Continue to El Kelaa through the Dades Valley
and the rose plantations.Arrival in Ouarzazate. Dinner and overnight
stay..
Day
6 :
Friday :OUARZAZATE-MARRAKECH(220Km)
Breakfast. Departure to Marrakech. PM at leisure. Dinner and
overnight
Day
7 :
Saturday :MARRAKECH Departure or stay at leisure for 7 Nights Tour
Transfer to Marrakech Airport. Assistance and departure.
| THE DEEP MOROCCAN DESERT AT MERZOUGA |
Transfer by 4 wheel drive from Erfoud, 55 km / 1 hour.
In road you would stop at a fossil quarry and visit the lake. If there is water, you have to witness a spectacular cluster of wild birds.
Proceed by Land-Rover to desert, the golden sand dunes of Merzouga, one of the unforgettable sights in Morocco (where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed).
To see Merzouga, no one ever regretted getting up at 5 am to witness the unique sunrise : admire and watch the pink disc of the sun appearing over the gigantic dunes of Merzouga. The Deep South holds a wealth of such majestic moments.
* For 2 pax minimum
1 pax with supplement
On arrival at the Camp, you would be received in a big nomadic tent (made with camel hair).
•On the ground : Carpets, comfortable mattresses, pillows, tables and stools.
•Hygiene : Chemical WC portable toilets, toilet paper, solar shower and soap.
•Light : Burning wood fire and storm lanterns.
•Food : Dishes are served on round tables
of 8 to 10 people. And you would be present while the nomads are preparing
the traditional bread.
•Accommodation : individual tents
(2 people or more per tent).
Mattresses, white sheets, pillows, pillowcases are provided. |
