Overview
An adventurous tour over the Atlas Mountains discovering magical and impressive landscapes! From the delights of Marrakech, to the impressive Kasbah Ait Benhaddou, through rock formations in the Dadès & Todra Gorges, under starry skies in the Merzouga sand dunes - delight in the treasures of this amazing country. There are many jeep safari options available so if the below is not quite to your taste let us know and we can tailor and itinerary to better suit your needs.
Tour itinerary
Day 01 : Marrakech
Arrival at Marrakech Menara Airport, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Marrakech
meals: dinner included
Day 02 : Ouzoud Waterfalls / Bin El Ouidane (223km)
Depart from Marrakech with guide in 4x4 vehicle(s) towards the Ouzoud Waterfalls, the most famous in Morocco. The area is quite impressive with a total 100m fall, lunch (optional) in this spot. Afternoon depart to the famous lake of Bin El Ouidane, you will drive through magnificent mountain roads surrounded by holm oaks along the oueds (rivers) around.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 03 : Kelaa Mgouna / Boumalne Dades (280km)
After breakfast, cross the Middle Atlas to reach the small town of Kelâa MGouna, an oasis in the Dades Valley well known for its yearly festival of roses in May, from where the alternative name of the area comes from “the Valley of the Roses”. Continue to Boumalne Dades and lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Afternoon visit of the Dades canyons.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 04 : Tinghir / Tinjdad / Erfoud (180km)
Depart to Tinghir famous for its magnificent Todra canyons. Stop for visit of the canyons and lunch (optional) at a local restaurant. Afternoon, depart via Tinjdad to Erfoud, the administrative capital for the region located between the Middle Atlas Mountains to the north and the Sahara desert to the south. Visit of Rissani, the birthplace of the actual Alaouite Dynasty. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Optional: excursion by jeep to Merzouga sandy dunes to admire the fabulous sunset.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 05 : Tazzarine / N'kob / Zagora (360km)
Today head to Zagora via Alnif and Tazzarine, crossing the Djebel Sargho. Lunch (optional) at N’Kob. Arrive Zagora & short visit of Tamegroute and the famous library containing old books and documents dating back to the 12th century.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 06 : Ousarzazate - Marrakech (380km)
Depart to Marrakech via Ouarzazate, the "gateway of the desert" with its strategic position at the crossroads of Marrakech and Agadir. Orientation tour and stop at Kabshah Taourirt for visit before contining to Kasbah Ait Benhaddou located on the south foot of the Atlas mountain chain. Founded in the XI century, the famous kasbah is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage. Lunch (optional) on the spot.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
Day 07: Marrakech
The entire day is devoted to exploring Marrakech (by regular vehicle). Sightseeing includes: the Menara Garden, the Saadien Tombs, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia and the Dar Si Said Museum. Lunch at the hotel. Afternoon visit of the souks and handicraft quarters, displaying a variety of items and the famous place Djemaa El Fna with its non stop entertainment. Optional: typical dinner under Caidal tents at the famous “Chez Ali” restaurant, enhanced by the performance of several folkloric troops representing different Moroccan regions.
meals: breakfast & lunch included.
Day 08 : Departure
As per your international flight time transfer to Marrakech Airport & assistance with departure formalities.