Day 1
Arrival in Marrakech
Explore the Sahara on a tour from Marrakech with Local Morocco
Tours, your private desert tour company. You will be greeted by
our staff on arrival at Marrakech airport and transferred to
your riad in the medina. Our 8-day journey from Marrakech to
Zagora and Merzouga begins with a walk through the streets of
Marrakech and a visit to a few local souks. You spend the
night at your riad after exploring the Jemaa el-Fna square.
Day 2
Marrakech, Atlas Mountains, Aït Benhaddou and Ouarzazate
After breakfast, we cross the High Atlas Mountains, stopping
briefly in a few Berber villages on the way to the UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Aït Benhaddou. After a guided tour of
this famous kasbah, we continue to Ouarzazate to visit the
Atlas Studios. After dinner, you spend the evening in a
traditional kasbah in Ouarzazate.
Day 3
Ouarzazate, Agdz and Zagora
Our journey from Marrakech continues today as we make our way
to Agdz, a stunning oasis home to the well-known Tamnougalt
kasbah. After lunch at the kasbah, we walk through the oasis
and up to the Aït Saouen pass. As we drive on towards Zagora,
you will admire the beautiful Draa Valley and its palm groves.
Dinner and overnight in a riad or kasbah in Zagora.
Day 4
Zagora to the Erg Chebbi desert dunes
We continue our journey, and after lunch in Alnif, we travel
to Rissani — the city where caravan trade routes once departed
across the Sahara to Mali. From there we cross the Jbel Saghro
and drive east-southeast through dramatic landscapes to the
desert town of Merzouga. The next stop is a camel ride into
the dunes. On arrival at the desert camp, dinner will be
ready, along with traditional Berber music and a comfortable
tent for the night.
Day 5
Erg Chebbi, Tinghir and Dades Gorges
After an early wake-up call, you will have the best chance to
watch the sunrise over the Sahara. After breakfast at the
desert camp, we drive to Rissani, then Tinghir and on to the
Todgha Valley — a lush oasis running down a beautiful deep
gorge. After a stroll through the stunning canyons, we
continue to the Dades Valley, famous for its breathtaking rock
formations. After dinner, you spend the night in your hotel or
kasbah in Dades.
Day 6
Dades, Ouarzazate, Atlas Mountains and Marrakech
The next stage of our 8-day tour from Marrakech takes us
through the Dades Gorges, Kalaa M'Gouna and the Valley of the
Roses, well known for the Damask roses that grow there. We
then continue to the oasis of Skoura to visit the famous
Amridil kasbah. We arrive in Ouarzazate, where you can see the
city kasbah and Atlas Studios, used as a filming location for
some of the most famous movies ever made. After lunch, we
continue back to Marrakech via the High Atlas Mountains.
Overnight in a hotel or riad in Marrakech.
Day 7
Marrakech excursion with a local guide
We spend the day touring the most famous sites in and around
Marrakech with our experienced local guide. In the afternoon,
guests can choose from optional activities such as a camel
ride through the palm groves, a traditional hammam in the
medina, or a quad or buggy excursion. Overnight at your hotel
or riad in Marrakech.
Day 8
Departure / airport transfer
We transfer you to Marrakech airport in time for your flight
home. At Local Morocco Tours, we will do everything we can to
tailor a holiday in Morocco that is perfect for you, your
family, your friends or your group.
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