4 Days Tour: from Marrakech Sahara Desert and Atlantic Ocean

Euro490 / per person

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Some of the highlights of this tour: are the Atlas Mountains, Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou, and the magical desert. The city Taroudant is nicknamed “Little Marrakech” and the laidback fishing town Essaouira. Cross Tiz’n Tichka, the highest pass in the Atlas mountains and pass Berber villages. Pass the film city Ouarzazate, also nicknamed “The Gate to Sahara”. Drive through green date valleys, and visit a ceramic village and the carpet capital of Morocco. Experience the kind hospitality of the local people.

Marrakech

Destination

Marrakech
Departure Time

8.30
Return Time

17.30
Included

Accommodations

Airport Transfer

Camel Ride

Dinner And Breakfast

Personal Guide

Transportation
Not Included

Lunch

Ouarzazate

Visits Tickets

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The trip takes you over the highest pass in the Atlas Mountains and we visit the most famous kasbah in Morocco, Ksar Ait Ben Haddou. We pass Berber villages, Morocco’s Hollywood city, Ouarzazate, green valleys where Berbers grow dates, vegetables and herbs. We visit a ceramic village to see colorful, handmade ceramics. On the way back to Marrakech we stop at Morocco’s capital carpet village.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Marrakech - Atlas Mountains - Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou - Draa valley - Zagora

The trip starts at 9 a.m. when the driver picks you up at your hotel or riad.

We head to the spectacular High Atlas Mountains, crossing via the twisting pass of Tizi n Tichka. We drive further until we reach the famous Kasbah Ait Ben Haddou. The Kasbah is a well-preserved fortified city that is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage site. From here we visit the city, or ksar, on foot. Lunch in Ait Ben Haddou.After lunch, we continue south, through the city of Ouarzazate, also known as Morocco’s Hollywood and nicknamed the «gate to Sahara». We continue through the lush Draa Valley, where we turn off the main road and follow the old caravan route. We drive along the palm trees until we reach the desert town of Zagora. Dinner and sleep in a guest house in Zagora.

Day 2: Tamegroute - M'hamid - Erg Chigaga dunes - Desert Camp

After breakfast we head further south towards the nomadic village of M’hamid El Ghizlane. On the way, we stop at a famous pottery in Tamegroute, where you will see how pottery is made with traditional methods. You can also visit the koranic library and medersa (school) next to the pottery.We continue for about 2 hours until we reach M’hamid where you have your lunch. There is also time to relax a little by the hotel pool. We then head off-road into the desert and after about 1,5 to 2 hours we reach our desert camp in the sand dunes of Erg Chigaga. On the way, we pass different desert landscapes, such as Hammada, reg, and Erg. The camels are waiting to take you on a trip around the sand dunes and you can also try sandboarding. The highest sand dune is about 300 meters high and from the top, you can view an amazing sunset over sand dunes as far as the eye can see. Bury your feet in the warm, soft sand and enjoy the feeling of freedom, peace, and relaxation – an experience that is totally unique to the Sahara. Back in the camp, you can enjoy a shower before a delicious 3-course dinner is served in the restaurant tent. After dinner, we sit around the campfire and listen to traditional music performed by the local nomads and gaze at the starlit sky. Sleep in a nomadic tent, or if you prefer, you can sleep outside under the stars.

Back in the camp, you can enjoy a shower before a delicious 3-course dinner is served in the restaurant tent. After dinner, we sit around the campfire and listen to traditional music performed by the local nomads. Sleep in a nomad tent, or if you prefer, sleep outside under the stars.

Day 3: Off-road driving - Lake Iriki - Taznakht - Taliouine - Taroudant

Departure after breakfast. We head off-road across the desert onto the dried-out Lake Iriki. On the way, we can stop to see fossils in the area. We follow the old route of rally Paris-Dakar. After about 3 hours off-road, we reach the paved roads and the town of Foum Zguid, where we stop for refreshments. We continue to the carpet capital of Morocco; Taznakht, where you will have lunch. The Berber women show you how they make the famous Moroccan carpets and it is possible to buy quality carpets. After lunch, we continue our trip and pass the town Taliouine which is well-known for its production of saffron and is one of the main exporters of spice worldwide. We then continue to the city of Taroudant where you will spend the night in a guest house. This town is nicknamed “Little Marrakech” because it looks like a smaller version of Marrakech. Almost the whole town is located inside the city walls and it is also known for its local handicraft. Outside the city walls, there is a tannery. Dinner and stay the night in a guest house.

Day 4: Taroudant - Agadir - Essaouira

Breakfast at the guesthouse, and then you can choose from 2 of the following options: Visit the city of Taroudant on your own and meet up with our driver/guide at or after lunch. Then we continue the trip to Essaouira. We continue the trip to Essaouira after breakfast and you arrive in Essaouira by lunchtime. The continued trip takes you first to Agadir, after about a 1-hour drive. We pass by the city and continue for another 2 to 2,5 hours on the coastal road to Essaouira. Our services finish when we arrive in Essaouira. NB: If you wish to extend the trip, we are happy to assist. Essaouira is a charming coastal town with white and blue houses and is known for its fish market, strong wind, fine art, and beautiful handicrafts. Explore this fortified city with its historic ramparts and at Skala du Kasbah you can enjoy an amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean. The harbor is filled with blue fishing boats, boat-building activities, and seagulls competing with fishermen for the catch of the day. The medina is listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list and the souk is great for browsing artisan shops and galleries. Marquetry is a tradition in Essaouira and skilled craftsmen make marquetry that is among the best in the world. Take a walk along the nice beach to relax and watch the surfers and kiters. Enjoy a meal of freshly caught fish and seafood by the harbor, or at a nice restaurant of your choice.