Experience the real Moroccan culture during this 5 days private tour from Casablanca, discover also Marrakech the Almohad imperial capital in Morocco, meet local people, experience ride camel, explore the Kasbahs and cross the valleys, enjoy an overnight in desert camp and witness a beautiful sunset over the golden dunes.
Day 1 : Casablanca – Marrakech
Your private tour begins with your driver picking you from your airport or from your hotel in Casablanca, direction Marrakech. One of the major cities of Morocco, Marrakech is the most important Imperial City, also known as “Red or Ochre City” for the red walls that surround it and for the various buildings of this colour built in the same period using red stones and sand. Visit the Bahia Palace, the ancient Koranic school of Ben Youssef, the Koutoubia Minaret. Short stop for lunch and for a mint tea in one of the terraces overlooking the Jemaa el-Fna square, continuation to the Mosque and the Koutoubia Minaret, Free dinner. Overnight in riad/hotel.
Day 2 : Marrakech – Ait Benhaddou – Agdez Draa Valley
Departure early in the morning from Marrakech to Agdez Draa Valley through the High Atlas Mountain pass of Tizi-n-Tichka and Telouet where you will visit one of the most extraordinary sights of the Atlas Mountains, the famous Kasbah Telouet. Built in 1860, this Kasbah is the best example of Islamic architecture in Morocco. We will continue through the Ounila Valley, and the narrow river valley connecting Telouet and Ait Ben Haddou. We will visit the stunning Ait Ben Haddou Kasbah, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, After lunch we will continue to ouarzazate, recognized as “the African Hollywood”. the town where several films set in the desert were and are still being shot. The journey will continue to the south through the palm-lined Draa valley to Agdez, where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
Day 3 : Agdez – Zagora – M’hamid – Erg Chigaga
After breakfast, you will have enough time to visit Tamnougalte Kasbah before going to Zagora to explore the immense date palm oasis of the Draa Valley. Stop in Tamegroute to visit the Koranic library, the manufacturing location of the unique green pottery of Tamegroute, and the underground streets of the village. Lunch in M’Hamid then we will off-road to the big dunes of Erg Chigaga. Arrival at the camp late in the afternoon for a camel ride, and finally a traditional nomad dinner and a night under the stars will be a great desert experience.
Day 4 : Erg Chigaga – Marrakech
After sunrise over the dunes and a traditional nomad breakfast, depart for Marrakech along the track off-road between Erg Chigaga and Draa River to Lake Iriqui, then to the village of Foum Zguid. Stop for lunch at Taznakht, the capital of Berber carpets. Then we will keep driving to Marrakech over the High Atlas mountain pass of Tizi-n- Tichka. We will ariive to Marrakech late in the afternoon.
Day 5 : Marrakech – Casablanca
After breakfast, we will explore Marrakesh “the red city of Morocco”. Your guided tour includes a visit to the Majorelle Gardens, the Koutoubia Tower and the Bahia Palace. In the afternoon you’ll have the chance to walk around the city or join in any other experience you’d like before returning to Casablanca where you’ll have dinner and spend the night.
What is included?
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Transportation (4×4 or minibus with air-conditioning)
English-speaking driver/guide
Hotel/riad overnight stays
Breakfast & Dinner (except for breakfast on first day and dinner on last day)
Local city guides where applicable
Camel trekking at Erg Chebbi
Accommodation in traditional nomad tent
Sandboarding in The Dunes
What is excluded?
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Lunches
Drinks
Entrance fees (for optional attractions such as museums)