8 days Marrakech Sahara desert tour

8 days Marrakech Sahara desert tour. Traveling to southern Morocco is a great experience to discover Berber culture. The Moroccan south is rich in kasbah, ksour and beautiful traditional houses built in adobe which is an insulated solution from the heat of the desert. The trip to the Moroccan desert is a real adventure to do during your visit to Morocco.

Day 1: Marrakech:

Upon Arrival to Marrakech airport and go for a visit around the city. Afternoon free to make and enter the fascinating Moroccan culture. We visit the Jemaa el Fna, the Koutoubia Mosque or any of the districts of the Red City. We will aslo visit the major sites of Marrakech and its medina “The old town”. With its narrow streets to modern Gueliz. free streets late at night charming riad.

Day 2: Marrakech – Ouarzazate – Ait Ben haddou – Draa Valley – Zagora desert:

After breakfast, we will take the road towards Ouarzazate via the mountains of the High Atlas. You would have the opportunity to visit an argan Cooperative on the way. As the the region is known for argan oil. See how women in the Cooperative work hardly. And with enthusiasm to get the oil from the Argan nuts to make cosmetics or delicious oil for food. You will discover an operation that requires some time and efforts from the women involved. Arrive in Ait Ben haddou, fortified kasbah declared patrimony of humanity. Where filmed several movies such as Gladiator , Lawrence of Arabia, Babel and more. We will continue to visit Kasbah Taourirt Ouarzazate. Then visit the museum of cinema, We continue our journey towards the Draa Valley to reach our destination, Overnight in charming Riad in Zagora.

Day 3: Zagora desert – Ouzina dunes:

After breakfast, we will continue our third-day traveling by great southern Morocco. This trip will allow us to discover the splendor of the palm of the Draa River. In addition, this day has a spectacular stage, where we’ll take you to walk a track that was used in any edition of the prestigious Paris- Dakar Rally. You will cross the desert area of the Draa Valley, plateaus Oumjran, pass through Berber villages lost in the middle of nowhere, running hamadas Ergs and the black desert. Afternoon arrival to the dunes of Erg Ouzina climbs to watch the sunset from the dune and then go down to our accommodation which is located in the desert.

Day 4: Ouzina dunes – Khamelia village – Merzouga desert:

In the morning, we’ll depart from Ouzina which is a village of families living in houses of mud and adobe. We will stop with a Nomads familly to see thier style of living like the oven where women gather to chat while preparing the bread as well we will have chance to taste the Nomad bread . We will continue our journey towards the village of Khamelia, native people from deep Africa who came to settle in Morocco for a long time ago. After the Khamlia village visit, we will continue to our way where we will go for a camel trekking experience guided by our camel man to the top of sand dunes. There, we will catch an amazing sunset and return by camels to our camp for a party and overnight under the tents and huge sky full of stars.

Day 5: Erg Chebbi – Rissani – Erfoud – Valley Of Roses:

We might wake up early to enjoy the sunrise on top of the Great Dune and then return to get ready for our day. After breakfast, we will continue our route towards Rissani with a walk visit in the economic capital of southern Morocco to its authentic souk full colors. Our trip continue to the spectacular Todra Gorge valley formed rock walls reaching over 200 M in height, a walk by the place was well worth it, and then continue to Rose Valley where we will stop for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Valley of Roses – Marrakech:

After breakfast, we will drive along the Valley of Roses heading back to Marrakech. We will see some famous kasbahs such as Kasbah Ameridil before reaching the High Atlas to join Tizi N-tichka pass. Once we arrive in Marrakech, we will drive to our accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Day excursion To Essaouira:

at 8;00 AM You will start your Essaouira day trip from Marrakech, enjoying the natural surrounding country side on this Essaouira excursion. Once we arrive in Essaouira, you have the full day to explore medina which is surrounded by medieval walls, with a castle standing at their Southern edge. Its white-washed and blue-shuttered houses give it a gorgeous look. Take a stroll in its amusing narrow streets exploring the ancient French and Portuguese architecture enjoy the beach, visit the harbour and enjoy a delcious lunch in one of the restaurants of the fishing port .if you wish you can take a local guide for a city tour,but we recommend to go all over on your own because it is the best way to visit this small and quiet town. Return to Marrakech in the evening at around 6pm.

Day 8: Marrakech Airport:

According to your flight timing, we will make a schedule to pick you up to the airport for your departure. End of our 8 days Marrakech Sahara desert tour.

Tour included :

English speaking driver
Private Transportation “4×4, Mini Bus”
Camel trek + night in Luxury or standard camp.
2 bottle of water per day.
Fuel.
Beakfasts Dinners.
Sandboarding in the desert.

Not included list:

Flights
Lunch
Drinks